Fur Ball Sold Out

Captain Frank 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet

Sit. Stay. Shine! at the Peninsula SPCA’s Sixth Annual Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on February 2, 2013 from 6:00- 11:00 p.m., at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The SPCA is proud to have Ferguson and Smithfield Foods as the presenting Fur Ball Red Carpet Sponsors. Fur Ball Tickets are no longer available.

“Ferguson is honored to help the Peninsula SPCA on its quest to become an adoption guarantee shelter,” said Denise Vaughn, Ferguson’s Director of Corporate Communications. “At Ferguson, we’re not only passionate about our work, but we’re also passionate about doing well for our community. This includes securing the best care and helping find forever homes for our community’s homeless animals.”

“BARK! BARK! WOOF! WOOF!” exclaims 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPets Captain Frank and Carolina. Speaking on their behalf are owners Cathy and Matt McQuade, “We are pleased to be representing the SPCA 2013 Fur Ball fundraising event.  We are proud to be helping the Peninsula SPCA raise money so they can help all the other adoptable animals in need of a new home.  Carolina and I give Fur Ball a “paws up” event. We hope you will support our furry friends at the Peninsula SPCA.”  Captain Frank and Carolina, two dachshund doggies won their title as the 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet during last year’s live auction. These lucky dogs will be leading the Parade of Pets on the red carpet during the evening and will enjoy a tart beverage from the exclusive “Muttini Bar”, sponsored by Red Arrow Product Company.

At Fur Ball, you will be greeted with the sounds of The Strolling Silver Strings, a joint presentation of the Music Education and Programs for the Gifted of the Norfolk Public Schools.  You and your pet can spend a glamorous evening while supporting the orphaned pets at the Peninsula SPCA.  Dance the night away with live entertainment from Tidewater Drive Band, enjoy cocktails, and fine dining catered by Embassy Suites.

To help raise funds, guests may participate in the Fur Ball’s live and silent auction. Auctioneer will be G. Amory LeCuyer from Hampton House Auctions. Contributors may win prizes such as a Bahamas vacation, Wintergreen Resort escape, and a trip to historic Savannah, Georgia.  If you wish to give to the event auction, please contact Leslie Magner at 757-595-1399 ext: 104.

Carolina, 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet

Leading up to Fur Ball 2013, generous sponsors had donated over $60,000.  This year we are striving to exceed $100,000 to help orphaned and sick animals at our shelter. Sponsorship packages range from $250 up to $15,000.  If you are interested in helping to save the lives of animals, visit our sponsorship opportunities.