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Great Plains SPCA – Pawtini 2016: Poodle Skirts & Cat-illacs

Jackie Middelkamp and Suzanne Shank served as the co-chairmen of Great Plains SPCA’s Pawtini 2016: Poodle Skirts & Cat-illacs at Union Station Kansas City. Proceeds support the shelter pets in the Kansas City area served by Great Plains SPCA.

1) Derek Mannell, Paige Waits, Courtney Wachal, Chris Gahagan
Derek Mannell, Paige Waits, Courtney Wachal, and Chris Gahagan
6) Susan Oswalt and Laura Mayfield
Susan Oswalt and Laura Mayfield
5) John and Leanne Sharkley
John and Leanne Sharkley posed with a furry friend.
4) Back- Eryn Bates, Dan Meiners, Event Chair Jackie Middelkamp, John Middelkamp, Pat Monson, James Seay; Front- Dr. Wil Goodson, Dr. Loretta Britton
(Clockwise from left) Dr. Wil Goodson, Eryn Bates, Dan Meiners, Co-chairman Jackie and John Middelkamp, Pat Monson, James Seay, and Dr. Loretta Britton
3) Rachel and Derek Pace
Rachel and Derek Pace
2) Andrea Gonder, Honorary Event Chair Shelley Elsberry
Andrea Gonder and Shelley Elsberry, honorary co-chairman

Additional photos featured in the April 16, 2016 issue 

 

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