Dallas, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The SPCA of Texas is set to host its 2024 Fur Ball gala, themed ‘You’re My Best Friend,’ at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. This event aims to raise crucial funds for animal rescue, medical care, and adoption programs. Attendees can expect cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment, and various fundraising activities. Individual tickets, tables, and sponsorships will be available through the event’s registration site, FurBallDallas.com, emphasizing the importance of community support in the organization’s mission to care for animals.
Dallas
What: The SPCA of Texas will hold its 2024 Fur Ball gala to raise funds for animal rescue, medical care, and adoption programs.
When: Friday, October 4, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas.
Overview — Key details first
The SPCA of Texas’s 2024 Fur Ball, themed “You’re My Best Friend,” is scheduled for the evening of October 4 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. The event is presented by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers and is intended to raise funds that support the SPCA of Texas in rescuing animals, providing medical treatment, and placing pets in permanent homes. The gala will include cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment, and multiple fundraising activities such as live and silent auctions and a Paddle Raise.
Fundraising focus and format
The primary objective of Fur Ball 2024 is to secure financial support for the SPCA of Texas’s programs that aim to keep pets in homes and off the streets. Fundraising at the gala will include both live and silent auctions, with a selection of high-value items and packages. A Paddle Raise event will provide an additional opportunity for attendees to contribute directly to specific funding needs. Organizers have emphasized that contributions from generous donors will bolster the organization’s ability to rescue, heal, and rehome animals across the region.
Leadership, program, and participants
Katy and Lawrence Bock are serving as chairs for the 2024 Fur Ball, leading event planning and outreach efforts. The live auction has been curated by chair Cindy Lindsley, who has assembled a lineup of noteworthy travel packages and other premium items for bidding. The evening will be emceed by television news anchor Bryan Curtis. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Georgia Bridgwater Orchestra. Attire for the event is described as chic and sophisticated cocktail attire.
Tickets, tables, and sponsorships
Individual tickets, full tables, and a range of sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase. Interested parties are directed to the event’s registration site listed as FurBallDallas.com for details on ordering tickets and sponsorship levels. The organizers offer different levels of support to accommodate individual guests as well as corporate and philanthropically minded sponsors.
Why this event matters
Proceeds from the Fur Ball will support daily operations and specialized programs of the SPCA of Texas that address animal rescue, medical care, and adoption services. Funds raised at gala events typically contribute to emergency medical interventions, spay/neuter services, shelter operations, foster and adoption programs, and outreach designed to keep pets with their families when possible. The combination of on-site auctions and donor pledges helps supply immediate resources for animals in need.
Event logistics and what attendees can expect
The event runs from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM and will include a cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner and a program featuring entertainment and auction activities. The venue address is the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas. Attendees should plan for evening parking and arrival during the cocktail hour to participate in silent auction and pre-auction activities. The event presentation and program structure are intended to maximize fundraising impact while offering a formal social evening for supporters.
Background context
The Fur Ball is one of the SPCA of Texas’s signature fundraising events, held annually to gather community support and generate funds for the organization’s animal welfare mission. Such gala events generally attract a mix of community leaders, donors, animal lovers, and business sponsors who contribute through ticket purchases, table sponsorships, auction participation, and direct donations. Revenue from these events is typically allocated across immediate care needs and longer-term program support to sustain rescue and adoption operations.
FAQ
When and where is Fur Ball 2024?
Fur Ball 2024 will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas.
What is the purpose of the event?
The event aims to raise funds to support the SPCA of Texas’s work in rescuing, medically treating, and finding homes for animals, as well as programs that help keep pets in family homes.
Who is presenting and who is leading the event?
The event is presented by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers. Katy and Lawrence Bock are serving as chairs. Cindy Lindsley is the live auction chair, and Bryan Curtis will emcee the evening.
What will happen during the gala?
The evening will include cocktails, a seated dinner, entertainment by the Georgia Bridgwater Orchestra, live and silent auctions, and a Paddle Raise for additional donations.
How can I buy tickets or become a sponsor?
Individual tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase and are listed under the event’s registration site, FurBallDallas.com.
What is the recommended attire?
Attire is described as chic and sophisticated cocktail attire.
Event at-a-glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Friday, October 4, 2024 — 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM |
| Location | Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas |
| Theme | You’re My Best Friend |
| Presented by | Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers |
| Event Chairs | Katy and Lawrence Bock |
| Live Auction Chair | Cindy Lindsley (travel packages highlighted) |
| Emcee | Bryan Curtis |
| Entertainment | Georgia Bridgwater Orchestra |
| Fundraising Elements | Live and silent auctions, Paddle Raise, donor contributions |
| Attire | Chic, sophisticated cocktail attire |
| Tickets & Info | Individual tickets, tables, and sponsorships available at FurBallDallas.com |
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Additional Resources
- CultureMap: SPCA Texas Fur Ball Gala
- My Sweet Charity: SPCA Fur Ball
- PaperCity: SPCA of Texas Fundraiser
- Patch: Monmouth County SPCA Fur Ball
- Wikipedia: Main Page
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Main Page
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