Some 600 people and nearly 300 dogs are expected for the 29th annual Fur Ball on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 11 p.m. at San Diego Humane Society (SDHS), 5500 Gaines St. A dog-friendly event, the Fur Ball is an evening of exquisite dining, enjoyable dancing, live music, raffle drawing, appealing live and silent auctions and much more — all to raise money to
support animals in the community and fund vital community programs and services for them. This year, the Fur Ball will honor The Akaloa Resource Foundation and Phil Pace, owner of Phil’s BBQ in the Midway district, for their generous contributions provided to animals in the community. “Phil Pace has been a generous and dedicated supporter of SDHS and companion animals for many years,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, the nonprofit’s president/CEO. “Giving back to the community is something Phil knows a lot about, particularly to children and animals. In addition to his support of SDHS, Phil’s newest project is designating five acres of his 20-acre property for horse rescue and equine therapy — all to help animals in need of a second chance. We’re grateful for all Phil Pace does for this community and proud to honor him at our 29th annual Fur Ball.” The event, one of SDHS’s largest annual fundraising events, will feature a cocktail hour for people and their canine friends, all dressed in their finest attire, a sit-down dinner created by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and live and silent auctions. As the longest running nonprofit in San Diego County, SDHS’s scope of social responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. SDHS offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect and educate the community on the humane treatment of animals. For more information or to see current animals available for adoption, visit sdhumane.org.