Join us Friday, October 2, 2026, at Rhinegeist Brewery, where our community will come together for an unforgettable night of compassion, connection, and celebration!
Unleashed: The Power of Love 2025 was incredible! We successfully raised more than $192,000 at our inaugural event, thanks to our incredible sponsors and attendees. Scroll to relive this year’s event, see how to get involved next year, and get your tickets today!
Watch the 2025 Recap Video
Video: All credit, with overwhelming gratitude, to Justin Jemison and colleagues at Jemivision. Justin is a dedicated volunteer with his own videography company and kindly produced this video for us. Want to be the first to know about the 2026 event? Sign up for our newsletter!
Meet our 2025 Redemption Runway Stars
Click on their photos below to see the stories of their journeys come to life!
Pua
Born fragile and unwanted, little Pua was nurtured with hope and is now the center of his family’s world.
Myra
Sick and broken when she came to us, Myra healed in foster care and found forever love with the people who saved her.
Nemo
Tangled in vines and losing a leg, Nemo’s spirit never wavered, and today he leaps through life on three.
French Fry
Once skin and bones, French Fry captured hearts on TikTok and is now a big, cherished boy in a home filled with love.
Segundo
From a life of neglect, Segundo bravely endured surgeries and is now breathing easy with an adoring mother.
Roulette
A disabled dog without the use of her back legs found a forever home. Since last year's event, Rou crossed the rainbow bridge surrounded by her loving family.
Ester
Thrown away but never defeated, Ester’s story inspired thousands and led her straight to her forever family.
Chesapeake
Too weak to stand when he arrived, Chesapeake now runs joyfully through life, a true miracle of resilience.
Thanks to you, we raised more than $190k at 2025's event!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, and guests, Unleashed: The Power of Love raised nearly $200,000 through corporate giving, ticket sales, and our live and silent auctions. For an inaugural event, this achievement is nothing short of extraordinary—and it’s all because of you. Every dollar will be reinvested into our lifesaving programs that give animals across Hamilton County a second chance.
See what you missed!
Thank you to Lisa Binns at Second Shot for capturing the night's festivities. Click here to view all photos from the evening. Ready for the 2026 event? Get your tickets today!
Thank you to our 2025 Talent
Mollie Watson
Mollie Watson, longtime Q102 host and creator of “On The Sidelines” podcast, and longtime champion of animal welfare, brings her passion for animals, community and adventure to every stage.
Hillary Hahn
Cincy-based singer-songwriter brings soulful acoustic charm to our VIP event. Known for blending storytelling with melodic warmth, Hillary will create an authentic, memorable experience.
The Chuck Taylors
Cincinnati’s premier live band brings nonstop, high-energy entertainment! With a repertoire spanning Sinatra to Taylor Swift, plus top-tier musicianship, you’re in for a treat this evening.
DJ Boywife
Voted “Best DJ” by Cincinnati CityBeat readers in 2025, the name DJ Boywife has become synonymous with the revival of Cincinnati’s club culture. Join in on the after-party celebration!
Want to be a part of the 2026 event? Email us and let us know!
Thank you to our 2025 Restaurant Partners
Guests at our event enjoyed dinner by the bite from fantastic local restaurants! Want to be a culinary partner for the 2026 event? Email us and let us know!
