Check out our gorgeous venue at the Historic Smithonia Farm:

Live & Silent Auction Items:

Items will be added every day, but below is a current list of all of the items that we will have available at The Bark & Wine. You can also view previews of many of our donated items on Facebook.  

• An original Pete the Cat painting (acrylic on canvas) by James Dean, creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat, valued at $2,000 with cans of Pete’s Groovy Brew from Jittery Joes Coffee.

• A three-night stay at one of Bearadise’s gorgeous cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge.

• A Signature Pet Photography Session (dogs and/or equines) + $750 wall art credit from CM Bryson Photography. 

• An original piece of artwork entitled “Sinnamon Roll” by Will Eskridge.

• A signed poster from Widespread Panic.

• A gift package from R.E.M.

• Two tickets to see the Party Animals (of Savannah Banana fame) play The Visitors on June 14th in Savannah, GA, donated by Carol Magill. Tickets are all-inclusive and include all-you-can-eat food and non-alcoholic drinks.

• Multiple designer purses donated by a MOAS Supporter.

• A handcrafted sterling silver and stainless steel collar necklace and handmade earings from Catcophyony Wearable Art.

• A 1 to 1.5 hour Introduction to Self-Defense class (either private or a group up to 30) donated by Clarke County Yoshukai Karate.

• A one-year level 2 individual membership for Ciné.

• An autographed 8 x 10 photo from the Atlanta Braves.

• A gift certificate to a 3-class pack at Pure Barre.

• Gift certificate and merch from Canopy Studios.

• A gift basket from Oscar Bites.

• A gift certificate for dinner for two at Saucehouse BBQ.

• A jewelry-making class taught by Dani Burgess of Blue Lotus Designs.

• A family photo shoot with 30 photos included or up to 2 hours of event photography, photos included donated by April May Photography.

• A basket of fishing lures from Zoom Bait.

• A gift certificate for a month of free martial arts classes at AKF Athens.

• A carved wooden basket.

• A photo session from Alyssa Filkins Photography.

• Two gift baskets from Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

• A native plant package donated by Sherrie Hines & Connor Magill.

• A gift package from Grail Bra Specialists.

• A VIP Private brewery tour and tasting with Athentic Brewing Company.

• 2 Georgia Aquarium General Admission Tickets.

• A package of 6 training sessions with Georgia Dog Trainer.

• A turned wooden bowl from Woodpappy Designs.

• 4 Tickets to Zoo Atlanta.

• A Little Giant Dark Horse 2.0 Ladder from Lowe’s.

• A gift basket from West Side Bottleshop.

• Gifts from Native America Gallery.

• A large turned wooden bowl from Mize Wood N Art.

• Gift baskets donated by Happy Tails Playhouse.

• A handcrafted signature piece of pottery from David Morgan Pottery.

• A gorgeous, signature glass creation from Bendzunas Glass.

• A 40x26 gallery-wrapped canvas print named “Labrador Jazz” by Iris Scott Fine Art and printed by iCanvas.

• A hydrangea and gift card from Sunrise Nursery.

• Gift certificates to Georgia Event Massage and Spa, LLC.

• Gift passes to dance classes at DanceFX.

• A gift certificate to Cofer’s Home & Garden Showplace

• Gift Certificate for Pet Portrait from Debra Drake.

• A gift certificate to Pulaski Heights BBQ.

• A UGA gift package from Duncan & Co. Fine Jewelry.

• A gift package from Petsense.

• A cat gift basket and other items donated by the Ledford family.

• Pottery donated by Peggy Pellegrini.

• A fishing tackle package and a set of collectible coins donated by Shaina Knight.

• A kayak trip for two from the Broad River Outpost.

• A gift certificate to Gameday Grooming.

• A cat painting by local folk artist Cecel Allee.

• Custom wine stoppers donated by Joe Penn.

• A gardenia donated by Andrew’s Farm & Nursery.

• Gift baskets donated by Champagne Springs Farm.

• A gift certificate to Butt Hutt.

• Original art from Dr. Lynn Beckmann.

• A special MOAS Bark & Wine bottle of wine from Boutier Winery.

Join Us for Our 9th Annual Bark & Wine!

May 18, 2024, 6-10pm

Join us at the Historic Smithonia Farm for our largest fundraiser of the year! Guests will enjoy dinner compliments of Carrabba's Italian Grill of Athens, desserts provided by Maggie’s Cafe, live rhythm and blues music by local artist Marsellus Fariss, a complimentary glass of wine or beer from Boutier Winery and craft beer from Athentic Brewing Company and Southern Brewing Company, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, access to our live and silent auctions with select prizes and gifts; raffles held throughout the night; and more. We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle at the event, so one lucky winner will get to split the pot with us!

As we get closer to the event, you’ll be able to review our list of live and silent auction items below as well as our many generous sponsors. Items and sponsors are being added daily, so check back often to see the latest additions!

Tickets will be entirely virtual this year, and they can be purchased at the shelter, over the phone, or online!

Pre-Orders for Tickets and Bark & Wine T-Shirts is Now CLOSED. Both tickets and t-shirts will be available at the event:

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Thank You Sponsors!

We could not put this fantastic event on each year without the support of our many local and regional sponsors. We are incredibly thankful for their support, and we hope that all of our attendees will consider our sponsors for all of their business and entertainment needs.