The Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Fur Ball 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023 6pm

Our goal for our biggest fundraising event of the year the Fur Ball, is to host the best gala possible! Not only is this a beautiful night that celebrates the greatest animals of the Southwest, it's a chance for us to recognize our sponsors, donors and supporters; and, most importantly, to raise funds for the animals, and all of programs of Watermelon Mountain Ranch. Together, we can help create a better world for dogs and cats.

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 have taken us all over the southwest United States this year rescuing dogs and cats on euthanasia lists at high kill shelters. Please give generously to support the animals through the Fur Ball activities.

All book, film and show characters are invited to celebrate
the Greatest Animals of the Southwest

at the 2023 Fur Ball!

In celebration of the Fur Ball’s 21st anniversary, we will be back in The Grand Ball Room of the Albuquerque Pyramid North hosting a community of animal welfare advocates and admirers. Attendees will enjoy dinner and dancing along with Steve Stucker’s Pet Parade of fairy tale theme costumed pets vying for the Best in Show award!

Our ever-popular live and silent auctions will showcase over 150 items in categories including art, jewelry, home decor, and more. The exposure for our sponsors this year is exponentially greater than ever before with both online and in-person opportunities, and we invite you to be a part of it!

Early Bird Tickets (until October 1, 2023): $125
General Admission Tickets (after October 1, 2023): $150

Click Here for Early Bird Ticket Purchase

Be A Fur Ball 2023 Sponsor!

We have amazing sponsorship packages available that help us fulfill our mission of saving lives, while providing press & media exposure, social media, signage, and more! All sponsorship levels include your company name and logo in the following:
- Fur Ball website landing page
- Fur Ball Silent Auction landing page
- Fur Ball posters, flyers and invitations and programs
- Fur Ball social media campaign (4 months)

Sponsorship Levels

Top Dog Sponsorship $5,000

- 10 tickets
- 10 WMR “Keep it Paws-itive” t-shirt, and surprise gifts
- Wall plaque in the 4 Paws Chapel (when constructed)
- One inscribed Memorial Brick in the Memorial Walkway at the Ranch

Lassie Sponsorship $2,500
- 8 tickets
- 8 WMR “Keep it Paws-itive” t-shirt, and surprise gifts
- Wall plaque in the 4 Paws Chapel (when constructed)
- One inscribed brick in the Memorial Walkway at the Ranch

Morris the Cat Sponsorship $1,000
- 6 tickets
- 6 WMR “Keep it Paws-itive” t-shirt and surprise gifts
- One inscribed Memorial Brick in the Memorial Walkway at the Ranch

Lucky Black Cat Sponsorship $500
- 4 tickets
- 4 WMR “Keep it Paws-itive” t-shirt, and surprise gifts

In-Kind Sponsorships
Media Sponsor
Print Sponsor (invitations, posters, flyers, programs, table signs)
Floral Sponsor
Table Favor Sponsors

Door Prize Sponsors
Balloon display Sponsor
Door Prizes

Auction Items

We host a fabulous Online Auction on our website, as well as Live & Silent Auctions at the Fur Ball itself.

We would love to have your company involved! For more information, please email our Auction Committee for more information.

Live Auction Items (Items begin at retail value $1000)
Last year's auction included priceless experiences, weekend retreats, hotel stays, spa packages, jewelry, and more)

Silent Auction & Online Auction Items (Items can be any retail value)
Last year's auction included priceless experiences, weekend retreats, hotel stays, spa packages, jewelry, product packages, event tickets, autographed items, pet products, art and much more)

Download the Sponsorship Brochure here

CONTACT
Fur Ball Chairs

- Sophia DiClemente, CEO/Founder, (505) 980-6354, sophiawmr@aol.com
- Sara Heffern, Executive Director, (505) 267 6983, sarawmr@aol.com