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Howl-O-Ween 2023: Oct 21, 2023
HOWL-O-WEEN 2023
Franklin's Friends is proud to present the tenth annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest on October 21, 2023 from 9 am to noon at Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte. . Please join us to fundraise for local animal welfare. Last year HOWL-O-WEEN raised over $35,000!
We will have a dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, music and much more! All proceeds will benefit Franklin’s Friends. Denise Ryan from 98.9 WMMO's Morning Show will return to emcee. We expect at least 750 animal lovers will come out and enjoy a morning of fun for the whole family. This is an event not to be missed!
There will be fabulous prizes for top individual fundraisers, top team fundraisers and best costumes!
We also have amazing sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities!
We raised our 3 millionth dollar at our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. Gala!
Our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. Gala was spectacular! We raised almost $215,000 for local animal welfare - and passed the $3 million mark in total funds raised. We can't thank everybody enough for their support!
Thursday's Wine Night with Friends at The Vineyard raised over $1,000!
The Vineyard Orlando kicked off their inaugural Thursday Wine Night With Friends on May 30. Longtime supporter Phaedra Steele was behind the bar and over $1,000 was raised for Franklin’s Friends!
Shop Our Designer Pet Accessories
One of our generous supporters has donated gorgeous, high-end leashes, collars, bows and bandanas in various sizes — with all proceeds benefiting us!
Thank you to our 2025 Gala Committee
Jeannie Fogle
Steve Forbrick
Kristin Hebert
Catherine Hyder
Jessica Malchow
Kristina Paquette
Zoey Tsirigotis
Support Franklin's Friends While you do your Holiday Shopping!
Browse our calendars, hats, shirts, stickers, pet accessories, custom pet art, and more! All while supporting Central Florida pets in need!
Our 2026 Calendars are still available!
Franklin's Friends' calendars feature 13 stunning pets whose parents bid for the month in which they are featured at our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. auction — and these are the superstars who won the spots!
Special thanks to Rick Zimmer from Absolute Photography for donating his time and talent to photograph the pets!
$20 suggested donation, plus shipping.
Join us for the 2026 Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. Gala
Our gala is a magical evening filled with gourmet cuisine, delightful libations, spectacular live and silent auctions, a private art sale, and adoptable pets!
We anticipate 250 animal lovers will don their finest cocktail attire and come together to support our cause and local animal welfare on May 16 at the Winter Park Events Center.
HOWL-O-WEEN was Dog-Gone Amazing!
Franklin's Friends 12th annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest was on October 25 - and it was absolutely un-fur-gettable!
We had beautiful weather, a record crowd, amazing vendors, lots of great raffle items, and lots of dogs in costumes! WFTV 9's Nick Papantonis and 98.9 WMMO's Supa Dave emceed and we raised a record $46,000 for local animal welfare!
Support our Youth Ambassador Panel!
Our Youth Ambassador Panel is a new generation of young leaders seeking to engage actively in community service by promoting Franklin’s Friends and championing its mission to support animal welfare in Central Florida.