Friday, November 13, 2026
Drake Hotel | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
The PAWS Chicago Fur Ball is Chicago's premier pet-friendly black tie event! Set at the legendary Drake Hotel, this unique gala invites guests to dress their pets in four-legged formal wear and walk the red carpet for an exciting celebration to benefit PAWS Chicago. Guests will delight in the silent and live auctions with one-of-a-kind items, raffle, dancing, and dinner buffets. Lucky dogs in attendance will also be treated to an evening of indulgences - including a divine dinner served in crystal goblets at the special dog buffet.
For sponsorship and ticket information, please email Furball@pawschicago.org.
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Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Nan & Wayne Kocourek
Leader of the Pack Sponsors
Peter & Paula Fasseas Foundation
Lindsay & Carter Hawkins
Laura Sachs Family Foundation
SF Foundation
Host Committee Sponsors
Melissa & Michael Canning
Nancy & Scott Santi
Lifesaver Sponsors
Beecken Family Foundation
Bryan Builders
Rita & John Canning
Pam & Ed Carey
Chicago Cubs
Deborah & Bruce Crown
Kremer Veterinary Services - Dr. Tony Kremer
Cathy & Bill Osborn
The World, Residences at Sea
Workstorm
Heather & Troy Zimmerman
Champion Sponsors
Nancy Aversa
DineAmic Hospitality
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Judy & Bill Goldberg
ITW
Pam Myerson & Bob Zunker
National Veterinary Associates
Tawani Foundation
Tito's Handmade Vodka
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine & University of Illinois Foundation
William Blair
Hero Sponsors
Suzanne Bachman
Daniel Boehnen & Jennifer Knopf PhD
Leonard Goodman
Horton / Marsh McLennan Agency
David & Cindy Jackson
Jane E. Jarcho
In Memory of Al Salvino
Sandcastle Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. William Smithburg
Beverage Partner
Lakeshore Beverage
PUPP-arazzi Sponsor
The Dobbs Group | Debra Dobbs
Stage Sponsor
The Few Institute
Glow Bar Sponsor
Gene & Georgetti
Dog Daycare Sponsor
Grand Appliance
Radio Sponsor
103.5 KISS FM
Print Sponsor
Chicago magazine
TV Sponsor
FOX 32
Decor Partner
Kehoe Designs
Preferred AV Partner
Sound Investment AV
Confirmed as of October 23, 2025
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