Join us for a hauntingly elegant evening to benefit Omaha’s rescue cats.

Thursday Oct. 22nd from 6-10PM
The Omar | 4383 Nicholas

Join us for our Second Annual Fundraising Event:
Black Cat Gala

Our black-tie optional gala is a spooky, elegant night of cocktails, food, and halloween fun — all to fund medical care and support for Felius’ open-concept shelter in Dundee.

Thursday October 22nd
from 6-10PM
The Omar |
4383 Nicholas

*Note that this is an 18+ event.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

Buffet-style dinner and dessert!
Open bar
all night long.
An Online Auction, including high-value prizes!
Spooky entertainment, including tarot readings and more!

Check out our 2025 Recap Video:

Become a sponsor!

We invite you to become a sponsor of this one-of-a-kind event! Sponsorships include brand visibility, VIP event access, and the opportunity to directly impact the lives of rescue cats and the people who love them.

  • Brand Exposure: Logo on gala website, signage, and across all printed/digital materials.

  • Promotion : Social media mention, email inclusion, and verbal recognition.

  • Event Access: Table for up to 10 of your cat-loving friends!

Onyx Sponsor
$5,000

  • Brand Exposure: Logo on gala website and event signage.

  • Promotion: Social media mention, email inclusion, and verbal recognition.

  • Event Access: 5 complimentary tickets.

Eclipse Sponsor
$2,500

  • Name Recognition: Name listed on gala website, signage, and thank-you email.

  • Promotion: Mention in one pre-event social media post.

  • Event Access: 2 complimentary tickets.

Shadow Sponsor
$1,000

  • Name Recognition: Name listed on gala website and signage.

  • Promotion: Mention in one pre-event social media post.

  • Event Access: 2 complimentary tickets.

Midnight Sponsor
$500

  • Name Recognition: Name listed on gala website.

  • Event Access: 1 complimentary ticket.

Dusk Sponsor
$250

View our sponsorship packet below and secure your spot now!

Big thanks to our current 2026 sponsors

Obsidian Sponsor:
Mary Wilcox

MEET OUR 2026 GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE!

We’re grateful to our passionate Gala Committee members who are helping bring this magical night to life.

Jenifer Steger-Parker, CPA
Committee Chair
Wabtec Corporation

Debbie Vihstadt
Guest Experience
Debbie V Creative

Jolie Peal
Marketing
Nebraska Public Media

Robyn Whalen
Graphic Design
MediaSpark

Rebecca Crowell
Volunteer Coordinator
Retired

Brooke Wells
Logistics
Relax Pools

Roxanne Dockter
Auction Coordinator
Pet Nation Omaha