Paws Claws & Corks: A glamorous night to benefit animal welfare!

March 27th, 2025 | 7-9:30 PM
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
**Please note, due to increased interest in this event, individual tickets will be extremely limited. Ticket sales will open in early March based on availability. To secure your spot, we highly recommend sponsoring a table or other opportunity. 

For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
Paws Claws & Corks is an annual gala to benefit the Humane Society of West Michigan.

​This evening of glitz and glamour features beer and wine tastings, small bite tasting booths from local restaurants, live and silent auctions, and an opportunity to support the nearly 3,000 animals cared for by the shelter each year.

Paws Claws & Corks is more than just another event- it is a movement that unites and empowers advocates, philanthropists, and community leaders to make a difference in the lives of animals. By supporting adoptions, resources for owned pets, low cost veterinary services, and humane education programs, this campaign helps save animals across West Michigan. 
Paws Claws & Corks Agenda | March 27th, 2025

This glamorous event features a strolling dinner from 10+ premiere restaurants across West Michigan.

Additionally, guests can enjoy open beer & wine tasting bars, a stroll through the Frederik Meijer Gardens exhibits, silent & live auctions, photo opportunities with puppies, and an opportunity to donate and support pets across our community. 
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  • 6:30 PM: Sponsor & VIP Early Entry
  • 7:00 PM: General Admission Entry
  • 7:00-8:00 PM: Wine & Beer Tastings + Strolling Restaurant Dinner
  • 8:00-9:30 PM: Event Program with charcuterie (Includes Mission Moments, Live Auction, Opportunity to Give, and so much more!)
Thank you to our Campaign Advancement Team (CAT) for their leadership of this event!

  • Anne Ficeli, CPM | President, PURE Real Estate Management (Chair)
  • LaChaun Steverson | Business Manager, Shankman & Associates
  • Bridgett Young | Hospital Manager, VCA Animal Hospital
  • Charie Jansen, Director of Business Development, Flat River Group
  • Michelle Mellon, MBA | Co-Owner, Purchase Green Artificial Grass
  • Emily Burns | Director of Global Facilities Management & Services, MillerKnoll
  • Zoey Goehring | Corporate Engagement Coordinator, Humane Society of West MI (Staff Lead)

Interested in getting involved with our Campaign Advancement Team for next year's event? Email [email protected]!

Thank you to our 2025 Paws Claws & Corks Sponsors!

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

Critter Control

Mitten Animal Clinic
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Southkent Vet

​For sponsorship opportunities please email [email protected]