Tri-County’s ‘Doggie Ball’ brings in a half-million dollars

BOCA RATON – Jeannette Christos, founder and CEO of the Tri County Human Society, reports the organization’s annual “Doggie Ball’ – its major annual fundraiser – brought in more than a half-million dollars.

“We still have a pledge coming in for $25,000, but that should bring the total to $516.838.16,” said Christos.  The event was held March 20 at Boca West County Club. It was sold out.

“With donations down 70 percent and our annual budget of $1,298,000, this will help keep our mission possible,” she said.

Tri County is a no-kill shelter that rescues animals from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Jeannette Christos, left, with Sharon DiPietro at the Doggie Ball.