Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

On behalf of the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, thank you to all those animal lovers who attended our recent garden party. All proceeds from this lovely event will be used in support of the direct care of Island animals, because all the food, beverage, auction items and other associated costs were donated by a long list of generous sponsors. Thanks, too, to the hard-working committee led by Judy Buehler and our garden party hosts, Jim and Holly Coyne. Come and visit the shelter to see your contributions at work.

Gail Croteau

Edgartown

The writer is president of the board for the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.