Fur Ball 2019: A Night to Remember!

SPCA of Texas staff members looking amazing!

The 21st night of September was certainly one to remember for SPCA of Texas supporters and animal lovers! The Hyatt Regency Dallas’ foyer filled up last Saturday evening with guests dressed to the nines for the SPCA of Texas’ annual Fur Ball gala.

From left to right: Chairs John and Lana Payne, Co-Chairs Jacob and Katherine Payne, Auction Chairs Sandra Fite and Julia Howard, Auction Co-chair Amber Camper and Underwriting Chair Arlene Kirkland

The night was a huge success thanks to Chairs John and Lana Payne, Co-Chairs Jacob and Katherine Payne, Auction Chairs Sandra Fite and Julia Howard, Auction Co-chair Amber Camper and Underwriting Chair Arlene Kirkland. We are overjoyed to announce that we raised more than $750,000 at Fur Ball 2019!

Emcee & NBC 5 New Anchor Brian Curtis with SPCA of Texas President & CEO Karen Froehlich

Emcee Brian Curtis, NBC 5 News Anchor, kicked off the evening’s ceremony, sharing his emotional story that led him to finding his own SPCA of Texas rescue dog, Ocho. Newly named President/CEO Karen Froehlich offered her thanks to the gala’s chairs and committees for a wonderful event, the board of directors for their unwavering support, and the staff and volunteers for providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home, as well as highlighting the organization’s accomplishments over the past year.

Sr. VP of Development, Debra Burns, with longtime support Russell E. Dealey, who offered an extra challenge match in honor of our 81st year!

An incredible amount of work goes into rehabilitating the animals that come into our care. Animals like Hercules, who has a medical condition that requires meticulous treatment, and like Mazi, who was abandoned at a truck stop and who will need a wheelchair to walk. The money raised at events like Fur Ball go directly to helping the most vulnerable animals in need in the North Texas community.

SPCA of Texas faithful supporters Phyllis Comu, Sandra Fite and Kristen Greenberg

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 exceptional care and a loving home. All money raised through Fur Ball 2019 will go directly to the SPCA of Texas to help rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals.

Our dedicated Board Chair Patricia Villareal with Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia