Black Tie & Tails

Thank You!

What a night!

Because of you, Black Tie & Tails: It's All Fun & Games was an incredible success. We are thrilled to share that together, we reached our fundraising goal, and we could not be more grateful for the extraordinary support of this compassionate community.

From the moment guests arrived until the final song played, our campus was filled with energy, laughter and generosity. Friends old and new gathered to enjoy great food, great music, great entertainment and countless opportunities to have fun while making a difference. Every activity, every donation and every act of compassion helped support animals in need.

To everyone who attended the gala, thank you for making the evening so memorable.

To our sponsors, volunteers, staff, event partners and donors, thank you for bringing this incredible event to life.

To everyone who participated in the online and live auctions, thank you for bidding generously and helping animals win big.

To those who supported the Play It Forward Match Challenge, thank you for multiplying your impact and helping us provide lifesaving medical care, behavioral support, enrichment and community programs.

This year's theme, It's All Fun & Games, celebrated something we see every day at Animal Friends: play helps animals heal. Enrichment, engagement and positive experiences build confidence, reduce stress and help animals prepare for loving homes. While the games are over, the impact will continue for months and years to come because of your support.

Thank you for playing. Thank you for caring. And thank you for helping animals win.

Saving lives. It's what we do.

Digital Program

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Match Challenge

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Thank You for Playing It Forward

Thanks to your incredible support of the Play It Forward Match Challenge, your generosity is helping more animals receive the care, patience and compassion they need to heal and thrive.

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this campaign possible. And thanks to the generosity of Bob Fragasso and Donna, your gifts had an even greater impact. Together, their two $100,000 matching gifts created a $200,000 opportunity to help more animals in need.

One of those animals is Parker.

When Parker first arrived at Animal Friends, he was a young dog in need of more than just a safe place to stay. With the support of our medical, behavior and enrichment teams, Parker slowly learned to trust, play and feel safe again. His story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when an animal is given the time and support they need.

Watch Parker’s story and see the impact you helped make possible.

Thank you for playing it forward for Parker and for the many animals who are still waiting for their chance.

Want to continue making a difference for animals like Parker?

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Rescue Me Raffle

Black Tie & Tails: It’s All Fun & Games Rescue Me Raffle

Purchase your ticket for a chance to win big — while helping animals get the second chance they deserve.

Every ticket purchased…

• Provides enrichment that keeps animals engaged, active and emotionally supported
• Fuels behavior support and activities that reduce stress and build confidence
• Helps animals feel safe again—and ready for a loving home

Prizes

1st place: $3,000

2nd place: $2,000

3rd place: $1,000

Questions? Email Development@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or call 412.847.7051.

Legal Information

Contributions to Animal Friends a registered 501(c) (3) charitable entity, are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Animal Friends, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Charitable Affairs by calling, toll free within Pennsylvania at 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. No purchase necessary to participate. Pre IRS rules, raffles are not tax deductible, but donations over the suggested ticket price are deductible. Donor names and addresses are never shared. Employees are ineligible to win.