09/21/2026
and just like that .... Another successful event benefitting Paw Paws Pet Rescue is in the bag!!!!
The event was held at Bellemont Estate in Callahan with all the bells and whistles of a true Sock Hop. Poodles skirts, pink jackets, rolled up jeans and plenty of white tee shirts and hair do's to bring back many memories.
Highlights included The Not so Old Newlywed Game - Musical Chairs - Hula Hoop Contest and Twist Off !!! Thank you to Dawn, Skye and Mark from Texas Roadhouse for bringing Andy the Armadillo & providing gifts to all of winners ❤ Justin Taylor hosted and made everyone laugh during the evening. Herb from Fyrabeats DJ Services was spot on with songs, creativity for musical games and who can forget the 50/50, silent auction, swag giveaway and of course the diner foods served. Topping it off was the enjoyable and very edible dessert table by Christy with Kameigh Cakes. Cam, the most handsome soda jerk serving at the Root B**r Float station. Thank you to BlueBell for donating the ice cream and Pet Supplies Plus - Yulee, FL for being the Corporate Sponsor for the 3rd year in a row.
If you missed it this year - you missed the BEST event thus far. We are already working on the 2027 event theme - which will be held on September 18, 2027 at Bellemont Estate. Amy Green - we can't thank you enough for opening your doors to our organization and giving us a "home" for our events. Your team helped us manage the final details and served our guests with pride and precision.
Silent Auction items blew it out of the park this year with our highest ever successful bids benefitting the medical care at Paw Paws Rescue Ranch. The generosity of businesses in Nassau County and personal donations of items continue to impress our guests and we are proud to be a part of such a caring community.
To put on an event this large requires time and dedication. To the Board of Directors of Paw Paws Pet Rescue - Lori, Kacie, Jennifer, Mike and Jeanne -- thank you for the months of meetings, input, teamwork and compassion each of you put into your responsibilities and then some. We do not know how we pull it off every year, but we do!!!
What really makes events like this successful are the guests. It was amazing to see new faces, old faces and camaraderie shared all in the name of the dogs who need help. Animal welfare is tough enough and events like this let people see the human side of what we do. (Hey - we clean up good when not in the trenches)
Do you have pictures you'd like to share with us? We know there are videos out there and we are waiting to see them. We'd like to put them together in an album for everyone to view.
While some of us recover, there are others are covering us. We thank everyone who attended, donated and made this night memorable. Final tally available later this week.
