Design for Dogs

Local architects, interior designers and home builders are imagining what it’s like to be in the doghouse as they create unique shelters for pups to auction during the Design for Dogs event benefitting the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) on Feb. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Sixteen professional design + build teams have been commissioned to design, build and donate a swanky pet palace to the Design for Dogs event, where the homes will be auctioned off and compete for “Best in Show.” The money raised at this event helps the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) put a roof over more than 4,000 homeless pets’ heads every year, and will fund life-saving programs, including low-vaccine clinics, rural rescue efforts, and a community vet clinic. AAWL is the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter.

In addition to walking the Facings of America showroom filled with dog houses, ticket holders receive a ticket redeemable for two drinks provided by local vendors. The night will also include music, adoptable dogs looking for some ear scratches, raffle prizes, and plenty of puppy kisses. The custom doghouses will be judged by a panel of notable names in the Valley including Feras Irikat the director of design and marketing guru for Lunada Bay Tile.

$55 per general admission ticket or $100 for two. To purchase tickets, visit designfordogs.org.