Beesley Animal Foundation is proud to celebrate its 45th Anniversary in 2025! We commemorate this milestone alongside the 14th annual Paws & Pearls on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the beautiful Copper Ridge Event Venue. Join us for a night filled with celebration and plenty of fun! The evening will begin with Whine Time- featuring special appetizers and drinks. A delicious dinner follows. Our LIVE auction, hosted by the dynamic duo Keith Strain and Vandy Vanmeter, is a highlight of the evening. Plus, we will have our Online Auction again, wrapping up at the close of the night. Special entertainment will take us back to our Founding in 1980! Let’s celebrate! We have sponsorship levels designed to include everyone in our celebration. As Beesley Animal Foundation’s largest and longest-running fundraiser, Paws & Pearls supports our mission to promote responsible pet care and prevent unwanted cats and dogs through its many programs. Beesley Animal Foundation programs include: *Beesley Animal Clinic: Focusing on dog and cat wellness and preventing overpopulation. 75,149 Spay/Neuter surgeries since BAC began in 1992! *Financial Assistance: Aid for BAC services to those needing extra support. *Educational Programs: Teaching the values of Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility to promote responsible pet ownership for kids and adults. Kind News in 136 classrooms in 2024/2025! *Outreach Program: Provides pet food and vaccinations to pets of the underserved throughout our community. Over 43,200 pounds of pet food distributed since 2016! *Oliver Pet Assistance Fund: Urgent, non-emergent veterinary care through partnerships with local full-service veterinarians. Assisted 11 pets with life-saving procedures since 2023! Your support of Beesley Animal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, helps continue their vital work. On behalf of the Paws & Pearls committee, we appreciate your generosity and support! If you’d like more information, please reach out to Dawn Roberts, Beesley Executive Director, at director@beesleyfoundation.com or 615-217-1030, or contact the Paws & Pearls 2025 Chair, Katie Peachey, at marketing@beesleyfoundation.com. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Copper Ridge! Gratefully, Katie Martin Peachey Paws & Pearls 2025 Committee Chair