Fetch Pet Gala Raises $530K for Pets, People in Need at Star-Studded Event

The inaugural Fetch Pet Gala hosted by Fetch Pet Insurance at the Carlyle in New York City raised over $530,000 in one night for lifesaving nonprofits, marking an extraordinary evening of purpose and performance. The funds will directly support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet and Wags & Walks, helping pets and their people access medical care, safe shelter and essential support.

The evening featured Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster and Leslie Odom Jr. delivering breathtaking performances during dinner.

Leslie Odom Jr. captivated the crowd with his signature smooth vocals, performing Roberta Flack’s “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” his original song “Loved” and a soulful medley that included Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” and Hamilton’s “Dear Theodosia.”

Sutton Foster charmed the audience with “If I Were a Bell” from Guys and Dolls and a playful, heartfelt set inspired by her rescue pets Mabel and Brody, including Ella Fitzgerald’s “Undecided,” “The Nearness of You” and a witty Cabaret parody, “Mabel This Time.”

Bernadette Peters delivered a stunning Sondheim set, featuring “(They Ask Me Why) I Believe in You,” “Losing My Mind” and “Anyone Can Whistle,” before joining Sutton Foster for a joyful duet of “Old Friends.”

Peters and Foster served as masters of ceremonies guiding attendees through a night of music, storytelling and celebration. The festivities continued at the Fetch Pet After Party presented by Kismet, where guests were surprised by John Legend, who delivered a show-stopping piano set. His intimate performance transformed the elegant evening into a private concert, providing the perfect crescendo to a star-studded night celebrating compassion, connection and community.

Rescue pups from North Shore Animal League America strutted the Green Carpet, presented by Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, alongside celebrities and guests wearing Collars for Cause custom-designed by Jeffrey Banks, James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth and Stefania Pramma. Proceeds from the collars will benefit the gala’s charities and be featured in HERITAGE Auctions’ Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature Auction on December 4, 2025.

“From the incredible team at Fetch Pet Insurance to our luminous and brilliant Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster and Leslie Odom Jr., and the legendary John Legend, and the sponsors who shared their heart on this special night, we’re deeply grateful for this generosity that fuels real impact,” said Danny Whitman, executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “Together, we’re helping people across the country, and their beloved furry friends, find care, life-affirming comfort and connection when they need it most.”

The evening was presented by Kismet, a modern dog food brand rooted in science-backed nutrition and giving back, co-founded by longtime dog parents and advocates Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and guided by chief veterinary officer Dr. Kwane Stewart, with support from Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and SATELLAI. Tito’s Handmade Vodka was a proud sponsor of the gala.  

The partnership between Fetch Pet Insurance and Broadway Cares was initiated by The Erlick Group, a leading sponsorship agency since 1992. The event highlighted the power of community, entertainment and philanthropy coming together to make a tangible impact for pets in need.

(Photos courtesy: Craig Barritt, Bryan Bedder)