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Black Tie & Tails Gala 2025

The Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit 2025 Black Tie & Tails Gala took place on Sept. 26 at The Henry – Autograph Collection in Dearborn. Presented by Maryann Wright and Bob Sayles, the event combined glitz, glamour, and honored the 25th year of the annual event supporting our four-legged friends in need. The event included a sit-down dinner and a live auction.

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Photographs by Erin Marie Miller

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October 12, 2025

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Andrew Mazzara, Peg Mazzara and Bill Hultgren

Andy Goldberg and Laura Goldberg

Angel Gibson and John Gibson

Autumn Rich and Mae West

Black Tie and Tails 2025

Bruce Tobin, Kathy Tobin, Robin Pappas, Hilary Haber and Michael Tobin

Carol Victor and Linda Rex

Cheryl Rudd and Alex Alexander

Clark Gable

David Raminick and Dena Raminick

Donna Inch, Vicki Beverley and Sophie Bozek

Entry to the V.I.Paws Lounge at the 2025 Black Tie and Tails Gala

Fred Astaire and Cory Keller

Fred Astaire and Julie Ader

Guests mingle in the silent auction room at the 2025 Black Tie and Tails Gala

Guests visit with adoptable pets at the Black Tie and Tails Gala 2025

Hilary Haber and Robin Pappas

Jerry Klarr and Emilie Plank

Jerry Lavine, Maryann Wright and Faith Lavine

Jorge Manzano and Renne Hof Lacey

Judy Belknap and Walter Juterbock

Julia DeClerk and Lawrence of Arabia

Kaylen Robinson, Theron Cosby and Barisha Roberts

Kelsey Wynn

Marvin Kraska, Marlene Kraska, Cheryl Brozovic and Richard Gillespie

Michael Ambrose, Jim Boultinghouse, Toni Caretto and Linda Stechison

Nova Zorok and Elaine Greene

Rande Wright and Carnie Sculati

Rebekah Heien and Jason Heien

Susan Kuhlmann and Gary Kuhlmann

Tom Watson, Rande Wright, David Wright and Ramelle Gilliland