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Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Hosts Unconditional Love Gala

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Ann Liguori and Scott Vallay.

Ann Liguori and Scott Vallay.

Jonathan McCann and Jill Rappaport.

Jonathan McCann and Jill Rappaport.

Jean Shafiroff and Beth Stern.

Jean Shafiroff and Beth Stern.

Honoree Matt Meeker, event charwoman Jean Shafiroff and Honoree Jon Ledecky

Honoree Matt Meeker, event charwoman Jean Shafiroff and Honoree Jon Ledecky

Noreen Donovan, James Byrnes, John Regan and Michele Heary.

Noreen Donovan, James Byrnes, John Regan and Michele Heary.

Gigi Shelbon and Brad Shaheen.

Gigi Shelbon and Brad Shaheen.

Dog trainer Lily Gallo with Romeo and Bill Evans.

Dog trainer Lily Gallo with Romeo and Bill Evans.

Jeff and Ally Stedman with Kingsley Crawford.

Jeff and Ally Stedman with Kingsley Crawford.

Lisa and Flip Crawford.

Lisa and Flip Crawford.

authorStaff Writer on Jul 24, 2023
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation hosted the 14th annual Unconditional Love gala on Saturday at The Muses in Southampton. GREG D’ELIA PHOTOS

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