Everblades Nickelodeon Night!
Jan
27
to May 20

Everblades Nickelodeon Night!

ARC is proud to once again be a sponsor of the 2023-2024 Everblades hockey season. January 27th is “Partners Night” and we are discounting tickets to $15.00 down from $28.00!  

Team jerseys, designed for ARC, are auctioned off to benefit our cats and dogs. This year’s theme is a combination of the Florida Panthers and ARC! Do not miss this extra special game and chance to bid via the DASH app and win a team jersey all of which benefits ARC.  GO BLADES!

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9th Annual Purses for Pooches: Presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise
Apr
27
12:00 PM12:00

9th Annual Purses for Pooches: Presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise

This annual event is now in its 9th year! Come join us at Fiddlesticks Country Club! Join us 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.

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ARC's 11th ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE 007 - Sponsored by Paul & Rosalie Walton!
May
18
7:00 PM19:00

ARC's 11th ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE 007 - Sponsored by Paul & Rosalie Walton!

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ARC’s 11th Annual Casino Royale will be held on Saturday May 18th, 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 TWO fully stocked cash bars this year. We promise, minimum wait for drinks! 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 as you see fit!

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Lani Kai Blood Drive & Poker Run
Jul
27
9:00 AM09:00

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…

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Lily & Co Birthday Bash
May
11
to May 12

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!

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Lily & Co. Birthday Bash - Dress Your Dog to the K-9's
Apr
22
12:00 PM12:00

Lily & Co. Birthday Bash - Dress Your Dog to the K-9's

Lily the Labradoodle is celebrating her thirteenth birthday by inviting you all to attend her party on April 22nd from noon to 4 at Lily & Company located at 520 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Store co-owners, Karen Bell and Dan Schuyler, really know how to throw a party under the “big tent.” Dogs are welcomed to compete for best dressed awards and enjoy fresh baked “pup-cakes.” Their guardians will be treated to hot dawgs, fruit, chips, birthday cake and cold drinks courtesy of Bailey’s Catering.

Raffles are always a huge hit and consist of a variety of high end items that include a high end pendent by Lily & Co, and highly desirable items donated by fellow Sanibel businesses who attend the event. Always a favorite, are caricatures that delight guests who elect to have themselves or their pets (or both) sketched for a donation to ARC.

So mark your calendar and come out to this festive event, wish Lily a happy birthday, and support SW Florida’s largest no-kill shelter. Oh, and by all means, treat yourself to something “sparkly” at Lily & Co, voted “Best of the Islands” eight consecutive years.  

We'd like to thank all of our partners: J.McLaughlin, Morningstar Dog Training, Pet Caricature by Rafael Diaz, Dr. Patty Curtis - Coral Vet Clinic, Jessica Chaney-GMI Pet Products, Jan Pearsons-Graham - Grand Affair Photography, and Annette Pennacchia - Bow-Wow-N-Meow-Pet Care Services. Special thanks to Bailey's Catering.

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2nd Annual Pet Rescue Festival - Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Oct
29
10:00 AM10:00

2nd Annual Pet Rescue Festival - Charlotte County Fairgrounds

This is a MASSIVE, multi-rescue event.  ARC participated heavily in last year's event, and we had fantastic success with 7 of our residents finding forever homes that day!  Get ready for dock diving dogs, mini-dog races, a Halloween costume contest, LIVE music with the Brass Heart Band, and MORE!  This event is FREE!  Free admission, free parking!  More than 20 shelters will be represented, with 200+ animals looking for homes.

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Dog Daze at Miromar Outlet
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00

Dog Daze at Miromar Outlet

Come join us!  We are so very excited!  This is the second of these monthly events to benefit ARC!  Dog Daze! will be held the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 6pm.  Enjoy pet-friendly specials and entertainment with your four-legged friends at participating stores and restaurants!  

Future Dog Daze events: October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st!

Feel free to Contact Us with any questions!

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9th Annual Peace Day in the Park
Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00

9th Annual Peace Day in the Park

Join us at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral for the 9th Annual Peace Day in the Park.  This is a family and pet friendly event.  This event is FREE, and includes a food and blood drive, meditations, yoga, workshops, live music and dancing, arts, crafts, raffles, kid activities and food, inspiring and creative local vendors, pet adoptions and more!

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LIA72 Fundraiser to Help ARC
Sep
3
3:00 PM15:00

LIA72 Fundraiser to Help ARC

This is going to be a great event!  Bring the family and come and enjoy Live Music and Great Food!  All proceeds from this event benefit the Animal Refuge Center.. There will be a 50/50 Cash Raffle, $10 Food Plates from River Station Deli, Fames and Prizes, Live Music, and of course, Dogs and Cats on site!

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Dog Daze at Miromar Outlets!
Sep
1
6:00 PM18:00

Dog Daze at Miromar Outlets!

Come join us!  We are so very excited!  This is the first of these monthly events to benefit ARC!  Dog Daze! will be held the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 6pm.  Enjoy pet-friendly specials and entertainment with your four-legged friends at participating stores and restaurants!  

Future Dog Daze events: October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st!

Feel free to Contact Us with any questions!

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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES Casino Night
Aug
18
6:00 PM18:00

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES Casino Night

Come join us at The Ranch!  Proceeds to benefit Community Cooperative and ARC!  Expect fabulous prizes, a silent auction, Vegas-style tables, and DJ Judy... $25/person includes $2000 in poker chips and complimentary soda, water and appetizers.  For tickets please call:

Tracie: (239) 220-8151 or email at tracie.hurley@floridamoves.com

Roxann: (239) 470-1632 or email at roxann.james@floridamoves.com

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First Annual Pups & Pints
Jul
16
11:00 AM11:00

First Annual Pups & Pints

Come join us at Ford's Garage in the Miramar Outlets!  This event features a Pet Costume Contest, Best Trick Contest, and Pet Trivia on the patio!  There will be a 50/50 raffle, as well as other great giveaways!  Purchase an Islamorada Beer and 100% of the proceeds go to The Animal Refuge Center.  Can't wait to see you there!

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