Michigan Animal Welfare Foundation Fur Ball

8th Annual Fur Ball Showers of Success

Congratulations!!! Because of YOU, our Fur Ball will provide much needed funds to help animals in need in our community!!! Way to go!!!

Hosts: Michelle Mullen and Aleta Sill

Fur Ball Recap:

The 8th annual Fur Ball was a HUGE success! Community friends came out to this gala for an evening that celebrates the life-saving work of animal welfare organizations. Proceeds benefit the following nonprofits: Blue Star Service Dogs, Cat Tail Acres, Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control and Underdog Rescue Ranch. We look forward to the good works these funds will afford to impact the lives of even more four-legged friends in Southeast Michigan. Together we’re changing the world — four paws at a time!

Attendees: More than 300
Funds raised: Over $150,000

Special thanks to our sponsors & partners:

We could not elevate our mission and efforts without the
dogged dedication of our sponsors & supporters

Please take a moment to visit all of our event sponsors (listed below).

Meows of appreciation: To all of our devoted volunteers, supporters, donors, and guests

Presented by:

Our Honorary Guest

Cathy Bissell

bissellpetfoundation.org

2025 Sponsors

Our gratitude to:

Lori Stefek

stefeksauctions.com

Dan Rafferty Band

Dan Rafferty Band

thedanraffertyband.com

Hi Revs Marketing

highrevsmarketing.com

Special Thanks to

Emcee: Paul Gross, Meteorologist “Emeritus”, WDIV-TV

Congratulations to our 2025 Animal Welfare Warrior: Roberta Sierra

Memories from the 8th Annual Fur Ball in 2025

Photos courtesy:  Betsy Prested Photography.  To view more photos, click here