WHS Paws and Claws Gala

Event Timeline

Check-in opens promptly at 5:30 p.m. on the 7th floor of The Pfister Hotel.

Valet parking will be available for all guests at the main entrance of The Pfister Hotel. Volunteers will greet you at the main elevators to start your Gala experience! 

Once in the event, you will be asked to give your name at the check-in table and a credit card to pre-swipe in order to participate in the auction and games! There are no physical tickets for the event.  

5:30 PM

Registration, complimentary cocktail reception, Tito's Mini Espresso Pup-tinis, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, Heads or Tails, our new Ticket to $2K Cash Raffle,  Diamonds Direct Jewelry Raffle, Wine Pull, Spirits Pull, Gift Card Pull, and of course, mingling with plenty of furry friends!

7:30 PM

Dinner, Jewelry Raffle drawing, Heads or Tails game, Ticket to $2K drawing, live auction and program

9:30 PM

Auction check-out & item pick-up

Attire

Formal/Black-tie optional

Guests are encouraged to dress with the theme in their favorite Carnival inspired ensemble!

Online Silent Auction

The silent auction is open now until 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. To view the items available, scroll to the top of the page and click "View Auction Items."

Sign Up to Participate:

- Click on the "Register Now" button.
- Fill out your information, including your cell phone number. Be sure to check the box to opt-in to receive text messages.
- A mobile bidding link will be texted to you.

  Auto Bidding Instructions:

You can manually bid on items OR you can set the system to bid for you!

To set an auto bid, select the item you want to bid. Scroll down and click the "Auto Bid" tab. Enter the highest amount you would be willing to bid and click the green "Bid" button. The system will bid in increments on your behalf up to the maximum dollar amount you set if someone bids against you! 

In-Person Games & Raffles

You DO need to be present to participate in our night-of games and raffles.

Attending the gala?

Visit each game's table during the cocktail reception at The Pfister Hotel.

TICKET TO $2K CASH RAFFLE - $150 each

For $150 each, you can purchase a playing card for our new Ticket to $2K cash raffle! The winner will win $2,000 CASH! Only one deck of cards sold so be sure to buy early!

DIAMONDS DIRECT JEWELRY RAFFLE - $50 each

For $50 each, you can purchase a blinky ring for our Jewelry Raffle. Winner will take home a pair of 14 karat white gold hoops containing 44 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.75 carats valued at $3,500. Limited available.

SPIRITS PULL - $40 each

For $40, you can "pull" a number and win a bottle of liquor.  Each $40 guarantees one bottle of liquor- play as many times as you like!

WINE PULL - $30 each

For $30, you can "pull" a cork and win a bottle of wine and a complimentary chocolate. Each $30 guarantees one bottle of wine- and you can play as many times as you like! Thank you Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants for sponsoring the wine pull.

GIFT CARD PULL - $30 each

For $30, you can "pull" a number and win a gift card to a restaurant, store or experience. Each $30 guarantees one gift card- play as many times as you like!

HEADS OR TAILS GAME - $25 each

Heads or Tails is a game of chance, where you pay to play, and choose to put your hands on your "HEAD" or your "TAIL." The auctioneer flips a coin on stage, and everyone who chooses correctly continues standing; everyone who chose incorrectly, sits down. Those still standing again choose heads or tails, and the coin toss continues until only one person is left- that person wins $250 cash!

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