Summer PAWty

Where Pittsburgh Comes Together for Animals and Community

An unforgettable evening of compassion, celebration, and impact benefiting Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

EXPERIENCE THE GALA

An Evening Designed to Inspire Connection

Our Summer PAWty brings together animal lovers, community leaders, advocates and partners for one-of-a-kind experience at HARP’s East Side shelter.

From incredible food and cocktails to inspiring stories, and unforgettable moments with adoptable animals, every part of the eventing helps support lifesaving work across our region.

  • Live auction experiences
  • Signature cocktails and local cuisine
  • Adoptable animals and interactive moments
  • Community connection and celebration

WHY IT MATTERS

Every Moment Supports Lifesaving Work

Every ticket, sponsorship, auction bid, and shared moment at Summer PAWty helps Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh continue providing lifesaving care and critical community support for animals and families across our region.

  • Shelter and adoption services
  • Wildlife rehabilitation and rescue
  • Humane investigations and emergency response

PARTNER WITH PURPOSE

Sponsor Summer PAWty and connect your brand with one of Pittsburgh’s most compassionate communities.

As a Summer PAWty sponsor, your organization helps power lifesaving care for animals and families across our region while gaining meaningful visibility with HARP supporters, community leaders, and animal lovers.

Sponsorship offers opportunities for event recognition, digital promotion, guest engagement, employee involvement, and direct alignment with one of Pittsburgh’s most trusted nonprofit organizations.

  • Shelter and adoption services
  • Wildlife rehabilitation and rescue
  • Humane investigations and emergency response

PARTNERSHIP WORTH SHARING

Your Support. Their Future.

As a Summer PAWty sponsor, your organization helps power lifesaving care for animals and families across our region while gaining meaningful visibility with HARP supporters, community leaders, and animal lovers.

Community Visibility

Put your brand in front of engaged HARP supporters, local leaders, and animal-loving community members before, during, and after the event.

Mission Alignment

Show customers, employees, and partners that your organization invests in compassion, animal welfare, and community care.

Guest Experience

Host clients, employees, or guests at a memorable summer event designed around connection, celebration, and impact.

 

Team  Engagement

Offer employees a way to connect with HARP’s mission and celebrate community impact together.

 

Digital Recognition

Visibility through event promotion, email, social media, website placement, and other campaign touchpoints.

 

Strategic Local Impact

Help fund shelter care, to wildlife rehabilitation, with resources that keep pets and people together.

Featured Auction Experiences

Raise your paddle for animals.

Silent Auction Preview

Explore unique items, local favorites, and special experiences available during Summer PAWty. Every bid helps support HARP’s lifesaving work.

Live Auction Highlights

The live auction takes place during the event and brings guests together for one of the evening’s most exciting moments of generosity, connection, and impact.

Every Sponsor Helps Power Lifesaving Work

Keeping pets and people together. Supporting families when they need us most.

Shelter & Adoption

Providing safe shelter and loving homes.

Volunteer & Foster

Like minded people walking towards the same mission.

Training & Behavior

Supporting better behavior and stronger bonds.

Accessible Pet Care

Wellness services that keep pets healthy and families together.

Emergency Response

Responding when animals need help most.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Healing and returning wildlife home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Experience the Event

HARP’s Summer PAWty welcomes animal lovers, community leaders, businesses, advocates, supporters, and anyone looking to enjoy an unforgettable evening while supporting Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. Whether you are attending with friends, colleagues, clients, or family, the event is designed to bring the community together in support of animals in need.

Businesses and organizations can become sponsors through a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to provide meaningful community visibility and engagement throughout the event. Sponsorship packages include recognition, branding opportunities, and the chance to support lifesaving work for animals across our region. To learn more, click “Become a Sponsor” or request sponsorship information through the form on this page.

Absolutely. Many businesses attend Summer PAWty first to experience the event, connect with guests, and learn more about HARP’s mission before exploring sponsorship opportunities for future events.

Proceeds from the Summer PAWty help Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh continue providing lifesaving care and critical community services for animals and families across our region. Support helps fund shelter and adoption services, medical care, humane investigations, wildlife rehabilitation, emergency rescue efforts, community outreach programs, and resources that help keep pets and people together.

The Summer PAWty takes place on Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s East Side campus, creating a unique event experience that allows guests to celebrate directly within the community they are helping support.

Yes. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can both be secured online through this page. Additional sponsorship information and inquiries can also be submitted directly through the website.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Invest in their future.

Your Impact Makes a Difference.

PAST COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Thank You to our Generous Partners

SUPPORT THE MISSION

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