Caroline Dorman wanted to make a difference for pets like Max, a senior dog who needs a new home. She did just that as a young volunteer at the Connecticut Humane Society years ago, and through so many others she inspired, her work continues today.
That means the Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit is back again and fundraising for CHS pets in need for the sixth year in a row. Join the online raffle and auction Tuesday, July 20, to Sunday, July 25, and virtual trivia July 25. Register now at CarolineDorman.com.
The event has raised more than $56,000 for senior pups like Max, shy cats, orphaned kittens, abandoned rabbits, and so many other pets who’ve needed a safe haven and a fresh start.
For more than seven years, Caroline volunteered as a dog walker at CHS before passing away in 2015. She fostered and adopted Bogart, a pit bull who stole her heart, and even painted portraits of pit bulls that are now displayed at CHS.
“We miss Caroline dearly, and we are committed to sustaining her memory by supporting the heroic work of CHS,” said her parents, Harriet Margolis and Larry Dorman. “Our Benefit Committee has been hard at work on this year’s virtual event. So please join us in honoring Caroline by participating in the 6th annual benefit.”
Caroline’s memory is woven into the memorial benefit through trivia (she was a trivia ace), the artwork on event T-shirts and in the raffle and auction (all created by Caroline), and the animals aided by it all. Prizes so far include restaurant gift cards, golf gear, two of Caroline’s original paintings, Yard Goats tickets, a brewery package and more.
Proceeds from the event will go toward veterinary care for pets at CHS, like urgent surgeries, treatment of chronic conditions, spay/neuter, and vaccinations.
CHS serves pets from all over Connecticut through its three locations in Newington, Waterford and Westport, and its reduced-fee veterinary hospital, Fox Memorial Clinic.
About the Connecticut Humane Society
The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any national animal welfare groups, does not receive ongoing municipal funding, and does not euthanize for time, space, breed or age. To learn more about the Connecticut Humane Society, please visit www.cthumane.org.