and TTL Board member Michael Faulkner. Those guys really know how to party!

What a terrific February for Take The Lead! 

First, the Atlanta KC hosted a booth and raffle.

Then, it was off to the Big Apple for Westminster.

The theater benefit had been sold out for months and those of us lucky enough to snag a ticket were not disappointed! "the Comet" turned out to be rousing entertainment, followed by the fun dinner at 21 Club. Again, many thanks to Sir John Spurling (PetPartners) who graciously underwrites the affair, to Ron and Lorna Menaker for all the arrangements, and of course AKC's Paula Spector, who makes putting together big functions look  like child's play.

Every time I walked past the booth at the piers, business was brisk. Some of the hard workers there included: Booth chair extraordinaire, Mari-Beth O'Neill, Pam Beale, Susan Sprung, Jeff Pepper, Randy Garren, Dennis McCoy, Mary Miller, Dottie Collier, Dr. Fred & Duffy Askin. 

Our annual post-show Monday night party was also a sell out. Susan Sprung, who did the planning, outdid herself. The food was delicious, and as you can see from the pictures below, everyone had a grand time.

There was one noticeable gap in our happy family, as Tom Bradley was out of sight until Tuesday night. Tom did Take The Lead and the entire dog world proud judging Best in Show. He was the picture of ease and dignity, and it was a fabulous night for all of us. Thanks, Tom.