Dane County Humane Society Toto’s Gala

🐾 Join Dane County Humane Society for Toto’s Gala at the Monona Terrace! 🐶🐱

Join over 400 animal lovers, supporters, and sponsors for a fun, semi-formal night celebrating the pets and wildlife that make our community amazing. It’s a night out for a great cause — and every ticket helps animals in need. ❤️🐾

Your support helps:
🐕 Reunite lost pets with their families
🦉 Care for injured and orphaned wildlife
📚 Inspire the next generation through animal education
🏠 Keep pets with the families who love them
🐾 Help thousands of animals find their forever homes every year

📅 WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2026
🕔 TIME: 5:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Monona Terrace
👔 ATTIRE: Semi-formal

🎟 Tickets are on sale now — grab yours and support a paws-itively great cause! 🐾🎉

Join Dane County Humane Society as we return to Toto’s Gala – at Monona Terrace! This event brings over 400 supporters, sponsors, and friends together to celebrate our love of animals.
Your generosity reunites lost pets with their families, provides care for thousands of injured or orphaned wild animals, connects the next generation of animal lovers with unique educational experiences, helps keep pets with the families who love them, and helps thousands of companion animals find their way home each year.

5:30-7:00 pm – VIP Reception

VIP guests will enjoy extra perks in their exclusive lounge during cocktail hour and beat the lines with early check in.

6:00-7:00 pm – Cocktail Hour
Puppies, kittens, and more will greet all our guests at the door to the Grand Terrace. Enjoy mingling with the animals, tasting our signature cocktail, and perusing the silent auction.

Cocktail Hour hosted by Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC. 

Animal Greeters hosted by Mounds Pet Food Warehouse.

7:00-9:00 pm – Dinner and Presentation

We’ll move to the Ballroom for dinner and a chance to hear the stories of animals who know that the dreams that they dare to dream really do come true.

9:00-11:00 pm – After Party

Turn up the tunes and get out on the dance floor! Grab dessert and celebrate a successful event together.

Online Auction 

We have items generously donated by local businesses, DCHS volunteers, and other supporters available in our online auction. From event tickets and activities to wines and spirits, handcrafted items, gorgeous artwork, baskets filled with treats for your furry friends, and more, there’s something for everyone! All proceeds go to provide comfort and care to our animals. The auction closes at 8:15 pm on Friday, March 20.