Social Scene: Paws and Pizzazz—The Bark Ball Celebrates 38 Years
By • October 1, 2025 0 463
The 38th Annual Bark Ball took place September 27 at the Washington Hilton. The event celebrated 155 years of the Humane Rescue Alliance through the decades. Guests and their pets came out for a night of furry fun, including gourmet vegan dining, drinks and entertainment, as well as a live auction, all in support of the Humane Rescue Alliance’s mission to protect and care for animals in need.
Enjoy a photo gallery from the event below. Photos courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
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- Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
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- HRA CEO Lisa LaFontaine and Senator Elizabeth Dole. Photo courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
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- Real Housewives of Potomac’s Stacey Rusch supporting the Rally for Rufus raffle. Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
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- Councilmember Robert White accepting the Humane Leadership Award for the Pets in Housing Act, now known as Roscoe’s Law. Photo courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
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- HRA Medical Director Dr. Sophie Andrews, Obi Adopter Susie Foushee, and WUSA9’s Lorenzo Hall. Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance.
