News Release

October 23, 2007

Contact: Sheila E. Ryan
Dir. of Development & Marketing
Phone: (603) 772-2921 ext. 106

Stratham, NH
For Immediate Release

13th Annual Auction for the Animals Raises Record Amount for the New Hampshire SPCA.

NHSPCA President
Joanne Lamprey with
Channel 7 News Ancor
Randy Price

In the most successful event ever held in support of the animals, attendees of the 13th Annual Auction for the Animals raised more than $155,000 for the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NHSPCA).

More than 225 supporters turned out in their finest attire for the annual auction held at the Wentworth by the Sea in New
Castle, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, marking the most profitable benefit in the history of the Stratham-based NHSPCA. "On behalf of the nearly 4,000 animals that we care for each year, we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to our supporters for their steadfast generosity," said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director. "A large part of the success of the event was due to the support offered by our generous sponsors," Dennison said.

Our most sincere thanks to our major sponsors, Champion Sponsor, Malcolm E. Smith, III, Angel Sponsor, Alissa and Dick Bournival of the Bournival Group, Pack Leader Sponsors, Oneta and Jon Bobbett, Karl E. Hahn of The Hahn Group -Merrill Lynch Global Private Client, and Northeast Auto Auctions.

Additional sponsors included Furball Friends, Allen Wayside Furniture, Carey & Giampa, LLC, Enterprise Auto Group, Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Bournival, Sr., Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth Blind and Shade Co., Schering-Plough HomeAgain, LLC, Southwick Construction, Inc., The Maureen Carey Group, Realtors; Adoption Advocates, Adesa Auto Auction, Davies Tire Company, G&L Auto Interiors, Robbins Auto Parts; Pet Pals, Citizens Bank, NH Mailing Services, Invisible Fence of Southern ME, North Hill Nursery, Kimball Auto Enterprises, Inc., Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc., Regal Limousine, Midwest Veterinary, Sanel Auto Parts, Co., and In-Kind sponsors, Avalon Promotions, Infinite Imaging, Seacoast Media Group and Squamscott Press.

The funds raised will be directed, in part, to the purchase a mobile rescue and adoption vehicle which will be designed for multi-purpose use. "The vehicle we have selected will provide climate controlled, enclosed transportation for rescued animals as well as allowing us to increase our number of offsite adoptions and humane education opportunities," said Lisa Dennison. "It will truly allow us to be more present in the community and will help place more animals into loving new homes."
The event featured a silent auction containing over 135 items, raffles and a live auction. Each item in the auction was donated to the NHSPCA and a list of donors may be found on the NHSPCA's web site. During the live auction, nearly $60,000 was raised to purchase the rescue vehicle. NHSPCA Board President Joanne Lamprey challenged those in attendance by offering to match up to $25,000 which was immediately met with a pledge from Thomas Haas, of Great Bay Aviation also for $25,000.

The auctioneer for the evening was Steve Trimm, who graciously donated his services. Entertainment was provided to the guests by renowned Comedian Cary Long who also served as MC for the evening. One of the highlights of the live auction was a visit from Randy Price of Channel 7 NEWS in Boston, who came to the podium to talk about the item he had donated, a private tour of the Channel 7 Newsroom and followed by dinner with Randy himself. Also, in attendance was radio and TV personality Billy Costa of KISS108 and NECN's TV Diner.

"Our thanks go out to the volunteers, donors and sponsors that made this year's auction such a tremendous success," said Sheila Ryan, Director of Development and Marketing. "We couldn't have done have done it without the help of so many people.

The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 am - 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday. For more information about the NHSPCA, visit www.nhspca.org.

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