Fur Ball Gala

The Jacksonville Humane Society's 12th annual Fur Ball Gala took place on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel.

The Fur Ball Gala is the Jacksonville Humane Society's premier fundraising event. Each year, more than 350 of Northeast Florida's most influential community members attend this black-tie gala with their pets.

For this year's event, guests and their furry friends will painted the town red at the "Pets and the City" themed event.

Guests enjoyed an evening of glamour set in the high-fashion world of the Big Apple with fine dining, live and silent auctions. Donning black ties, ball gowns and glittering jewels, the best dressed pets of the evening were honored with prestigious awards.

Event Photos

All proceeds benefit the animals at JHS.

Pet Court

Each year of the Fur Ball Gala, there is a Pet Court. In past years, a King and Queen and several princes and princesses were crowned. This year, pets were nominated to win one of our prestigious awards. In addition to on-stage recognition by one of our celebrity judges, the winning pets won a commemorative portrait with personalized frame, a show ribbon and a tasty "trophy" from Miss Daisy's Delights.

And the winners are:

The Carrie: Xena Lesperance
Mr. Big: Hank Buckingham
Miss New York: Lucky Georgiadis

Mr. New York: Harley Tutwiler

Fab Fashionista Female: Beacon Martin

Fab Fashionista Male: Hollister Damron

Sponsors and Supporters of the 12th Annual Fur Ball