Emancipet's Annual Gala

November 8 @ 6pm-10:30pm
The LINE Austin, 111 East Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701

Join Emancipet on Saturday, November 8 for Tails of Time: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping the Future

Thanks to our generous supporters, the Annual Gala is Emancipet’s largest fundraiser, supporting our mission of making veterinary care affordable and accessible to everyone. This event celebrates all that Emancipet has accomplished, and helps raise funds for our essential life-changing and oftentimes, life-saving, veterinary services throughout Central Texas and beyond.

The Annual Gala will Feature:

A VIP Reception for sponsors, honorees and special guests including Noodles, Austin’s famous dog
A welcome cocktail reception with open bar and a delicious seated dinner
Entertainment – including dueling pianos – and activities including flash tattoos, a silent auction, and a live auction with Biddy Up
An unforgettable program – Hosted by KXAN’s Jim Spencer – honoring 26 years of transforming lives through accessible, affordable veterinary care—featuring inspiring stories, special surprises, and heartfelt moments that celebrate our mission!
Program curated by Debra Davis
After-party featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka martinis

Gala Honoree

Missy McCullough

At this year’s gala, we are proud to honor Missy McCullough, a lifelong animal advocate and founder of Animal Trustees of Austin (ATA). Widely known as the mother of animal welfare in Austin, Missy led ATA for over 20 years with unwavering dedication to affordable veterinary care. In 2016, ATA and Emancipet joined forces—merging missions, staff, and facilities to expand access to care across our community. Now part of the Emancipet team, Missy continues her compassionate work for pets and their people. Her positivity, devotion, and lifelong commitment to animals in need have left an enduring legacy in Austin and beyond.

We will also honor some dear friends of the organization who have helped mark our present and future.

Emancipet Gala Chairs

Gay Gaddis

Carol Adams

Jamie Barshop

Sponsor This Event

Join Emancipet on Saturday, November 8th to Celebrate and Raise Funds for Affordable Veterinary Care.
Become a sponsor for the largest Emancipet event of the year – spots fill up early, secure your spot soon as possible!
Today, there are over 60 million beloved pets across the country whose families cannot access or afford veterinary care.
With your help, we’re changing that. By supporting Emancipet and our Annual Gala, you will help us reduce the barriers to accessing affordable veterinary care for Central Texas pet families who cannot afford the rising costs of care.

Here’s how your support helps. Emancipet provides: