The Great Lakes Humane Society held a Halloween fundraiser event called Harvest Moon Howl that featured a canine costume contest. The event was a partnership with Shady Lane Cellars and included wine tasting, live entertainment, appetizers, and time with shelter animals available for adoption. Attendees were asked for a $25 donation which covered the wine samples, glass, entertainment, and food. The proceeds went to support the Traverse City, Michigan animal shelter run by the Great Lakes Humane Society.

1. GLHS Celebrates
Halloween with
Canine Costume
Contest Fundraiser
Linda Gottwald

2. Introduction
Linda Gottwald, a journalist and experienced animal welfare advocate, has
functioned as executive director of Great Lakes Humane Society since 2010.
Over the course of her time leading the Traverse City, Michigan, non-profit
animal shelter, Linda Gottwald has has overseen the organization's
fundraising efforts and events.
The Great Lakes Humane Society (GLHS), in partnership with Shady Lane
Cellars, recently held the Harvest Moon Howl event near Shady Lane
headquarters in Traverse City. An evening of wine tasting and pet costume
contests, the event was held as a fundraiser for the GLHS animal shelter.
Patrons were asked to make a $25 donation, which covered six wine
samples, a special wine glass, live entertainment, and appetizers. Individuals
were also provided the opportunity to spend time with shelter animals,
many of whom are available for adoption.
To make a donation to GLHS or to learn more about animals up for adoption,
please visit the shelter online at www.greatlakeshs.com or call 231-846-
8293.