HSPPR’s Fur Ball raises $525k to help homeless animals in Pikes Peak region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Over the weekend, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region raised more than $500,000 to help homeless animals through the organization's Fur Ball gala.
According to HSPPR, the 25th annual gala Saturday raised $525,000. HSPPR says the funds support programs and services for animals entering the shelter needing new homes as well as subsidizing costs for publicly owned pets to receive low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, wellness exams, and vaccinations.
“We’re so grateful to our community for their support,” says Duane Adams, President & CEO of HSPPR, said in a press release. “We had incredible supporters of pets and our community at Fur Ball on Saturday and we’re thankful for their help in our continued success to care for over 23,000 animals each year.”
HSPPR says the Fur Ball 2022, "Downtown Tabby," was made possible through sponsors including, All Pro Capital, Animal ER Care, GE Johnson, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Jim & Laura Johnson, MetLife Pet Insurance, Phil Long Ford of Motor City, Vickie & Gaylord Smith, and The Broadmoor.
