You're going to love this next fundraising event — the fourth annual Bet for Pets Casino Night and Auction! Kimberly Maus, host of Good Day Oregon, will serve as event MC and auctioneer.

The gambling portion of event is being managed by Wild Bill's (who's that?), a premiere party planning organization. Besides gaming (blackjack, roulette and craps), there will be lots of prizes, appetizers, music, and a no-host bar. With each ticket purchase you receive $10 in gaming scrip (what's scrip?) and one raffle ticket at the door. This will be an evening of fun and excitement!

Don't know how to play poker, craps or roulette? Don't worry, Wild Bill's staff is wonderful at teaching and coaching you to make the best gaming decisions, all while providing an exciting and fun atmosphere.

Sounds Fun, But Just Exactly How Will This Help the Animals?

Business and private sponsorships of both gaming tables and prizes will allow us to direct the proceeds from ticket and scrip sales to where it is needed most – the animals and their environment at our facility.

But that doesn't mean that you won't win anything – far from it! Thanks to our generous sponsors, no matter what kind of luck you have at the gaming tables you can win anything from a basket of gourmet goodies a week in Sun River! Watch this page as the list of goodies grows and grows....

How Can I Be Part of This?

You can help us make this a success:

• Join us at the event!   Tickets available at the door.
• Tell a friend!    CLICK HERE to email a friend information about this event right now.
  

Prizes, Prizes, and More Prizes!

Just take a look at the prizes donated by our generous supporters for the Auction and games – and remember that no matter how Lady Luck is treating you, everyone who attends has a chance to win!

Whether you're more comfortable with a discrete Silent Auction, or whether you prefer the adrenaline rush of the Oral Auction conducted by our celebrity auctioneer Kimberly Maus, you're going to have a good time.

Note: Silent Auction participants must be present to win, because payment of their bid must be confirmed. When the gaming tables close at 10:00 pm, the Silent Auction winner names will be posted on an easel in the auction area. Winners should then visit the cashier and pay for their item by 10:10 when the raffle drawing will begin. CLICK HERE to review how our Silent Auction will work.

Silent Auction Items

Here are just SOME of the items you can bid on:

• Pamper yourself with the Alberta Street Day Out Basket: a one hour massage from Aloha Massage, a $25 gift certificate at Francis Restaurant, and a gift certificate for a pottery painting at Mimosa Studios.
• Treat yourself to a delicious dinner out with a wide array of gift certificates to local restaurants like Bay 13 in the Pearl District, Mississippi Street favorite Lovely Hula Hands, Portland City Grill, Henry’s, Stanford’s, Manzana’s, and more!


• Tired of cooking? Bid on an amazing item from Bellagio’s Pizza: one pizza a week for an entire year!
• Find inner peace up with the Relax Package: 5 yoga classes from Bikram’s Yoga College of Indiaa yoga mat, and basket of items from Tazo Tea.
• Ready for some excitement? Bid on the Adventure Package: a 3-hour introductory climbing lesson from The Portland Rock Gym, a $50 gift certificate toward a jet boat ride from Jerry's Rogue Jets, and two lift tickets for Mt. Hood Meadows.

• Make the season really special with the Holiday Basket from thethat includes two tickets to the Oregon Ballet Theatre production of Nutcracker, signed pointe shoes, a gift certificate for two to the Portland Spirit's Cinnamon Bear Cruise, and one $50 Restaurants Unlimited gift certificate!
• Brighten your mornings with a dozen Panera Bread bagels every month for a year!
• Want something special for her birthday? How about a 2-hour performance by singer/song writer John Miller.



• Expand your collection of work by local artists with a fused glass piece from Shattered Illusions, a Stained glass fan lamp created by local artist Kath Bruhn, or a watercolor from Nan Tupper Malone




• Get pumped up for Fall with a complete package from the Portland State Vikings! Included are four tickets to an upcoming game, 2 Viking T-shirts, 2 Viking water bottles, and a complete media guide. It’s all you need to show your team spirit!

• Enjoy a great Vacation Package from Wildhorse Resort & Casino near Pendleton, Oregon.

• Immortalize your beloved pet with a portrait from talented local artists Maggie Wisdom, Connie Bowen, or Judy Crowston.
• Just sniff the bouquet of the Oregon Wines Package! One bottle of Ponzi Pino Gris and a $25 tasting room gift certificate, one bottle of Montinor Estates wine, and one bottle of David Hill Vineyards Pinot Noir.
• "Be a Vet for a Morning" with Dr. Flecker of the Hillsdale Veterinary Group.

...and much, much more!

Oral Auction Items

Among the items being offered:

Seven nights at a gorgeous house on the 11th hole of the Woodlands golf course in Sun River, Central Oregon – it sleeps ten, and even has a private hot tub! Sorry, no pets. Value: $2,348.00
DoveLewis Experience – a behind-the-scenes evening adventure for two people who get to observe the DoveLewis medical staff in the ER, complete with DoveLewis embroidered scrub tops to wear that night and take home: priceless!
Relax with 5 nights in a 1-bedroom condo at The Pines Sunriver from
Feel the love when you cuddle up with this handmade quilt featuring photos of some of our most beloved shelter animals: Top row: Scamp, Ella, King 2nd row: Snuggles, Max & Otis, Nifty 3rd row: Molly, Cruiser, Levi 4th Row: Tigger, Levi II, Lulu

This year we’re excited to announce that many of our wonderful Animal Aid volunteers will have a big presence at the event! These volunteers are creating themed gift-baskets that will be given away as raffle prizes. Prizes up for grabs include:

• Book Lover’s Basket – Volunteer Jan S. will ensure you have everything you need for snuggling up with an old favorite, or a new release from Powell’s.
• Yoga Essentials Basket – Need some mind and body relaxation? Volunteer Bonnie R. is delivering just want you need with her Yoga Essentials Basket!
• Hawaiian-Themed Basket – Take a virtual island vacation with this basket of Hawaiian goodies created by volunteer Denise H.
• Movie-Theme Basket – Volunteer Julie R. is setting you up for the perfect movie night at home!


• Knitting-Theme Basket – Whether you’re a knitting aficionado or a beginner, volunteer Lisa M’s Knitting-Themed Basket will have you turning out fantastic creations in no time.

In addition, you can choose from a wide array of baskets created by volunteers Cheryl A., Tina A., Emma M., Jeanne S., and more. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and let us know if you would also like to create a basket. We would love your help!

We’ll also be offering many raffle prizes to keep your furry friends happy like the perfect sleeping place from www.kittycot.com, gift certificates to pet sitter extraordinaire thekittysitter-counselor.com, treats from local pet food and supply stores, animal communication sessions from Pet’s Point of View Holistic Pet Consulting, and much more!

How Does the Raffle Work? Individual larger items, and beautifully bundled groups of smaller, related items are placed on tables, each with a jar in front of it. (Remember that for every $50 in casino scrip/chips you have accumulated at the end of the evening, you will get one raffle ticket.) All participants then put their tickets in the raffle jars of just those items that tickle their fancy. This way, when the raffle tickets are drawn for each prize, the pool of potential winners is limited to people who actually want that prize.

Raffle participants need not be present to win as long as they put their name and phone number or admission ticket number on the back of each raffle ticket so that we have a way to notify them that they won a prize. If an absentee name is called we will phone the winner the following week to come to the office to claim the prize.

Check Back! We Will Be Adding Prizes Daily!

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