Everblades Peanuts Night!
ARC is proud to once again be a sponsor of the 2025-2026 Everblades hockey season. December 27, 2025 is “Peanuts Night” and we are discounting game tickets to $15.00 down from $37.00! Game starts at 7 P.M.
Team jerseys, designed for ARC, will be auctioned off to benefit our cats and dogs. This year’s theme is the entire Peanuts crew! Do not miss this extra special game and chance to bid via the DASH app and win a team jersey which benefits ARC. Limited supply of discount tickets available so act now! GO BLADES
31st Annual Starlight Auction for the Residents of ARC
THE NIGHT SPARKLES WHILE ORPHANED PETS SHINE!
As ARC’s signature event, the Starlight Auction is an opportunity to gather and celebrate the year’s successes and support ARC’s efforts to help homeless pets in need.
ARC's 13th ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE 007 - Sponsored by Pet Dental Center of Estero!
ARC’s 13th Annual Casino Royale will be held on Saturday, June 21st, from 7pm to 11pm. This Bond-themed signature ARC event will be sure to entertain and delight you. The event will once again be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.
As always, your favorite games of chance will be on offer: Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps. We will, of course, also host both a silent and live auction, as well as a few new attractions. Attire for the event should range from cocktail to formal (if you’re feeling Bond-like). We will have a spectacular selection of food available, as well as a fully stocked cash bar. And of course, no event would be complete without a few wonderful ARC residents there to remind you why you came! Tickets to this year’s event are $75, and include $2000 in “cash” to gamble.
Of course, every dollar of profit goes to support ARC’s wonderful residents. But did you know that there’s an even more impactful way you can help our felines and canines? Event Sponsorship has the single greatest impact on event outcome. When you opt to sponsor an ARC event, you are contributing directly, and at a higher level, to ARC’s mission and residents. And of course, sponsorship comes with great benefits! Depending on your level of sponsorship, you’ll receive your corporate logo or name (if you sponsor as an individual) on event marketing materials, mention on our website, social media, and in our newsletter, prominence on table cards and stage posters on the night of the event, and of course, free tickets to the event! It’s definitely a win/win for everyone!
Please consider becoming an individual or corporate sponsor at this event. You can purchase your sponsorship directly from this page. Please see the links below.
You will truly make a difference in the lives of our wonderful residents!
Feel free to contact ARC’s Board President, Wayne Leinen, at (239) 233-4375 or Wayne@AnimalRefugeCenter.com, with any questions about becoming a sponsor, or the event in general. Reserved tables (limited, with sufficient notice) may be made available for Sponsors at the 2k level and above, as well corporate parties of 8 or more.
10th Annual Purses for Pooches: Presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise
This annual event is now in its 10th year! Come join us at Fiddlesticks Country Club for a fun afternoon with the girls, a glass of wine and beautiful previously loved designer purses at great prices! Enjoy a runway fashion show and your ticket price includes a fabulous lunch and dessert. Get your tickets today! All proceeds will benefit the Animal Refuge Center in their efforts to provide shelter and medical care for needy cats and dogs until they find their forever homes. Help the animals at ARC by cleaning out your closets and donating your previously loved designer purses and scarves.
Barktober Fest - An on-site ARC event!
Join us at ARC for this great first annual on-site even! New vendors being added. Check back often!
Raise Some Dough!!! Donation Pizza Event...
What an awesome event! Blaze Pizza will donate 25% of its proceeds on September 28th back to ARC. You must use this flyer or online ordering code 1352A in order for ARC to receive credit for your order! See flyer for details!
Pups & Pints at FMBREW
Come meet a few of our wonderful pups at Fort Myers Brewing Company!
Woof Walk
Join us at the Lee County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets!
Babcock Ranch ARC Resident Meet & Greet
Come join us in Babcock Ranch and meet some wonderful ARC residents!
Off-Site Meet & Greet Event
Come meet some great ARC residents at this off-site event! Note: Actual adoptions must take place at ARC.
Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk
Come meet some wonderful ARC pups at this art-themed event!
Woof Walk for ARC at Koreshan State Park
Come join us for our first annual Woof Walk to benefit the dogs and cats at the Animal Refuge Center!
Lani Kai Blood Drive & Poker Run
This is a first time event for ARC, but a multi-year event at the Lani Kai. Join us and the kind staff at one of Fort Myers Beach’s biggest hotspots. This event combines a Poker Run and a Blood Drive, as well as a day-long event full of games, prizes and raffles. All monetary proceeds benefit ARC! For more information about this event, please call (239) 851-0701…
Lily & Co Birthday Bash
Attend a delightful birthday party and wish store mascot, Lily, another fabulous year! Food and beverages provided by Bailey’s Catering are sure to please guests, and your canine companion can indulge in pup-cakes by Island Paws Bakery! Enter your dog in the fashion contest for “canine couture” bragging rights! Raffle prizes include fabulous jewelry and gift merchandise by Lily & Co and participating vendors. All proceeds benefit the Animal Refuge Center! So mark your calendar and enjoy the island lifestyle for the day!
