Global Strays: Redefining Animal Welfare

Global Strays, along with president and co-founder Elizabeth Shafiroff, held its third annual benefit, Redefining Animal Welfare, at NAIA Hamptons in Southampton on Thursday, September 2. Held outdoors, the event honored those fighting for global animal welfare and Global Strays’ programs for pets, strays, and working horses in underserved communities.

Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails while mingling by the pool and lounge with many global animal lovers and environmentally conscious advocates. Global Strays showcased the work they have done over the last year, highlighting educational workshops, spay/neuter programs, and working horse clinics in Nicaragua, as well as their shelter program in Colombia.

Jas Leverette, host of “Canine Intervention” on Netflix, and Georgina Bloomberg, author and animal activist, were the Animal Champions for the evening. Global Strays head veterinarian, Dr. Lester Tapia, flew in from Nicaragua to attend the benefit. In addition, there was a silent auction specially curated by Global Strays staff with environmentally conscious fashion, beauty, and pet brands.

Attendees included Elizabeth Shafiroff, Georgina Bloomberg, Jas Leverette, Dr. Lester Tapia, Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Southampton Mayor Jesse Warren, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Richard Ballard, Michael Pitsinos, David Hochberg, Aisha Christian, Ingrid Arneberg, Lindsay Feinstein, Suzan Kremer, Martyna Sokol, Greg D’Elia, and Leesa Rowland. The host committee included Missy Hargraves, Nathania Nisonson, Kingsley Crawford, Kate McEntee, Renee Amorosi, and Henry De La Paz.