Grass Roots Rescue holds annual gala
Grass Roots Rescue, a local foster-based dog rescue in Milton, recently held its annual Heels and Hooch gala at Dover Downs. It is the biggest fundraiser for the rescue.
A silent auction, dinner, cash bar and a DJ highlighted a fun evening of beautiful gowns and sharp-dressed men.
Yearly awards were given at the event. Receiving the Hooch’s Heart Award was volunteer Jana Lise Buttram. Oni Mccann was presented the Unsung Hero Award. Bri Townsley received the Ride or Die Award. The Rookie of the Year Award went to Alyse Ritzler, and Audrey Ostroski received the Volunteer of the Year Award.
“Grass Roots Rescue is incredibly grateful to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees that made the 2025 Heels and Hooch Gala a success,” said GRR founder Karli Crenshaw. “The funds raised from the gala will go directly toward helping the dogs that find their way to our rescue. It’s because of the support we receive from the community, through events like this, that we are able to make such a difference in the lives of dogs that need us the most.”
For more information about Grass Roots Rescue, go to grrde.org or Grass Roots Rescue on Facebook.
Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs.
