FIERCE & FABULOUS LE BRUNCH 2026
Keanu Reeves’ Band Dogstar to Headline PetSet’s Le Brunch Fundraiser This Fall
DETAILS
Date: October 4
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
VENUE
Thompson Houston
1717 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019 United States
PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Le Brunch is back on October 4 at the Thompson Houston
A vibrant, can’t-miss afternoon of connection, style, and purpose.
This year, the event will feature a special live performance by Dogstar, with Keanu Reeves, Brett Domrose, and Rob Mailhouse.
Join an influential community of leaders, advocates, and changemakers for one of Houston’s most sought-after gatherings, all in support of PetSet’s mission to solve the animal homelessness crisis.
Support the mission.
Be part of the impact.
About Fierce & Fabulous Le Brunch
Fierce & Fabulous Le Brunch is more than a signature event, it’s one of Houston’s most vibrant and sought-after gatherings, where style, community, and purpose come together in an unforgettable way.
Each year, Le Brunch brings together a dynamic, purpose-driven group of leaders, advocates, and changemakers for an afternoon that is as meaningful as it is memorable.
It’s a place to connect, celebrate, and show up in support of something bigger, while enjoying a high-energy, beautifully curated experience with friends, colleagues, and fellow animal lovers.
Every seat, every table, every partnership helps us build a better future.
Behind the energy of the event is real impact. With your generous support, we raised over $1M in 2025, enabling us to:
Transport 1,500+ animals
to increase adoption opportunities and relieve overcrowded shelters
Perform 6,500+ spay/neuter surgeries,
preventing thousands of future litters
Provide vaccines and microchips to 6,800+ pets,
helping families keep their animals safe and healthy
Deliver $350,000+ in emergency medical care,
keeping pets with the families who love them
Award $400,000+ in grants
to 114 organizations, strengthening the animal welfare ecosystem
2026 Honoree
We are proud to recognize Cathy Bissell as the 2026 Honoree of Fierce & Fabulous Le Brunch.
As founder of the BISSELL Pet Foundation, Cathy has become one of the nation’s leading voices in advancing collaborative, prevention-focused solutions to end animal homelessness. Through initiatives like Empty the Shelters, she has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives while bringing communities together around compassionate, scalable change.
We are proud to celebrate Cathy’s extraordinary commitment to animal welfare and the transformative impact of her work nationwide.
About Dogstar
Dogstar—featuring Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse, and Keanu Reeves—is a Southern California rock trio known for their authentic, storytelling sound. Originally formed in 1991, the band reunited in 2023 after more than two decades, returning to the stage with a highly anticipated performance at BottleRock Napa Valley and the release of new music from their album Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.
Thanks to Our Wonderful Sponsors
WELCOME EXPERIENCE SPONSOR
Zikomo Foundation
CHAMPION OF ANIMALS SPONSOR
Jana and Richard Fant
Ronald and Ann Kaesermann
Sue Smith
SWAG BAG SPONSOR
FRIEND OF PETSET
Rachelle and Jeff Ball with Frances and Tony Buzbee
Kirk Kveton and Daniel Irion
Betsy and Jimmy Montgomery
John Nau and Theresa Hildreth
Ellen Weitz
PADDLES UP SPONSOR
PREMIER TICKET
Wilkinson Family Foundation, Inc.
PATRON TICKET
Martha Adger Madget
Three Dog Bakery
SPECIAL THANKS
The Kao Foundation
A Look Back at 2025 Le Brunch
Le Brunch 2025 showed what’s possible when this community comes together.
With your support, we raised over $1M to drive real, life-saving impact for animals and build safer, healthier communities across our region.
And we’re just getting started.
REPORT CRUELTY
Your voice can make a difference.
If you witness animal cruelty, report it right away. Acting quickly can prevent further harm and connect that animal to help.
