Can we auction a pet-friendly trip at our shelter gala?

For animal shelters and rescues, the donor crowd plans life around their animals. A trip that bans pets can feel tone-deaf. Yet many top-selling experiences, like major golf tournaments or trips to Ireland, Italy, and France, aren’t pet-friendly. The real need is choice: some getaways for the humans, and some that welcome the whole pack.

There is no cost to browse or reserve experiences. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. Recommended starting bids sit 15-20% above cost, so profit starts with the first bid. For a small shelter running a volunteer board, that means zero financial risk.

This week, call Giveback XP and ask about pet-friendly golf outing packages. You can browse over 140 experiences and reserve what fits your crowd at no charge. Marketing PDFs come with each item. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event. If a package does not sell, you owe nothing for that experience.

Your gala auction now offers trips for every kind of supporter. The pet lover bids on a dog-friendly beach rental. The golfer chases a major tournament package. You raised more for the animals, paid nothing for unsold items, and kept every dollar above cost.