Rumble for Rescue

A Night of Impact, Innovation, and Hope

On May 30, 2026, supporters from across our community came together for an unforgettable evening at Rumble for Rescue, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser benefiting Furever Family Non-profit Veterinary Care, Friends of County Homeless Pets (FOCHP), and Pet Project Foundation.

Guests enjoyed an exciting night of robot battles, live entertainment, auctions, raffles, and inspiring stories all united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of animals in need. What made the evening truly special was the incredible generosity of our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and partners, whose support helped raise critical funds for rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption programs throughout Orange County.

Beyond the excitement and entertainment, Rumble for Rescue demonstrated the power of a community coming together to create meaningful change. Every ticket purchased, auction bid placed, raffle entry submitted, and donation made will help provide food, shelter, medical care, and second chances for countless animals.

Event Photo Gallery

Relive the memories from this incredible evening by browsing our event gallery below. From heartfelt moments and friendly competition to inspiring stories and celebration, these photos capture the spirit of Rumble for Rescue and the community that made it possible!

A Special Thank You to Michael Buday

One of the most memorable moments of the evening was the incredible video created by Michael Buday, whose talent for storytelling beautifully captured the heart of our mission and the impact of the organizations we support. Through powerful imagery and meaningful narratives, the video reminded us why we come together—to create a brighter future for animals in need.

We are deeply grateful to Michael for generously sharing his time, creativity, and expertise. His work helped inspire our guests and brought an added level of emotion and connection to the event.

Thank you, Michael, for helping make Rumble for Rescue such a meaningful and unforgettable experience.

OUR WHY

Rumble for Rescues wasn’t created to be just another event. It exists because right now, in our own community, animals are being overlooked, abandoned, and pushed to the margins — not because they don’t matter, but because the systems meant to protect them are stretched too thin. Local rescues are doing everything they can, stepping in where others can’t, taking the hardest cases, and fighting every single day for animals who have no one else.

So we decided to create something that fights back.

At the center of this night are real robots stepping into the arena, going head-to-head, round after round, until one final winner is declared. It’s high energy, competitive, and designed to capture attention — but the real purpose goes far beyond the ring. Because while one robot may take the title, every organization we are supporting walks away a winner. All funds raised from this event will be shared across our beneficiary partners, directly fueling their work on the ground.

We wanted to build something bold enough to bring new people into the conversation and powerful enough to turn that energy into real impact. Every ticket, every sponsorship, and every moment of this night helps provide medical care, rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, and give organizations the resources they need to keep going.

This is entertainment with a purpose. It’s a community showing up and deciding that doing something matters. At the end of the day, there may be robots in the ring — but this isn’t about who wins the fight. It’s about who we’re fighting for.

OUR BENEFICIARIES

Rumble for Rescues is proud to support organizations doing the real, often unseen work of saving lives right here in our community.
These aren’t distant causes — they are local teams, on the ground every day, stepping in when animals have nowhere else to go.
Each of our beneficiaries plays a critical role in the rescue ecosystem

FurEver Family Nonprofit Veterinary Care

Providing access to low-cost spay and neuter services across Orange County, FurEver Family Rescue is tackling one of the root causes of animal homelessness. Their work helps prevent suffering before it starts — creating healthier animals and stronger communities.