SPCA of Texas Announces $31 Million Capital Campaign at Hollywood-Themed Fur Ball

500 Animal Lovers Took Turns Cradling Puppies in the 'Cuddle Zone'

At the Venice Film Festival, how well a film is received is measured by how long the standing ovation lasts. At SPCA of Texas’ recent Fur Ball, the one standing ovation of the night was for a three-legged rescue pup named Sapphire. A star is born!

More than 500 animal lovers attended this year’s festive fête, which was chaired by Kristin and James Hallam and fittingly themed “Lights, Camera, Adopt!” Attendees arrived in sparkling cocktail attire, happily posed for their Hollywood red carpet moment in front of the step-and-repeat, and sipped on wine and cocktails from Ben E. Keith, who generously donated the pours.

I often skip a fundraiser’s requisite cocktail hour, but I never skip the cocktail hour at Fur Ball. Why? Two words: Cuddle Zone.

After arriving at The Frontiers of Flight Museum, I immediately ascended the stairs and beelined to two Cuddle Zones where yawning puppies awaited my warm embrace. Just as I said last year, I found it nothing short of restorative. In addition to cuddling puppies, guests perused a compelling silent auction upstairs that included everything from a Dolce and Gabbana Sicily bag to a $3,000 gift card to Bachendorf’s (Katy Bock chaired last year’s Fur Ball and remains a steadfast supporter of SPCA of Texas, as well as a fellow Mother of Poodles!).

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