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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Category: Online Only
Rustic Wooden “Pool Hall” Sculpture | Handcrafted Folk Art Collectible
A nostalgic whisper from the Canadian prairies, this handcrafted model captures the enduring spirit of the Elbow, Saskatchewan Grain Elevator, one of the last of its kind. Built in 1913 and once owned by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, the original structure stood as a proud symbol of harvest, community, and endurance — a sentinel of the plains.
Lovingly recreated in Minnesota by a skilled artisan, this exquisite replica is more than a model; it is a bridge between history and art. Each detail — from the miniature Office to the Pool logo — reflects devotion to authenticity and the quiet poetry of craftsmanship.
But beauty here meets purpose. The piece is also thoughtfully designed as a working birdhouse, perfectly sized for small species such as chickadees, inviting new life into a structure born from the memory of the past.
To own this piece is to hold a fragment of prairie history — reimagined through the warmth of wood, the precision of handcraft, and the timeless beauty of renewal.
Materials: Wood
Function: Decorative & functional birdhouse
Origin: Handmade in Minnesota
Edition: Original, one of one
Terms & Conditions:
- Final sale; no returns or exchanges.
- Winning bidder responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements (shipping not included unless specified).
- Must be claimed within 90 days of auction close unless otherwise arranged with The Sula Society.
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.
Thank you to Susan for her generous donation.
Handcrafted Grain Elevator Birdhouse – Rustic Prairie Art. Valued at $60
Online Only Category
This item is available exclusively for online bidding until November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
It will NOT be included in the live or silent auctions at the Bow Wow Gala.
The highest bid placed online before the auction closes on November 20 at 12:00 PM CST will be declared the winning bid.
🌐 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.