Cape Animal Shelter seeks auction items
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is gearing up for its largest fundraiser of the year, and is seeking members of the community to participate.
CCAS has announced its 5th Annual Online Auction which will take place virtually from Aug. 17 through Aug. 21. As the shelter’s largest annual fundraiser, CCAS officials said the event raises critical funds to support the care, medical treatment, enrichment, and adoption of homeless animals throughout Southwest Florida.
After a record-breaking year in which the online auction raised more than $65,000, the shelter is looking to continue to break records in 2026, and is calling on local businesses, organizations, and community members to donate auction items and experiences. The auction is one of the shelter’s most important fundraising efforts, with every dollar directly benefiting the animals in its care.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our supporters who helped make last year’s auction such a tremendous success,” said the shelter’s executive director Liz McCauley. “This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we are hoping to surpass the $65,000 we raised in 2025. Every dollar raised goes directly to the care of our animals — from medical treatment and daily care to enrichment programs and finding loving forever homes.”
The shelter is currently seeking donations of new and unique items, services, and experiences for the auction, including:
• Luxury hotel and resort stays
• Vacation packages and travel experiences
• Fine art and jewelry
• Concert, theater, and sporting event tickets
• Boat charters and fishing excursions
• Restaurant gift cards and dining experiences
• Golf packages
• Wine baskets and specialty food items
• Spa and wellness services
• Pet grooming, boarding, and pet-related services
• Home decor and specialty merchandise
• Professional services
• Gift baskets and themed packages
• Unique local experiences and attractions
CCAS officials said businesses and individuals who donate auction items will receive recognition throughout the event and on the shelter’s social media channels. The shelter requests that donated items be new and unused.
Since opening its doors in 2020, the CCAS has helped more than 6,400 animals find loving homes and continues its mission of providing shelter, medical care, and second chances to animals in need. “Community support through events like our Online Auction makes this lifesaving work possible,” CCAS officials stated.
For information about donating an auction item, sponsoring the event, or participating in the auction, contact the Cape Coral Animal Shelter at liz@capecoralanimalshelter.com or visit capecoralanimalshelter.com.
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