Unleashed: The Power of Love 2026

October 2, 2026 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Rhinegeist Brewery Tap Room: 1910 Elm St Cincinnati, OH 45202 Get Directions

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A celebration of six years of compassion, courage, and CARE for the animals of Hamilton County, in support of Cincinnati Animal CARE.

Six years. Tens of thousands of animals. One mission: LIFESAVING.

Join us for UNLEASHED: The Power of Love, a vibrant evening honoring the incredible animals whose stories have captured our heartsโ€”and the community that made their second chances possible.

Cincinnati Animal CARE is thrilled to announce its second annual signature fundraising event, ๐™๐™‰๐™‡๐™€๐˜ผ๐™Ž๐™ƒ๐™€๐˜ฟ: ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™‹๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ค๐™› ๐™‡๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š: a vibrant evening celebrating six years of lifesaving impact for Hamilton Countyโ€™s animals. Join us Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Rhinegeist Brewery, where animal lovers, supporters, and community champions will come together for an unforgettable night of compassion, connection, and celebration!

Event Details & Tickets

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Location: The Taproom at Rhinegeist Brewery
Time: 6pm VIP Hour, Main event: 7-10pm

Guests in attendance will enjoy:

  • Dinner by the bite from fantastic local restaurants
  • Live and silent auctions featuring canโ€™t-miss items and experiences
  • Redemption Runway, showcasing some of the "where are they nows" of our most remarkable animal success stories
  • VIP Party with food, drinks, and live music
  • One-of-a-kind interactive experiences all night and a program filled with heart, hope, and the signature CARE magic
  • Very special keynote speaker, PBS Docuseries, Shelter Me, Director and Filmmaker, Steven Latham

What's New This Year?

New Space: The Taproom at Rhinegeist

We're taking Unleashed downstairs into Rhinegeist's expansive Taproom, giving us more room for activities, experiences, and opportunities to connect throughout the evening.

New Full Table Options!

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or fellow animal lovers. Full tables for ten guests are now available and include special perks for your group

Special Guest Keynote Speaker

Award-winning filmmaker, producer, and activist, Steven Latham, creator of the PBS documentary series Shelter Me, will join us from Los Angeles to discuss his exploration of the role that animal shelters play in saving lives and promoting adoption.

And yes, The Redemption Runway is back!

One of the most memorable experiences from last year's event returns, showcasing the incredible transformations of animals whose lives were changed through the power of love, the care provided by our team, and the community who believed in their second chances.

AND! VIP Early Access ticket purchasers will receive a custom pet portrait by returning local artist, Alexis Johnson

Every animal at Cincinnati Animal CARE deserves the chance to โ€œlive their best life.โ€ From those once labeled โ€œunwantedโ€ to the lost, abandoned, or forgottenโ€”Cincy CARE has spent the last six years rewriting their stories with compassion, courage, and community support, and we're just getting started. Every ticket purchased helps Cincinnati Animal CARE continue providing safety, shelter, and lifesaving care for more than 10,000 animals who come through our doors each year.

Come celebrate six years of the power of lifesaving love. Letโ€™s UNLEASH joy, together.

Can't make it to the event but still want to support our mission? Make a donation to show your support! (Under tickets)

A big thank you to our sponsors!

LEADERS OF THE PACK
GC Construction and Development Services, LLC
TAIL WAGGERS
Patterson Veterinary Supply
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