Bow Wow Luau: The 24th Annual Fur Ball

Aloha! Are you ready to go to paradise?

The Lawrence Humane Society invites you to the Bow Wow Luau, Lawrence Humane Society's 24th Annual Fur Ball Auction & Fundraiser, Friday, September 21 at Crown Toyota in Lawrence, Kansas.

This year's tropical-inspired event will feature the tastes, sounds, and vibes of an endless summer to raise $150,000 to benefit homeless pets in our community. Experience our beach bars, each with themed craft cocktail concoction from local mixologists, tasty, luau-inspired bites, and more!

Tickets and Tables Still Available!

A limited number of tickets and tables are still available. Click here to purchase before they're gone! 

Tickets will also be available at the door ($85 each) beginning at 7:00pm on Friday, September 21.

Schedule of Events

• 5:00 pm - Online Raffle Entry Purchases Close (raffle tickets will be available for event attendees on-site from 7:00pm to 8:25pm) 
  
• 7:00pm - Doors open and check-in begins
  
• 7:45pm - Opening Remarks
  
• 8:25pm - Raffle Entries Close
  
• 8:30pm - Raffle Drawing
  
• 8:40pm - Live Auction & Paddle Raiser
  
• 9:45pm* - Silent Auction Closes (*time is approximate; silent auction will close 15 minutes after the end of the live auction)
  
• 10:00pm** - Checkout Opens (**time is approximate; checkout will open 15 minutes after the end of the silent auction)
  

Parking

Parking will be available in the Crown Automotive parking lot, with overflow parking available in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Attire

Every year, the majority of our guests dress in attire related to our event theme. This year, feel free to come as a surfer, beach bum, or luau aficionado! We encourage creativity (tasteful, please). If you are not planning on dressing in themed attire, cocktail or smart casual attire is welcome.

Participation Rules and Information

Credit Card Required

Registration with a credit card is required to participate in the Silent Auction, Live Auction, Drawings, Paddle Raiser, and instant purchase items. If you are an event attendee and have not already registered your credit card, or prefer to bid through a personal shopper, please see a Gesture Event Pro in a black shirt.

Note: While credit cards are required to participate, event attendees may provide alternative methods of payment (checks, cash) to our Check Out staff to purchase winning items. Online-only bidders and event attendees who leave early and/or have not paid for their items by the conclusion of the event will have the credit card associated with their bid number charged.

Unclaimed Items

Purchased items that are not claimed at the event will be available for pickup at the Lawrence Humane Society beginning at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 26 and must be picked up no later than Wednesday, October 10.

Auction items not collected by October 10 are forfeited to the auction as a donation.

Item Terms And Conditions

Please honor the terms and conditions of any item you buy or win. Failure to arrange for the service, trip, meal, party, etc. within the conditions and/or limitations specified by the item donor imposes no obligation on the item donor or on the Lawrence Humane Society for a refund or replacement item/certificate.

By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against the Lawrence Humane Society or the donor of the property and/or services. Neither the Lawrence Humane Society nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damage to the property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold. Items and services are sold "as is" or "where is." Donors are not selling the auction items and therefore buyers should not ask for refunds or exchanges.

Item Shipping

The Lawrence Humane Society welcomes participation in the raffle and silent auction from supporters throughout the United States. Item winners unable to physically pick up their items from the Lawrence Humane Society due to geographical location will be contacted to arrange shipping; shipping and handling fees apply.