Join Us for the 2025 Celebration of Rescue Gala2025-04-16T15:20:24-04:00
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 • 6:30PM – 10:30PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 • 6:30PM – 10:30PM
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2 Desbrosses Street
New York, NY 10013

Getting Here

Attire: Cocktail Chic

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Reserve your spot for this years Celebration of Rescue Gala.
Stay tuned for more exciting details, including entertainment!

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Reserve your spot for this years Celebration of Rescue Gala.
Stay tuned for more exciting details, including entertainment!

HOSTED BY
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GINGER ZEE

Chief Meteorologist/
Chief Climate
Correspondent, ABC News

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GINGER ZEE

Chief Meteorologist/
Chief Climate
Correspondent, ABC News

ALSO FEATURING

Chairperson

BETH STERN

Animal League America
Board Member,
National Spokesperson and Foster Parent

Photo by Amy Mayes Photography

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a woman holding a dog

Chairperson

BETH STERN

Animal League America
Board Member,
National Spokesperson and Foster Parent

Photo by Amy Mayes Photography

PERFORMANCE BY

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Experience the magic of Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits live with this electrifying tribute to The Boss!
Learn More

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PERFORMANCE BY

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Experience the magic of Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits live with this electrifying tribute to The Boss!
Learn More

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PERFORMANCE BY

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Experience the magic of Bruce Springsteen’s
greatest hits live with this electrifying
tribute to The Boss!
Learn More

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About the Band

Born to Run

Thunder Road

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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
ENTERTAINMENT

A dynamic and multi-faceted artist, Jessa V is emerging as a versatile new voice in music. The Italian/American composer draws on influences from her background in opera, jazz, pop & soul music blending a new genre. Jessa V and her band, The Fringe have been featured on NBC and ABC7 as well as iconic venues around Manhattan.
Learn More

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
ENTERTAINMENT

A dynamic and multi-faceted artist, Jessa V is emerging as a versatile new voice in music. The Italian/American composer draws on influences from her background in opera, jazz, pop & soul music blending a new genre. Jessa V and her band, The Fringe have been featured on NBC and ABC7 as well as iconic venues around Manhattan.
Learn More

a woman with long brown hair and a black shirt

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
ENTERTAINMENT

A dynamic and multi-faceted artist, Jessa V is emerging as a versatile new voice in music. The Italian/American composer draws on influences from her background in opera, jazz, pop & soul music blending a new genre. Jessa V and her band, The Fringe have been featured on NBC and ABC7 as well as iconic venues around Manhattan.
Learn More

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AUCTION

Stay tuned for details and get those paws ready to place your bids!

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Email reginad@animalleague.org or call 516-373-3496. Net proceeds support North Shore Animal League America’s no-kill mission to find responsible, loving homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
CELEBRATION OF RESCUE GALA COMMITTEE

Beth Stern
Animal League America Board Member,
National Spokesperson
and Foster Parent

Lisa Alexander 
Territory Manager,
MWI Animal Health, Animal Advocate

Maddisin Ballou
Account Manager, Animal Welfare
Covetrus North America, LLC 

Sarah Borok
Influencer, Grumpy Barbara
Director/Board member for Positive Tails

Garibaldi Lavena
Watches of Switzerland

Bill Skubovius
SVP Business Development,
Fetch Pet Insurance

Joseph Prinzo 
Senior Manager Business Development,
Jovia Financial Credit Union

Dr. Mark Verdino
SVP, Chief of Veterinary Staff,
North Shore Animal League America

Beth Stern
Animal League America Board Member,
National Spokesperson
and Foster Parent

Lisa Alexander 
Territory Manager,
MWI Animal Health, Animal Advocate

Maddisin Ballou
Account Manager, Animal Welfare
Covetrus North America, LLC 

Sarah Borok
Influencer, Grumpy Barbara
Director/Board member for Positive Tails

Garibaldi Lavena
Watches of Switzerland

Bill Skubovius
SVP Business Development,
Fetch Pet Insurance

Joseph Prinzo 
Senior Manager Business Development,
Jovia Financial Credit Union

Dr. Mark Verdino
SVP, Chief of Veterinary Staff,
North Shore Animal League America

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We’re pleased to offer you a special discounted rate for the night of Thursday, June 12 —approximately 50% off the standard room rates at the Dominick Hotel while supplies last. Located in the heart of Soho, The Dominick is a Five Diamond urban oasis, just under a mile from Tribeca Rooftop.

For more information or to reserve your room,
please contact Regina Dejana at reginad@animalleague.org or call 516-373-3496.

North Shore Animal League America will provide goods and services with a fair market value of $325 for each attendee. Any contribution above this amount is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

North Shore Animal League America is a meat-free organization.

All excess food from our Celebration of Rescue is repurposed to provide meals for food-insecure communities across NYC.

2025 Celebration of Rescue

UNABLE TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION?

Make a lifesaving gift here.

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