
Galveston Island Humane Society Executive Director Caroline Dorsett-Pate with gala co-chairs Cynthia McEldowney and Michelle Beckwith.
Animal lovers rocked out ’80s-style at the 19th annual PAWS Gala — BONEhemian Rhapsody — on Sept. 28 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. Benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society, the event honored island veterinarian Dr. Lea Fistein, owner of The Animal Clinic and The Cat Clinic. Frank Billingsley, KPRC/Channel 2’s chief meteorologist, served as master of ceremonies. Guests enjoyed an open bar, seated dinner and music from the band Password. Photos by Carla Peoples

Eddie Timmons and Lancer Benson.

Tim Dudley and Robert Zahn.

Richard and Sarah Hayes.

Frank Billingsley and Robert Peoples.

Janet Hoffman, Jennifer and Danny Hart and Norm Hoffman.

Dr. Lea Fistein.

Della Shorman and Kathy Girndt.

Elizabeth Neff, Ellie Peters, Ginger and Justin Herter.

The Daily News Community News Editor Angela Wilson and her husband, Greg.

Doreen Hughes and Michelle Hatmaker.

The Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith, Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder, Robyn Bushong and Ed Hill.
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