The Cat’s Meow

The ARL’s biggest & best cat event of the year is back! Celebrate all things cats and kittens with an evening of beverages and appetizers, a celebrity cat-walk, a photo booth, snuggles from kittens in our Kitten Cuddle Lounge and more at The Rewind Hotel!

The love and care for pets would not be possible without generous supporters like you, who make second chances possible for pets in need!

5:30 PM – Check-in opens (lobby bar open and patio open weather pending)

• Early entry to the Kitten Cuddle for VIP’s begins

6 PM – Catty Hour begins and ballroom opens

• Photo booth open, silent auction items available for bidding, appetizers and more!

6:45 PM – Program begins. Includes: 

• Welcome message by CEO, Tom Colvin, and Board President & Cat Behaviorist, Carol Griglione.
• Whisker and Tails (our version of Heads or Tails!). Buy into the game prior to the program start and you could win a 50/50 cash prize.
  • How it works:  All participants who buy in will be asked to stand up at the beginning of the game and select either “whiskers” or “tails” by displaying your whisker prop— or your tail prop! Then, we’ll flip a coin and participants whose choice matches the coin flip stay standing. The last person standing wins!
• Celebrity Cat Walk
• Auction Winners Announced

8 PM – Event concludes 

Remember to come with a fully charged phone!

Want to sponsor this event, or donate auction items? We’re seeking items such as gift cards to businesses, experiences, raffle baskets, and more! Find more ideas below:

• Gift certificates or gift cards
• Home improvement items
• Tickets to local events or experiences
• Animal-themed artwork
• Services
• Themed gift baskets
• Lawn & Landscaping

Donations will be accepted through July 16, 2026, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Email events@arl-iowa.org to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

PRESENTED BY

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

CUDDLE LOUNGE FLOORING PROVIDED BY

Floor Coverings International

Fine Print:

The ARL adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. Once registered, if you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable.

Disclaimer: 

By entering an event or program of the ARL, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information.