Hooters for Neuters -- NYC Marquee Night Club Oct. 1

By Belisa Vranich and Reedu Taha

Call it stubborn pride or male anxiety, but mention neutering Fido in front of a man and he'll cross his legs ... "uh, do we have to?" Since the ancient Spartans fought with swords and had six-pack abs the male libido has been associated with courage, strength, power, tail wagging and all things manly. Which is not to say that all females neuter their animals, they don't. But men are more likely to have an awkward, knee-jerk reaction when it comes to castrating his "best friend."

Animal Care and Control of New York City serves as a mandatory intake center that takes in roughly 110 animals per day, nearly half of which get euthanized for space constraints and the lack of loving homes. Solution: a fundraising event dedicated to ending New York's animal over-population problem by setting up free and low-cost spay neuter clinics in the outer boroughs of New York. How to make the fundraising event sexy? Add some poker playing and join forces with a local Hooters restaurant to host the event. Voila (several Hooters waitresses dubbed "Hooters for Neuters," will be lending their sex-appeal to the spay/neuter cause by selling raffle tickets and "snip-chips")! United Action for Animals, a non-profit animal advocacy group based in New York City, is hosting their inaugural Bet for Pets Casino Night at Marquee Night Club on Oct. 1. Jen Panton, President of United Action for Animals promises "a fun-filled casino night that will include free drinks and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, celebs, and adoptions."

Hooters' is not a stranger when it comes to lending a hand in the community. "While this may be our first foray into the animal welfare community in New York City, we've also participated in the Jerry Lewis muscular dystrophy telethon, have worked with the Ronald McDonald House, and will be doing an event to benefit children with AIDS as well as an event to raise breast cancer awareness at Madame Tussauds," said Will LeBas, the general manager of Hooters of Manhattan.

Like many men, Mr. LeBas was unable to vocalize his thoughts on castration, but he does agree that there are a plethora of reasons why your dog should be neutered. Regardless, it promises to be a great night, you'll be there right? Don't make me bust your balls ...

Buy tickets at http://www.ua4a.org/ The Marquee is located at 289 Tenth Avenue between 26 and 27th streets; event starts at 6:30.

Comments

[artsandcrafts]

This event was awesome. Fundraisers rock, you get to party and do some good at the same time. Why don't we have a Huff approved events calender?

[riotforchange]

Hey, I went to this event, it was great. Not too crowded, the open bar lasted for hours. Folks were friendly and the music good. Are they going to post pictures? I think I might have been in a few :)

[rachelchanteuse]

I remember going to an event in the 80s that was a tongue in cheek male burlesque --NYC guys, big, small, fat, skinny...t­he point was to raise funds for a women's shelter. The shelter then gave back the money because we had somehow promoted nudity or sexuality or something like that. Can you believe it? I've never gone to Hooters, but that they volunteer and have a policy on spay neuter is kinda cool!

[pits4peace]

That's it... Hooters girls are going to be there? I'm in!

[ilovenewyork]

Hooters for Neuters! I love it! I volunteer for United Action for Animals (UAA) and so hope people come to this event.... we need funds for the spay/neuter clinics. If you cant, then please make a donation to UAA at http://www.ua4a.org/donate.html

[littlejohn1]

If my dog's balls haven't dropped yet (he's 10 months) does that mean he won't be able to pro-create?

[Apt17A]

Great article about a great event! What a terrific, fun way to help solve a very serious problem. Keep up the good work!

[gopackers]

My ex got Harley neutered, not me, though he did look at me knowingly when he come from the vet that day. I don't think it's changed anything, he's still my boy. Taking care of Harley is challenging enough, I couldn't imagine it had he ever had the opportunity to father a litter or two.

[photojane]

it's so true, that "knee-jerk" reaction men have - yet it's not them that's getting the procedure! sounds like it is going to be a fabulous event. and of course the cause, it's even more fabulous!

[treasuredk9s]

What a great campaign! Neutering males is something many people overlook, yet it cause nothing but frustration for the dogs since they often can't mate. The number of unwanted dogs and cats in America is overwhelming and the solutions is very simple: spay and neuter your pets.

[jjvn4574]

Hey, I know that gorgeous boy! His name is Anthony and he's neutered! Support the cause along with Anthony's & Sassy's mom and my dear friend Jen Panton, President & Chairman of www.ua4a.org. There's a great event happening this Thursday night 10/1 in New York City called Bet For Pets! Check it out, y'all! LOVE Jessie Nelson

[Carly Krumins]

Great way to make the event super exciting and get lots of turnout for Bets for Pets. The guys can go for the hooters girls and the women can go for the pups and celebs....­.makes me so curious I would love to go if I didn't have class. Good luck guys!!