BLACK TIE: Canine Companions for Independence’s 21st Annual Tales & Tails Gala

Linda Mucha, Lace III, Connie Gamb, Carol Kallina, Peyton III

Mary Jane Searfoorce and Breeze

Robyn Bush and Dobby III

Cathy Fischer and companion Fischer

John Goodrich, Michelle Ludwig, companion Marguerite and puppy Ernesto

Adele Moses, companion Reardon and Kim Allegretti

Guests enjoyed the perks of the VIP room.

Attendees could purchase bottles of wine and adorable stuffed dogs.

Dave and Mari Johnson

Elisa Bailey and companion Karen

Companion Karen was very photogenic.

The gala theme was “It’s The Great Gala, Charlie Brown!”

Drew Amoroso, Michael and Stacia Politowicz, Ashley Bacot

Michael and Maria Baldwin

Pam Reynolds and Amy Reynolds

Melody Steele-Martin, Katelyn Martin and companion Dario, Brynn Gibbs, Steve Gibbs

Companion Dario crossed his paws properly.

Sarah Ruggieri and Danielle Newbold

Mary Tench and companion Wright III

Dan and Melissa D’Orazio, Todd Scala

Ansley Martin, Deanne Volheim, Gina Atkin

This colorful artwork was among the silent-auction items.

This beautiful portrait was up for grabs in the silent auction.

Appetizers were presented carefully on attendees’ plates.

Vibrant plants served as table centerpieces.

Tables closer to the front of the room were adorned with chic lanterns.

Torri Diaz served as the sign-language interpreter for the evening.

The drummer for performing band Blonde Ambition sound-checked before attendees arrived in the ballroom.

Tom and Sharon Oliphant

Danielle Newbold couldn’t resist the cute, stuffed dogs.

Samantha Campodonico, Mary Jacobs, companion Frankie, Robin Sanchez, companion Lemon