FetchPet Gala

Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline The FetchPet Gala – an Extraordinary Evening of Purpose and Performance

FetchPet’s One-Night-Only Event to Benefit Broadway Barks, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Project Street Vet and Wags & Walks

Three of Broadway’s brightest Tony Award winners – Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr. – will take center stage at the inaugural FetchPet Gala. The black-tie event hosted by FetchPet Insurance benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks. 

Tickets for the event, set for Monday, October 20, 2025, at The Carlyle in New York City are now available at broadwaycares.org/fetchpetgala.  

The gala kicks off on The Green Carpet, presented by Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. Shelter dogs from Northshore Animal League will strut the carpet sporting Collars for Cause™ – bespoke dog collars created by international designers Jeffrey Banks, James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth, and Stefania Pramma. The collars will be available at auction in December 2025 with net proceeds going to the gala beneficiaries.  

The evening continues in the iconic Café Carlyle with dinner and performances by legendary Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr.  Peters, Broadway Barks co-founder, and Foster will serve as the evening’s masters of ceremonies. The night concludes with the FetchPet After Party, presented by Kismet.

“Many people lack access to essential health care for their pets and we’re committed to changing that.” said Paul Guyardo, President & CEO of FetchPet. “We have created a spectacular event to raise funds for pets and their parents in need of medical and support services, thanks to the immense generosity of the evening’s entertainers, designers, and partners.”

“The heart of Broadway Cares is ensuring generosity translates into real impact in communities – whether that’s lifesaving medication, a hot meal or making sure someone can keep and care for their beloved pet,” said Danny Whitman, executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “As a proud cat dad to Cricket and Sassy Pants, I know firsthand the love animals bring into our lives and too often, that is overlooked. With FetchPet, we’re shining a light on the vital role pets play in people’s lives and ensuring that no one has to face hardship without their animal companion by their side.”

The FetchPet Gala is 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. The gala is also made possible through the generosity of brand partners Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day,  SATELLAI and donations from corporate sponsors.

The partnership between FetchPet Insurance and Broadway Cares was initiated by The Erlick Group, a leading sponsorship agency since 1992. 

About FetchPet Insurance

FetchPet is a leading tech-enabled pet wellness company helping pet parents give their dogs and cats longer, healthier lives. As the most complete pet insurance in North America, FetchPet covers more types of injury and illness than other providers, offering up to 90% coverage on unexpected vet bills and 100% reimbursement on qualifying medications through FetchPet Rx.

FetchPet delivers personalized health insights with its patented FetchPet Health Forecast, helping pet parents take a proactive approach to their pet’s care. And when it matters most, FetchPet offers fast and easy claims processing, so families can focus on care—not paperwork.

Members also get access to FetchPet Health Perks, an exclusive marketplace offering over $1,500 in discounts on brands committed to the health and wellness of pets, from food to training.

Through a mission-driven approach, FetchPet is committed to helping the pets—and pet parents—who need it most. From donating over $8 million to shelter partners, to supporting pets impacted by natural disasters, to helping expand Project Street Vet from a one-city initiative to a presence in nine communities across the country.

With innovative offerings like pre-existing condition coverage for adopted pets, 24/7 online vet access, and behavioral health support, FetchPet is redefining what it means to protect pets.

Learn more at fetchpet.com.

FetchPet insurance policies are administered by Fetch Insurance Services, LLC (d/b/a Fetch Pet Insurance, Fetch Pet Insurance Services in New York and British Columbia, Fetch Insurance in Nebraska, Fetch Pet Insurance Services, LLC in Michigan, North Dakota, New Mexico and California) CA license # 0F60627 and underwritten by AXIS Insurance Company, an Illinois Corporation, in the U.S. and AXIS Reinsurance Company (Canadian Branch) in Canada. For more information, visit fetchpet.com.

About Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the philanthropic heart of Broadway, helping ensure those affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses receive medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance. Broadway Cares is the major financial supporter of the social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund, helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS provides annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., including eight organizations specifically focused on helping people with chronic illnesses keep and care for their beloved pets: Animalkind in Hudson, NY; PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco; Pet Project for Pets in Wilton Manors, FL; Pets Are Loving Support in Atlanta and Guerneville, CA; and San Diego Humane Society in San Diego.

For more information, please visit Broadway Cares online at broadwaycares.org, at facebook.com/broadwaycares, at instagram.com/broadwaycares, at tiktok.com/@broadwaycares and at youtube.com/@broadwaycares.

Broadway Barks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cofounded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore which unites animal shelters, rescue organizations and the Broadway community to find loving homes for countless dogs and cats. As animals await their forever home, your support helps provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for our furry friends.

Wags and Walks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing euthanasia and celebrating rescue dogs as beloved family members. Since 2011, Wags has saved over 16,000 dogs across Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York. Wags and Walks is focused on advocating for wrongfully stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and mamas and puppies that are often overlooked and at risk due to overcrowding. We know that, like amazing dogs, loving families come in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to fund every pup in our care as an adopter whose home, family, and lifestyle are a perfect fit for a lifetime of love and happiness. 

Project Street Vet is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that empowers veterinary teams to deliver professional, non-judgmental medical care & support to pet families experiencing homelessness and housing vulnerability. The vision of Project Street Vet is to create a world where veterinary care is accessible to every pet family.