On April 14, spcaLA kicked off their Celebrity Swag Auction on spcaLA’s eBay page. Visit the site and you can bid on fun items like everything in the glitzy Main Event Red Carpet Nominee Gift Bag, which Oscar nominees received this February at the Debbie Durkin’s Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite. And even better, score something star-studded for that special animal in your life!
Animal loving celebs like Stacy Keibler, Dyan Cannon and Tia Carrere all designed their own kind of colorful pet bowl to raise funds and awareness for homeless and abused animals in our area. Bidders were able to bid on the bowls designed by their favorite celeb! Other stars who put on their creative caps for you and your pet included Marisol Nichols, Jai Rodriquez, Oscar Nominees Richard Robbins, Sergei Bodrov, and Francesco Quinn. All profits benefit spcaLA programs and services.
And the star status accessories are not just for your precious pets but there are also opportunities to score some goodies for their fabulous owners!
The Main Event Red Carpet Nominee Gift Bag, donated by Debbie Durkin and Durkin Entertainment’s event sponsors, is valued at over $4,000 and features specialty items such as a Curtis and Co. Big Time AIR watch; jewelry by Alyse Ziede Designer Jewelry, Michelle Roy Designs, Rockbands, and Heather Hyde Custom Jewelry; products to pamper yourself and your pet from Dr. Celedonia Yue, Lamborghini Purfume, K-9 Duds, Tahitian Noni, Slim Secrets, Happy Go Lucky, Mood-lites®, Honest Beverages, John Paul Pet and more! See below for the scoop on the auctioned items or visit: the spcaLA auction list. 
Curtis & Co. Big Time AIR watch, valued at $1,200. The AIR watch tells you everything you need to know about your daytime, temperature and weather in a classy, comfortable design. Curtis Wong traveled the world and brings us styles from around the world. For more details, visit www.curtisandcowatches.com
There are also a variety of great beauty and body products such as a selection of Paul Mitchell products – Round Trip Liquid Curl Definer, Sculpting Foam and Super Skinny Serum, for more info visit www.paulmitchell.com valued at $45
ReGen de Peau II with Pene-Fusion 8™ Technology, a revolutionary new product line developed exclusively by Oli-Co, is the next evolutionary step in total natural, paraben-free skin care for today’s active lifestyles. By ReGen, valued at $119.
Another must have was the Gift bag from Dr. Celedonia Yue at the Tujunga Medical Group, valued at $500. Gift bag contains one gift certificate, mug and sample products. Check out all Tujunga Medical Group has to offer at www.tujungamedicalgroup.com.
Temptations Chocolate Alps by Nana’s Cookie Company, valued at $40. Nana’s cookies are great because they contain no dairy, hydrogenated oils, salt or refined sugar – and you would never know! Check out all Nana’s delectable products at www.healthycrowd.com.
If you haven’t tried Fully Loaded Tea, you are in for a treat; Unique flavors and very delicious! This Gift Bag included Cucumber Mojo White Tea and Naked Strawberry Green Tea by Fully Loaded Tea, $16 value . For more information about these exceptional blends, visit www.fullyloadedtea.com
Another very special item was the small Rockband with Wood Jasper Stone, valued at $250.00. Jasper is the “nurturing stone” that protects against negativity and enhances healing. Check out all of the Rockbands (and who’s Rockin) at www.rockbandfashion.com.
For the puppy lover out there, the gift bag includes Canine Essentials Dog Treats and Rewards Tin ($40 value); HIRO Hat ($13 value) and Soft Chews ($20 value) by Tahitian Noni. Check out all Tahitian Noni has to offer at www.tahitiannoni.com.
You could also pick up the WACKYwalk’r, large valued at $21. These walkers allow your dog the freedom of movement while you retain complete control. The force-inhibiting stretch of rubber tubing lessens stress on both you and your pet. For more info, visit wackywalkr.com
The bag within the bag! OlovesM Bags, valued at $145 (Red Eco-Bag, $45; Jute bag, $100) are adorable and eco-friendly. But mostly, OlovesM is about function, fashion and helping the earth. For more information, visit www.olovesm.com.
The cosmetic equivalent of kid gloves, Pure Cloud Cream soothes and comforts stressed skin. skyn ICELAND Pure Cloud Cream, valued at $75.00. For more info, visit www.skyniceland.com
Nutrient Secrets Bars by Slim Secrets, valued at $60. For those who aren’t in on the secret, Slim Secrets snack bars are a range of 
healthy, solutions-focused snacks that not only look and taste great but are great for you with their unique combination of nutritional ingredients. It seems Slim Secrets are no longer just that, taking out two of the highly contested Slimming & Health Healthy Eating Awards for 2008 – best weight management product and best healthy snack. For more information on this unique brand from Australia go to www.slimsecrets.com.au
On that note, there was the book No Time to Lose DIET, $16 value. For more information about the busy person’s guide to weight loss, visit www.drmelina.com
No gift bag would be complete without fabulous jewelry such as beautiful and elegant glamjulz necklace, bracelet and earrings set, $350 value. For more info about these custom designs, reflective of a woman’s uniqueness and individuality, visit www.glamjulz.com
Also, Alyse Ziede necklace valued at $195. Check out all of the designs at www.alyseziede.com. Or look out for the Reigning Chain Necklace by Heather Hyde Custom Jewelry, valued at $95. Check out all of the collections at www.heatherhyde.com.
Sparkle when you walk! Dress up any casual outfit with Lady Lanell’s Swarovski Crystal Sandals, $175 value. For more information, visit www.ladylanells.com.
Other items included:
2 Dragonfly t-shirts (small and large), $140 value. For more information about the Rock n’ Roll Alliance, visit www.rocknrollalliance.com.
The Spa at Hotel Park City: Skinceuticals Sport Defense (SPF 45) and Billy Jealousy face moisturizer (SPF 30), $73 value. For more information, visit www.hotelparkcity.com
Ideal Bite “Biter” bottle, coffee mug and tote, $51.50 value. For more info about how you can do the right thing for the environment in style, visit www.idealbite.com
Cherella USA lady’s tank (L), $58 value . For more info about Cherella’s hip, inspirational designs, visit www.cherellausa.com
Eco Me Body Scrub, valued at $36. 100% natural essential oil mix with Bergamont, Lavender and Lime. For all Eco Me has to offer, visit www.eco-me.com
Face Your Body Aromatherapy Gift Box, $25 value . Pamper yourself with bath minerals, salts and more! For more info, visit www.faceyourbody.com
Details by Design Doggie Basket, valued at $35. Your dog will go nuts for these goodies! For more info, visit www.detailsbydesignvip.com
John Paul Pet Wipes & Shampoo, valued at $27.98. John Paul Pet, LLC offers high end salon grooming products for pets. Featured: John Paul Body & Paw Bath wipes and John Paul Waterless Foam Shampoo. www.jppet.com
We Pluribus Shirt, valued at $29.95. We Pluribus features organic, fair trade clothing with a message. For more info, visit www.wepluribus.com
1 case of Honest Kids pouch drinks, valued at $22. Honest Beverages is committed to social responsibility and providing healthy alternative beverages with a lot less sugar than most bottled drinks. For all the info, visit them online at www.honesttea.com
Mood-lites®, 1 case of Mood-lites® Creativity, valued at $59. Purple brings imagination and inspiration. For more info, visit www.mood-lites.com.
Happy Go Lucky Dog Boutique: Large Pink Collar, valued at $68 and XSmall Soxy Paws, valued at $12.50 . For all that Happy Go Lucky has to offer, visit www.happygoluckydogs.com
La-Tee-Da Fragrance Effusion Candle, valued at $25. Check out the whole line of these pure-fragrance items at www.ltdfragrance.com
Biatta lace panties and Lady’s Pajamas, valued at $78. Check out the whole line at www.biatta.com
Tonino Lamborghini women’s perfume, valued at $60.00 . Check out all the Lamborghini products at www.lamborghinitravels.com
Michelle Roy Designs: Clover Chain Necklace, valued at $88.00 and Swarovski Magnolia, valued at $44.00 . Check out everything Michelle Roy Designs offers at www.michelleroydesigns.com
The auction also featured a contemporary sculpture of Angel the Jack Russell Terrier by Canadian sculptor Bruno De Angelis, a $2,500 value. For cat lovers, the auction featured The Kitty High-Rise™, an all-inclusive center for your cat as well as your home, a $3,499.99 value.
spcaLA has served Southern California as an independent, nonprofit welfare company for 130 years. Running programs and services including Humane Education, Cruelty Investigation, and Disaster Animal Response Team spcaLA helps hundreds of animals in our area live free of cruelty. However, as an independent organization, spcaLA operates without a parent organization or umbrella group to provide financial support so check them out and find out more ways to help them keep up the good work.
About Durkin Entertainment
Debbie Durkin is a band integration TV/Film Producer who connects brands with media. Recent credits include Blades of Glory, Rocky Balboa, Nat’l Lampoon’s Cattle Call, The Sexiest Women of Reality TV, and Sundance Celebrity Swag Hunt. Debbie is the Producer of the Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suite during Sundance, Oscars, Emmys. Each lounge benefits a variety of Charities. Her Park City Event this January hosted a brunch, raised $5,000.00, and donated a Red Carpet VIP Gift Bag for local Friends of Animals Charity in Summit County, Utah, assisting them to raise awareness and funding for their new animal rescue facility in Brown’s Canyon. Past events have included Invisible Children. www.durkinentertainmentgroup.com
