Announcements
Annual PAWS Fur Ball, October 4, 2008
Centre County PAWS Fur Ball will be held on October 4, 2008 to help local dogs, cats and pet owners!
Centre
County PAWS is working to help both pet owners and animals who are facing challenges by holding a series of fundraisers throughout the year.
One of PAWS’ most successful ways of raising funds for these efforts is the annual Fur Ball.
This year, the Fur Ball will be on Saturday, October 4, at Centre Hills Country Club.
The event will include cocktails from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by dinner, an auction and dancing. The live auction will feature exciting vacations like trips to Ecuador and Key West, and items ranging from a Persian rug, to jewelry, and art. Local Veterinarian, Fred Metzger, will serve as auctioneer and live music will be provided by keena. PAWS is involving business and community leaders as sponsors, participants, and donors. Initial sponsors include: Metzger’s Animal Hospital and Designer’s Denn. Last year the Fur Ball raised almost $50,000. This money supported crucial PAWS programs, providing food, shelter, and care to animals in need.
This year, PAWS needs your help to continue its good work. Tickets for the Fur Ball are $125.00 per person. If you would like to help in other ways, please consider donating an item to the auction or raffle, or become a sponsor. For information on Fur Ball tickets, sponsorships, or donor opportunities, please contact Linette Courtney at lxc2@psu.edu or 814-880-4825.
Sponsors:
Platinum
Diamond
Gold
- Doug Hazel and Susan Bedison/Joseph C. Hazel, Inc.
- George and Susan Keister
- Diversified Asset Planners/Donald E. Leitzell
- McQuaide Blasko Law Offices
- Howard Romines
Live Auction Items:
- Persian Rug-Desert Rug Co.
- Artist proof (Harold Altman), Central Park in NY-Toby Altman
- Earrings (Dog and Cat)-Sharon Teamon
- Ecuador Trip-Ron Rehmeyer and Joan Ritchie
- Painting-Susan Gephart
- Colorado Trip-Dick and JoAnne DeFluri
- Key West Trip-Dave Corneal
- keena will play for an event
- Fiber Glass Dog-Painted by local artist, Laura Winn Kane-donated by Lisa Drobka
- Fiber Glass Cat-Painted by local artist, Carol Goldberg-donated by Mr. Ombres
- Terry Bradshaw Autographed Jersey-Wendell and Linette Courtney
- Painting, Autumn Primaries, artist Sarah Pollock
Some of the work of the talented artists whose work is featured in the Silent Auction:

Susan Nicholas Gephart working on "Hidden Kitties",
her 2008 PAWS Donation Commission in memory of Betty Nicholas
Cat painted by local artist, Carol Goldberg, who named the cat "Choose Me". Pictured below is the work in progress.

Sarah Pollock’s “Autumn Primaries”
Artist Laura Winn Kane is painting the dog for the auction.
Please check back for addtional details!
Photos 2007 Fur Ball: click here
Photos 2006 Fur Ball: click here