Pet Project Foundation will host our 24th Annual Gala - The Fur Ball: Paw Prints in the Piazza - at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 14. Inspired by the romance and charm of an Italian piazza, this unforgettable evening will whisk you away to the heart of Italy—complete with delicious fare, flowing wine, and amore for animals.

Begin your evening al fresco on the Pacific Promenade Lawn, sipping cocktails and enjoying savory hors d'oeuvres, before moving indoors for a three-course Italian-inspired dinner, an exciting live and silent auction, and heartfelt stories of rescue and hope. Valet parking is included, making your experience as effortless as a stroll through Tuscany.

All proceeds support the lost, homeless, and abandoned animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Pro-Humane Animal Shelter. With your help, we’ll provide lifesaving medical care, food, enrichment, and the love these animals deserve until they find their forever homes.

We are seeking items to include in our silent or live auction - please contact us to discuss an in-kind donation for our auctions.

Event Highlights

• Three-course sit-down dinner and plenty of wine & spirits
• Silent and live auctions
• Valet parking included with ticket purchase.

Attire
Italian Chic – Think timeless elegance, bold colors, and European flair.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW (before we sell out!)

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Il Gran Cane (The Big Dog): $10,000 Sponsor
Rainbow Sandals Foundation
Glaukos Charitable Foundation

La Dolce Vida: $5,000 Sponsor
B & Company Creative
Chris & Kelley Flaherty
City of Dana Point
Dr. Damon Goldstein, Goldstein Mobile Vet
Dr. Douglas & Nancy Coward
The Perry Family
Paul & Bonnie Lubock
Sonance Foundation
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Ciao Bello: $2,500 Sponsor
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
Chris & Keith McCann
Chris Pernick
Daniel Mann
Denise & Mike Zolg
Eileen Kawas
Elaine & Mike Mata
Estrella Veterinary Hospital
Morgan Stanley, agent Ruarri Burda
Phyllis Braun & Al Garcia

Tails & Tiramisu: $1,500 Sponsor
Burke Williams & Sorensen
California Coastal Dermatology
Cityside Fiber
OC Grooming & Pet Spa
Suzanne Jones
Triton Air & Plumbing
Vice Chair Katrina Foley - Orange County Supervisor, District 5

Amore Mio: $1,000 Sponsor
Jim Mitchell
Lampert Dias Architects
Norm Aprati & Rita Weinreb
Northwood Animal Hospital
O'Malley Medical Consulting
Paws Pet Resorts
Sunwest Bank
Tito's Vodka

Spritz & Sips - Bar Sponsor
Anonymous
Jo Toscana & Joe Menard

Arrivederci & Ride Valet Sponsor
Chris & Kelley Flaherty

Paw-Parazzi in the Piazza Photo Booth Sponsor
Adam & Sandy French

Entertainment Sponsor
Vine2Brand Consulting Group

Table Wine Sponsor
Heidi Muther & Stephanie Cocumelli