Actor Trevor Donovan to host fundraiser for Paws Place Dog Rescue

Actor Trevor Donovan will return to Wilmington on March 7 to host the Raise the Ruff Casino Night benefiting Paws Place, a no-kill shelter in Winnabow, and he will also appear as a sideline reporter for the Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8.

Actor Trevor Donovan will return to Wilmington on March 7 to host the Raise the Ruff Casino Night. The event benefits Paws Place, a no-kill animal shelter in Winnabow. Donovan first became familiar to local audiences after filming the Hallmark movie USS Christmas in Wilmington in 2020. He took part in last year's fundraiser and was invited back for the 2026 event. Key details: - Raise the Ruff Casino Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at the Hotel Ballast in Wilmington. - The event will benefit Paws Place, a no-kill animal shelter located in Winnabow. - Donovan filmed "USS Christmas" in Wilmington in 2020 and participated in last year’s fundraiser. - He said he discovered Paws Place through social media, visited the facility last year, and praised staff for their care of animals. - Donovan will appear as a sideline reporter for the Great American Rescue Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, airing at noon on Great American Family Channel. - He confirmed plans for at least one Great American Family movie in 2026 and mentioned two other projects, one of which involves a shelter and a dog. Summary: The fundraiser and Donovan’s media appearances are presented as ways to raise funds for Paws Place and to increase visibility for the shelter and adoption efforts. Upcoming items noted in the article are the Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8 and the Raise the Ruff Casino Night on March 7 at the Hotel Ballast.