The Chennai Pet Fashion Show 2020 was wrapped up handing over
the donations to the identified
the donations to the identified
animal shelters and rescuers in the city held at savera Hotel
It
is so rightly said that until one has loved an animal, a part of one's
soul remains unawakened. Chennai Pet Fashion Show 2020 was essentially a
fund raiser event to support the various animal shelters and animal
rescuers in Chennai. It was heaven on earth on the 02nd of Feb 2020 at
Hotel Savera, where the city witnessed 50 + animals walking the ramp for
a noble cause. The pet fashion parade had birds, a fish, a calf, a cat
apart from varied types of dogs. The Indie breeds were the highlight of
the evening, especially the one's from the animal shelter. We also saw a
special 3 legged dog WAFFLE slaying the ramp in style. Taking to the
stage in designer wear specially tailored for these furry babies by
Chennai's top fashion designers, who believed in the cause.
It
was an evening of compassion, passion and fashion with 1,000 + kind
hearts coming together for the cause. Funds were raised via
Sponsorships, Donations, Registrations and Stalls. The show also
recognized genuine veterinarians who excelled with their exemplary
services in treating and boarding animals.
This
fundraiser generated close to Rs. 10 Lakhs INR. PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS (
PFA ), the main beneficiary was donated Rs. 5 Lakhs INR, the other
shelters received donations between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 INR and
each rescuer was gifted Rs. 25,000 INR, in a specially curated press
meet function at Hotel Savera. The animal shelters that received
donations were Catitude, Cloud No 9 Kennel and Nursing Care, Advika
Foundation and Bhairava Trust. The animal rescuers recognized were
Aditya Venkatraman, Jayashree Ramesh, Malini, Anuradha Rajkumar. The
shelter heads and the animal rescuers were overwhelmed and grateful with
the recognition and the generous donation by the Duchess Friends Of The
Furries. In their words, " No one so far has ever organized an event
where our work was recognized or appreciated. " They also promised that
the donation would go a long way in alleviating their financial burden
in the animal welfare activities.
Another
unique feature of the event was to create awareness amongst the public
to be more and and sensitive towards our street animals. The adoption
corner was yet another highlight sending a strong message to all to
adopt a pet.
A
variety of stalls added an extra flavour to the evening. Young 8 year
of Givika from Givika Animal Welfare took the stage and advocated the
slogan - Each one, Feed one. Our show stopper, Ms. Apsara Reddy -
renowed politician, journalist and a animal lover insisted that we need
to be more stringent on animal laws.
The
one of a kind Pet Fashion Parade was conceptualized by the ace
choreographer and fitness guru, Jeffery Vardon and Ms. Nina Reddy,
Joint Managing Director - Savera Hotels and the Duchess Friends Of
Furries. In all, the event achieved what it was meant to - raise
adequate funds for a noble cause to help our furry friends financially.
This is just the beginning and the Duchess Friends Of Furries plan to
host this as a annual event with novel ideas.
A
single kind thought can unite strangers to come together to work
towards a common cause and we look forward to generous sponsorships and
donations.
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