Plates for Paws

Dine Out. Give Back. Save Lives.

Join us May through August, for Plates for Paws, a delicious way to support the Humane Society of Charlotte!

Since 2018, this heartwarming event has raised over $60,000 to help animals in need find loving homes. This year, local restaurants, cafes, bars, and breweries are once again opening their hearts (and paws!) to donate a portion of their sales to give pets a second chance.

How It Works

✅ Dine at a participating restaurant and a portion of your bill will be donated to HSC.
✅ Enjoy amazing food and drinks while making a difference for local animals.
✅ Spread the word—invite friends and family to join in and support!

Calling All Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries! 🍽️🍻

Join us for Plates for Paws and make a difference for Charlotte’s animals—one dish, drink, or donation at a time!

This year, we’re offering even more flexibility:
Choose a traditional giving level (10%, 15%, or 20%) or create your own fundraising plan! Whether it’s a specialty cocktail, featured menu item, or week-long promotion vs. the one day on 5/14, we welcome your creativity.

Perks for Participating Partners Include:
🐾 Your logo and website link featured on the Plates for Paws webpage
🐾 Promotional materials to help spread the word
🐾 Social media features reaching 90,000+ followers

Looking for a custom way to contribute? We’re happy to chat about options that suit your business. Plus, upon request, an HSC rep can be on-site during your event to engage with guests and share the impact of your support.

With 60,000+ email subscribers and 90,000+ social media followers, our goal is to support our restaurant partners as much as they support us.

Register as a participating location to have your logo and website displayed below.


Donating 20% of sales


Donating 15% of sales

All three locations participating on 5/14


Donating 10% of sales

Participating on 5/14


Other Participating Levels

$1 back to HSC for each specialty sandwich sold during May

Support HSC every Tuesday through NoDa Brewing's Impact Wall program: grab a pint, get a token, and vote to send funds our way!