The 2008 Give Paws event was a great success. We're proud to announce that over $26,500 was raised for the Dumb Friends League. That's a lotta kibble! Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had a great and delicious evening! -Gabby

The Fourth Annual Gala Dinner invites you to 
GIVE PAWS, for the Dumb Friends League

Thursday, March 27, 2008
6 p.m.
Strings Restaurant 
$125 per person 
(100% of proceeds goes to the Dumb Friends League)

Special Guest Host:  
Gregg Moss, 9News Anchor/Reporter

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
Melannie Frantz
303.751.5772 x7223
mfrantz@ddfl.org 

Denver's "Friendly Foodies" and their four-legged best friends from the Dumb Friends League are hosting the 4th Annual Give Paws, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Strings restaurant. The evening will include a six-course meal and paired wines. 

Here's the menu lineup from our fabulous chefs:

• Passed Appetizers: Pat Perry, Highlands Garden Café
• Appetizer: Matt Selby, Vesta Dipping Grill and Steuben’s
• Salad Course: Alex Seidel, Fruition
• Fish Course: Sean Yontz, Tambien and Mezcal
• Pasta: Aaron Whitcomb, Strings
• Entrée: Tyler Wiard. Elway's
• Dessert: Keegan Gerhard & Lisa Bailey, D-Bar Desserts
• Special Guest: Michael Bortz, City Bakery

Sponsors (in alphabetical order)

• Four Seasons Hotel
• Kendall Jackson Winery
• Northeast Seafood
• Republic National Distributors
• Roth Distributing Company
• Shamrock Foods

2008 Committee:

• Pat Miller, Gabby Gourmet
• Pat Perry, Highlands Garden Cafe
• Noel Cunningham, Strings
• George Rose, Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery
• Randy Ullom, Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery
• Michael Brennaman, Four Seasons Hotel
• Suzanne Gray, Hotel Teatro
• Penny Parker, Rocky Mountain News
• Dave McKlveen, Rock Bottom Restaurants
• Kent Mullison, Shamrock Foods
• Northeast Seafood  

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
Melannie Frantz
303.751.5772 x7223
mfrantz@ddfl.org 
If you would like to mail your check, please send to: Dumb Friends League, Attn: Give Paws Event, 2080 S. Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80231.

Noel Cunningham of Strings is generously donating his restaurant again. Strings restaurant is located at 1700 Humboldt in Denver. The night is $125 per person and the entire amount goes directly to The Dumb Friends League.

Kendall Jackson Winery is providing the wines and an esteemed representative fro the Winery will be at the event. These incredible wines will be carefully chosen to complement the menu and excite the palate. 

We are also very proud that Northeast Seafood is once again a key sponsor for Give Paws.

About the Dumb Friends League
The Dumb Friends League is the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain Region. The DDFL help animals and people throughout the Denver metro area, and beyond, through six main services:

• Placing homeless pets to new, loving families

• Reuniting lost pets with their families

• Investigating cases of animal cruelty

• Providing free humane education presentations to adults and children

• Providing animal behavior assistance to prospective adopters, new adopters and experienced pet owners through classes and a free help-line

• Giving free referrals to individuals in search of pet-friendly rental housing

For information, contact the Dumb Friends League at (303) 751-5772, or visit www.ddfl.org.

We look forward to seeing you on March 27th!