All Upcoming Events — The Animal Refuge Center (ARC)

Hello! ARC conducts adoptions by appointment ONLY.

Potential adopters, you’ll be contacted by our Adoption Counselor after we’ve received your application . Thank you!

If you are interested in a tour NOT for the purpose of adoption or volunteering, please contact Wayne Leinen, ARC’s Board President.

Looking to become a volunteer? Click here!

ARC's 13th ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE 007 - Sponsored by Pet Dental Center of Estero!
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00

ARC's 13th ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE 007 - Sponsored by Pet Dental Center of Estero!

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ARC’s 13th Annual Casino Royale will be held on Saturday, June 21st, from 7pm to 11pm. This Bond-themed signature ARC event will be sure to entertain and delight you. The event will once again be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.

As always, your favorite games of chance will be on offer: Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps. We will, of course, also host both a silent and live auction, as well as a few new attractions. Attire for the event should range from cocktail to formal (if you’re feeling Bond-like). We will have a spectacular selection of food available, as well as a fully stocked cash bar. And of course, no event would be complete without a few wonderful ARC residents there to remind you why you came! Tickets to this year’s event are $75, and include $2000 in “cash” to gamble.

Of course, every dollar of profit goes to support ARC’s wonderful residents. But did you know that there’s an even more impactful way you can help our felines and canines? Event Sponsorship has the single greatest impact on event outcome. When you opt to sponsor an ARC event, you are contributing directly, and at a higher level, to ARC’s mission and residents. And of course, sponsorship comes with great benefits! Depending on your level of sponsorship, you’ll receive your corporate logo or name (if you sponsor as an individual) on event marketing materials, mention on our website, social media, and in our newsletter, prominence on table cards and stage posters on the night of the event, and of course, free tickets to the event! It’s definitely a win/win for everyone!

Please consider becoming an individual or corporate sponsor at this event.  You can purchase your sponsorship directly from this page.  Please see the links below.
You will truly make a difference in the lives of our wonderful residents!

Feel free to contact ARC’s Board President, Wayne Leinen, at (239) 233-4375 or Wayne@AnimalRefugeCenter.com, with any questions about becoming a sponsor, or the event in general. Reserved tables (limited, with sufficient notice) may be made available for Sponsors at the 2k level and above, as well corporate parties of 8 or more.

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10th Annual Purses for Pooches: Presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise
Mar
1
12:00 PM12:00

10th Annual Purses for Pooches: Presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise

This annual event is now in its 10th year! Come join us at Fiddlesticks Country Club for a fun afternoon with the girls, a glass of wine and beautiful previously loved designer purses at great prices! Enjoy a runway fashion show and your ticket price includes a fabulous lunch and dessert. Get your tickets today! All proceeds will benefit the Animal Refuge Center in their efforts to provide shelter and medical care for needy cats and dogs until they find their forever homes. Help the animals at ARC by cleaning out your closets and donating your previously loved designer purses and scarves.

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Everblades Snoopy Night!
Dec
21
7:00 PM19:00

Everblades Snoopy Night!

ARC is proud to once again be a sponsor of the 2024-2025 Everblades hockey season. December 21, 2024 is “Snoopy Night” and we are discounting game tickets to $15.00 down from $28.00!

Team jerseys, designed for ARC, are auctioned off to benefit our cats and dogs. This year’s theme is Charlie Brown’s faithful companion and America’s beloved dog, Snoopy! Do not miss this extra special game and chance to bid via the DASH app and win a team jersey which benefits ARC. GO BLADES!

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Lani Kai Blood Drive & Poker Run
Jul
27
9:00 AM09:00

Lani Kai Blood Drive & Poker Run

This is a first time event for ARC, but a multi-year event at the Lani Kai. Join us and the kind staff at one of Fort Myers Beach’s biggest hotspots. This event combines a Poker Run and a Blood Drive, as well as a day-long event full of games, prizes and raffles. All monetary proceeds benefit ARC! For more information about this event, please call (239) 851-0701…

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