GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) signature Happy Tails Gala, presented by Speedy Auto Service Guelph, is set to return on Nov. 4. The evening is New Orleans inspired and tickets are already 40 per cent sold and selling fast.
“The GHS Happy Tails Gala is our largest and most important fundraising event of the year,” GHS executive director Lisa Veit said. “Funds raised are critical to our success in serving the needs of Guelph and Wellington County’s most vulnerable animals.”
GHS, along with Speedy Auto Service Guelph, expects to attract 300 animal lovers and supporters to this year’s Happy Tails Gala: Mardi PAW Masquerade at the Delta Hotel Guelph Conference Centre. Guests are invited to take a stroll down Bourbon Street, interact with musicians, buskers and even some animals in care at the New Orleans-inspired event.
“GHS relies on donations and sponsorships to provide care to more than 3000 animals in need each year,” Veit said. “Proceeds from the gala support of our animal sheltering and adoption programs to help homeless animals find their happy tail.”
Veit underscored funds raised will also support vital services helping to keep more pets and people together through the organization’s GHS Cares Programs, offering social support for people with pets who are experiencing crisis.
Programs include emergency sheltering for pets belonging to vulnerable community members in crisis, no-cost boarding for pets of women fleeing domestic violence, and pet sheltering support for vulnerable seniors facing hospitalization.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities starting at $250 are available. Silent auction donations are also appreciated.
The evening will include a three-course dinner, Beads and Bids Silent Auction, a live auction with unique experiences and getaways, live jazz from the Jakob Durst Trio, street performers, buskers, tarot card reading and interactive stations with GHS animals.
Tickets to the formal dress or costume dress event are $150 per person or $1,500 for a table (10 seats per table).
Elevated VIP table experiences are available for $2,500. For more info, visit guelphhumane.ca, email events@guelphhumane.ca, or call 519-824-3091.
