The SPCA of Texas is thrilled to announce that Fur Ball 2023 will be Friday, October 20 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Factory in Deep Ellum (2713 Canton Street, 75226). This year’s annual black-tie gala will focus on raising important funds for the SPCA of Texas in support of the critical work the organization does in the community through live and silent auctions packed with fabulous items, the always-exciting Pony Up for Paws, and more.

2023 Fur Ball Chairs Elbert and Christie Choi, cofounders of the CB Choi Foundation, look forward to this year’s gala having a little bit of something for everyone. “From a cool, hipster vibe to a glamorous, dignified setting, Fur Ball 2023 will let everyone know that it’s cool to give and that when they give, donors are making actionable change for the animals,” they said.

“This year’s Fur Ball will feature giving opportunities that identify what you are providing to SPCA of Texas,” Elbert added. “For example, a $3K sponsorship is so many vaccines, or $5K is so many spay/neuters.”

Fur Ball is DFW’s salute to the bond between people and their pets and a celebration of the SPCA of Texas’ important mission to provide every animal with exceptional care and a loving home. All money raised through Fur Ball 2023 will go directly to the SPCA of Texas to help rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals and help keep pets in homes, out of shelters and off the streets. During this challenging financial time, the SPCA of Texas depends on its patrons’ generosity to continue to provide these essential services to our community’s most vulnerable pets and their people.

Fur Ball 2023 is sure to be the bark of the town thanks to Honorary Chair Jack Knox. The Gala also will feature beautiful animals that have benefited from donor generosity; pets that have undergone stunning transformations and now live with loving families as well as those that are ready and available for adoption.

SPCA of Texas has partnered with HALL Arts Hotel (1717 Leonard St., 75201) to offer a special 2023 Fur Ball Room Block. Pricing for the courtesy block, which is available Friday, Oct. 20 – Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, is $299 per night plus 17.3% occupancy rate in rooms with either a Deluxe King or Double Queen beds. Booking deadline is Friday, September 29th.

SPCA of Texas is proud to recognize our sponsors as of July 18, 2023 including:

o   Purrty in Purple Sponsor: Valet sponsored by Sewell Automotive

o   Magenta Mutt Sponsor: Cuddle Zone sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals

o   Fuchsia Feline Sponsors: Brandt Financial Services, LLC; Hill’s Pet Nutrition

o   Periwinkle Pug Sponsors: Steve Atkinson & Ted Kincaid; Choi Family Foundation; Higginbotham Insurance, IDEXX Laboratories; JP Morgan Chase; Realtex Ventures