Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
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Pet Lovers<br />
23 rd Annual Fur Ball<br />
The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>SPCA</strong>’s campus was transformed into a<br />
royal beach party celebrating the human-animal bond at the 23 rd annual<br />
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Fur Ball on Aug. 15. More than 450 guests, 150 dogs <strong>and</strong> even one bunny<br />
turned out for the festivities honoring Dr. Judith Muñoz for her 16 years of inspiring<br />
vision <strong>and</strong> dedicated service to the <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
The campus sparkled under the “Catch the Royal Wave” theme, decorated<br />
with seashells, vibrant g<strong>ol</strong>d, ocean blue <strong>and</strong> coral tones, <strong>and</strong> elegant orchids<br />
donated by ProFlowers. The gala was emceed by celebrity hosts Dave Mason of<br />
The Walrus 105.7 FM <strong>and</strong> Clear Channel’s Pamela Howe <strong>and</strong> was chaired by<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> Trustee Beverly Oster Ornelas. Jeffrey Strauss of<br />
Pamplemousse Grille prepared the evening’s delectable dinner. The fundraiser also<br />
included an amazing painting performance by Splash! Animals, a silent auction,<br />
raffle drawings, doggie contests <strong>and</strong> an exciting live auction with auctioneer Bill<br />
Menish. This year, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s most glamorous dog-friendly gala netted more than<br />
$103,000 which will support the <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s vital programs <strong>and</strong> services.<br />
We wish to thank the hundreds of<br />
Guests, both<br />
v<strong>ol</strong>unteers <strong>and</strong> donors who helped to<br />
human <strong>and</strong><br />
canine, were<br />
make this year’s Fur Ball a success! CE<br />
dressed in<br />
their finest.<br />
Thanks to the f<strong>ol</strong>lowing sponsors for their<br />
support <strong>and</strong> generosity<br />
1st Pacific Bank of California<br />
ANTECH Diagnostics<br />
Diane Glow, Ed.D<br />
G<strong>ol</strong>den Eagle Insurance<br />
Issa Family Foundation<br />
Macquarie Allegiance Capital,<br />
LLC<br />
Print Source, Inc.<br />
Wells Fargo Advisors - Don Linc<strong>ol</strong>n,<br />
CFP, CIMA<br />
NWQ Investment Management Co.,<br />
LLC<br />
Kris & Dr. Mark G<strong>ol</strong>dstein<br />
Jenny Craig<br />
Oster & Associates<br />
Precision Litho<br />
TYCHE Global Strategy, LLC<br />
Newport Creative Communications<br />
Moss Adams, LLP<br />
Barney & Barney, LLC<br />
6 www.sdhumane.org<br />
AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2009</strong>