The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) will host its 19th annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Petacular on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. The event serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, supporting the shelter’s annual operating expenses.

Tickets and tables remain available for purchase at TinselandTails.com.

The evening will feature a seated dinner, silent auction, and the popular “Golden Ticket Raffle,” offering guests a chance to win $2,500 in prizes. The highlight of the night comes during a video presentation and runway show where several adopted pets and their owners share touching stories of rescue and redemption.

“This event is always a night to remember,” said Emma Nobbe, Community Engagement Manager for HSHC. “It’s a unique chance for our community to experience firsthand the true healing power of pets through the year’s most remarkable adoption stories.”

Those unable to attend can still participate by donating or bidding in the silent auction online. Bidding opens November 13 at TinselandTails.com. Among this year’s auction items are two experience packages: a stay at a Sanibel Island condo in Florida and a trip to Punta Mita, Mexico.

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as both the county’s animal control facility and humane society. About 20 percent of its funding comes from Hamilton County, while the remainder relies on individual donations. HSHC operates as one of the few open-admission, no-kill shelters in the nation, taking in animals regardless of age, breed, injury, or special needs.

For more information about Tinsel & Tails or to learn about HSHC’s programs such as the Survivor Program and Pets Healing Vets, visit HamiltonHumane.com