The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) has announced the date for the 26th Annual Toast to the Animals, a fundraising event to benefit the JHS Medical Fund. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at EverBank Stadium. All community members are invited to join JHS for this annual event as a partner, attendee or advocate.
Toast to the Animals is an opportunity for animal lovers to have a night on the town while raising money to save the lives of pets in need. Proceeds from Toast to the Animals will benefit the JHS Medical Fund, which provides lifesaving medical care to animals suffering from illness or injury.
At this year’s event, JHS will honor Peter Racine, senior vice president of the Jaguars Foundation, for the impact he and the foundation have had on our community.
In addition, JHS will recognize the Kitten Krusaders, veterinary practices that partner with JHS to provide Good Samaritans the opportunity to care for kittens in their homes instead of surrendering them to a shelter: First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Mandarin Veterinary Clinic, Intracoastal West Veterinary Hospital, Mandarin Veterinary Clinic, VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park, VCA Augustine Loretto Animal Hospital, VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital and VCA Fleming Island Animal Hospital.
Toast to the Animals brings community leaders, executives and philanthropists together to support the work the JHS Medical Fund does annually. The evening will feature small plates and desserts from more than a dozen local restaurants and eateries, wine and beer, music and one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions. Community members who have benefitted from JHS’s lifesaving mission will share inspirational stories and a special pet will be featured.
“We are looking forward to celebrating this 26th year of Toast to the Animals with our animal-loving community,” said Denise Deisler, JHS CEO. “It’s inspiring to see so many people unite year after year with the goal of supporting pets in need. Jacksonville is nationally known for being a leader in lifesaving, and this is our night to come together and raise the funds to save even more lives. We can’t wait to toast with you on Oct. 4!”
Tickets to Toast to the Animals are available for purchase now for $150 via jaxhumane.org/toast, via phone at 904-493-4585 or in person at JHS, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Animals, with the exception of trained service animals, are not permitted at this event.
