FRANKLIN'S FRIENDS' SIGNATURE EVENTS

Franklin's Friends celebrated raising their 2 millionth dollar for local animal welfare while hosting the ninth annual "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala on May 7. Over 200 supporters donned their cocktail attire and came together to support the cause. It was a magical evening that raised a record $172,000 for pets in Central Florida!

WESH2 news anchors Michelle Imperato and Jason Guy returned to emcee, and guests had the opportunity to bid on the chance to have WESH 2 meteorologist Eric Burris pour a magnum of champagne for their table. The gala featured fabulous live and silent auctions, inspirational videos, and a guest appearance by Wolfie - one of the dogs that Husky Haven of Florida was able to save due to a grant from Franklin's Friends.

Thank you to all of the sponsors, guests, auction item donors, and volunteers. The event was spectacular - and all proceeds will benefit local animal welfare!

Make sure to check out the event photos courtesy of Absolute Photography! 

Please be sure to SAVE THE DATE for next year's "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." on May 20, 2023 at the Winter Park Events Center.

Franklin’s Friends was excited to present the eighth annual HOWL-O-WEEN  Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest on October 30.

It was paws-itively spook-tacular!  An awesome crowd came out to enjoy the leisurely dog walk and doggie costume contest while raising money for Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare. 

We had beautiful weather, lots of dogs in costumes, vendors and rescue groups, music, raffles and more!  WMMO's Denise Ryan (and her dog Rusty) returned to emcee.  There was fierce competition for top fundraising and best costume prizes.  And best of all we raised over $40,000 - with donations still coming in! These funds will be granted to local nonprofit and government agencies for Shelter/Rescue, Spay/Neuter, and Community Education projects.

Make sure to check out photos from the event!  

Click here to see photos taken by Absolute Photography's Rick Zimmer

Click here to check out photos taken by Growing Bolder's Jason Morrow.