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A Call to Compassion For All

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is hosting a party of its own during election week, uniting people behind one simple theme: compassion. The 14th annual and first virtual Compassionate Feast on November 6 will star Jeff Corwin, host of ABC’s Emmy-award winning Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin. Corwin, a renowned conservationist and environmental journalist, will deliver a hopeful message that focuses on the positive role humanity can play in unifying to protect the planet’s most threatened animals and natural resources.

The evening will also feature optional cocktails and curbside vegan/vegetarian feast, a mixology lesson from Ann Arbor Distilling Company, humorous bits by Internet sensation dog star Tatum Talks and emcee Matthew Altruda from 107.1 radio. All proceeds benefit local injured, abused and homeless animals.

“We realize this is right after the election, and we wanted to help bring people back together, at least virtually. The Compassionate Feast is a celebration of the animals, both in our homes and in the wild. Regardless of the results of that contentious week, this event allows us all to make a truly lifesaving difference in our own community,” says CEO Tanya Hilgendorf.

Buy tickets at hshv.org/feast. Location: 5245 Jackson Rd., Ste. A1, Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-661-3575, email [email protected] or visit TinyLions.org.

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