PHOTOS: Honoring the Animal Rescuers

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North Shore Animal League America President J John Stevenson, spokesperson Beth Stern, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and Event Chair Sandy Bass image: north shore animal league america
Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon Host, TV personality & animal lover Brian Balthazar image: north shore animal league america
Event chair Sandy Bass & Host Brian Balthazar image: north shore animal league america
Leeana Costa image: north shore animal league america
Outstanding Corporate Supporter Award recipients, New York Mets image: north shore animal league america
Comedian Scott Blakeman image: north shore animal league america
Comedian Scott Blakeman & Host Brian Balthazar image: north shore animal league america
Recipient of the Scarlett Award for Animal Heroism Joey, a 10-year-old Mutt-i-gree who plays an integral role in helping heal and socialize dogs that come into his home through the foster care program (pictured with family). The Scarlett Award honors animals who demonstrate an act of heroism. image: north shore animal league america
Animal League America national spokesperson, longtime volunteer and foster parent Beth Stern image: north shore animal league america
Joey, Family & Beth Stern image: north shore animal league america
Comedian Scott Blakeman & North Shore Animal League America spokesperson Beth Stern image: north shore animal league america
Beth Stern, North Shore Animal League America VP of Operations Joanne Yohannan, and Dorothy Graham, recipient of The Sandra Atlas Bass Philanthropist Award image: north shore animal league america
Lewyt Luncheon image: north shore animal league america

North Shore Animal League America honored those who help to rescue, nurture and adopt homeless animals into loving homes at the 2015 Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 24. The honorees included Dorothy Graham, the New York Mets and Joey, a 10-year-old Mutt-i-gree.

The event, chaired by Sandra Atlas Bass, and hosted by Brian Balthazar was held at Leonard’s Palazzo of Great Neck. The net proceeds from the luncheon go to Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption & Wellness Center , a capital campaign project to expand Animal League America’s Adoption Center.