Young Professionals Committee (L-R) Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson, Paget Stanco with dog Yukon, Gloria Dios, Alyssa Moudis with dog Libby, Daniel Spelman, Lindsay Berman, Amelia Kaneff with Milan, Skyler Moran, Charlotte Havemeyer, Skylar Borucke-Tocci with Bam Bam, Meghan Bozek, Kimberly Dautenhahn
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons) kicked off the summer season with its signature Rescues & Rosé celebration, hosted by the ARF Hamptons Young Professionals Committee at The Boathouse at East Hampton Point.
Putting a fresh spin on the classic Hamptons rosé party, the evening featured flowing rosé from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, beer from Kidd Squid Brewing Co., specialty cocktails, refreshing mocktails by poppi, and a full open bar. Guests enjoyed music by GR1FN, elevated hors d’oeuvres, live portrait painting by Kathryn McCabe Art, and an exclusive look at the new Summer Collection from Fashion Sponsor J.McLaughlin, including pieces from its collaboration with celebrated interior designer Mark D. Sikes.
While the rosé was certainly a highlight, the true stars of the evening were ARF’s adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Guests had the opportunity to meet, cuddle, and snap photos with the shelter animals, creating unforgettable moments with the most perfect sunset while supporting ARF’s mission to help homeless pets find loving homes.
Attendees included Kim Nichols, Dale Ellen Leff, Mike and Pat Frazino, Pierce Canno Roberts and Jonathan Canno, Jessica Koenigsberg-Wurpel, Andy Sabin and Vivi Zhou, Gina Bondinello, Andrew Yuder and Kyle Glaeser, Amelia and Mitchell Kaneff, Lindsay Berman and Skyler Moran, Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson and Kyle Nelson, Meghan Bozek, Kimberly Dautenhahn and John Raio, Daniel Spelman, Paget Stanco, France Posener and Mark Borucke, Jack Lynch, Alana and Matt Killian
Proceeds from the event will help provide care, shelter, medical treatment, and second chances for the cats and dogs at ARF Hamptons while supporting the organization’s lifesaving rescue and adoption programs.
The Young Professionals Committee for the 2026 Rescues & Rosé event included Christine Altuna, Lindsay Berman, Hana Betts, Skylar Borucke-Tocci, Meghan Bozek, Kimberly Dautenhahn, Gloria Dios, Charlotte Havemeyer, Amelia Kaneff, Alana Killian, Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson, Skyler Moran, Alyssa Moudis, Daniel Spelman, Paget Stanco, and Emily Washkowitz Tarkan.
