Attend The Bow Wow Gala 2025 - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Sula Society’s rescued dogs! The Bow Wow Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and the live auction at Santo Coyote in Marina Vallarta.
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Celebrate bold creativity and individuality with “Always Alpha”, an original oil on canvas (16” x 20”) by acclaimed artist Danyol León. Known for his vivid color palette, emotional storytelling, and queer iconography, León’s work has been featured in exhibitions across the U.S. and Mexico.
Category: (Silent) Online & Event
This striking piece reflects confidence, self-expression, and the spirit of leadership — a perfect statement for any contemporary art collection.
About the Artist:
Danyol León is a Mexican-American painter whose work explores themes of identity, power, and human connection. Visit his online gallery at danyol.com to view more of his stunning portfolio and exhibitions.
---The Bow Wow Gala is an annual fundraising event for The Sula Society, a dedicated dog rescue organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, committed to providing shelter, care, and love to over 300 rescued dogs. All proceeds go directly to The Sula Society.
Please consider joining the Sula Society Monthly Giving Challenge - Hero's Wanted.
We extend our warmest thanks to Danyol León for his generous donation in support of The Sula Society’s rescue mission.
"Always Alpha” by Danyol León - Valued at $700 USD
(Silent) Online & Event
This item will be available in both the online auction and silent auction at the Bow Wow Gala.
Here’s how it works:
• Online bidding closes on November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
• The highest online bid becomes the opening bid for the silent auction at the Gala on November 22, 2025.
• If you can’t attend the Gala in person, you can appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder, who will bid on your behalf up to your chosen limit. We will be in touch between Nov 20-Nov 22 to make the arrangements with the highest online bidder when the auction closes.
• If your proxy wins, you’ll receive an invoice after the event, and shipping or pickup can be arranged (additional fees may apply if you’re outside Puerto Vallarta).🌐 Online Winners
Gift Certificates:
• Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox.
• Simply print both the certificate and your winning confirmation email to redeem it at the participating business.
Physical Items:
• You’ll complete your payment online, then arrange a small additional shipping fee after the event.
• A volunteer will contact you to confirm the cost based on your location.
• Prefer to wait? We may be able to coordinate a volunteer or supporter traveling your way who can hand-deliver it!
Local Pick-Up (Puerto Vallarta):
• If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, you can pick up your item from a central location between November 26 – December 3.
🎟️ Event Winners
If you’re joining us at the Bow Wow Gala, you’ll be able to take your winning item or gift certificate home that night after checking out.
💌 Proxy Winners (for Live & Online or Silent & Online Categories)
If the item you bid on is listed in a Live & Online or Silent & Online category, here’s how proxy bidding works:
• The online auction closes November 20 at 12:00 PM CST.
• At that time, the highest online bid becomes the starting bid for the Bow Wow Gala on November 22, 2025.
• Once the online auction closes, we’ll contact you to confirm whether you’d like to appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder at the Gala.
• Your proxy will bid on your behalf — up to your chosen limit — so you can stay in the game even if you can’t attend in person!
If your proxy wins the item:
• You’ll receive an invoice for the total amount due after the Gala.
• Once payment is received, we’ll help arrange shipping, delivery, or local pick-up, depending on your location.
• Please note that proxy winners located outside of Puerto Vallarta may need to cover an additional shipping fee for physical items.