Chic Spotlight: Dinner, Art & Wine for Canines

“Dinner, Art & Wine for Canines” will be hosted by Amy Tobin of Amy’s Table, heard on Q-102 FM

Cincy Chic: Who’s behind the 5th Annual Dinner, Art & Wine for Canines event?
Jen Kiblinger, President of Circle Tail, Inc.: Circle Tail, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing service and hearing dogs for people with disabilities at no cost, is the group behind this exciting event.

Cincy Chic: When and where will the event be held?
Kiblinger: The event will take place Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Receptions in Loveland.

Cincy Chic: How much does it cost to attend the Dinner, Art & Wine for Canines event?
Kiblinger: Tickets are $55 per single ticket through February 28 and $60 starting March 1. It’s $100 per ticket pair through February 28 and $110 starting March 1. A VIP table of eight is $400 and includes a bottle of wine your table, first call for buffet, large name card on table and different color tablecloth. The price of tickets includes Wine Tasting, Dinner and Open Beer and Wine Bar throughout the evening.

Cincy Chic: What’s the inspiration for hosting the event?
Kiblinger: Circle Tail, Inc. provides service and hearing dogs for people with disabilities at no charge to the individual, and promotes the human-canine bond through our dog adoption program, educational programs and dog training services.

Cincy Chic: How much do you expect to raise through the event?
Kiblinger: Our goal is to raise about $30,000 from the event.

Cincy Chic: Where will the funds you raise from the dinner go?
Kiblinger: It costs about $15,000 to train and partner a service dog team, so that would raise enough funds for 2 teams.

Cincy Chic: How many attendees are you expecting at this year’s event?
Kiblinger: Our goal is to see 300 people at this year’s event.

Cincy Chic: What can guests expect when they attend?
Kiblinger: Guests will enjoy an evening of fine wines, delicious food and the works of local artists while supporting a great cause! Wines of the World Wine Tasting, Dinner, Art Showing, Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction to benefit the dogs of Circle Tail and the people whose lives they change.

Cincy Chic: How does Circle Tail help the community?
Kiblinger: Careful selection of puppies and adult dogs from breeder donations, unwanted litters, family releases and area shelters and rescues not only helps disabled persons, but provides purpose to dog’s life. Further, Circle Tail’s partnership with area prisons, in which Circle Tail trainers provide instruction to the inmates in caring for and training the dogs, helps in many ways: it benefits the dogs, the people who will receive the dogs and the inmates who experience the responsibility, rewards and unconditional love that a dog brings. In addition to assistance dog training, Circle Tail offers a variety of training options including group basic, intermediate, remedial and remote collar training, as well as private training lessons and board and train programs. Circle Tail’s certified PetTech® evaluator conducts a PetTech® First Aid Care for your Pets Course, where attendees learn CPR, rescue breathing, injury and wellness assessment, etc.

Cincy Chic: Where can readers go to learn more and purchase their tickets?
Kiblinger: Check out our website for more information.