OTTAWA—Film buffs who relish old black and white movies would have loved the Ottawa Humane Society’s fifth annual FurBall gala that raised $155,000.
With Casablanca as the theme, the exotic event took place at the National Gallery of Canada on Saturday. The classic film played silently as guests in masquerade feathers and finery including glamorous gowns, bow ties, and Humphrey Bogart hats, mingled with volunteers in souk costumes on loan from the Orpheus Society.
Highlights of the event included a four-course meal prepared by executive Chef Kurt Waldele, dancing to live entertainment by Deborah Davis & Segue to Jazz, and a live auction.
Rob Cameron, president (volunteer) of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS), said that proceeds from the evening “will support the Ottawa Humane Society’s important work in our community.”
He went on to say that the OHS relies on the generosity of donors to “care for the homeless animals and find them new, loving homes.” Approximately 11,000 animals come into the care of the OHS every year. The building dates back to 1968 and was designed to accommodate only 200 animals.
With Casablanca as the theme, the exotic event took place at the National Gallery of Canada on Saturday. The classic film played silently as guests in masquerade feathers and finery including glamorous gowns, bow ties, and Humphrey Bogart hats, mingled with volunteers in souk costumes on loan from the Orpheus Society.
Highlights of the event included a four-course meal prepared by executive Chef Kurt Waldele, dancing to live entertainment by Deborah Davis & Segue to Jazz, and a live auction.
Rob Cameron, president (volunteer) of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS), said that proceeds from the evening “will support the Ottawa Humane Society’s important work in our community.”
He went on to say that the OHS relies on the generosity of donors to “care for the homeless animals and find them new, loving homes.” Approximately 11,000 animals come into the care of the OHS every year. The building dates back to 1968 and was designed to accommodate only 200 animals.
