Thank You!
Because of your incredible support, creativity, and generosity, this year’s fundraiser was a masterpiece of compassion. From the dazzling art to the wagging tails, every moment was filled with joy, kindness and community spirit.
From our guests and sponsors to the volunteers, staff and supporters, your generosity and love for our lifesaving work made this night unforgettable.
Your commitment helps us continue our lifesaving work for the animals and people who need us most — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Until next year, thank you for making Black Tie & Tails: PAWP Art a night to remember!
Digital Program
Match Challenge
The Art of Saving Lives
The challenge theme of 2025, “The Art of Saving Lives,” inspired guests to help unlock an incredible $100,000 donation from Bob Fragasso in support of our lifesaving programs.
One of the highlights of the evening was our focus on our prison pups program, a transformative initiative that partners with correctional facilities to give dogs the one-on-one training and care they need to thrive. By allowing inmates to foster and train our dogs, the program helps prepare them for successful adoptions — while offering the participants meaningful purpose, empathy, and growth.
In this video, hear the powerful stories behind the program, meet the people (and pups!) whose lives have been changed, and see how Animal Friends continues to make a difference — from both ends of the leash.
Sponsors
Presenting Partner
Top Dog
Feline Friend
Bunny Buddy
Loyal Companion
Pawsitive Partner
Advent
Burchick Construction
Chrislynn Energy Service
Direct Axis
GRB Law
Guardian Protection
iHeartRadio
McClelland Legal Search
Morgan Stanley
Nemacolin Wooflands
Piatt Sotheby
Sarris Candies
Saul Ewing
Sheffler & Company
VEG Pittsburgh
Special Thanks to Our Host Committee
- Marleen Ashton*
- Scott and Leslie Baker
- Kathleen and Kent Beaver
- Mary Ann* and Chuck Bogosta
- Samuel Braver* and Cathy B Reifer
- Erin and Matt Butkovic
- Gina* and John Carlos
- Andrea Curtis* and Doug Kredel
- Jeff* and Wendy Dutkovic
- Mike and Carey Engle
- Lori Falbo
- Robert Fragasso*
- William and Susan Follansbee
- Cody Gleason
- Kelly Gleason
- Beth* and Dave Henry
- Brianne King*
- Patti and Tim Kuzma
- Sheri Levine-Everett*
- Howard* and Rosemary Loevner
- Margery Loevner
- Bonnie* and Chuck Loya
- Don and Mary Lucidi
- Kevin McCluskey
- Sarah McKean*
- Gail and Jim Mezynski
- Matthew Monsour* and Rachel Phillips
- Dena Mosti*
- Jeffrey* and Jenn Mulrooney
- Donna Myers and Robert Mocniak
- Lee and Lisa Oleinick
- Robert and Maryanne Purdy
- Michelle* and Steven Race
- Dan* and Sherry Ringer
- Cindy Russell*
- Katie Shockey* and Steve Kravetsky
- Linda Shooer and Ted Osial
- Doug* and Sarah Shriber
- John and Mary Lee Stenson
- Charlotte* and David Stephenson
- Kelly Swart* and Peggy Shields
- Marcy Tenaglia* and Brian Gates
- Jessie Van Swearingen
- Debbie and Ray Viducich
- John and Shane Weinstein
- Cris Winter* and Ron Ramsey
- Frank and Erica Zappala
*Denotes Animal Friends Board Members