Cocheco Valley Humane Society will shake up the Seacoast this September with the event of the fall – The Great Catsby.

This glitzy, ritzy affair will be held at the Portsmouth Sheraton Harborside Hotel on September 17 beginning at 6 p.m.

Come dressed in your 1920s best and even have your photo taken in red-carpet style next to an antique car! Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while perusing must-have silent auction items including fine wine, jewelry, gift certificates, artwork and much, much more.

After a delectable dinner and decadent dessert, take part in our live auction and bid on priceless experiences like a character in a murder mystery novel or an actor in Haunted Overload’s ultimate Halloween experience!

The evening will be topped off by dancing the night away. All proceeds from the event will go to Cocheco Valley Humane Society, providing care and shelter to more than 2,300 animals each year.

Tickets are selling fast! Visit www.cvhsonline.org or call 603-749-5322 Ext 112 to get yours today!

Loretta Allison Named Executive Director of Cocheco Valley Humane Society

Dover – The Cocheco Valley Humane Society (CVHS) Board of Directors has named Loretta Allison as its Executive Director. Allison is an experienced non-profit management professional with strong development and fundraising expertise. She will manage the daily operations of CVHS and work closely with the staff and board of directors to further advance the organization’s mission.

“We are thrilled to welcome Loretta to the CVHS family,” said board President, Kelly Glennon. “Her experience, leadership and unquestionable passion for animal welfare will greatly benefit the organization, the animals in our care, and the community as a whole,” she added. Allison began her non-profit career in 2002 and has worked for several non-profit organizations including United Way of Merrimack Valley, Phillips Exeter Academy and OdysseyNH. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Loretta resides in Portsmouth with her husband Tim and their chocolate Lab, Gerry.

I am proud to be part of an organization with such a long history of protecting abused, neglected and homeless animals. I am inspired daily by the dedication of the staff, board of directors and volunteers. This is a very exciting time for CVHS and there is no limit to the good we can accomplish with the support of the community,” said Allison.

For more than twenty-five years, CVHS has provided quality and compassionate care and shelter to its animals, in partnership with educating the community with respect to animal treatment and welfare. For more information, please visit www.cvhsonline.org.