The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Paw Picnic at Locust Hill Barn in Ghent, NY this past weekend. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and raffle participants, we are proud to announce that the event raised over $70,000 to support our programs and services to more than 6,000 animals each year.
We’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to our 2025 Picnic Sponsors:
Best in Show: Duncan Calhoun & Russell Gibson, Elaine A Gruener, Peter and Diane Hogan, Pat Kenehan, Richard and Debra Oliver, S.T. Hudson’s Son
Best of Breed: Anonymous Friend of CGHS, Anonymous Friend of CGHS, AOW Construction, Bank of Greene County, Dairy Queen – Ghent, Everhart Tree Care, Evelyn Bordewick Foundation, Charlene Marchand, Kimberly Peregrim, DO, Pro Printers
Blue Ribbon: Angerame Architects, P.C, Capital Power, Metz Wood Insurance, James and Kate Schneider, Scott Shallo, Stair Galleries and Restorations
Red Ribbon: James and Angela Carlucci, Columbia Memorial Health, Neal Conolly and Susan Sharp, Jennifer Donoghue, Eastern Heating and Cooling, Emerick Family, Five Star Roofing, Kneller Insurance Agency, Millerton Co-Op, Northeastern Auto Coach LLC, Richmor Aviation, Ron and Katrina Perez
Yellow Ribbon: A Colarusso & Son, Amphibious Electric, CGM Construction, Community Bank, Cross Creek Farm, Decker Economics, Robert Gibson, Klein’s Kill Fruit Farm Corporation, Marshall & Sterling, M.C Wood Fabrication, Mid-Hudson Cable, Morabito Lawn & Tree Care, Todd Farrell’s Car Care Center, Williams Lumber & Home Centers
White Ribbon: Anthony Buono Attorney, Chatham and Claverack Agway, Concra Appraisal Associates, Country Life Real Estate, Gina’s K-9 Bed and Breakfast, Greylock Federal Credit Union, HL Propane Co, Interlaken Inn, Key Bank, Meltz Lumber Co of Mellenville, M. Warner Masonry, Robert and Bonita Loyche, Wonder Pawz LLC, Lisa Zaretsky
Award of Merit: Alfred and Darlene Ramm, Comparion Insurance Agency, Copake Lake Realty Corp, David Emanatian, George Stacey, The Frisbee Agency
A special thanks to our Paw Picnic Committee: Linda Aydlett, Phyllis Carito, Dan Dyksen, Jennifer Donohgue, Pat Kenehan, Peggy Rouse.
[Picture 2: CGHS/SPCA Board Chairperson Charlene Marchand with Animal Demonstrator Brian Robinson of Robinson Wildlife Lectures]
