Learn more about the many fun and exciting ways that you can participate in the life-saving fun of Houndstooth Ball!

Raffle

Enter to Win! We'll be raffling off a couple of exciting prizes both online and in-person at Houndstooth Ball! Raffle tickets will go on sale the week before Houndstooth Ball - be sure to buy a ticket or register to participate online so you'll be notified when raffle tickets go on sale!

Silent Auction

Win Big, Save Lives! The 2026 Houndstooth Ball Silent Auction has something for everyone! From vacation getaways packages, Chicago-area experiences, and of course, plenty of items for your and your pets, the auction will feature hundreds of items to bid on. The silent auction is a great way to participate in OTAT's most impactful event of the year from home or anywhere in the world - you can bid right from your computer or mobile device! Register to be the first to see this year's hottest Houndstooth items.

 
The Houndstooth Ball Silent Auction will go live the week before Houndstooth Ball - if you plan to participate online, register now to make sure you'll be notified when the auction goes live!

 
Interested in donating an item for the auction? Connect with our Auction Committee!

Live Auction

Houndstooth Ball will feature a Live Auction hosted by the amazing Nicole Kawell during the dinner portion of the program. This exciting Live Auction will feature the most 'big ticket' items up for grabs, plus a few surprise opportunities! Snag an All-Access or Dinner + Dancing Ticket to ensure you get a chance to bid in our live auction!