Cyndi Lauper, Ariana DeBose help New York charity gala raise over $750,000 for nonprofits

Cyndi Lauper, Ariana DeBose, Darren Criss and Bernadette Peters came together at the 2026 Fetch Pet Gala in New York City, turning a night of music and theatre into a major fundraising effort for animal rescue. The event, hosted by Fetch Pet Insurance at The Carlyle Hotel, raised more than $750,000 for four nonprofits, bringing the gala’s two-year total to more than $1.2 million, according to PR Newswire.The evening was built around the idea that pets deserve more than a photo opportunity.

It combined live performances, a green carpet featuring adoptable dogs and a push to connect shelter animals with families who can give them a permanent home.A night of performance and purposeThe 2026 Fetch Pet Gala featured performances from Tony and Academy Award winners Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss and Ariana DeBose, along with a surprise appearance by Cyndi Lauper. The event was hosted by Fetch Pet Insurance and sponsored by SATELLAI, an AI-powered pet wellbeing company.The gala’s purpose was clear from the start.