Local cat rescue gears up for annual fundraiser

Timmy Boyle jokes about his costume change in the bathroom of the Best Western during Hearts to Homes Feline Rescue and Sanctuary’s seventh annual Comedy Show and “Pawsta” Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Kimberly De Jong

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Hearts to Home Feline Rescue and Sanctuary will be hosting its “Crazy Cat People” Pawsta Dinner and Comedy Show fundraiser event on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The eighth annual event will take place at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre, and doors open at 6 p.m. 

Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to browse the silent auction table and enter to win different door prizes before sitting down for dinner.

The menu for the evening includes pizza, pasta, salad, garlic bread, followed by tea, coffee and dessert. While there are no gluten free options, there is vegetarian available.

As usual, comedian Chris Jarvie will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies, and the comedy show will kick off at 8 p.m.