May 20, 2010 – PAWS Chicago’s 8th Annual Beach Party’s presenting sponsor, Associated Publications, hosted a fabulous launch party at the Ritz Carlton on Thursday, May 20th. Nearly 150 guests enjoyed beachy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and had the opportunity to meet two PAWS Chicago pups available for adoption – Porky and Jack. Other major event sponsors are North Community Bank and Mercedes-Benz of Chicago.

The 8th Annual Beach Party will take place on Thursday, July 22nd at Castaway’s at North Avenue Beach. Tickets for people and their pups are available online at http://beachparty.pawschicago.org.