Talk Fusion is proud to have once again been the "Best in Show" Sponsor of The Humane Society of Tampa Bay's annual black tie gala. This year's event, "Tails of the Heart", presented by Tuxes & Tails, took place on Saturday, May 15th at the Tampa Convention Center.

The event, which raises funds for housing, food and care for homeless, and often abused or neglected, companion animals throughout the Tampa Bay area, is the largest fund raiser for the charity. Last year's event raised over $130,000 for the organization. A generous personal donation from Bob Reina, Talk Fusion Founder and CEO, solely funded the building of the Second Chance Patio. This specially-designed 18-pen enclosure for larger or older dogs, offers them a life-saving gift – another chance to find their "Forever Home." This year’s event again raised in excess of $130,000 for the Humane Society

In addition to lending the superb talents of Talk Fusion’s award-winning Creative Services team to design the event marketing materials and video presentation, Bob Reina, Allison Roberts, Talk Fusion's Vice President of Training and Development, and other members of the Executive team also attended the event.

Attendees were treated to an upscale evening of live entertainment, a high-end silent auction and live auction, as well as a sumptuous dinner. The highlight of the evening was a fun fashion show where Celebrity Models teamed with their pets, or a Humane Society "Adorable Adoptable," to strut their stuff on the runway.

For more information about the Humane Society, making a donation or adopting a new "Forever Friend", call the Humane Society at 813.876.4150, email them at specialevents@humanesocietytampa.org or visit their website at www.humansocietytampa.org.