The event is located at the beautifully renovated Metropolitan Ballroom just minutes West of downtown Minneapolis, on the Northwest corner of 169 and 394. Metropolitan Ballroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley

There is ample free parking available on site!

Yes, there will be a seated meal plus appetizers. Vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, and nut-free options will be available upon request with your ticket. ​ Choose from the following meal options with your ticket: Short Rib of Beef, Balsamic Glaze, Parmesan Risotto, Charred Broccolini (GF) Sauteed Potato Gnocchi, Vegan Bolognese (DF, VV) Salmon, Charmoula sauce (GF)

While there will be dogs and cats at the event, please leave your own pet at home for the evening.

Festive cocktail attire is encouraged.

5:30 pm—Exclusive VIP Happy Hour VIPs receive first peak at the silent auction Hear directly from Mission Executive Director Dr. Susan Miller Extra time to pet, hold, and play in our Puppy and Kitten Play Room 6:00 pm—Yappy Hour Begins! Enjoy a complementary celebratory glass of prosecco. Browse and bid generously in the Silent Auction (Silent Auction closes at 7:45 pm) Pet, hold, and play in our Puppy and Kitten Play Room Enter to win in the Rescue a Rascal Raffle Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a drink as you mingle 7 pm —Dinner and Program Enjoy a seated dinner and complementary wine while learning more about Mission's work and impact on pets and their families Delight in the impressive performance by Fairly Odd Dogs stunt dogs and their handlers Emcee Miss Shannan Paul will entertain you throughout the program A live auction will feature special opportunities to win in support of Mission And more!

Yes. Mission Animal Hospital is a 501c3 nonprofit recognized by the IRS. Your ticket is tax deductible above the fair market value of your ticket. The Fair Market Value of a general admission ticket is $100, the Fair Market Value of a VIP ticket is $150. Mission Animal Hospital's Federal Tax ID Number is: 47-2606680. By supporting Mission Animal Hospital, you're helping make an important difference in the lives of families with pets. Pets are part of our family, and deserve quality compassionate care, regardless of a family's financial circumstance. Your support will help provide critical veterinary care to more than 25,000 pets and their families this year. With your help, Mission Animal Hospital will be able to provide subsidized care, and make necessary it possible for families to keep their beloved fur family where it belongs — at home. A $250 General Admission Ticket helps one Mission Program client access the care their pet needs. A $400 VIP Ticket subsidizes an urgent care physical exam for 12 pets. A $2500 Premium Table for ten provides 40 spay or neuter surgeries and prevent 1,200 unwanted cats and dogs A $4000 VIP Table provides emergency life-saving procedures for up to 6 pets Your ticket purchase and donation will make a huge impact on pets and people! Our research shows that for every $1 contributed to Mission Animal Hospital, your donation will have a projected $4.64 in social value, generated through improved health and quality of life for the pet owner.

This year’s Raise the Woof featured pets are extra special—both were the first “babies” in their families, paving the way for growing households full of fur and love (and a few human additions, too!). On the left is Talula, the striking tuxedo cat with a confident gaze and a heart full of opinions. Talula was the very first pet adopted by Mission Animal Hospital board member Alexis Barber and her husband Nate. Since then, their family has blossomed into a joyful crew of four cats—Talula, Little L, Hops, and Brew—two dogs, Lola and Hue, and most recently, a baby human named Louis. But through it all, Talula has maintained her status as queen of the household, now especially loyal to Nate, who she shadows with feline devotion. Next to her is Fonzie, a fluffy and friendly Pomsky (that’s Pomeranian and Husky for the uninitiated) with boundless enthusiasm and a charming lack of practical skills—except one: he’s an excellent ball catcher. Fonzie was the first “baby” of Mission board member Taylor Bennett and her husband Frankie. These days, Fonzie shares his home (and probably his toys) with his pup sibling Ziggy and three little humans, who are all part of his joyful pack. Together, Talula and Fonzie represent the way our pets help build our families—from the very first cuddle to the chaos of full houses filled with fur and love.