We hope you will join us for our 27th annual Toast to the Animals, Jacksonville’s premier charitable tasting event in support of homeless pets, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Jessie Ball duPont Center!
Toast to the Animals will be a night to remember, bringing our community together to support the amazing work the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Medical Fund does annually.
Toast to the Animals will feature tasting plates from local restaurants and eateries, wine, beer, music, and lively, one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions. While you’re toasting to lifesaving, step into a world of memories with our stunning photo area, provided by Showtime Photo Booth. Plus, you won’t want to miss crowd-favorite activities like our Wine Pull; a Diamond Drawing sponsored by Diamonds Direct; and Mutt Putt sponsored by THE PLAYERS Championship! We will also share meaningful stories from the JHS community, including a featured pet! All guests will receive a commemorative JHS wine glass as a parting gift at the end of the evening.
In addition, we are excited to recognize our Kitten Krusaders, veterinary practices that partner with JHS to provide good Samaritans the opportunity to care for kittens in their homes instead of surrendering them to a shelter: Intracoastal West Veterinary Hospital, First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Mandarin Veterinary Clinic, VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park, VCA Augustine Loretto Animal Hospital, VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital, and VCA Fleming Island Animal Hospital.
Proceeds from Toast to the Animals will benefit the JHS Medical Fund, which helps us to provide lifesaving medical care to animals suffering from illness or injury. We do not receive any state or federal funding. It is only through the generosity of individuals and businesses like yours that JHS, a 501(c)(3) organization, is able to provide for more than 8,500 animals each year.
TOAST SCHEDULE:
5:00 p.m. VIP Reception (champagne welcome)
6:00 p.m. Event Begins
7:30 p.m. Welcome from Sean Lueck, Board Chair & Lawrence Nicolas, CEO
Official Toast by event Honoree
Live Auction emcee Curtis Dvorak