Pawsta Party Recap!
A Night of Community, Compassion & Celebration!
We're thrilled to share that our Pawsta Party Dance & Karaoke Fundraiser held on Friday, May 2 was a resounding success! Thanks to your incredible support, the event sold out, and together, we created an evening filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit—all in support of Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals.
Event Highlights:
Here’s a look at just a few of the memorable moments:
Delicious Italian Cuisine- Guests indulged in a hearty Italian dinner of Chicken Cacciatore, Pasta Primavera, Baked Ziti, fresh salad, warm rolls and more! The meal ended with scrumptious Italian pastries from Montilio's Bakery.
Karaoke with DJ Karaoke Karl- The stage came alive as attendees showcased their vocal talents.
Dancing the Night Away- The dance floor stayed packed with energetic moves and laughter—plus a surprise visit from a costumed pup that brought even more smiles!
Special Shoutout To Our Premier Sponsors
We are deeply grateful for our generous sponsors who helped make this event possible:
Sheridan Home Builders
Stop & Shop Distribution Center
Montilio's Bakery provided delicious desserts for every table!
Stuzzi’s at The Pinehills provided chocolate samples for every guest!
American Legion Post 40 our fantastic event venue!
Thank You To Our Local Business Sponsors
Boynton Family Dentistry
Brad Cushing & Family, Kingstown Corporation
Court Street Insurance Agency
Flaherty & Stefani, Inc.
Therap-Ease Inc.
Dunlap's Propane
Cartmell Davis Funeral Home
Community In Action
A huge thank you to the 40 members of the Plymouth Aquatic Society from Plymouth Fitness who attended the event and showed such incredible community spirit!
Raffle Prize Donors
We are also grateful to the local businesses and individuals who donated amazing prizes for our raffle:
Hi-Way Concrete
Heidi Harting Photography
Sullivan Tire & Auto
One Stop Painting
Jessie Fries at The Art Shoppe
Jena & Paul Hanlon
Salon Omorfi
A Very Special Thank You
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our talented caterer and chef, Terrie Catalano, for preparing and serving the delicious meal that everyone enjoyed! We’re also incredibly grateful to the Alpha Tau Omega - Gamma Sigma Chapter at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for their generous sponsorship and support of the event.
Captured Moments
Want to relive the night or see what you missed? We’ve put together a fun photo recap with some of our favorite highlights and guest moments.
Special thanks to Denise Maccaferri Photography for capturing the joy, energy, and spirit of the evening!
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Because of You, We Raised $12,000!
Thanks to your incredible support, our Pawsta Party brought in just over $12,000 — and that’s no small feat! To put it in perspective, our monthly budget for pet food and veterinary assistance typically runs between $10,000–$12,000, so this one unforgettable night of pasta, dancing, and karaoke helps cover a full month of lifesaving care for pets in need.
What does that look like? It means we can step in during emergencies like we did recently for Tank, a 1.5-year-old emotional support dog with a dangerous abdominal obstruction, and Wednesday, a 7-month-old kitten who needed urgent surgery to survive a urinary blockage. Both are now recovering thanks to your generosity — and because fundraisers like this make that kind of help possible. You didn’t just show up — you made a real difference!
Emergency care can be devastatingly expensive, and many pet owners simply don’t have the funds to act in time. That’s where your support—and events like the Pawsta Party—make all the difference. Your support ensures we can say "yes" when it matters most.
Thank You!
Your participation and generosity directly support our mission to provide pet food, medical assistance, and essential resources to local pets and their owners in need. Events like the Pawsta Party enable us to respond swiftly to veterinary emergencies and the need for urgent care, contribute to maintaining wellness and preventative care, keep pets well fed and healthy, and continue our vital work in the community.
From all of us at Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals, thank you for helping us support pet owners in need, and build a more compassionate community. We are so grateful for this community and all of YOU who continue to support us!
Missed The Event But Still Want To Help?
You can still make a paws-itive impact. Your donation today helps ensure no pet goes without the care or food they need.
