The Cat's Meow

Jul24
  • Date: 7/24/2025
    Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Location: Rewind Hotel
    6075 Mills Civic Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
Contact:
ARL Events (events@arl-iowa.org)

cats meow

July 24, 2025

Location: Rewind Hotel 
6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Save the Date to Our Purr-fect Paw-ty! 

The ARL's biggest & best cat event of the year is back! Join us to celebrate all things cats and kittens with an evening of beverages and appetizers, a celebrity cat walk, an unforgettable moment in our ARL photo booth, snuggles from kittens in our Kitten Cuddle Lounge and more!

The love and care for pets provided by the ARL would not be possible without generous individuals - just like YOU! 

Tickets & Tables
 

General Admission

$55

Purr-ferred Friends

$75

Very Important Purr-son (VIP)

$105

Appetizers 

Event Activities (photo booth, Kitten Cuddle Lounge, etc)

Appetizers

Event Activities (photo booth, Kitten Cuddle Lounge, etc)

Champagne Greeting

ARL merch item

Appetizers

Event Activities (photo booth, Kitten Cuddle Lounge, etc)

Champagne Greeting 

ARL merch item

Early entry to Kitten Cuddle Lounge 

Premier Seating

Entered to win the opportunity to name our next litter of kittens!

Table of 10 Furr-ends

$600

Very Important Purr-son (VIP) Table

$1,100

Appetizers 

Event Activities (photo booth, Kitten Cuddle Lounge, etc)

Reserved seating for 10

Two bottles of House Wine for the table

Appetizers

Event Activities (photo booth, Kitten Cuddle Lounge, etc)

Champagne Greeting 

ARL merch item

Early entry to Kitten Cuddle Lounge 

Premier Seating

Entered to win the opportunity to name our next litter of kittens!

Two bottles of House Wine for the table 

Schedule of Events

5:30 PM - Check-in opens (lobby bar and patio open)

6:00 PM - Catty Hour begins and ballroom opens

  • Early entry to the Kitten Cuddle for VIP's begins
  • Photo booth open, silent auction items available for bidding, appetizers and more!

6:45 PM - Program begins. Includes: 

  • Welcome message by CEO, Tom Colvin, and Board President & Cat Behaviorist, Carol Griglione.
  • Whisker and Tails (our version of Heads or Tails!). Buy into the game prior to the program start and you could win a 50/50 cash prize.
    • How it works:  All participants who buy in will be asked to stand up at the beginning of the game and select either “whiskers" or “tails” by displaying your whisker prop— or your tail prop! Then, we'll flip a coin and participants whose choice matches the coin flip stay standing. The last person standing wins! 
  • Celebrity Cat Walk
  • Auction Winners Announced

8:00 PM - Event concludes 

Register for Event
 

Sponsor A Celebrity Cat 

When you sponsor a homeless cat, you'll be saving even more lives. As kitten season continues, we see an increase of litters coming into the shelter. On average, it cost $100 to care for one litter for just one day (including medical care, food and supplies).

Your support helps us continue to care for cats and kittens of all sizes - from teeny, baby bottle kittens to senior cats who need a little extra TLC. As a Cat Sponsor, you will be recognized during the Celebrity Cat Walk. 

Sponsor a pet
 

Contribute to Cat's Meow 

Want to sponsor this event, or donate auction items? We're seeking items such as gift cards to businesses, experiences, raffle baskets, and more! Find more ideas below: 

  • Gift certificates or gift cards
  • Home improvement items
  • Tickets to local events or experiences
  • Animal-themed artwork
  • Services
  • Themed gift baskets
  • Lawn & Landscaping

Donations will be accepted through July 18, 2025, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Email events@arl-iowa.org to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities!


FAQ'S

Missed the registration deadline?

No problem! Walk-ins are welcome!

Will I receive a ticket for the event?

  • You will not receive a physical or digital ticket for the event. Once you register, we will only need your name, or the name your ticket is listed under, to check-in.

What should I expect for attire?

  • Attire for the event ranges from business casual to cocktail.

What time do doors open?

  • Although you may check in as early as 5:30 pm, doors will not open until 6:00 pm.

Remember to come with a fully charged phone!


PRESENTED BY

Fetch Pet Insurance

Contributing Sponsor 

TitosDMGuideOne 

Flooring for Cuddle Lounge Provided By 

FCI


Covid-19 Information:

We ask all event attendees to practice current recommended safety guidelines. If you have questions about our COVID-19 safety measures, please contact events@arl-iowa.org 

Disclaimer: 

By entering an event or program of the ARL, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information.