EVENT INFORMATION
What is Fur Ball?
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region invites you to the most dazzling event of the year, Fur Ball: The Aristocats on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton. Located at 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Fur Ball is one of Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region's annual signature fundraising events. This gala includes appetizers, full-course dinner, silent and live auctions, and a parade of adoptable animals! All proceeds help the homeless and abused animals cared for by HSPPR.
View the 2024 Fur Ball photos HERE.
Attire:
Dress to impress in Black-Tie-Optional attire for an evening of glamour and sophistication! Whether you opt for a classic tuxedo, a stunning gown, or upscale cocktail attire with a touch of Parisian flair -think chic accessories, jazz-inspired sparkle, or timeless elegance. This is your chance to shine in your finest Fur Ball worthy fashion and let your purr-sonal style take center stage!
Valet:
Complimentary valet parking is available for all Fur Ball guests courtesy of Phil Long Ford of Motor City! Simply pull up to the DoubleTree by Hilton banquet entrance, and the friendly valet team will take care of the rest. Enjoy your event without the worry of parking.
Additional parking can be found around the DoubleTree Hotel. Staff, volunteer, and overflow parking is across the street at the Cheyenne Mountain Shopping Center. Please cross safely at designated cross walks.
Dinner Options:
Meat or Vegan Entree option descriptions will be listed here once confirmed.
*Don't forget to select your meal preference and list any dietary restrictions by 5/2/2025. Any guests who have not selected a meal preference by the deadline will be given the Meat Entree.
Auction:
Whether you're able to join us at the event or not, you can still help animals in need by participating in this year's silent auction. All bidding is done from your smart phone or computer so you can bid from anywhere in the world, starting 5/3/25!
The Silent Auction will run through the close of Fur Ball on Saturday, May 10 at approximately 9:00 p.m. A 5-minute countdown clock banner will be featured on the site so that you can place your final bids.
Winning bidders in attendance at Fur Ball must check-out and receive a "PAID" stamp before picking up their items in the hallway after the event. For winning bidders not in attendance at Fur Ball, post-event auction pick up is at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, Business Office entrance (just to the left of the adoptions entrance) on Thursday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship items. Contact events@hsppr.org with any questions.
Schedule Of Events:
5:30 p.m. Check-In Opens. Silent Auction, Photobooth, Cocktails, & Hors D'oeuvres
6:15 p.m. Ballroom Opens, guests may find their seats & start salads
6:30 p.m. Welcome & Dinner
7:30 p.m. Program starts & Video Presentation
7:40 p.m. Raise Your Paddles
7:50 p.m. Ears or Tails Game
8:00 p.m. Live Auction
8:30 p.m. Better Together Pet Parade. Silent Auction Closes following Pet Parade
9:00 p.m. Closing Remarks, Auction Check Out, Photobooth & Treat Bar
Activities:
Ears OR Tails Game:
Join the fun with the "Ears or Tails" Game. Your $25 donation to HSPPR gets you an entry to play the game and a chance to win! Purchase an entry and receive a pair of cat ears at check-in, silent auction room, or ballroom. When the auctioneer announces it's time to play "Ears or Tails" all participants must put on their ears and stand to play! The "Ears or Tails" game will be played in the ballroom (you must attend Fur Ball to play & win) at approximately 7:50 p.m.
How "Ears or Tails" Works:
Auctioneer asks all Ears or Tails participants to stand up. Then participants select either "ears" or "tails" by putting their hands on their ears or their tails! The auctioneer flips a coin and announces whether the coin came up heads or tails. Those participants whose choice matches the coin flip get to stay standing-everyone else sits down. The auctioneer continues asking participants to select "ears" or "tails," then flipping the coin, until only one player is left standing as the WINNER!
Photobooth:
Be sure to visit the free photo booth located in the hallway next to the silent auction room! Grab your friends, strike a pose, and take home a fun keepsake from the event!
The Animals of Fur Ball:
The wonderful animals featured at Fur Ball will be available for adoption the next day (May 11th) at our shelter at 11:00 a.m.. We will not be accepting holds on the animals you see at the event. However, the winning bidder of the Ultimate Adoption Package in the live auction will have first choice of any of the adoptable animals. They may also select a different shelter animal during the next year (gift certificate will be provided to use within one year). After the live auction, a staff member will meet with the winning bidder to discuss the various options.
If you fall in love with one of the adorable shelter animals featured at the event and you don't win the Ultimate Adoption Package, be sure to visit Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on May 11th when we open at 11:00 a.m..
Please leave your personal pets at home.
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