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A HERO'S FAREWELL
TO K-9 BLU
WELCOME K-9S
GROGU & GUSTER

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cielo Events Center at Castle Pines
Tables, Tickets and Sponsorships
won't last long! Buy yours today! Get Tickets Now
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cielo Events Center at Castle Pines
Tables, Tickets and Sponsorships
won't last long! Buy yours today! Get Tickets Now

We can’t wait for this year’s 14th Annual Howling Good Time Gala to benefit the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit and wellness program! This year, we’ll be sending K-9 Officer Blu off into a much-deserved retirement, while welcoming our two newest additions to the team, K-9 Officer Grogu and our first School Resource K-9 Officer Guster!

Each ticket purchased includes:

  • Meet-and-greet cocktail hour
    Meet the K-9s and watch demos, mingle with friends, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres
  • One drink ticket (cash bar otherwise)
  • A three-course plated dinner
  • Access to specially curated silent and live auction items
  • More fun than you can wag your tail at!

Why The Gala Matters

The Howling Good Time Gala is the signature annual fundraising event for K-9 Friends, the 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit and Wellness Program. Thanks to your generosity, we’re able to help purchase new K-9 Officers, as well as Service and Therapy dogs, and help provide them with their specialized training and equipment. Just as importantly, we provide lifelong veterinary care for all retired K-9s, so their handlers can focus on what matters most: giving these loyal companions the love and attention they deserve in retirement.

How You Can Get Involved

🎉 Attend the Gala!

Come and meet the heroic K-9 Officers and their handlers, snuggle the Therapy dogs, bid on items in the live and silent auctions, enjoy a plated dinner, and have fun!

🐾 Paw-ticipate in the Auctions

From the dizzying array of unique offerings in the silent auction to the incredible collection of experiences, libations, and memorabilia in the live auction, you’re sure to find something you’ll love!

🎁 Donate an Auction Item

Donate your local goods and services, gift cards, handmade gifts, etc. by sending us an email at donations@k9friends.org. It's a great way to get noticed while helping an incredible cause.

Donations may be tax-deductible – consult your tax professional.

📸 Sponsor the Gala

Be a hero for the K-9s and your community! Sponsorship of the Howling Good Time Gala is a great way to support the Douglas County community while gaining valuable exposure for your business. We offer a variety of Sponsorship Opportunities to fit your budget, from table sponsorships for you and your entire team to printed program ads in our Evening Program Book.

Become a Sponsor

The kind of genuine commitment to K-9 Friends we’ve seen in previous years is truly amazing. It is an honor to be surrounded by these caring sponsors as well as so many other great friends who have given so generously and volunteered with such passion. Together, we’ll make this year’s Gala even better!

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