Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation



2023 Santa Monica Animal Shelter Open House Fundraiser

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2nd annual Santa Monica Animal Shelter Open House Fundraiser on Saturday, June 3rd 2023, from 12-3pm! It was such a great afternoon and thanks to your help we were able to raise much needed funds for the Santa Monica Animal Shelter and help many animals get adopted too. All funds we raised go to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter and make a difference in the care and well-being of the animals.

Thank you to everyone who supported us at the fundraiser, we are very grateful for the tremendous support!

Photo of a Santa Monica Animal Control Officer smiling and holding 4 kittens

At the event

  • Tour the Animal Shelter and meet the wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, you may meet your new best friend.

Event participants generously donated their time and skills to help ensure that this was a successful fundraiser and a very fun day. Please learn more about them by visiting their websites.

Our Sponsors:

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, we are incredibly grateful for their tremendous support!

  • Stacia Oemig

  • Jay McClary

  • Idexx

  • Mayor Gleam Davis

Photo of Santa Monica Animal Control Officer and a black dog

Officer Ford & dog Quinn say, ‘See you there’. Quinn is such a happy boy, he is available for adoption at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.

Raffle items

Black and white kitten with the raffle tickets for the event june 3rd

Kitten Ted is not included in the raffle, but he does take his role as Chief Raffle Inspector very seriously.

The following were part of our raffle

Gift Certificates:

  • Cadoro Bakery-Gift certificate for $40, we have 5 available.

  • Coral Tree Cafe-Gift certificate for $50.

  • CPC Swimwear-Gift certificate for $100.

  • Elephante Restaurant-Gift certificate for $300.

  • Pacific Park-2 unlimited ride passes for Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, valued at $80.

  • SketchPup by Kellin-Custom portrait of your pet printed on a 8x10 poster valued at $80, Kellin is the amazing artist who created our wonderful logo.

  • Socalo Restaurant-Gift certificate for dinner for two valued at $200.

  • Stella Barra Pizzeria and Wine Bar-Gift certificate for $200.

Black and white kitten in front of the gifts and goods that will be part of the raffle at the event june 3rd

Kitten Ted, Chief Raffle Inspector, is on duty, ensuring that everything is ready to go.

Gift Baskets:

  • Buon Gusto Farms-Gift bag filled with $50 of Buon Gusto Farms products: 1 liter bottle of Buenaventura Estate Olive Oil, a 5oz bottle California Coastal Olive Oil and a 5oz bottle of Balsamic Vinegar.

  • Fast Taco-Gift bag with a gift certificate for $15 for Fast Taco and one of our metal water bottles, total value of prize is $55.

  • Montana Avenue Merchants-Gift basket filled with cat themed gifts and goods.

  • Montana Avenue Merchants-Gift basket filled with dog themed gifts and goods.

  • Palms & Paws Veterinary Center-Gift certificate for $250 to Palms & Paws, bag Hill's Science Diet food and a 6-month supply of Simparica Trio from Zoetis (pending a negative heart-worm test), total value of prize is around $500.

  • Peet’s Coffee Montana Ave. location-Gift basket filled with over $100 of Peet’s Coffee goods: $30 Peet’s gift card, 16oz bag of Major Dickason’s Blend coffee beans, Bodum French Press and a box of Mighty Leaf Chamomile Citrus tea.

  • Rolling Greens Nursery-Gift bag with a gift certificate for $25 to Rolling Greens and one of our new Baseball Hats, total value of prize is $55.

  • Santa Monica Daily Press-Certificate for a half page space in an upcoming edition to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other personal milestone. Winner will be able to work with SMDP design staff to create their ad.*Free ad does not cover commercial uses and cannot be applied to business solicitations. Also included: 2 SMDP Baseball Hats and other merch.

  • Santa Monica Police Department-Gift basket from Santa Monica Police Chief Batista’s office.

  • Wag Hotels-Gift bag with a gift card for 5 free days of dog daycare, valued at $240 and Wag Hotels merch.

Photo of a Animal Control Officer holding a cat at the Shelter

Silent Auction

The following were part of our silent auction:

Learning Experience with the Santa Monica Police Forensics Department-A very unique opportunity to spend ½ day (4 -6 hours) in the laboratory with Forensics. There are two chances to win.

  • Lab Tour.

  • History of friction ridge (fingerprints) and review the process of the development in the lab.

  • History of forensic science.

  • Collection of evidence in the field (lab setting or tow yard).

  • Preserving evidence for probative value.

  • Development of forensic evidence in the lab (to include making chemicals/using the chemicals on the evidence they collected/developing the evidence for court).

  • How they locate suspects using the automated fingerprint identification system.

  • Presenting evidence to Detectives as a potential Lead.

Photo of two bulldogs and a santa monica animal control officer

Santa Monica Harbor Patrol Boat Ride Experience-The wonderful opportunity to ride on a Harbor Patrol rescue boat and see Santa Monica in a new way. There are two chances to win.

  • 2-hour boat ride around the Santa Monica Harbor.

  • Ride on Harbor Patrol rescue boat ‘Monica 1’.

  • Invite up to 5 people to join you on this unique experience, everyone must be at least 8 years old, 6 people total.

  • Harbor Patrol often sees dolphins, sea lions and whales.

All the items in our raffle and silent auction have all been generously donated. We are very thankful for all the support.

It was a wonderful afternoon. Thank you to everyone who joined us and who helped make the day such a success!