Puppy love is in the air.
The Pets Purpose Animal Shelter Society is set to host its second annual Tails of Love Gala on Valentine’s Day. Proceeds will support animal care and adoption efforts in the region.
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The fundraiser will take place Feb. 14 at Rolling Green Fairways and is presented by Todd’s Automotive Services. Organizers say the event is building on last year’s success, with more sponsors and community support.
“It’s bigger this year as we have more sponsors and tons of people reaching out with silent auction items, which is always great,” said Kandace Letkeman, who heads fundraising and events for the non-profit organization.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dinner features a “Lady and the Tramp”–themed spaghetti and meatballs meal, along with a full pasta bar offering grilled chicken, sausage, sides and dessert. A presentation from Pets Purpose is scheduled for 8:30 p.m., with dancing to follow at 9 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by local band Bonfire Moon.
A late-night poutine bar, cocktails and safe rides home will also be available.
In addition to a silent auction and 50/50 draw, the gala will feature a by-donation puppy kissing booth with adoptable dogs.
Funds raised will go directly toward veterinary care and other essential costs for animals in the organization’s care.
“The funds will help with medical costs and vaccines, spays and neuters,” said Letkeman. “We don’t have a physical building, we’re strictly foster-based and 100 per cent volunteers. We don’t have overhead costs, so any funds raised goes straight back to the animals.”
Pets Purpose facilitated 77 adoptions in 2025, Letkeman said, noting demand for assistance remains high.
“We get multiple calls per day to help, but we can only help as many as we have foster homes for,” she said, adding the organization is always looking for both long-term and short-term respite foster homes.
Todd’s Automotive Services is the event’s top dog sponsor, with additional support from SORE Oilfield, GMACK, Fountain Tire and MNP LLP as “dog gone good time” sponsors. The organization is still seeking additional sponsors at the $1,500 level, with tax receipts available for sponsorships and donations over $25.
Tickets are $80 each, with tables of eight available for $600. This year, tables of two and four are also available. Tickets can be purchased through the Rolling Green Fairways website, with only 200 available.
Pets Purpose is also accepting donations for the silent auction. Interested donors can contact the organization through Facebook or by email at Petspurposeanimalshelter@gmail . com (remove spaces).
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