April 18, 2026 at The Delamar Hotel in West Hartford CT
Hosted by WFSB’s Renee DiNino
Enjoy
- Cocktail hour featuring Phil the Magic Man
- Seated dinner and program at the luxurious Delamar Hotel in West Hartford
- Open bar all evening
- A CosmoPAWlitan luge courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Silent Auction, Live Auction, & Paddle Raise
- And so much more!
Support us
- Every dollar raised at the Gala supports our critical mission to rescue dogs in need of our help.
- To purchase a sponsorship, email [email protected].
- For questions about the event or an alternative form of donation, email [email protected].
Honorees & Host Committee
- Community Trailblazer Award: Kevin Ferry, Leslie Gordon & Ghost
- Corporate Impact Award: O&G Industries
- Stellar Companion Award: Remy
- Stellar Companion Award: Mac
- Stellar Companion Award Announcers: Kara Sundlun and Dennis House
- Live Auction Announcer: Damon Scott
- Host Committee: Nichole Fortenbaugh, Wendy Dobrindt, Bob LeBlanc, Laura Santirocco, Marty Smith
Enjoy an incredible meal
- Cocktail hour: Passed hours d’oeuvres
- First course: Artisan chopped salad (romaine/kale) with quinoa, radish, cucumber, tomato, baby carrots, blueberries, avocado, toasted pepitas, strawberry dressing
- Main course:
- Grilled angus NY steak or
- Herb roasted halibut or
- Vegetarian option: seasonal vegetable stack on quinoa cake with a red pepper coulis
- Sides: garlic rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes and jumbo asparagus
- Passed desserts: fresh fruit coupes (passion mango sauce); mini cheesecake (strawberry and blueberry compote), rum chocolate mousse with chantilly cream
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Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:
This sponsor level is available. Purchase now for $10k.
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors:
Thank you to our Benefactor sponsor: In loving memory of Maddie & Roddie ❤