Jim Cramer's Top Charity Auction Items

Isn’t it appropriate that the annual benefit to support the Humane Society of New York takes place during the dog days of summer? This year’s event, complete with celebs (with their pooches) like The Hills’ (VIA) Lauren Conrad and socialite Cornelia Guest includes an auction of designer duds (for humans).

Is horsepower more your scene than canines? Then get revved to bid on the chance for an elite membership to the Vulcan Motor Club, offered by the East End cancer-support organization Fighting Chance at their annual benefit in East Hampton. And if hob-nobbing with stars is your fancy, then check out the Help for the Orphans event that will be held in Watermill, below. Rumor has it that since many of its board members also happen to be the ladies of Bravo’s (GE) hit, The Real Housewives of New York City, you just may get a chance to be filmed while you bid on the artwork on auction that night.

Check out these and much more items picked out by Jim Cramer, from TheStreet.com and CNBC’s Mad Money to follow. Spending money this summer has never felt so do-good!

July 15: “Win a Badgley Mischka Gown” for The Humane Society of New York
Can’t decide what you and Fido should do next Tuesday, July 15? Take a walk over to Animal Fair magazine’s 9th Annual Paws for Style event presented by Cesar Canine Cuisine in support of The Humane Society of New York. Yes, dogs are invited to attend this lavish event where special guests include socialite Cornelia Guest, stylist Robert Verdi and reality TV star Lauren Conrad and their pooches. Up for auction are a variety of human-kind designer duds that are displayed on guest stars as they strut their stuff down the cat, er, dogwalk. One worth Best in Show: a gown by eveningwear designers Badgley Mischka (valued at $2,000).
DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 7/15/08. 7 p.m. Arena, 135 West 41st Street, NYC.
OPENING BID: $500.
TICKETS: $100 for standing room only. Tables are available from $2,500 to $5,000. No tickets will be sold at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: All tickets must be prepaid by calling Anne-Marie Karash at the Humane Society at (212) 752-4842 or email puppylove@animalfair.com.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Humane Society of New York, an organization that aids animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes. Today, its hospital, spray and neuter program, and adoption center helps some 30,000 needy cats and dogs each year, thanks to contributions.