GRRAND Affair
The 2026 GRRAND Affair! Celebration of a GRRAND life!
Live & Silent Auction
Thursday, November 12, 2026
The GRRAND Affair – A Heart of Gold
Thursday, November 12 • 6 PM
Mellwood Arts Center — Da Vinci Room 1860 Mellwood Avenue
Time is drawing near for our biggest celebration of the year and we want you to have everything you need to enjoy and support this unforgettable evening.
A Celebration of GRRAND Lives
This year’s event highlights the extraordinary journeys of GRRAND’s adopted dogs.
From intake to adoption, GRRAND provides veterinary care, training, safety, and love to dogs who often come from difficult beginnings. Your support helps fund the $1,000+ average cost required to care for each dog who finds refuge with GRRAND.
What to Expect at The GRRAND Affair
- Live music
- Silent & live auctions
- Raffles
- Bourbon and wine pulls
- Full cash bar
- Hors d’oeuvres and catered dinner
- And of course, our beloved GRRAND Dog Ambassadors
- Plus even more surprises throughout the night
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Dinner Begins: 6:30 PM
Live Program Begins: 7:15 PM
Enjoy the evening with your dog and your closest friends as you bid on distinctive baskets, gift certificates, one‑of‑a‑kind items, and exciting live auction experiences.
Tickets
- $75 through October 10
- $100 beginning October 11 Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Online Silent Auction
November 1st – 12th Start bidding early and snag items you can’t live without. A link will be shared in early November.
Raffles will also be available online beginning November 1st.
Event Details & Tips
- Attire: Business casual
- Bring: Cash + credit card for auction and raffle opportunities
- Expect a warm welcome from our GRRAND Dog Ambassadors
How You Can Help
GRRAND relies on generous donations to fill both the live and silent auctions.
If shopping for auction items isn’t your thing, you can make a cash donation and our GRRAND shoppers will select items on your behalf.
If you have items to donate, contact Leslie at [email protected] to arrange pickup.
Raffle tickets will go on sale in early November! Stay tuned for updates.
Do you want your GRRAND dog featured in the program video this year? If so, send a .jpeg picture of your GRRAND dog with your family to [email protected]
Make sure the photo is of good resolution. If it’s blurry we will not be able to use it .
Get your pictures in quickly so we can prepare them for the video presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your special GRRAND dog! He or she deserves that kind of attention!!!