At 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, animal lovers came to Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Mich., for the 19th annual Compassionate Feast. Hosted by the Humane Society of Huron Valley, the Compassionate Feast is described on their Facebook as being “an elegant evening benefiting our community’s homeless animals.”
As guests arrived, they were greeted by Darla and Zola, two adoptable dogs. Live music played while guests checked in and received their name tags. VIP guests, who were invited to arrive half an hour earlier, got a free goodie bag.
The event began with a silent auction of 206 donated items and the purchase of 50/50 raffle tickets. The items included baskets with alcohol and treats, baskets with pet toys and goodies, signed memorabilia, jewelry, a dress worn by Taylor Swift, nights out with gift cards, and more. While guests perused the items and put their first bids in, they could enjoy an open bar featuring two special drinks, the Silky Cosmopawlitan and PrimeStaff Smash…