On a night filled with compassion, connection, and community spirit, the Seattle Animal Foundation hosted its most successful gala to date. This year’s Furevermore Gala brought together supporters, volunteers, and animal lovers from across the greater Seattle area to celebrate a shared belief that every animal deserves a fairytale ending.
We are excited to announce that thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and donors, the gala raised an incredible $412,000 to support animals throughout the greater Seattle area.
Celebrating Hope, Healing, and Home
The Furevermore theme was inspired by the many stories of resilience we see each day. These include injured pets receiving the care they need, timid animals gaining confidence, and shelter pets finally experiencing the fairytale endings they deserve in loving homes.
Emcee Leah Pezzetti from King 5 kept the energy high and encouraged lively bidding. After a live auction that featured trips to Ireland and cases of wine paired with original pet artwork, guests turned their attention to the raise the paddle portion of the evening. A powerful video highlighted our partnerships, longtime supporters, and the many animals who rely on the foundation. Following the video, guests contributed $117,000 during raise the paddle alone. The evening wrapped up with an after-party featuring DJ Abbie from KEXP who kept guests on the dance floor late into the night.
Honoring Our Past, Building Toward the Future
This year’s gala marked an important moment for the Seattle Animal Foundation. As we expand our mission while honoring our history and our ongoing commitment to the Seattle Animal Shelter, we move forward with renewed purpose and a growing circle of community partners.
This expansion continues our legacy and creates new opportunities to support programs that strengthen the bond between animals and the people who love them. The success of the Furevermore Gala shows what can happen when a community comes together to create meaningful and lasting change.
Forever Grateful
We are deeply grateful to every attendee, volunteer, sponsor, supporter, and vendor who made the evening possible. Thank you for being part of this remarkable night. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year.