"UNLEASHED. UNCORKED. UNFRAMED" WAS AN UNPRECENTED SUCCESS!
FRANKLIN'S FRIENDS has now raised over $2 million!
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!
2023 Franklin's friends calendars have arrived
The one-of-a-kind 8.5 x 11 wall calendar features 12 real-life pets! Their humans purchased a one month spot in the calendar at our "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed" auction, and now it's their time to shine! $20 suggested donation plus FREE shipping.
HOWL-O-WEEN WAS SPOOK-TACULAR
Franklin's Friends was excited to present the ninth annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest at Cranes Roost Park on November 5. Lots of people and dogs came out for the fun and helped us to raise over $35,000!
Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed: MAY 7, 2022
Franklin's Friends raised their 2 millionth dollar at Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed on May 7!
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.
Bid on tickets to "All is Calm: the Christmas Truce of 1914"
Bid now for the chance to win 4 loge style box seat tickets to the Orlando Opera's presentation of "All is Calm: the Christmas Truce if 1914" on Friday, December 23d at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Hurry: Our virtual auction ends at noon on December 17!
Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed: MAY 20, 2023
"UNLEASHED. UNCORKED. UNFRAMED."
Franklin’s Friends is proud to present our "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala on May 20, 2023, at the Winter Parks Event Center. It will be a magical evening with exemplary wines, gourmet cuisine, spectacular live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. WESH 2 News anchors Jason Guy and Michelle Imperato will return to host the event. We anticipate more than 250 animal lovers will don their cocktail attire and come together to support Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare.
VIP festivities begin at 6 pm with general admission guests joining the party at 6:45!
In 2022, "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." raised a record breaking $172,000.
This year's "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala will be extremely special as we celebrate the gala's tenth anniversary!
HOWL-O-WEEN was paw-some!
Franklin's Friends was excited to present the tenth annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest at Cranes Roost Park on October 21. A record number of people and dogs came out for the fun and we raised over $38,000! Check out the photos by Jason Cordoba Photography!
Support Central Florida Animal elfare
Your donations will directly support the needs of local organizations dedicated to shelter/rescue, spay/neuter, and community education programs.
Snag a Franklin's Friends Hat
Support our cause in fashion and comfort with a charcoal- or sand-colored hat. $20 suggested donation, plus $3.95 shipping.
Join us for Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed.
Our gala is a magical evening filled with gourmet cuisine, exemplary wines, spectacular live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. We anticipate more than 250 animal lovers will don their finest cocktail attire, and come together to support our cause and local animal welfare on May 10, 2025 at the Winter Park Events Center.
Check Out Our 2024 Gala Photos
Special thanks to our event photographer, Karen Smutz Photography
Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Committee
Michele Butler
Steve Butler
Anthony Douglas
Tori Ferrante
Jeannie Fogle
Kristina Paquette
Monisha Seth
Phaedra Steele
Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Committee
Michele Butler
Steve Butler
Anthony Douglas
Tori Ferrante
Jeannie Fogle
Kristina Paquette
Monisha Seth
Phaedra Steele
Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Committee
Michele Butler
Steve Butler
Anthony Douglas
Tori Ferrante
Jeannie Fogle
Kristina Paquette
Monisha Seth
Phaedra Steele
Join Us at our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. Gala
Our gala is a magical evening filled with gourmet cuisine, exemplary wines, spectacular live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. We anticipate more than 250 animal lovers will don their finest cocktail attire, and come together to support our cause and local animal welfare.
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!
Get Your 2024 Calendar
These one-of-a-kind calendars feature 13 pets who won their coveted spot during our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. gala’s auction!
Get Your 2024 Calendar
These one-of-a-kind calendars feature 13 pets who won their coveted spot during our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. gala’s auction!
Get Your 2024 Calendar
These one-of-a-kind calendars feature 13 pets who won their coveted spot during our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. gala’s auction!
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!
Join us at Dog Days of Summer June 29 from 11am to 2 pm.
Join our Youth Ambassador Panel for a wagging good time at Dog Days of Summer, a brand new family and dog-friendly event presented by College Park Main Street! We will be volunteering at the event AND we'll have a booth to sell our Pampered Pet Experience pet accessories.
With a Quirkiest Canine Contest and more, this promises
tail-wagging fun for all. And a portion of proceeds goes to
Register now for HOWL-O-WEEN!
We can't wait for the eleventh annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest on October 26 at Cranes Roost Park. Dog walk, dog costume contest, adoptable pets, pet-friendly vendors and much more!
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!
Save the Date
Next year's event will be held on May 10, 2025, at Winter Park Events Center. Mark the calendar now; we will let you know when tickets go on sale.
Check Out Our 2024 Gala Photos
Special thanks to our event photographer, Karen Smutz Photography
Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Committee
Michele Butler
Steve Butler
Anthony Douglas
Tori Ferrante
Jeannie Fogle
Kristina Paquette
Monisha Seth
Phaedra Steele