
Dear Paws & Pours Supporters,
After careful consideration, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone Paws & Pours this weekend due to the severe storms and nor’easter expected in our area.
The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers, staff, and four-legged friends must come first, and unfortunately, it is not safe for us to hold the event as planned this weekend. We know how much time, planning, and excitement goes into an event like Paws & Pours, which makes this decision especially difficult.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible hosts, Benmarl Winery, Compassion Veterinary, Stonecottage Veterinary, and the entire Spaccarelli family, who have worked tirelessly to plan and organize this event. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done to make Paws & Pours possible.
We also want to thank all of our vendors, sponsors, local businesses, volunteers, and supporters who donated their time, talents, services, and resources. Your generosity and enthusiasm mean so much to us, and we are truly sorry that we won’t be able to celebrate together this weekend.
But this isn’t goodbye — it’s just a rain check!
We are already looking forward to bringing Paws & Pours back in Spring 2027, when we can gather safely and celebrate our community, our local businesses, and, of course, our beloved pups. An official date will be announced as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and most of all, for supporting Paws & Pours and the organizations and community behind it. We hope to see you all in the spring for a celebration that will be well worth the wait!
This special evening brings our community together to raise critical funds and awareness for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA), helping provide prevention programs, education, and support services for thousands of local children and families each year.
Whether you attend as a guest or become a sponsor, your support makes a meaningful difference. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to strengthening families, protecting children, and giving back to our community while gaining recognition among fellow supporters and local businesses.
We invite you to be part of an unforgettable evening of great wine, community, and compassion—all in support of a cause that changes lives.
With gratitude,
Dr. Nicholas V. Spaccarelli
Compassion Veterinary Center and Stone Cottage Veterinary Hospital
35 Van Wagner Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
845-454-0595
Monday–Friday 9AM to 5PM