Hamptons Life

ARF Bow Wow Meow Ball

An elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the ARF Adoption Center in Wainscott.

August 20, 2017: The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons honored Nan Bush and Bruce Weber with the Champion of Animals Award at the 2017 “Bow Wow Meow Ball.” The two are long-time ARF supporters who have frequently channel their love for animals into their celebrated film and photography projects. Their award was presented by past honorees Katharina Otto-Bernstein and Peter Marino.

Peter Marino, Nan Bush, Katharina Otto-Berstein, Scott Howe

An elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the ARF Adoption Center in Wainscott.

August 20, 2017: The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons honored Nan Bush and Bruce Weber with the Champion of Animals Award at the 2017 “Bow Wow Meow Ball.” The two are long-time ARF supporters who have frequently channel their love for animals into their celebrated film and photography projects. Their award was presented by past honorees Katharina Otto-Bernstein and Peter Marino.

President ARF Lisa McCarthy, Executive Director ARF Scott Howe

Decorator and ARF Board Member Alex Papachristidis worked with David Monn, the nation’s leading event planner, to transform ARF’s Adoption Center in Wainscott into a stunning environment.

Cocktails began at 6:30, followed by dinner – catered by Cloud Catering & Events featuring sustainable fish and vegan specialties – and dancing with the Peter Duchin Orchestra.

Everyone fell in love with ARF’s special guests, the cats and dogs available for adoption, and their incredible stories of resilience and hope.

Photography: Barry Gordin

Katharina Otto-Bernstein

Chuck Scarborough, Ellen Scarborough
Bruce Weber, Nan Bush
Peter Duchin