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After three years of the event being online due to COVID, ARF is to host the Bow Wow Meow Ball in the brand-new William P. Rayner Training Center on Saturday, August 19th. ARF is excited to finally bring the Bow Wow Meow Ball back to the Adoption Center. Over two years ago, ARF started a project to give its cats and dogs a better life. Earlier this  summer they finally moved back into their Forever Homes thanks to the leadership of J.  Petrocelli Contracting, led by John Petrocelli, Ray Elhilow and Chris Faha. The team, which  included more than a dozen sub-contractors and specialists transformed the ARF campus  to make a better place for the animals, adopters, volunteers and staff. 

Ash (pictured) is 2 months old and is available for adoption.

The evening’s celebration of ARF’s life-saving work will take place in the newly constructed  8,400 square foot, William P. Rayner Training Center on ARF’s 22-acre campus in East  Hampton. Guests will enjoy cocktails, followed by dinner catered by Olivier Cheng within  an elegant setting. Afterwards, the party will continue with dancing to music by the Peter  Duchin Orchestra. Over 400 high-profile guests from New York and the Hamptons are  expected to attend the magical night. All proceeds will benefit ARF Hamptons, a leader on  Long Island for the rescue and adoption of cats and dogs.  

Duke (pictured) is 3 months old and is available for adoption.

The animals in ARF’s care come from animal control centers, high kill shelters across the  country, and from people who can no longer care for their pets. ARF provides full medical  care—including spaying and neutering—to all its animals in addition to humane care for  their basic needs. Once medically evaluated and socialized the dogs and cats are made  available for adoption at its Adoption Center in East Hampton. Since its inception, ARF has  rescued more than 30,000 cats and dogs and placed them with loving families.

Joining in the festivities this year will be a proud group of ARF cats and dogs available for  adoption including puppy mill rescues, Cocker Spaniels, Leo (12) and Abigail (15), featured  on the event invitation. Leo is blind and almost deaf, and he can be nervous at times, but he can quickly be calmed by bringing Abigail to his side. Until a foster or adoptive home is  found, they are enjoying the comforts of home in one of ARF’s new kennel suites. The Bow  Wow Meow Ball event is an important evening as it raises funds that are vital to their care,  and to the organization and its mission.  

The evening will also include a live auction and a silent online auction featuring one-of-a kind experiences and luxury items like tickets to a dress rehearsal of SNL, trips to St. Lucia,  Turks and Caicos, and a cruise on a luxury yacht. 

About ARF Hamptons:  

Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and  dogs until loving homes can be found. ARF is a leading animal rescue and  adoption center on Long Island. In addition to its rescue and adoption program,  ARF operates a pet food pantry, and free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats.

Event Details: 

What: ARF’s Bow Wow Meow Ball 

When: 6:30 PM Cocktails  

8:00 PM Dinner and Dancing 

Location: ARF’ William P. Rayner Training Center 

124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton 

Tickets: Starting at $1,000 and can be purchased HERE or contact Meaghan Forrestal at 631-537-0400 ext. 208 or at meaghan@arfhamptons.org 

Holly (pictured) is 5 years old and is available for adoption.

Honorees: ARF’s Forever Home Project Team 

Petrocelli Contracting

The Bacon Group, Inc. 

 Fifth and Dune Partners, LLC 

 Marders 

 GEC Contracting, Inc.

Bennett Engineering 

Marine Bulkheading Inc. 

P&W Electric 

Medley Air, Inc. 

Bunlin LLC 

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP

Pipemasters Plumbing & Heating  

Patrick J Bistrian Jr Inc 

Torino Industrial Fabrication, Inc. 

Scott Howe 

Contact: For more information, please contact Jamie Berger, ARF Director of  Communications, (631) 537-0400 x215, jamie@arfhamptons.org.  

Written by Nicole Vawter

Bow Wow Event Photos by Lisa Tamburini

Animal Photos: courtesy of ARF