Howl-o-Ween Party 2025

HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY 

Join us on Sunday October 12^th from 10am-1pm at the Oak Grove Pavilion at the Brecksville Metroparks for our annual Howl-o-ween party!  

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween event that promises fun for everyone, including our furry friends! This year's celebration will feature an exciting costume contest where attendees can showcase their most creative and eerie outfits. Don’t forget to dress up your dogs too, as there will be a special segment just for them with prizes for the best-dressed pups! The event will also include thrilling raffles with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Portraits by Martha will also be on hand to take photos of your pooch.  Whether you're aiming to win the contest, hoping to get lucky in the raffle, or just looking to enjoy some Halloween spirit, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Bring your family, friends, and pets for a memorable time filled with laughter, creativity, and community.

This event is open to the public and all dog-friendly dogs are welcome.  (all dogs must be on a leash, no flexi’s please).  Registration is open now until Wednesday October 8th.  Tickets are just $25 each and include a boxed meal and doggie ice cream for the pooches.  

We are also hosting an online raffle of the coveted Golden Retriever Ghost Halloween Statue- this pup stands 2.5 ft tall with battery operated LED lights- it’s sure to make your front door stand out on the block! Tickets are just $5 each and the winner will be announced via Facebook live at the Howl. The winner does not need to attend the Howl. 

Proceeds from this year’s Howl will go towards Mack, a 3.5-year-old boy who was relinquished to GRIN for having very bad hips. Upon examination by our vet partner, it was determined he would need FHO surgery on to address both of his hips. The estimated cost of both surgeries for Mack is over $6,000.

We have several options available to help support Mack's cost of care:

Sponsorships: 

$500- The Great Pumpkin

$250- Haunted House

$100- Pumpkin Patch

$50- Wicked Witch

$25-Jack O Lantern

$15 Ghouls & Ghosts

$10 Candy Corn

$100 Doggie Ice Cream

Tickets, sponsorships and golden ghost raffle tickets can be purchased here:

HOWL O' WEEN PAWTY

Hope to see you there for a spooky good time!!

NOTE: Oak Grove Pavilion is on Valley Parkway which is East off Brecksville Rd. (Rt. 21) and if you are coming from Royalton Rd or SR 82, between Chippewa Creek & Meadows Dr. GPS coordinates are 41.30993911, -81.60400916.

A Fresh Look, the Same Heartfelt Mission

A Fresh Look, the Same Heartfelt Mission

All of us at GRIN are thrilled to unveil the refresh of our logo! As we continue our mission of saving dogs, this new look represents our commitment to the future of GRIN while honoring the foundation we’ve built together.

Over the years, GRIN has grown exponentially, thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible community—supporters like you. This refreshed, modern logo symbolizes that growth and the bright future ahead, as we remain dedicated to finding forever homes for every Golden who comes into our care.

Our incredible team of devoted volunteers, exceptional vet partners, skilled trainers, and our supportive community make this journey possible. Growth is a beautiful thing, and we’re embracing it with gratitude—one dog, one wagging tail at a time.

Thank you for being part of our story. Together, we’re making a difference, bringing love and hope to dogs in need.

Here’s to the future of GRIN!

PS: As we work towards transitioning the GRIN logo across the organization, please bear with us, you may still see the old logo in certain areas as we work to update everything with the new logo. Our GRIN gear on Bonfire with the Vintage GRIN logo will continue to be available for a limited time!

Denim & Diamonds Gala General Information

The Denim & Diamonds Gala was a memorable sold-out event, attracting nearly 300 attendees to celebrate GRIN's "Diamonds in the Ruff." Guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, and laughter, with opportunities to bid on auction items and purchase raffle tickets to raise funds for our organization. GRIN ambassadors Killian, Greta, Rosie, and Heidi also added to the fun with their presence.!

The event raised over $41,000 for GRIN, making the event a remarkable success for our organization! With our organization spending over $250,000 a year on veterinary care alone, this will go a ways in ensuring we can continue to meet the medical needs of the dogs coming into our care.

We would like to extend a special thanks to those who helped contribute to the gala's success

                Our Denim & Diamonds Gala sponsor

                Our Gala committee for putting together such a memorable evening

                Joe Cronauer- Gala Master of Ceremonies

                Tyler Guerrieri- Guitarist

                Emiko Strah, STEM Botanical-Floral Arrangements

                Lisa Corwin- Dog Feature Stories

                Denisa Iacob-Video & PowerPoint creation

                 Martha Widdowson, Portraits by Martha-Event Photography

                Woodside Event Center   

                Westminster Technologies- Audio & Video

                Annie Rice-Program Designer

                Master Printing Group-Printed Materials

                Executive Class-Transport of Gala goods

GRIN would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all members, families, and businesses for their generous sponsorships, donations, and support, both for the gala and over the years. Your hard work and compassion have made it possible to give many golden retrievers a second chance at happiness. Thank you to attendees for making a difference in the lives of these precious dogs, we hope everyone found the event inspiring. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Denim & Diamonds Sponsorships

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

SPONSORSHIPS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.