22nd Annual Fur Ball To Help Philly-Area Homeless, Unwanted Pets

PHILADELPHIA — Clear any plans you may have on March 30, as the 22nd Annual Fur Ball hosted by the Morris Animal Refuge is scheduled that day and will promise food, drinks, fun, and more while helping homeless, abandoned, and unwanted pets of the Greater Philadelphia region.

The Morris Animal Refuge, America’s First Animal Shelter, will host the Fur Ball from 7 p.m. to midnight on March 30 at 23rd Street Armory.

This year’s theme is "A Night at the Carnival."

Attendees will enjoy carnival performers, confections and savory treats, a dunk tank or ring toss, boozy snow-cones courtesy of Bluebird Distilling, and revel on the dance floor.

Steve Morrison of WMMR’s Preston and Steve will be the night's MC.

The event will recognize outstanding members of the Morris Animal Refuge community and will feature a silent auction and a fund the mission style live-auction.

"In more than 140 years, the Morris Animal Refuge has cared for hundreds of thousands of animals and helped shape the course of animal welfare in the United States," said Lewis Checchia, Executive Director of Morris Animal Refuge. "Money raised at the Fur Ball helps fund Morris as one of the few remaining privately operated, open admission shelters in the country. In 2018 we saved more lives than ever and proudly served the community with a 98 percent save rate!"

Proceeds from the event will go towards saving the homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets of the Greater Philadelphia region. It will help support America’s first animal shelter with vital programs including the Lifesaver Fund, the Fostering Program, the Adoption Program, and the Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program.

Tickets start at $150 per person for general admission and include an open bar, food from 12th Street Catering, live music, and dancing all night long.

In an event first, "young friends of Morris” (35 and under) can take advantage of discounted $90 ticket valid for 9 p.m. to midnight. These tickets include open bar, savory snacks and dessert bar, carnival games and performances, and access to the silent auction and raffle prizes.

Tickets are available online here.

The 23rd Street Armory is located at 22 S. 23rd St. in Philadelphia

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