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Palm Beach–born Sofia Reynal photographed by Nick Mele at Tutto Mare wearing a ruby floral gown by Pamella Roland with jewelry by via .
Hair and makeup by Deborah Koepper . Production support by Bentley Palm Beach .
With thanks to Lori Berg and the Magrino team for their support.

It’s been said that pets are the glue that hold families together. Arthur Conan Doyle believed animals mirror the emotional state of their households, noting that a dog’s demeanor often reflects its people. Thoreau observed that, at times, the bond with a pet can feel even stronger than the bond with another human. And Churchill, with his usual wit, reminded us that “Dogs look up to us, cats look down on us, and pigs treat us as equals.”

Bill Murray, an unabashed dog lover, put it plainly: “I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn’t like a person.”

The wonder of looking into another creature’s eyes and feeling real love is powerful. Perhaps that’s why the bond we create with our pets becomes so sacred. A rescued pet is particularly special — it signifies one more life saved, one more heart welcomed home.

Peggy Adams understood this when she founded her Animal Rescue League in 1925. A century later, that mission continues in the hands of Palm Beach families who adore their animals and treat them as the truest members of their households.

Here’s to a celebration of Palm Beach people and their beloved four‑legged friends — the glue that holds families together.