Join us for the 2026 Heartland Golden Paw Gala: Season of Transformation on October 16 at Chevy Chase Country Club. Your presence supports Heartland’s mission to save the most vulnerable animals, offering each one a new season and a second chance.
This year, your support for Heartland Animal Shelter doubles as a friendly competition for a great cause to Fund the Future! Every dollar you give counts as one vote for your favorite furry companions. ($1 = 1 Vote. Cast as many votes as you’d like to propel your favorite category to the top!)
- Fund the Future Cats — if you’re hard-core team feline
- Fund the Future for Dogs — if you’re loyal to canines all the way
- Fund the Future for Cats & Dogs — if you’re bi-petual and love them both equally
The winning group will be announced live during the grand finale of Fund the Future at the Golden Paw Gala. Best of all, no matter which option you vote for, every single animal wins — 100% of the funds raised through Fund the Future will be distributed equitably to provide life-saving medical care, shelter, and love for all cats and dogs in Heartland’s care.
Want a chance to turn $100 into $2,500 while helping rescue animals? Don’t wait—with only 150 entries, these will sell out fast!
- $100 per entry
- Only 150 tickets available—excellent odds
- You don’t need to attend the Gala to win.
The winner will be drawn at the Gala, and the $2,500 payout will be available for pickup at Heartland starting October 20. Raffle entries purchased in advance will be entered by a Heartland staff member on behalf of the purchaser; no further action is required.
Auction Sneak Peek
Get your event tickets so you can bid on some amazing items. Auction opens early October.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
IN-KIND SPONSORS
1000 N Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Friday, October 16, 2026
6 p.m. – 10 p.m
A portion of reserved seating tickets goes toward Heartland’s Fund the Future, fueling second chances for our animals. Must be 21 or over to attend.