Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
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Pet Lovers Dance the Night Away<br />
at the 25 th Anniversary Fur Ball<br />
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Photos: 1) Gizmo wins the “Beau of the Ball” award <strong>and</strong> mom, Wendy Wang, couldn’t be more<br />
proud! 2) Princess Pia <strong>and</strong> Princess Gia wear their matching pink dresses. 3) Animals artist Stephen<br />
Fishwick performs for the crowd. 4) PETCO Foundation Board President, Charlie Piscitello<br />
accepts the award as the <strong>2011</strong> Fur Ball honoree on behalf of PETCO <strong>and</strong> the PETCO Foundation.<br />
5) Fur Ball Chair, C<strong>ol</strong>leen Blackmore-Reilly poses with the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s Interim<br />
President, Dr. Judith Muñoz, her husb<strong>and</strong>, Dan Muñoz <strong>and</strong> their dog Greystroke.<br />
The 25 th Anniversary Fur Ball was a spinning<br />
success, raising nearly $250,000 that will directly<br />
benefit the animals we serve <strong>and</strong> the programs we<br />
provide. The beautifully dressed attendees sashayed down<br />
the red carpet making stops to take a souvenir photo, at<br />
the Belle <strong>and</strong> Beau contest, or to admire the many silent<br />
auction items.<br />
As the sun set to welcome a beautiful evening under<br />
the stars, the 550 human <strong>and</strong> 200 canine attendees were<br />
entertained by musical guest, Haute Chile <strong>and</strong> artist,<br />
Stephen Fishwick who rocked the audience with his live art<br />
experience!<br />
The black-tie gala was hosted by Dave Mason of 105.7<br />
The Walrus <strong>and</strong> the lovely Pamela Howe, featuring an<br />
exquisite dinner by Jeffery Strauss of Pamplemouse Grille.<br />
At the <strong>2011</strong> Fur Ball, we were proud to honor PETCO<br />
<strong>and</strong> the PETCO Foundation for their dedication <strong>and</strong><br />
support of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>and</strong> 7,000 other<br />
animal welfare organizations across the country. PETCO<br />
Foundation Board President, Charlie Piscitello, was<br />
present to accept this prestigious annual award.<br />
The night was complete as we introduced the true stars<br />
of the evening...two doggie alumni families shared their<br />
miracle moments <strong>and</strong> the joy that these companions bring<br />
to their lives, bringing tears to the eyes of everyone in<br />
attendance. Immediately f<strong>ol</strong>lowing, guests celebrated the<br />
“Dancing with the Dogs” theme by dancing the night away<br />
to the sounds of Grammy award winning, Haute Chile.<br />
Special thanks to the sponsors that made this evening possible:<br />
Cox Communications<br />
Diane Glow, Ed.D.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County<br />
Credit Union<br />
WSP Corporate Benefits<br />
<strong>and</strong> Insurance Services<br />
Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. George<br />
Gafford<br />
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AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
www.sdhumane.org<br />
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