Fur Ball
Fur Ball from 2024. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego Humane Society)

San Diego Humane Society’s 39th annual Fur Ball, a gala aimed at raising funds for more than 40,000 four-legged friends, returns Saturday for a night of compassion, style, and charm.

The event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at 5500 Gaines St. at the organization’s San Diego campus, according to Humane Society officials.

Some of the evening’s festivities include red carpet arrivals with glamorous guests and pets, a gourmet vegetarian dinner by Chef Jeffrey Strauss, auctions, and an after-party with live music.

“With shelters over capacity, this year’s event is more important than ever,” event organizers said in a statement.

The San Diego Humane Society offers programs that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty and neglect, provide medical care, educate the community, and serve as a safety net for all pet families.

More information on the Humane Society can be found at sdhumane.org.

Tickets for this year’s Fur Ball can be purchased at sdhumane.org/furball.

— City News Service