Dogstravaganza 2026

All Paws In

Paws, Claws & High Stakes Draws

Event Information

Date

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Venue

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Villa Penna
Sterling Heights, MI

Tickets

General Admission: $75  |  VIP: $125

Format

Fun-filled evening with casino games, beverages, plated dinner & program

The Biggest Night of the Year for Shelter Pets

Dogstravaganza is back for its ninth year — and this time, we’re going all in. Literally. The 2026 edition transforms Villa Penna​ into a full-blown casino night where the only thing at stake is how much fun you’ll have (and how many animals you’ll help).

Stroll through the grand ballroom packed with casino games, beverages, and the kind of energy that only a room full of animal lovers can create. Whether you’re betting on blackjack or bidding in the silent auction, every dollar you play goes directly to the animals at the Humane Society of Macomb.

What Awaits You

Casino

Try your luck at blackjack, roulette, poker, and more. All the thrill of the casino, none of the risk — because the real jackpot is helping animals in need.

Raffle & Silent Auction

Score amazing prizes and one-of-a-kind items. From gift baskets to exclusive experiences, there’s something worth bidding on for everyone.

Food & Beverages

Enjoy a plated dinner (dual plate of chicken piccata and beef tips) and open bar as you mingle with fellow animal advocates. Seated dinner format (New this year: seating is assigned) means you are guaranteed a seat to relax or stroll the casino floor and play all night long.

Puppies & Kittens

Did we mention there will be puppies and kittens? Because there will be puppies and kittens. Come meet some of the adorable faces your support is helping to save

Evening Schedule

5:00 PM
VIP doors & registration open. Casino tables open, champagne poured, appetizers out, and the puppies and kittens come out to meet you.
6:00 PM
General admission doors open. Find your table, grab a drink, and hit the casino floor.
6:30 PM
Plated dinner & program. A dual plate of Chicken Piccata and beef tips, plus the stories behind the animals your support brings home.
After dinner
Casino tables reopen. Keep playing, keep earning raffle tickets, and get them in the buckets before the drawings.
Evening
Raffle drawings. You do not need to be present to win, but it is a lot more fun
Open bar all evening. Casino play earns raffle tickets only — there are no cash payouts and no wagering of your own money.

The VIP Experience

Want the full high-roller treatment? Upgrade to VIP for $125 and enjoy exclusive access to the Grand Ballroom with premium perks. All the great activities that stole the show in 2025 but now centralized in one room — because when something works, you double down.

The House Always Wins – And So Do the Animals

Join us for the biggest, most exciting Dogstravaganza yet. Tickets start at $75 for General Admission or $125 for the VIP experience.

General Admission
$75
per person · doors at 6:00 PM
  • Plated dinner, dual plate
  • Open bar all evening
  • Casino games for raffle tickets
  • Assigned seating
  • Raffle drawings
Table of 10 — $625 save $125
Half table of 5 — $350 save $25
VIP Admission
$125
per person · doors at 5:00 PM
Only 100 available
  • Everything in General Admission
  • One full hour of early access
  • Champagne on arrival
  • Italian appetizer table
  • Puppy & kitten meet-and-greets
  • Exclusive VIP gift
  • 5 bonus raffle tickets & bonus chips
  • VIP recognition on your badge
Table of 10 — $1,000 save $250
Half table of 5 — $575 save $50

New this year: seating is assigned. Last year guests had to hunt for a seat. This year you reserve your spot when you register — buy a table and your whole group sits together, guaranteed.

Dogstravaganza puts 350 to 500 animal lovers from across Macomb County in one room for an entire evening. Sponsoring it puts your name in front of every one of them — and directly funds the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals who have nowhere else to go.

Packages range from table sponsorships to presenting sponsorship, and we are glad to build something custom if none of them fit.

New for 2026

Sponsor a Table

Put your company name on a table of 10, bring your team or your clients, and get signage at the table plus recognition from the podium and on this page.

Sponsor a Table

Every hand you play brings an animal closer to home.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Villa Penna, Sterling Heights

VIP is capped at 100 guests and general admission at 400. Reserve your seat before they are gone.

Questions? Email events@humanesocietyofmacomb.org or call 586.731.9210

Ready to Become an Event Sponsor?

Contact our Events Manager to discuss sponsorship opportunities:

Email: Paul@humanesocietyofmacomb.org Phone: 586-731-9210

We’ll work with you to find the perfect sponsorship level and event that aligns with your business goals.