Please join emcee Rusty Dewees in the beautiful Atrium and Stowe Rooms at the Stoweflake Resort & Spa for a fun evening of Mexican cuisine & libations, silent & live auction items, and dancing to benefit North Country Animal League. 

Costumes or creative dress is always encouraged but never required!

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Where: Stoweflake Resort & Spa - directions
Admission: $90.00 per person.  If you have a party of 10 or more you may reserve a table at the event.  Please RSVP by January 25th! Seating is limited!

Throughout the evening we will be selling cascarones (Mexican confetti filled eggs) to help us celebrate the fiesta a little more!  Each cascarone will be $20.00, or 3 for $50.00, and one lucky egg will win a ring valued at $2500.00 from Ferro Jewelers in Stowe.

Really want to bid on one of the great live auctions below but can't make it to Menagerie?  Download the Absentee Bid Form and mail to to us!


LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:

7-night stay in "Tree House" Villa - St. John U.S. Virgin Islands

Tree House is a 3 bedroom home located 900 feet about sea level on Mamey Peak.  The 180 view encompasses the north and west shores of St. John and the many British Virgin Islands.  Tree House is under one roof but has 3 half levels.  The master bedroom has a king bed and satellite tv, middle bedroom has a queen bed and the lower bedroom has twin beds that can be made into a king upon request.  There are two and 1/2 baths.  The home is fully equipped with a full kitchen (no dishwasher), all linens, beach "stuff" (masks, snorkels, towels, cookers & beach chairs).  There is satellite television, wifi, phone, inside and outside dining and a hot tub.  The home is located six and one half miles from Cruz Bay.  NP Beaches of Francis and Maho are a mile away.  A rental car is necessary to fully enjoy St. John and Tree House.  Guests will be met at the Cruz Bay dock and escorted to Tree House.  St. John is a 20 minute ferry ride from Red Hook, St. Thomas. The home can be seen at www.privatehomesvi.com.  7 nights.  6 people maximum.  Not available over Christmas. Value - $3,220.00

Double T River Ranch - Clyde Park, MT

Enjoy 5 days of your next family vacation, reunion or retreat at Double T River Ranch, just outside of Bozeman, Montana.  Enjoy warm, sunny summertime lounging while listening to the quiet music of the river.  In the winter, refresh yourself in the cold, clear beauty of Montana's snow-covered mountains and meadows while cross country skiing on our groomed trails.  Watch deer and moose graze under blaze orange fall foliage while bald eagles soar silhouetted against true blue skies.  Double T River Ranch is truly a Montana paradise exclusively for you and your guests.  
Luxury beds and bedding.  Stocked fishing and swimming pool.  Bocce ball, volleyball & basketball.  Groomed cross-country skiing trails.  20+ dining room.  Internet & cell phone access.  4 fully equipped kitchens.  Barbeques, fire pits and hot tub.  Concierge Services.  20 people maximum. Value - $11,000.00

Lake Mansfield Trout Club - Stowe, VT

Enjoy an afternoon of fishing/swimming/hiking at the exclusive Lake Mansfield Trout Club followed by dinner for 10 in the lovely Adirondack style dining room.  Access to this private club is very limited, so this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a hidden treasure in the mountains of Stowe, VT. Value - $1,000.00

The Alpine House - Jackson, WY

Enjoy a 4-night stay at the Alpine House in lovely Jackson, Wyoming.  With its soaring fir beams and rustic tile floors, The Alpine House offers a comfortable and airy ambiance that has been attracting mountain lovers for years.  Relax on our porches amongst our perennial gardens, in the Viking Bar, or in our traditional Finnish sauna.  It is a pleasant stroll into town for dinner, or take one of our bikes out for a spin.  Value - $650.00

"The Loony Bin" - Caspian Lake, VT

Welcome to the Loony Bin - so named because you will never have a day where you aren't serenaded by the lovely song of the loons that live on the lake.  This camp is offered from a Friday to a Friday during a summer week, July 13th - 20th.  All weeks are nice on the Caspian Lake, you will not be disappointed!!  The camp itself is a five bedroom which comfortably sleeps 10, but there is a pullout sofa in the living room if need be.  There is a boat dock, paddle boards, canoe, kayaks, inner tubes to float on, a cocktail dock, internet access, bbq grills, tons of games, washer, dryer, full kitchen, right on the lake, 2 bathrooms, large porch facing the lake... a real dream!  If anyone is looking for total relaxation, this is it! Value - 4,000.00

Spring Creek Ranch - Jackson Hole, WY

Deluxe accommodations for 4 nights, breakfast included each day at the Granary Restaurant, one three-course dinner at the Granary Restaurant and a half-day wildlife safari for two with a renowned naturalist.  Spring Creek Ranch is located on a wildlife sanctuary almost 1,000 feet above the town of Jackson and has the most spectacular views of the Teton Mountain Range, including the world famous 13,700-foot Grand Teton.  Whether exploring Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Parks, or testing your skill on the Snake River fly fishing, White Water Rafting, or many other countless recreational opportunities, Spring Creek Ranch is a destination luxury resort for any type guest. Value - 1,700.00

5-night stay with golf for 2 - Prescott, AZ
 
Enjoy a 5-night stay in a private guest apartment in Prescott, AZ.  This auction item also includes golf for 2 at the beautiful Talking Rock Golf Course.  Prescott is a destination that transcends the Arizona archetype.  No sweltering summers or miles of cactus covered moonscape.  The town's mile-high location in the Grand Canyon State's central highlands brings four mild seasons, an average annual daytime temperature of about seventy degrees, and over 300 days of sunshine.  Just ninety miles north of bustling metro Phoenix, Prescott is nestled comfortably against the Prescott National Forest. Value - 800.00 

Dinner for 8 and private tequila tasting at Fridas Taqueria - Stowe, VT

Enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner for 8 and private tequila tasting at one of Stowe's favorite restaurants.  A fun and unique evening fiesta to enjoy some delicious food, great atmosphere, and to sample some extraordinary tequila! Value - $600.00

Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat - Costa Rica

An intimate, consciously designed oceanfront hotel recently built on the spectacular beach of Playa Santa Teresa, offers guests tropical beauty and nature in an exotic and friendly ambiance.  Along with world-class surfing and our top-quality Yoga classes, numerous activities and adventures await you. Immerse yourself in the beauty and ease into nature's rhythm as Pranamar's experienced and caring staff take care of all the details, making sure your vacation is perfect.  Our luxurious two-story villas built around a free-form saltwater pool have private lounging areas, tropical gardens and boast spectacular views, while the ecologically-constructed bungalows offer tropical simplicity with sea breezes, spacious decks and views of the ocean.  Accommodations for 5 nights (2 people), welcome drink, and wifi access.  Not available during Peak Season.  Value - $1,500.00

The MENAGERIE Kennel - Morrisville, VT 

A unique opportunity to show your support for our furry friends year-round!  Become the sponsor of our new "Menagerie Dog Kennel" for a year.  A beautiful sign from Iron Art Works will hang on this kennel and will honor the person (or pet) that is the winning bidder each year.  This is an auction item from the heart and shows your love of NCAL and the animals that will pass through this kennel each year!  Value - Priceless!
 



A BIG thank you to our sponsors!

Best in Show Sponsors:


         Bandit & Mugsy

Pick of the Litter Sponsors: 


 

Rescue Angel Sponsors:

Alain Youkel, All Paws on Deck, Anne & John Steel, Coldwell Banker Carlson Real Estate, Cushman Design Group, Darn Tough Vermont, Dave Couch Signs, Gould Corporation, Heritage Pharmacy, Little River Hot Glass, Menard's Agway, New England Landmark Realty Ltd., Pet Food Warehouse, Pyrofax Energy, Maplefield's - R.L. Vallee, Michael McCormick, Robert & Barbara Bauman, Salvas, Inc., Stowe Family Dentistry & T.S. Peck Insurance