Emancipet's Annual Gala
Schedule
Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The LINE Hotel Austin | Austin, TX
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Join Emancipet on Saturday, November 8 for Tails of Time: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping the FutureThanks to our generous supporters, the Annual Gala is Emancipet’s largest fundraiser, supporting our mission of making veterinary care affordable and accessible to everyone. This event celebrates all that Emancipet has accomplished, and helps raise funds for our essential life-changing and oftentimes, life-saving, veterinary services throughout Central Texas and beyond.
Emancipet Gala Chairs:
Gay Gaddis, Carol Adams and Jamie Barshop
The Annual Gala will Feature:
-A VIP Reception for sponsors, honorees and special guests including Noodles, Austin’s famous dog
-A welcome cocktail reception with open bar and a delicious seated dinner
-Entertainment – including dueling pianos – and activities including flash tattoos, a silent auction, and a live auction with Biddy Up
-An unforgettable program – Hosted by KXAN’s Jim Spencer – honoring 26 years of transforming lives through accessible, affordable veterinary care—featuring inspiring stories, special surprises, and heartfelt moments that celebrate our mission!
-Program curated by Debra Davis
-After-party featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka martinis
Honoring: Missy McCullough
At this year’s gala, we are proud to honor Missy McCullough, a lifelong animal advocate and founder of Animal Trustees of Austin (ATA). Widely known as the mother of animal welfare in Austin, Missy led ATA for over 20 years with unwavering dedication to affordable veterinary care. In 2016, ATA and Emancipet joined forces—merging missions, staff, and facilities to expand access to care across our community. Now part of the Emancipet team, Missy continues her compassionate work for pets and their people. Her positivity, devotion, and lifelong commitment to animals in need have left an enduring legacy in Austin and beyond.
Learn more, purchase tickets, or become a sponsor: https://emancipet.org/annual-gala/
We will also honor some dear friends of the organization who have helped mark our present and future.
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Where is it happening?
The LINE Hotel Austin, 900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701-2625, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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