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Yappy Hour 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025 · 5:00–7:00 PM
“Beaulieu” – Residence of Mrs. Alfred S. Wilsey
614 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
**Online ticket sales for Yappy Hour will close on Sunday, July 20 at 9:00 am. Tickets will still be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event.**
The Potter League for Animals invites you to a summer soirée like no other.
Set on the lawn of the historic “Beaulieu” estate, Yappy Hour is an evening of refreshing cocktails, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, live music, and heartwarming moments — all in celebration of the animals we love and the lifesaving mission we share.
This is an outdoor cocktail-style gathering with limited capacity.
Tickets are now on sale! We encourage early reservations — this event fills quickly.
2025 Party Animals
Honoring the Generosity and Dedication of
Dede Wilsey & John Peixinho
Committee Co-Chairs
Dory Benson, Andrea Breyer, Katie Gewirz, & Amy Harden
Best in Show
Sarah Schochet Henken & Darrah O’Connor
Eaddo & Peter Kiernan
Kim & Jerry Kirby
Edith McBean
Christine & Steve Schwarzman
Hope van Beuren
Dede Wilsey
Community Guardian
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The Lola Ruth Giving Fund Devils River Trust |
John Peixinho Cathy & Jeffrey Siegal |
Helene & Archie van Beuren Andrea van Beuren & Roger Kass |
Compassionate Companions
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Holly Bannister & Douglas Newhouse Dory & Dan Benson Barbara & Duncan Chapman Leslie R. Grosvenor Anne & Matt Hamilton |
Ala & Ralph Isham Charlotte & Paul Marshall Stephanie McLennan Ann & Sam Mencoff Sue & George Petrovas |
Topsy Taylor Joan Tobin Virginia Treherne-Thomas Barbara van Beuren & Stephen Glascock Sharon & Bill Wood Prince |
Animal Advocates
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Amy & Tim Berkowitz Meg & Doug Braff Andrea & Bill Breyer |
Madeline & Dennis Durkin Katie & Steven Gewirz Allison & Don Gulbrandsen |
Amy & Paul Harden Ana Paula & Mark Watson Karl F. and Teryn B. Weintz Foundation |
Cat’s Meow
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Robert Devine & Patrick Dolat Connie & Peter Geisler Sr. Sherri & Jack Grace Eleanor & Gray Hamilton |
Laura & Miles Hamilton Samantha & Crawford Hamilton |
Suzett & Sam Hamilton Ginny & Guy Millner Sally & Ken Ohrstrom Emily & Clay Rives |
Wag Worthy Champion
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Margaret Arpin Dan Drake & Elliot Stultz Sherry & Kenneth Fardie Cleo & Michael Gewirz Leslie Godridge Wendy & Ed Harvey |
Elizabeth & Robert Hay P. Christopher Kelly Sheila & Thomas Lang Susan Behan & Richard Loebs Jr. Marni & Oliver Parker |
Diana Prince Katie & Bob Qutub Betsy & Frank Ray Linda Sawyer & John Harris Suzette Schochet Charlotte Wagner |
Kitten Kaboodle
Jan Gordon
Judy & Howie Naugle
Interested in Supporting the Event?
To explore leadership giving opportunities and help make Yappy Hour a truly meaningful evening, please contact Heather Ruhsam, Chief Philanthropy Officer, at hruhsam@potterleague.org or (401) 846-0592 ext. 116.
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you, all in the name of our furry friends!
