Dogs, Cats & Birds are Barkitecting about Barkitecture III

The Benicia Vallejo Humane Society announces Barkitecture III "For the Canines, Felines and Feathered Friends we love.”

(PRWEB) December 16, 2005 -- The Benicia Vallejo Humane Society announces Barkitecture III "For the Canines, Felines and Feathered Friends we love.”

Save the Dates and start thinking about your entry.

Friday, March 24, 2006 5:30-8:00 for the People’s Choice Voting and Preview, Location TBA

Friday, March 31, 2006 6:00p.m-10:30p.m Barkitecture III Gala and Auction, Location TBA

Tickets are Available 2/1/06

Barkitecture III is a gala event and competition where local contractors, architects, developers, designers & creative supporters compete to create unique, custom-designed doghouses, Cat Furniture, and Bird Roosts. Entry Deadline is February 1, 2006.

Barkitecture III teams are now forming and the competition will be high, for the teams are building to delight the sophisticated canine, feline & feathered friends. Entry Packets for Barkitecture III are available from Peter Lepley at 707.645.7905 ext 113 at the Humane Society or by emailing plepley@bvhumane.org “Last 2 year’s houses were amazing. I can’t wait to see what masterpieces people build this year!” said Volunteer Thea Grigsby, and proud mom of rescued dogs.

The “People’s Choice” Voting and Preview Event, Friday, March 24, 2006 will offer the first view of the designer domiciles juried, and auctioned off on Friday March 31, 2006 at the Barkitecture III Gala, (business casual attire). The event will feature music, dinner, silent & live auctions, a premium wine raffle and a silent/live-auction. Awards will be given this year a little differently. All entries will be featured in local media and the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society website www.bvhumane.org.

This is the third event of its kind for the Benicia Vallejo community. Barkitecture III’s goal is to raise much needed operational funds to care for the animals and for outreach to build awareness of the plight of the many homeless animals available for adoption at the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society.

About Benicia Vallejo Humane Society The mission of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society (a California non-profit) is to offer refuge, medical care, nourishment and an opportunity for a second chance for life to unwanted animals; to protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and ignorance; to foster a public sentiment of humanity and gentleness toward all animals through education and encouragement; and to promote the lifelong commitment of responsible pet ownership. For inquiries, contact the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society at 1121 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo, CA 94510, Telephone (707) 645-7905; fax (707) 645-7909 or visit http://bvhumane.org

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