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  Kathleen Rice The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (“SASF”), a 501(c)(3),  open admission, no-kill shelter located in Suffolk County, Long Island, is extremely proud to announce the appointment of animal advocate and former Congresswoman Kathleen Rice as its Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Kathleen Rice’s professional accomplishments are renowned.  Ms. Rice was the District Attorney for Nassau County for nine years.  Under her leadership, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office established one of the first dedicated Animal Crimes Units in the country and the first in New York—a reflection of her passion for helping animals.  The Animal Crimes Unit is known for tackling some of the worst cases of animal abuse, including investigating and prosecuting cases involving dog and cock fighting, animal torture, criminal neglect and the illegal possession of wildlife.  The Animal Crimes Unit became a model for District Attorneys’ Offices around...

Jean Shafiroff Lieba Nesis Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a special fundraiser for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) at NAIA Restaurant at the Capri Hotel in Southampton, NY. The intimate affair was held to celebrate the community’s animal shelter and all their hard work for homeless animals. The funds raised from the event along with SASF’s Match Your Gift program, was a much need boost for the foundation as their annual Unconditional Love Gala was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event raised $40,150 which will be matched by the shelter’s Match Your Gift program to total $80,300. Notable attendees included: host Jean Shafiroff; Junior Chairs: Katie McEntee, and Nathania Nisonson; committee members Antonella Bertello, Kingsley Crawford, Missy Hargraves, and Randi Schatz,; board members Beau Hulse, Cliff and Raya Knight, Martin Shafiroff, John Bradham, and Sean Deneny; guests Ingrid Arneberg, Pamela Dove, Jesse Smith, Mar and William Moross...

Jean Shafiroff With Loving Puppy American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced that renowned philanthropist Jean Shafiroff will serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Feed the Hungry fund. “We are thrilled to have Jean as an ambassador for American Humane and our spokesperson for our critical Feed the Hungry fund,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “With Jean by our side, I am confident we can provide more than one million meals to hungry animals in need across the country. Importantly, Jean will also help educate people about the need to make their pandemic pets permanent members of their family.” American Humane launched its Feed the Hungry fund to feed and care for animals across the country who have been abandoned during the novel coronavirus crisis. Through its grant program to rescues and shelters the fund has served more than 345,000 meals to date. “Animals have a special place in my h...

**** CELEBRITY ANIMAL LOVERS Photos By: Annie Watt **** Chynna Phillips With Carnie Wilson And Wendy Wilson Howard Stern With Amy Schumer And Beth Stern North Shore Animal League America, the world"s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, held its annual Celebrity Gala recently at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.  The evening included a wonderful group of attendees from all sectors of New York"s animal-loving community. Comedian Lisa Lampanelli served as host for the evening, and Emmy-award winner Amy Schumer took the stage for a special performance. Beth Stern With Lisa Lampanelli Jodi Applegate Singers Wilson Phillips completed the evening with a mini concert. Among the 'bold face names' to stride our red carpet, Celebrity Cook, TV Host and Published Author, Rachael Ray; Raquel Castro of 'Empire;' David Castro of 'Shadow Hunters;' New York Yankees play-by-play TV announcer and E...