Bow Wow Meow Ball
The Bow Wow Meow Ball is one of the most coveted nights of the Hamptons summer.
Save the date for the Ball in 2026 on Saturday, August 15!
On Saturday, August 16, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons hosted the Bow Wow Meow Ball in the William P. Rayner Training Center which honored Ellen and Chuck Scarborough with the Champion of Animals Award in recognition of their more than twenty-five years of loyal support to ARF and their compassion towards animals in need.
The celebration of ARF’s life-saving work for over 50 years took place on the 22-acre campus in East Hampton where over 400 guests from New York City and the Hamptons enjoyed cocktails, followed by dinner catered by Olivier Cheng within an elegant setting. Peter Marino along with his daughter and ARF Board Member Isabelle Trapnell Marino presented the Scarboroughs their award. Afterwards the party continued with dancing to music by DJ Othello.
Joining in the evening’s festivities were the most important guests of all, a selection of ARF cats and dogs available for adoption. Other highlights of the night were the live auction and Call to Arms with auctioneer Jason Lamoreaux. The Call to Arms featured a film about a kitten name Squirt who was found on the side of the road in critical condition and the story of Monica, a senior Pit Bull Terrier who came to ARF in 2015 and spent years waiting for her special person. These films brought awareness to ARF’s mission and raised much needed funding for medical services.
All proceeds from the evening will benefit ARF Hamptons, a leader on Long Island for the rescue and adoption of cats and dogs.
Special thanks to Better Man Distilling Co., Broadview Gardens, Citarella, Deanna First, Decker Design, Everyday Elegance, Flecha Azul Tequila, Fraser & Thompson Whiskey, Eric Gunhus of EG Event Group, Hamptons Magazine, Healthy Paws a Chubb Company, Kristin L. Gray Photography, Kidd Squid Brewing Co., Kontokosta Winery, Lexus of Southampton, Loaves & Fishes, Mercedes Benz of Southampton, Montauk Distilling Co., Race Lane Wine & Liquor, Sagaponack Farm Distillery, Saint Brush, Vin 74 Wines & Spirits and Andrew Werner Photography.
ARF Hamptons 2025
Photo above by Lisa Tamburini. All other photos by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan unless otherwise noted.
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