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Whiskers and Giving Gala: Masquerade, Magic and Mission
The 2nd Annual Whiskers & Giving Gala (WAGG) invites you to an enchanting masquerade supporting Town & Country. Enjoy a silent auction, a green‑carpet walk with adoptable pets, heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, and memorable moments. A night where celebration and compassion create lifesaving impact. 21+ event.
Meet Our Green Carpet Champions!
Lisa Kimmel, Weitz
Ariel Panowicz, Luli Creative House
Joel Leighner, Farmers National
By day, Lisa serves as Senior Marketing and Proposal Associate for The Weitz Company.
But her Town & Country story started with a leash in her hand. ❤️
Lisa has been a dog-walking and event volunteer since 2020 and recently took her commitment to the next level by joining our Board of Directors as Secretary.
And if that wasn't enough… the K
By day, Lisa serves as Senior Marketing and Proposal Associate for The Weitz Company.
But her Town & Country story started with a leash in her hand. ❤️
Lisa has been a dog-walking and event volunteer since 2020 and recently took her commitment to the next level by joining our Board of Directors as Secretary.
And if that wasn't enough… the Kimmel family recently made things official and adopted a pup of their own from Town & Country! 🐶❤️
Stay tuned for the unmasking of the rescue Lisa will be competing with at WAGG!
VOTE NOW to help bring Lisa and her rescue partner one step closer to the Green Carpet Trophy! 🏆
Joel Leighner, Farmers National
Ariel Panowicz, Luli Creative House
Joel Leighner, Farmers National
Alongside his wife, Krystina, Joel has been a Town & Country supporter for many, many years. They’ve watched firsthand the love, dedication, and countless hours that go into giving animals a second chance — and they’ve believed in that mission for a long time.
Last fall, they said goodbye to their beloved four-legged companion after 14 inc
Alongside his wife, Krystina, Joel has been a Town & Country supporter for many, many years. They’ve watched firsthand the love, dedication, and countless hours that go into giving animals a second chance — and they’ve believed in that mission for a long time.
Last fall, they said goodbye to their beloved four-legged companion after 14 incredible years together. ❤️
So when Joel saw Leo at Town & Country, there was really only one option.
BRING HIM HOME.
Because obviously. 😂🐶
And just like that, a longtime Town & Country supporter became a Town & Country dog dad.
Now Joel is taking things one step further as a Green Carpet contender — and we’re pretty sure Leo expects nothing less than a trophy. 💚✨. 💚✨
Stay tuned for the unmasking of the rescue partnerJoel will be competing with at WAGG!
VOTE NOW to help bring Joel and his furry friend one step closer to the Green Carpet Trophy! 🏆
Ariel Panowicz, Luli Creative House
Ariel Panowicz, Luli Creative House
Ariel Panowicz, Luli Creative House
Ariel may be fairly to Town & Country, but she’s a firm believer in one very important thing: the right connection can change everything. ❤️🐾
With 17 years of experience as a photographer and creative director, Ariel has built her career around bringing people together. As the founder of Luli Creative House, she created a space where crea
Ariel may be fairly to Town & Country, but she’s a firm believer in one very important thing: the right connection can change everything. ❤️🐾
With 17 years of experience as a photographer and creative director, Ariel has built her career around bringing people together. As the founder of Luli Creative House, she created a space where creativity, connection, color, and a little bit of magic can all coexist.
Her love for animals has been present since she was just a wee babe and protecting animals has always been an important mission to her. Whether the sweet spiders in her backyard or the many rescue pets she’s snuggled over the years, every animal deserves a safe, loving home and she can’t wait to help these ones find theirs!
Does Ariel have what it takes to bring home the Green Carpet trophy?
We’re about to find out. 💚✨🐾
VOTE NOW to help bring Ariel and her rescue partner one step closer!
Tyler York, FNBO
Jennifer McDonald Town & Country
Picture a busy tech conference: lanyards, laptops, back-to-back sessions… and a booth full of puppies. 🐶 If that sounds oddly specific, you can thank Tyler.
When he's not writing code and making services better at FNBO, Tyler is looking for excuses to bring puppies to events. It's a tradition he helped start a few years ago and brought b
Picture a busy tech conference: lanyards, laptops, back-to-back sessions… and a booth full of puppies. 🐶 If that sounds oddly specific, you can thank Tyler.
When he's not writing code and making services better at FNBO, Tyler is looking for excuses to bring puppies to events. It's a tradition he helped start a few years ago and brought back this year, with Town & Country pups joining him at NE.Code() in July. 🐾 And at KCDC in Kansas City, one of the featured pups even found a forever home! ❤️
For Tyler, it's all about connecting pets in need with potential forever homes, plus the joy and calm people feel when they get to sit and relax with a pup for a few minutes in the middle of all that conference energy.
At home, Tyler and his wife Kylie have a full house of their own: Toffee the Aussie/corgi mix, three cats (Butterscotch, Rosie and Precious) and Frank the guinea pig. 😂
Tyler already knows how to draw a crowd with puppies. Now let's see what he can do with his rescue partner on the Green Carpet! 💚✨
Jennifer McDonald Town & Country
Jennifer McDonald Town & Country
If cats are involved… well, let’s just say Jennifer is ALL IN. 😹
She works around the clock to make sure our cats get the care, comfort, and second chances they deserve. From the tough days to the tiny victories, Jennifer shows up, every single time.
And now she’s trading the shelter floor for the Green Carpet! ✨
Stay tuned for the unmask
If cats are involved… well, let’s just say Jennifer is ALL IN. 😹
She works around the clock to make sure our cats get the care, comfort, and second chances they deserve. From the tough days to the tiny victories, Jennifer shows up, every single time.
And now she’s trading the shelter floor for the Green Carpet! ✨
Stay tuned for the unmasking of the rescue Jennifer will be competing with at WAGG!
VOTE NOW to help bring Jennifer and her rescue partner one step closer to the Green Carpet Trophy!
Stacy Watson, Lutz
Stacy Watson, Lutz
Meet Stacy. Omaha born and raised, Creighton graduate, mom of three, tax shareholder at Lutz and lifelong animal person.
Stacy has never lived in a home without a pet. Growing up, there were always dogs around, including her dad’s indoor hunting dogs who had apparently negotiated themselves a permanent spot in the family bed. 😂
But Stacy’
Meet Stacy. Omaha born and raised, Creighton graduate, mom of three, tax shareholder at Lutz and lifelong animal person.
Stacy has never lived in a home without a pet. Growing up, there were always dogs around, including her dad’s indoor hunting dogs who had apparently negotiated themselves a permanent spot in the family bed. 😂
But Stacy’s rescue story really started when she decided to volunteer at another animal rescue years ago.
She lasted one day!!
She came home with the family’s second dog.
Her husband, who had never had pets before meeting Stacy, suggested she might want to find a different way to give back. 😂
Clearly, Stacy did not take that advice very seriously.
Today, her home is shared with Kiko, her dog, and Blaze and Ivy, two almost-7-month-old kittens who have officially joined the family.
We think a lifelong love of animals, a house full of pets, and a history of accidentally turning volunteer work into adoption sounds pretty remarkable to us.
Stay tuned for the unmasking of the rescue Stacy will be competing with at WAGG!
VOTE NOW to help bring Stacy and her rescue partner one step closer to the Green Carpet Trophy!
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