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The Chuppah was held by Meer resident Fred Krainen and Josh Kolc, a 
member of JSL’s maintenance staff. Shelby and Simba’s vows were written by 
the participants in Meer’s creative writing class. Demak broke the glass at 
the end of the ceremony, and the residents kvelled and applauded the happy 
couple. 
Packaged puppy treats were passed out as wedding favors and, after-
ward, a celebratory dinner was held, with live music by the popular Detroit 
Klezmer group Klezundheit. In lieu of gifts, the pups and their parents 
asked guests to donate to Michigan Humane and raised more $400.
The icing on the cute canine wedding cake? The adorable nuptials were 
featured on People magazine’s website and social media pages, as well as 
numerous other national and international media outlets. 

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Klezundheit 
served up 
some lively 
music at the 
reception

Back: Marcia Mittelman 
and Jenni Galazka; 
Front: Meer residents 
Susan Weiner and Ada 
Bandalene

Harpist 
Michele Roger