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On Saturday, March 29th, animal lovers came together at the AC Marriott in Worcester for the 26th Annual Auction Gala<\/strong> to support pets in need\u2014and what a night it was!<\/p>\n

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Guests enjoyed an evening of community, compassion, and celebration. Hundreds of auction items found new homes through generous bidding, and the event featured a very special four-legged guest, Ribbet,<\/strong> who stole the show while making his way around the ballroom to greet supporters.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest highlights of the night was the announcement of our\u00a0pet food pantry building expansion<\/strong>\u2014a vital project to meet the growing need in our community. We were thrilled to share that\u00a0Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka<\/strong> generously matched the first $5,000 in donations<\/strong>, and an anonymous\u00a0supporter has offered a\u00a0$25,000 matching gift\u00a0to help make this dream a reality.<\/a><\/strong> Thanks to the incredible generosity of the attendees, we’re\u00a0on our way\u2014but $14,000 remains to meet the match.<\/p>\n

Help us reach our goal with a gift today\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n

This inspiring video<\/a>, premiered at our 26th Annual Auction Gala, shares real stories of pets whose lives have been forever changed\u2014from lifesaving surgeries to second chances in loving homes. These transformations are possible because of your continued support.Together, we are breaking down barriers to veterinary care and keeping pets where they belong\u2014with the families who love them.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re deeply grateful to our generous sponsors\u2014including Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Embie Industries,<\/strong> and longtime Second Chance friend Joe Campisi<\/strong>\u2014as well as the many local businesses and dedicated volunteers who helped make the event a success. And of course, a big thank you to everyone who attended or took part in the online auction.<\/p>\n

Whether you joined us at the Gala, placed a bid in the auction, or support Second Chance in other meaningful ways throughout the year\u2014thank you. Your compassion makes it possible for us to provide veterinary care, shelter, and vital programs to over\u00a056,000 pets\u00a0last year alone.<\/p>\n

Every act of kindness brings us closer to a world where every pet gets the second chance they deserve.<\/p>\n

With heartfelt gratitude,<\/p>\n

The Second Chance Animal Services Team<\/em><\/p>\n

P.S. There\u2019s still time to double your impact!\u00a0Make a gift today\u00a0and help us reach the match.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On Saturday, March 29th, animal lovers came together at the AC Marriott in Worcester for the 26th Annual Auction Gala to support pets in need\u2014and what a night it was! […]<\/p>\n

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