12th Annual Puppy Prom

Pups of all grade (age) levels can participate in time-honored prom activities such as, snapping picture-perfect photos against a variety of classic prom backdrops, snacking on treats for both pups and people, partaking in the Make Your Own Mimosa Bar (for the People Only please), and strolling the catwalk for the chance to be crowned “Best Dressed Prom King and Queen” ($20 per entry). Tickets for opportunity drawings will be available for the chance to win fabulous prizes. A group photo of all alumni and guests will be taken for display on the Center website to honor our beloved extended family of puppies and people.

This year, we’re featuring THREE contest categories for party pups to attend:

• Dogs and their dates: match your pet’s spiff with your own fancy fashion.
• Floats: for the furball who rides in style.
• Going Stag: for pets dressed up by themselves.

Prom goers are allowed to enter multiple categories however they may only win one and every entrant is entered to win prom King or Queen which is voted on by prom attendees!

“The only thing better than Prom is Puppy Prom,” said Helen Woodward Animal Center Pet Acquisition Manager Labeth Thompson. “It is such an adorable way to see how rescue pets are experiencing their happily-ever-after. We are so grateful to McGregor’s Bar & Grill for providing such a great location to celebrate the joy adoption brings to families and their pets.”

100% of proceeds from contest fees and opportunity drawings go directly to supporting orphan pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Additionally, McGregor’s Bar & Grill will donate 30% of all food and drink purchases during the event to support Helen Woodward Animal Center pets and programs.

To register your cat or pup for the Prom contest, head to https://my.animalcenter.org/event/puppy-prom-2026/e779390

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