Howloween for the Hounds was more “woof woof” than werewolf, but the party celebrating the spookiest night of the year was doggone fun.
The party, a fundraiser for All 4s Rescue League, was held October 21st at Howard Hall, the headquarters of Memphis Heritage.
It was the debut of this particular event to benefit All 4s Rescue League, says All 4s director Suzy Hollenbach. “This is the first time at the Memphis Heritage,” she says. “We had different ones in the fall, but we titled them differently in the past. We’re probably going to repeat this one. I love the venue.”
All 4s, which Hollenbach founded, was created in memory her father’s dog, Skeets, she says. “We are a dog rescue community outreach organization. We assist pet owners in the underserved areas. We provide free resources, such as dod shelter, dog food, supplies and free spay and neuter.”
And, she adds, “Anything on all fours we help.”
About 60 people attended the event, which included tarot readers, a silent auction, music by Impala, and food (including eggs transformed into “eyeballs”) catered by Good Groceries.
Guests got a sneak peak at a documentary, The Memphis Underdog. The documentary, produced by Uplifter Video, will be released in 2024. “It will be released in the first part of the year. I think that drew a lot of people to the event. It’s regarding the dog area, the demographic of dogs we assist in underserved areas. Typically, we’re helping a ‘chain dog.’ So, often in the underserved areas these dogs live on chains. Which can lead to neglect.
“We are providing assistance to help the family get involved back with their pets to improve the situation. Trying to bring awareness for the problem with these dogs and the neglect we so often find in these areas. And the stray population that has gotten out of control over the years.”
And, she adds, “There’s no veterinarian in the areas. So many of the pet owners mean well, but it turns to neglect.”
