National Humane Society a sugar and Champagne affair

January 25 • Ritz Carlton

THE EVENT
The fourth benefi t for the Washington Humane Society raised over $22,000 for the Humane Law Enforcement Program-which brings animal abusers to justice-at Equinox restaurant. As hosts, Todd and Ellen Gray, owners of Equinox, sought out 30 of the area's top pastry chefs and champagne purveyors plus restaurants Inde Bleu, Citronelle, Galileo, Zola, Marcel's, Ten Penh and Market Salamander.

THE SCENE
About 400 animal loving guests packed the Ritz-Carlton's grand ballroom along with 200 of the city's most stylish dogs, wearing designs from Ralph Lauren to Burberry. Owners and pets alike gobbled up scrumptious dog-shaped deserts.

THE GUEST
Mike Ziskind, Annie Louis, Marie Drissel, Erika Kelton, Joan Jackson and Howard Nelson.

Executive Chef Vikram Garg from Indebleu, Iya Akanke Garg and Abhilasha Garg

Treats provided by Bistro Bis	Socrates

Todd Gray, Lily Potter with Crumpet and Jefferey Potter	Andrea Kundanmal, Ashley Owen and Bubbles

Andrea Rodgers and Gatsby	Eileen Choi with Coco and Babi

Charles Toftoy and Ashley	Ingrid Valtin and CoCo

PHOTOS BY ZAID HAMID