Friends of SF Animal Care & Control

Friends of SF Animal Care & Control presents

Evening for Animals

A rooftop celebration benefiting SF Animal Care & Control.

DateSaturday, September 26, 2026
Time7–10 PM
Location1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco
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Adults-only event · For the safety of the animals, please leave pets at home.

Guests gathered at last year's Evening for Animals rooftop celebration
Volunteers with a featured dog at Evening for Animals
Signature drinks and rooftop bar details at last year's event

About the evening

One Evening. Endless Second Chances.

Join us for an unforgettable rooftop celebration benefiting SF Animal Care & Control.

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated vegetarian menu by Fraiche by Patrick David, complimentary beer, wine, and signature cocktails, music from a live DJ, and an exciting silent auction.

Sponsors are invited to an exclusive cocktail hour, and all guests will have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at the shelter to see firsthand the impact of their support.

100% of event proceeds are donated directly to SF Animal Care & Control to support the shelter and the animals in its care.

What to expect

Everything that makes the evening special.

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Dinner & Drinks

A vegetarian menu by Fraiche by Patrick David, plus complimentary beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

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Music & Silent Auction

A live DJ, rooftop atmosphere, and an exciting silent auction featuring special experiences and finds.

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A Rare Look Inside

An exclusive sponsor cocktail hour and behind-the-scenes shelter access for guests.

Coming soon

Bid, vote, and support the animals.

The silent auction and Paw-pularity Contest will open closer to the event.

Silent auction items displayed at Evening for Animals

Bid

Silent Auction

Bid on curated gift baskets, original art, autographed memorabilia, luxury getaways, pet perks, and unique specialty services.Coming soon.
Featured dog for the Paw-pularity Contest

Vote

Paw-pularity Contest

Cast your votes to help crown the shelter’s most paw-pular animal while supporting lifesaving care for animals in need.Coming soon.

2025 photo gallery

Relive last year’s Evening for Animals.

Browse a few favorite moments below, then scroll to see more from the rooftop celebration.

Guests enjoying the rooftop celebration under lanterns Rooftop bar and event setup before the celebration A rabbit guest riding in a stroller at Evening for Animals Attendees holding kittens during the event Guests dancing on the rooftop dance floor A guest with a shelter dog at the celebration

More from the evening

Thank you sign recognizing sponsors and donors Floral arrangement and blanket donation sign on the rooftop Guests posing in the event photo booth Guests gathered around a cocktail table indoors Colorful guests posing together on the rooftop Three guests gathered around a cocktail table Three guests smiling under the lantern-lit rooftop Shelter dog holding a tennis ball during the event Two guests posing together on the rooftop A group photo featuring event staff and supporters Guests smiling around a rooftop table A live caricature artist sketching guests during the event Guests socializing beneath the lantern lights Guests dancing on the rooftop dance floor

Scroll or swipe to see the rest of the gallery.

Link coming soon.