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Help pets and families through the animal welfare crisis
It has become abundantly clear: systemic challenges make it incredibly difficult for the community to keep their pets. Housing instability, rising costs of pet care, and a national shortage of vets have left people turning to shelters as a last resort. We strive to keep animals in their loving homes, partnering with people to bridge gaps in accessing resources. By offering affordable vaccines, a pet food pantry, low-cost spay/neuter, and free training resources, we prevent animals being surrendered in the first place. When families are forced to surrender their pet for financial reasons, we do our best to provide veterinary intervention and reunite them if possible. And of course, we’re here to welcome the influx of animals who come to us without a home at all. As we continue to face these challenges, your support means the world.
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, cocktail reception, Tito's Complimentary Cocktail Bar, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, Heads or Tails, First Choice 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, Heads or Tails game, Raffle winners drawn, 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 Monopoly-inspired ensemble!
Online Silent Auction
The silent auction is open now until 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. 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.
FIRST CHOICE RAFFLE - $100 each
For $100 each, you can purchase tickets for our First Choice Raffle. The winner will get to choose one live auction item (1-5*) "on the spot" during the live auction at 8:15 p.m. Only 54 sold.
JEWELRY RAFFLE - $50 each
For $50 each, you can purchase tickets for our Jewelry Raffle. The winner will receive a 14k yellow gold diamond bangle valued at $3,100, courtesy of Diamonds Direct. 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. Each $30 guarantees one bottle of wine- 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 Milwaukee 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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