2023 HSDC Fur Ball - Wine, Dine and Whiskers

We hope you can join us on Saturday, August 12th  from 5:00pm - 9:30pm at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center

Are you ready to have a great time? Prepare to have a fun-filled evening celebrating animals and supporting the daily operations of the Humane Society of Delaware County. There will be live music, puppies and kittens, tasty appetizers, and a delicious buffet provided.  Our silent and live auction items will be amazing! All proceeds will go to helping the shelter animals. 

The event will be held at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference center located at 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. If you would prefer to spend the night, a block of hotel rooms have been reserved. Please contact Nationwide hotel directly at (614) 880-4300 for room accommodations. 

Please buy your tickets online as soon as possible to take advance of our early bird special ($125 each) which ends June 30th.  For individual and couples tickets, enter "Early Bird" for your discount. On July 1st,  tickets will go up to $150 each. Please note that early bird discounts do not apply to sponsorship ticket packages.  

We have a variety of sponsor ticket packages to fit your group size, budget and advertising needs. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jana Cassidy, Executive Director at jana.cassidy@hsdcohio.org

Event Details (Tentative)

Tentative Schedule of events (subject to change)


5:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Check in & Welcome
  • Bar and appetizers
  • View & bid on silent auction items
  • Visit with the animals - Puppies, Kittens and maybe more.....
  • Picture time with your new best friends

6:00 - 7:15 PM

  • Program Announcements
  • Buffet Dinner
  • View & bid on silent auction items

7:15 - 8:30 PM

  • Program
  • Adoption Stories
  • June Carter Ambassador Award
  • Live Auction

8:30 - 9:15 PM

  • Program Close
  • Dogs on Parade


FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dress code for the Fur Ball?

The great news is....there isn't one!  When in doubt, business casual is always a good bet so you don't feel under or over dressed. Just dress comfortably so you can relax and have a good time. 

Where is the Fur Ball being held?

This year's Fur Ball will be held in the Virginia Building at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference center located at 100 Green Meadows Drive which is at the southeast corner of U.S. 23 (Columbus Pike) and St. Rt. 750 (Polaris Parkway) in southern Delaware county.  The Fur Ball will be held in the Grand Ballrooms, located in the Virginia Building.  For your convenience, there is a quick drop off/pickup area between the Virginia Building and the Hotel entrance. 

Where can I park?

There is ample handicapped and regular parking is available in the East and Central surface lots adjacent to the Virginia building.  





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