David and Tobey Bergan (he’s RCHS board chair), Chelsea England (RCHS animal safe house program director), Megan Bantz (RCHS animal care manager) with a rather sleepy 6-week-old kitten
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Marissa Nemirofsky, Krissy Farrer, Stephanie Coolidge, Deborah Nemirofsky
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Wade Mortenson (built the “catio” at the RCHS facility), Kathleen Kastner, Maria and Chris Baker (he’s a RCHS board member)
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Standing: Kristen Smith, Lucie Berreby, Carol McIver, Kelly Sharp. Sitting: Jaci (a lab/golden retriever mix)
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Bonnie Wright, George and Danae Brooker, Kessa Caldwell, Anna Williams, Savannah Moore
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David and Tobey Bergan, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Mony Liquard, David Welborn
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Janis Kono, Sharon Strong Kim and Joon Kim, Denise Attig, Sherril Brice, Sarah Wallem
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Annette Thomas, Pat Prather, Dianne Arnold, Vicki Armstrong
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“Doohickey,” with Angelina Gunn, Lucie Berreby
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Mike Abernathy, Marie Lampone, Angelica Gutierrez, Becca Brazil, Joani and Randy Lachance
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George and Janice Muller, Bob Bachler, Sharon and Richard Bockoff
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Jane McGhee, Jeannie Townsend, Mike Tucker (holding “Handsome Jack”), Judith Eisenberg, Nicole Oberman
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Victoria Nisdias, a talented pianist, played throughout the reception
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Josh Zlotlow and Betina Loveau Zlotlow, Eileen Tyler, Bayard Banta
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Shelly Heyveld, Carolyn and Jeff Swenerton, Connie Stevenson
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Adoption hopefuls
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David and Tobey Bergan (he’s RCHS board chair), Chelsea England (RCHS animal safe house program director), Megan Bantz (RCHS animal care manager) with a rather sleepy 6-week-old kitten
(Vincent Andrunas)
Rancho Coastal Humane Society held the 2026 “Celebration of Second Chances: The Next Chapter” benefit event on Sept. 19 at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe.
At the event guests were treated to elevated food stations, cocktails, inspiring stories, exciting auction items, and more. A special tribute was also held for Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s longtime friends and animal advocates Jerry and Pam Cesak, a news release stated.
Proceeds raised at the event help support the Humane Society’s mission to provide rescue, comfort and care to abandoned companion animals, and support the many programs designed to keep pets healthy, happy and together with their families, the news release stated.