(SAVANNAH,GA) Friends of the Animals will hold the 9th Annual Friends of the Animals Auction.

FOA has named this year theme, "Dudley's Dude Ranch and Round Up!" An entry fee of $45 will allow supporters to taste the fine catering from local Savannah chefs and enjoy bar beverages as well as silent and live auctions. The event will again be held at Savannah Station.

Last years event "Mardi Paw's," raised $54,000 in donations. This year's event will benefit organizations such as the Humane Society of Chatham/Savannah, Second Chance, PAWS, PALS, Islands Feral Cats Project, Liberty County Humane Society, Bryan Animal Caregivers and Save-A-Life. Sponsors will include WRHQ,WSAV,The Savannah Morning News, and The South Magazine.

The event will take place September 16, 2007, from 5-9 PM at Savannah Station, located at 601 Cohen St. Savannah, GA. For more information contact Robert Murphy, Board Member of the Friends of the Animals at 912-844-1679.

Friends of Animals of the Coastal Empire, Inc. (FOA) is 100% volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that acts as an advocate for all animals, and assists local animal rescue and welfare groups to provide animals with improved lives and health. For more information log on to www.friendsofanimals.us