Donte’s Den Foundation hosted its second annual Top Dog event that features a Westminster-like dog show to rave reviews. Marsha Panuce, founder of Donte’s Den, welcomed more than 250 guests, 75 dogs, and one very brave cat to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium in October.  “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and generosity we’ve received from so many Sarasota dog lovers, and while the Top Dog event was riotously fun, the mission it supports will continue to make a profound impact on a whole community of dogs and the owners who love them for years to come,” remarked Panuce. Janet Walter and her daughters Lucy and Reagan congratulated their Top Dog Grand Prize winner and winner of Best Dressed category: Buck, a spunky, five-year-old Golden Retriever, who charmed judges with his agility, showmanship and poise. Proceeds raised from Top Dog offset Donte’s Den construction and development expenses. The innovative facility, which opens in early 2015, is set to provide home-like shelter, care and space to run, swim and play for a community of 100 dogs on 50 acres of land in Myakka City, Florida. 

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