Get ready for an unforgettable night of glamour, generosity, and giving back at the 2025 Golden Paw Gala, presented by Muller Auto Group! Join Heartland Animal Shelter on Friday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at the stunning Chevy Chase Country Club for an evening filled with heart and celebration.
Walk the red carpet, strike a pose, and enjoy live music and entertainment by Ellis Clark as you dine, dance, and bid your way through exciting raffles, silent and live auctions—all supporting Heartland’s mission to save lives.
You’ll hear inspiring animal rescue stories, celebrate our community changemakers with the Grateful Heart Award in honor of Sara L. Adler, and make a lasting difference during our powerful Fund the Future Pledge.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, the Golden Paw Gala is more than a fundraiser—it’s a night to come together, celebrate compassion, and change lives
Thank You to Our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
UNDERWRITING SPONSORS
The Goldberg Family
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Mary’s Cookies
Once Upon
Jean Kengott
Friday, October 17, 2025
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT COMMITTEE
Gala Chair
CJ Sultz
Committee Members
Kelly Chabebe
Edie Eiseman
Shawn Fitzgerald
Liz Goldberg
Mimi Goodwin
Danielle Gordon
Jean Kengott
Jenn Krol
Shannon Patton
Courtney Robinson
Vicky Ross
Maribeth Santiago
Jenny Schlueter
Linda Schroeder
Lori Schur
Kacie Walls
Ellis Clark has been a longtime fixture of the Chicago music community working nationally as a performing musician with his band Big Hair Big Trouble, Ellis Clark & The Big Parade, The Social Act and Epicycle. Ellis has shared the bill with Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Blondie, Dave Davies (The Kinks), Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), UB40, The Neville Brothers, and the late SNL star Chris Farley to name a few. More
Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Golden Paw Gala? Download (coming soon) our sponsorship opportunities and contact us for more information.
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