Pet Project
Friday, Oct. 3
The Clubhouse at Rhinegeist Brewery
VIP Hour: 6–7 p.m.. Pre-entry to the Clubhouse
Main Event: 7–10 p.m., The Clubhouse
After Party: 9:30–11:30 p.m., The Annex
Cincinnati Animal CARE, Hamilton County’s only open-intake animal shelter, will host its first-ever signature fundraising event, UNLEASHED: The Power of Love. The evening celebrates five years of lifesaving for the county’s homeless animals with live entertainment, restaurant partners, auctions, and more.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this celebration to life,” said Carolyn Evans, executive director at Cincinnati Animal CARE. “From our incredible keynote speaker to the unforgettable afterparty, to the lineup of amazing local restaurants and the generosity of our sponsors–this is going to be a night of joy, community, and compassion unlike anything we’ve done before.”
The evening kicks off with a VIP reception featuring music from Hilary Hahn, bites from Good Plates Eatery, and live pet portraits by Art by Alexis. The main event, emceed by Q102’s Mollie Watson, will feature dinner by the bite from local favorites including Proof 124, Good Plates, Melt Revival, La Soupe, Gilligan’s Brewery, and more, plus live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind items. Guests will also experience Cincinnati Animal CARE’s powerful “Redemption Runway,” showcasing alumni pets and their families, with live music from The Chuck Taylors.
Tawny Hammond, director of no-kill advancement at Best Friends Animal Society, will deliver the keynote address. Hammond is the one of the nation’s leading voices in the movement to end the killing of shelter pets.
Since opening in 2020, Cincinnati Animal CARE has achieved no-kill status with a 94% live release rate and more than 20,000 adoptions. Funds raised from UNLEASHED will ensure every dog and cat in Hamilton County has the chance to “live their best life.”
Cincinnati Animal CARE is Hamilton County is a rapidly growing organization committed to progressive, lifesaving practices. CARE provides both animal sheltering and dog warden services. The organization is powered by a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and fosters; supported by national partnerships; and focused on community-based solutions that keep pets and people together.