Pet Helpers announced that tickets are officially on sale for the 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala, presented by Hotel Bennett and held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Hotel Bennett in downtown Charleston.
This annual event invites guests to an evening filled with fine dining, signature cocktails, live music, and both silent and live auctions — all in support of Pet Helpers’ life-saving mission. The night will be emceed by local host Erin Kienzle, and will include an exclusive raffle offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a dream vacation to Bali, Greece, Thailand, France, or Italy — with only 250 raffle tickets available, and each offering a 1-in-250 chance to win.
“This is one of our favorite times of year,” said Melissa Susko, Executive Director of Pet Helpers. “It’s when we come together with our animal-loving community in such a fun and meaningful way — raising critical funds to support the work we do every single day for the pets who need us most.”
Funds raised through the Fur Ball Gala provide vital support for Pet Helpers’ daily operations and outreach programs. With an average cost of over $200,000 per month to run the shelter — including medical care, food, housing, and emergency veterinary efforts — events like the Fur Ball are essential to ensuring the nonprofit can continue to care for and place animals into loving homes.
In addition to attending the event, supporters can also participate by purchasing a raffle ticket, making a tax-deductible donation, or volunteering to help bring the gala to life.
For tickets, raffle entries, and more information, visit pethelpers.org/furball.