Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League — Palm Beach County’s oldest animal rescue shelter and a leading force in animal welfare — recently held its second annual spring fundraiser, Happy Tails. The joyful end-of-season soiree was held on April 15 at The Park West Palm.
Founded in 1925, the fully independent, not-for-profit Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League provides critical services annually to more than 35,000 animals and collaborates with local area organizations to expand their lifesaving work in Palm Beach County.
Co-chaired by Mish Tworkowski and Hillary Thomas, alongside junior co-chairs Payton Matthews and Ande Murray, the event welcomed 175 supporters and raised more than $530,000 to support dogs and cats in need throughout the county. Major sponsors included Anne and J. Christopher Flowers, Vicky and Sam Hunt, and Pauline Pitt and The William H. Pitt Foundation.
In the two years since its launch, Happy Tails has quickly grown into one of the must-do philanthropic events of the, ahem, tail end of the social season.
The evening transformed the venue into a pet lover’s paradise, complete with cocktails, a scrumptious buffet dinner, breathtaking sunset views over The Park’s rolling golf course, and the event’s most beloved guests of honor: 15 adoptable puppies and adult pooches. Thanks to Happy Tails, six animals found loving new homes, and one was taken in by a foster family, making the celebration even more meaningful.
“It was a joy to gather so many compassionate friends and supporters for an evening that was both festive and deeply meaningful,” said event co-chair Mish Tworkowski. “With the puppies and dogs as part of the celebration, guests were able to connect with one another, as well as with the animals whose lives are changed through the work of Peggy Adams.”
The success of Happy Tails will directly fuel the organization’s lifesaving mission and help continue its leadership in humane animal care across Palm Beach County.
“There is something incredibly special about ending the season by celebrating the lifesaving work that happens every day at Peggy Adams,” said event co-chair Hillary Thomas. “The energy was uplifting, and the impact of the evening will be felt by countless animals in our community.”
