Programs & Events Sponsorship Opportunities
At Animal Friends, we are fortunate to have the support of generous corporate partners. There are many ways that companies can partner with us, from in-kind donations to sponsorships and monetary contributions that enable us to continue our lifesaving work.
If you’re interested in becoming a corporate partner and to learn more about the benefits, contact Development@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
Our Current Sponsors and Partners
Payroll Contributions
Recurring payroll contributions are a simple, sustainable way to support animals all year long. By designating a small amount from each paycheck, employees directly support critical services including rescue, medical care, Chow Wagon distribution, humane education, and community outreach.
Ask your employer if payroll giving is available through your HR or employee-giving program.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees. If your employer offers a matching gift program, your support for Animal Friends can be doubled or even tripled — helping us reach even more animals in crisis.
Check with your HR or community relations department to learn more.
Events and Annual Partnerships
Event and annual partnerships offer businesses meaningful, high-visibility ways to support Animal Friends while aligning with the programs and initiatives that matter most to your team. Whether you’re looking to partner with one of our signature events or support a mission area year-round, we’re committed to creating a partnership that works for you — one that reflects your values, engages your employees, and strengthens our community.
Signature Events
- Alley Up! (Early Spring) – A lively, community-driven bowling fundraiser.
- Bow Wow Bingo – A beloved evening of games, prizes, and mission-focused fun.
- Annual Golf Outing at Nevillewood – A premier opportunity for corporate visibility and engagement.
- Black Tie & Tails Gala – Our flagship gala celebrating compassion and lifesaving impact.
- Giving Tuesday – A worldwide day of generosity, offering creative partner involvement.
Annual Program Partnerships
Support a mission area that aligns with your company’s passions and priorities. Annual partnerships help sustain long-term impact across the region.
- Animal Friends for Veterans – Serving Veterans, active-duty service members, and their pets.
- Animal Friends University – Enrichment, training, and educational programs for pets and their families.
- Chow Wagon Pet Food Bank – Supplying essential items to families and partner shelters in need.
- Adoption & Rehoming Programs
- H2H Rehoming Program
- Foster Program
- Humane Education – Inspiring compassionate behavior and responsible pet guardianship.
- Lifesaver Society – Supporting high-impact rescue and medical initiatives.
Let’s Build the Right Partnership Together
Whether you're exploring event involvement, annual program support, or a customized combination of both, we’ll work with you to design a partnership that reflects your mission and enhances ours.
Contact:
Mike Warren, Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager
mwarren@thinkingoutsidethecage.org | 412.847.7073
Fundraise & Co-Brand with Animal Friends
Animal Friends collaborates with businesses, creators, and community organizations on unique fundraising and co-branded initiatives that highlight your brand while helping us advance our mission. These collaborations are a creative and engaging way to generate awareness and support.
Recent Collaborative Partnerships Include:
- Holiday photos with Camp Bow Wow & Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
- Community initiatives with Larry’s Laundromutt
- Subaru Loves Pets with Subaru of America
- Penguins & Paws Calendar with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
- Coffee & Dog Rave with Hound Haus
- “Adopt This Dog” drink special with Bellevue Bean
- 24-hour charity livestream with Robert Morris University Esports
- Pup Nights with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Interested in developing your own co-branded collaboration?
Contact Mike Warren – mwarren@thinkingoutsidethecage.org | 412.847.7073
Team Up for Good | Corporate Day of Service
We’re pleased to welcome corporate, college, and community groups for a Day of Service at Animal Friends. This hands-on experience is designed to bring teams together while contributing meaningful support to our mission.
Your group’s Day of Service includes:
- A supervised animal interaction
- A guided tour of our campus
- A service project that meets the shelter’s current needs
Service projects vary by season and upcoming events, and may include:
- Making toys or enrichment items
- Preparing materials for outreach or education programs
- Landscaping or outdoor grounds support
- Cleaning or campus maintenance
- Assembling mailings or event materials
- Preparing for upcoming events or community initiatives
Animal Friends’ Day of Service program is an exclusive benefit for our corporate partners.
If you're currently a partner — or interested in becoming one — we’d love to connect and design a service experience tailored to your group.
Donation Drives
A donation drive is a rewarding and engaging way for workplaces, schools, community groups, and teams to support the care of domestic animals and native wildlife. Collecting high-need items helps ensure we can provide nourishment, comfort, and safety to the animals who depend on us.
Before starting your drive, please visit our Chow Wagon page for accepted items and a current list of our most-needed supplies.
For support in organizing your drive, please contact:
Kelly King, Special Events Manager
kking@thinkingoutsidethecage.org | 412.847.7076