13th Annual Wags and Whiskers Luncheon to Benefit Interfaith Ministries Houston Animeals program on Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Join the festivities at The Ballroom at Bayou Place 

The 13th Annual Wags and Whiskers Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where philanthropic animal lovers will don their capes and assemble their trusty sidekicks as Houston’s furriest heroes unite for an afternoon of fashion, flair, and feel-good fun at The Ballroom at Bayou Place to benefit IM Houston Animeals program, which provides pet food and other supplies to over 1,000 pets of homebound seniors in IM’s Meals on Wheels program.  

The “Superheroes Unleashed!” themed celebration will feature a star-studded celebrity pet fashion show produced by Todd Ramos, a silent auction worthy of any secret lair, delicious luncheon, and plenty of heroic surprises. The action-packed afternoon will be led by Luncheon Chairs, Chaun and Derrick Vaughn.

Guests and four-legged superheroes will also enjoy an inspiring program emceed by podcast host Amanda Sapp, honoring Elizabeth “Chrissy” Tate – a longtime Animeals supporter and volunteer who delivers pet food every month – a true champion for animals and the Houston community. Special thanks to the event’s Super Paw Sponsors, Linh and Fred G. Marshall.

For more than 60 years, IM Houston has united people of diverse backgrounds to serve the Greater Houston area and manifests the strength of shared beliefs through five areas of service to the greater Houston community: Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County/Animeals; Refugee Services; Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships; Volunteer Houston and SERVE HOUSTON through the Vic Samuels Center for Volunteerism and Civic Service. 

Guests can purchase tickets or a table of eight or ten that includes additional benefits to support Animeals and IM Houston. Sponsorship levels are: 

·        Super Paw Sponsor – $25,000 

·        Wonder Wolf Sponsor – $15,000 

·        Purr-fessor Sponsor – $10,000 

·        Captain Ameripup Sponsor – $5,000 

·        Cat-tain Marvel Sponsor – $2,500

·        Paws of Power VIP Individual Ticket – $1000  

·        Tabby Torch Individual Ticket – $500 

·        Iron Tail Individual Ticket – $250

Get tickets or table at Wags & Whiskers 2026 – Superheroes Unleashed! | IM Houston. Contact Chris Johnson at cjohnson@imgh.org or call 713-533-4900 for more information.  

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