20th Annual Ties & Tails Genesys Banquet and Conference Center | 10.4.2025

More than 150 guests attended the 20th annual Ties & Tails fundraiser hosted by the Humane Society of Genesee County, raising more than $53,000 for the organization.

• The Presenting Sponsor was Security Credit Union.
• Bently Sponsors were Dr. Cathy Blight, M.D. and Ed Davison; My City Magazine and Mid Michigan Now.
• Beethoven Sponsor was the Stella and Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust, administered by Huntington Bank.
• Exclusive Live Auction Sponsor was The Ally Challenge.
• Duchess Sponsor was Marathon Flint Oil.
• Exclusive Champagne Sponsor was Stonington Kennels.
• Exclusive Wine Sponsor was Barry Catrell and family.
• Exclusive Dessert Sponsor was Security Credit Union Foundation.
• Exclusive Silent Auction Sponsor was Gaffney and Karlene Dermatology.
• Numerous other sponsors supported this annual fundraising event.

Guests enjoyed butler-passed appetizers and a platinum buffet featuring Michigan salad, sauteed chicken piccata, grilled salmon, beef tips, vegetables and dessert.

The emcee for the evening fundraiser was Jeremy Fenech of CARS 108.

Mari Brooks, Marketing & Event Coordinator for the Humane Society of Genesee County, said, “We want to thank everyone for their support at our 20th annual Ties & Tails. Be sure to join us next year for our 100th Birthday celebrations happening all year.”