Lisa Vanderpump Hosts The Vanderpump Dog Foundation's Star-Studded 5th Annual Gala Event in Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Lisa Vanderpump and The Vanderpump Dog Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Gala, presented by Topanga Social and Posh Puppy, at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills. The purpose of the Gala was to raise awareness and the funds to continue their ongoing rescue efforts, rescuing & rehabilitating dogs both domestically and internationally.

The sold-out event kicked off at 6 p.m. with Red Carpet and a candlelit cocktail hour and a silent auction. Celebrities and attendees bid on a variety of donated luxury items. At 7:30 p.m., the doors opened to a stunning ballroom complete with beautiful flowers for a dinner that included music, dancing, celebrity performances, celebrity speakers, and an incredible Live Auction.

Mario Lopez, the event's host for the fifth year in a row, began the evening and continued to host throughout the night. The Vanderpump Dog Foundation's founder Lisa Vanderpump addressed the guests, drawing attention to the Foundation's progress, including an update on its shelter in China that houses hundreds of dogs saved from the dog meat trade, as well as incredible success stories of the 2,500+ dogs adopted to their forever homes since the Vanderpump Dog Rescue Center opened on West 3rd Street in Los Angeles, and their initiatives, including the Emergency Medical Fund, Vanderpump Nursery and the Veterans Program. Other notable presenters included Lance Bass and Paula Abdul. 

Guests were treated to incredible performances by Tony and Emmy Award-winning singer and actor Kristin Chenoweth, who performed three beautiful songs; amazing electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling; and the one and only Trixie Mattel. Dinner entertainment included the stunning band "Impulse" by West Coast Music.

"It was a glorious night, filled with poignant stories, uplifting tales of rescue and incredible performers. Kristin Chenoweth was extraordinary, Trixie Mattel was hilarious, Lindsey Stirling was phenomenal and the band IMPULSE by West Coast Music made the evening spectacular. The setting at the Maybourne Hotel was so beautiful, and we had an unbelievable show of support for our mission, helping us raise funds to continue our life-saving work in the world of dog rescue. I thank everyone who helped us raise awareness for our cause from the bottom of my heart," said Lisa Vanderpump.

Many of Lisa's close friends showed up to support the cause, including Kristin Chenoweth, Mario and Courtney Lopez, Paula Abdul, Lindsey Stirling, Lance Bass, Michael Turchin, and Trixie Mattel. Real Housewives' Garcelle Beauvais and Oliver Saunders came to support, as well as Vanderpump Rules' LaLa Kent, Tom Schwartz, James Kennedy, Ally Lewber and Peter Madrigal. Other celebrities included Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca Romijn, Emmy Perry, Jon Lovitz, Steve-O, The Bachelor's Nick Viall, Jeff Lewis, Heather McDonald, Golnesa Gharachedaghi, Reza Farahan, LeeAnne Locken, Travis Austin, Jesse Bradford, Andrea Watrouse, Evan Antin and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. 

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of presenting sponsors Topanga Social (www.eatplaytopangasocial.com) and Posh Puppy (www.PoshPuppyBoutique.com); JSX, Evolution Media, Caesars Entertainment and Bravo. Sponsors of the event included Bubble Universe, Shady Paws, Just Food For Dogs, Loyola High School, Lovegevity, Emmy Perry, Dog Mom Lifestyles, Daily Mail, Minnidip, Travis Austin Customs, Silvercrest Advertising, CAA and Entertainment 360, with thanks to Kevin Lee, Sami Sacha Flowers, Mindy Levine, Wendy & Jacques Bouthillier and Dan Clivner. For information on The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, visit www.vanderpumpdogs.org.

Source: The Vanderpump Dog Foundation