New Mexico's Largest
No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996
Modified Ranch Hours:
Due to a recent influx of animal intake, our Ranch hours have been modified. Please visit us at the Ranch in northern Rio Rancho Thursday - Sunday, 11am-3pm.
Click here to see our other adoption centers and resale shops, locations and hours.
The 1st Paw Up Program
Your gift of $75 can provide a microchip and all vaccinations for one dog or cat. Can you give them their First Paw Up to adoption? Or mail your donation to 1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., Ste 374, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
WELCOME TO THE FUR BALL
Click to see Steve Stucker, Master of Ceremonies Welcome Video
Watch Steve's Special Message
about Radar the Wonder Dog!
Jeff Bentley, the Fur Ball's Official Auctioneer
and his special message for the 2020 Fur Ball
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 | 6PM
Location: Your Place!
The 18th Annual Fur Ball is going virtual this year and what an event it is going to be!
You and your entourage are invited to celebrate the GREATEST animals of the southwest from the comfort of your own home! Gather your friends, dress up in your Academy Award winning best costumes (pets too!) and get your ticket for access to the new activities and traditional ones you’ve come to love.
As a Network Partner of Best Friends Animal Society (Utah), Watermelon Mountain Ranch’s lifesaving efforts reach far beyond Albuquerque’s city limits. Our Mercy Missions take us all over the southwest United States rescuing dogs and cats that have unfortunately landed at death’s door.
The Fur Ball funds many of these missions for the year, so please join us in support of our life-saving mission to save them all.
- The BIGGEST and BEST ONLINE AUCTION in Fur Ball history (over 200 items!)
- Steve Stucker’s Parade of Pets
- A Night at the Oscars SWAG BAG ((full of party favors & gifts for you and your pet)
- Month-long (October) Community Events
- Paddle Raiser to benefit WMR 4 Paws Chapel & Angels Rest Memorial Garden
TITLE SPONSOR
Thank you VCA Animal Hospitals
for their continued support of the Fur Ball and the animals of Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Thank you PETSMART for their continued support of the Fur Ball and the animals of Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Dave Foxley, PETSMART District Manager New Mexico & El Paso, TX
Yappy/Happy Hour
& Trivia Contest
Jackie and Tony, 100.3 The PEAK radio celebrities, Albuquerque, NM
Join hosts Jackie & Tony for the
Fur Ball 2020
Happy/Yappy Hour and Trivia Contest
RESCHEDULED FOR
Wednesday, Nov 18 6-7PM
Jackie and Tony hosts this virtual party packed full of Oscar themed trivia questions and lots of laughs.
Space is Limited!
Registration Required!
$10 Donation
Biggest and Best in Fur Ball History!
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
Dooney & Bourke
Scottie Dog Tassel Tote
Over 200 items set for bidding and “Buy it Now” options. Plan your own Oscar party at home to enjoy your Fur Ball SWAG gift bags and access to the biggest silent auction in Fur Ball history including artifacts of Hollywood music, Fine Jewelry, movie memorabilia, prints, decor, pet gift sets, clothing and much more!
OPENS Oct 15 12:00PM - CLOSES Nov 7, 2020 8:00PM
STEVE STUCKER'S
PARADE OF PETS
Steve Stucker and friends
Does your pet have what it takes to wear the crown?
Steve Stucker is back this year with the virtual PARADE OF PETS! Pets were glammed" up and paraded across the page in this year's competition. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised $1,480! Thank you to all who participated!
Winners of the 2020 Parade of Pets are:
Best in Show: Miko
1st Place: Nala (Urban Cowgirl)
2nd Place: Prada (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
3rd Place: Fonzie (Bruno Mars)
TICKETS
Reduced for
2020!
INDIVIDUAL TICKET $50
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Home Delivered Fur Ball Swag Bag (value $75)
Each purchased ticket gets you a jam packed swag bag to celebrate the greatest animals of the southwest! Your swag bag includes two commemorative A Night at the Oscars Fur Ball wine glasses, 2 t-shirts and a pet bandana, a bottle of wine, pet clothing, jewelry, munchies, money saving coupons and much more!
Month-long Community Engagement
EVENTS
Yoga Classes, Trivia Hours, Donut Fundraiser and much more!
Get involved all October with the animals and your community as the Fur Ball celebrates Albuquerque and its wonderful merchants! Check back for our calendar as we are continuously adding things to do around town to support the animals!
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OCT 3 9AM - Dog WOD at Crossfit5282
801 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Rio Rancho -
OCT 5-10 Rebel Donut Fundraiser
2435 Wyoming Blvd NE, ABQ (505) 293-0553
9311 Coors Blvd NW, ABQ (505) 898-3090
Pre-Order the Specialty Fur Ball Donuts! -
Oct 9 Fur Ball Day Fundraiser at Papa Johns Pizza
4300 Ridgecrest Dr., Rio Rancho -
Oct 24 Zoom Yoga with Alison Roberts
(REGISTER $10 Donation. Limited Spaces) -
Nov 4 Oscar Trivia Hour with Jackie, Tony & Donnie
from 100.3 The PEAK
6-7PM (REGISTER $10 Donation. Limited Spaces!)
SPONSORSHIPS
Support the greatest animals of the southwest
with a Fur Ball 2020 Sponsorship!
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or donating items to the silent auction (weekend getaway packages, jewelry, decor, services and gifts), or donate items for our Gift bags, please contact us below.
We sincerely appreciate anything that you can do.
Sophia DiClemente, CEO/Founder, (505) 980-6354, sophiawmr@aol.com
Sara Heffern, Executive Director, (505) 267 6983, sarawmr@aol.com
