The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Paw Picnic at Locust Hill Barn in Ghent, NY. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and raffle participants, we are proud to announce that the event raised over $73,000 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 2026 Picnic Sponsors:
Best in Show: Anonymous Friend of CGHS, Duncan Calhoun and Russel Gibson, Michael and Elaine Gruener, Patricia Kenehan, Peter and Diane Hogan, First Fuel, Richard and Debra Oliver
Best of Breed: Hollie Adams, Angerame Architects, AOW Construction, Bank of Greene County, Evelyn Bordewick Charitable Foundation, Charlene Marchand, Kimberly Peregrim, DO, ST Hudson’s Son, Dairy Queen of Ghent
Blue Ribbon: Angela and James Carlucci, Jennifer C. Donoghue, Stair Galleries, Scott Shallo
Red Ribbon: Amphibious Electric, Chatham and Claverack Agway, Eastern Heating and Cooling, Emerick Family, Five Star Roofing, Darlene Keute, Kneller Insurance, Meltz Lumber
Yellow Ribbon: A. Colarusso & Son, CGM Construction, Decker Economics, Robert Gibson, Robert and Bonita Loyche, Marshall + Sterling, Mid-Hudson Fiber, Ron and Katrina Perez, Richmor Aviation, Todd Farrell’s Car Care Center, The Wick, William’s Lumber
White Ribbon: Alvarez Homes, The Community at Bell’s Pond, Concra Appraisal Associates, Anthony R. Concra, The Frisbee Agency, Gina’s K-9 Bed & Breakfast, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Morabito Lawn & Tree Care, Northeastern Auto Coach, Al and Darlene Ramm, Margaret Ann Ricketts, Spot Solutions, George Stacey, Linda Stacey, M. Warner Masonry
Award of Merit: MRP Electric, David Emanatian
A special thanks to our Paw Picnic Committee: Phyllis Carito, Dan Dyksen, Pat Kenehan, Peggy Rouse, Rebecca Warner.
[Picture 1: CGHS dog adoption Brayli]
[Picture 2: Volunteer Berne Bendell with adoption dog Cooper]
[Picture 3: Animal Demonstrator Brian Robinson of Robinson Wildlife Lectures]
 