Santa Barbara Humane invites the community to Whiskers Under the Moon, the animal welfare organization’s fourth annual gala, Saturday, Sept. 19 at its Santa Barbara campus, 5399 Overpass Road.
Individual tickets are now on sale, with sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and community members.
Early bird tickets are $250 through Aug. 18, after which ticket prices will be $300.
For tickets, sponsorship information, or more event details, visit sbhumane.org/gala. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP by Aug. 21.
Whiskers Under the Moon will bring together animal lovers from across Santa Barbara County for an evening of dining, dancing, philanthropy and celebration, organizers said.
Attendees can enjoy signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a curated farm-to-table dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients, live music by the Just Dave Band, and auction opportunities, all while helping provide care and support for animals and families throughout the region.
“Whiskers Under the Moon is a chance for our community to come together in celebration of animals and the incredible bond people share with their pets,” said Paige Van Tuyl, SBH’s chief philanthropy officer.
“Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps ensure that pets and the people who love them have access to the care and support they need,” Van Tuyl said.
Funds raised through the gala support Santa Barbara Humane’s work in Santa Barbara County, including affordable veterinary care, pet adoption services, dog training, pet food assistance, and sheltering programs at its Santa Barbara and Santa Maria campuses and through its Mobile Veterinary Unit.
In 2025 alone, Santa Barbara Humane helped 2,223 pets find loving homes, and provided care for more than 41,000 animals through its veterinary clinics, shelter, training programs, and community services.
“As an independent nonprofit that receives no federal funding, Santa Barbara Humane relies on community support to help thousands of animals and families each year,” the organization said.
The gala evening opens with a VIP reception for sponsors at 5 p.m., followed by the main reception at 5:30 p.m.
There will be live entertainment from the Just Dave Band, a Los Angeles-based country, rock and soul group; line dancing lessons; and numerous opportunities get out on the dance floor. Western-inspired attire is encouraged.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Santa Barbara Humane is the oldest animal welfare agency in Santa Barbara County, serving the community for more than 139 years.
Its campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria provide affordable veterinary care, affordable dog training, adoption services, and socially conscious sheltering for local animals, whether they are with a family or waiting for a home.
Because the nonprofit receives no federal funding, it relies on local donor support.
Santa Barbara Humane is an independent organization and is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA.