Welcome to the 2008 Paws & Claws Gala website! All proceeds from the Paws & Claws Gala will be used to save lives at the Wisconsin & Ozaukee Humane Societies.

The party will be held on Saturday, September 20 on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront at Pier Wisconsin. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the gala will feature unique silent and live auction items, as well as a delectable dinner catered by Bartolotta Restaurants. To top off a terrific evening, be ready to dance to the rhythm of Midnight Groove, a band sure to keep you moving until midnight!

Get a sneak peak at the Gala's Silent Auction items. Pick out your favorite items and add them to your wish list! The silent auction will be held at the 2008 Paws and Claws Gala and bidding is open from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. All bidders must attend the event to participate.

Would you or your corporation like to purchase a table at the Gala? Depending on purchase level, you will receive one table (10 seats) at the gala, an advertisement in the program, verbal recognition at the Gala, placement of your logo on the WHS and OHS web sites, as well as recognition in our publications. If you'd like more information about our table purchase packages, please email us at pawsandclaws@wihumane.org.

You can register online to purchase 2008 Paws and Claws Gala tickets by clicking here. You can also purchase tickets to the gala at the Wisconsin Humane Society (4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee) and the Ozaukee Humane Society (2073 Highway W, Grafton). Call (414) 431-6121 for more information on purchasing tickets.

Win a Harley! Purchase your tickets for the Paws and Claws raffle at either WHS or OHS . You could win a 105th Anniversary Harley Davidson Dyna Low-Rider, a 42 inch TV or $500 cash. Hurry, a limited number of tickets will be sold. The drawing will take place at 9:00 p.m. on September 20, 2008. You need not be present to win.

Please consider making a donation to the 2008 Paws and Claws Gala. By underwriting the costs of part of the gala, you will help us save money so more of the funds raised can go toward saving lives at WHS and OHS. Please contact pawsandclaws@wihumane.org for underwriting possibilities or to make a general donation.

Click here to see our wish list of items to enhance the silent auction. These items will help us maximize our fundraising goal.