HHM CPAs to Sponsor Rescues on the Runway

HHM CPAs is a proud sponsor of Humane Educational Society (HES)’s annual Rescues on the Runway. The fundraising event offers a chance for rescue owners and their four-legged companions to strut down the runway and will feature shelter pets looking for forever homes. The celebration is Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

The night will start with a drinks and hors d’oeuvres during a silent auction. Guests will then enjoy a three course dinner, consisting of a Mediterranean salad, chicken saltimbocca served with orzo primavera and seasonal vegetables. A vegetarian option of butternut squash ravioli in sage butter with assorted grilled vegetables is also available. Dessert will feature a chocolate torte or a fresh strawberry and white chocolate mousse parfait.

Dinner is followed by the unique runway show, where former shelter pets and adoptable pets take the stage. A live auction will take place during the show with everything from guitars, gift baskets with local items, unique experiences, and getaways for auction, all to raise money for HES.

The adoption fee for dogs is $85 and $25 for cats. The fee includes all age appropriate vaccines, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip. Though there is no tax deduction available for the fee paid to adopt an animal, any donations made in excess of the normal adoptions fees are deductible as charitable donations, according to Blake Bennett, HHM CPAs manager.

“You can also receive a charitable deduction for expenses paid for fostering animals,” says Bennett. “Similar to the rules on a cash donation, you must be fostering through a 501(c)(3) charity to get a deduction for fostering expenses, like vet bills, food, and supplies.” However, HES does provide supplies for fostering a pet if you don’t choose to purchase your own.

For more information on charitable deductions, contact HHM CPAs at 423-756-7771. Rescues on the Runway ticket prices range from $120 – $800 and can be purchased at heschatt.org.