New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996
The Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Fur Ball 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025 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.
Fur Ball 2025
BLACK & WHITE
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 6pm
Dinner | Dancing
Lucky Duck Prize Pond | Silent Auction | Live Auction
In celebration of the Fur Ball’s 23nd anniversary, we will be back in The Grand Ball Room of the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North hosting a community of animal welfare advocates and admirers.
Attendees will be entertained with festive music, enjoy dinner and dancing along with Steve Stucker’s Pet Parade of pets in their most glam black and white attire!
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!
Attire: Black & White Chic
Classic or creative- make your monochrome moment unforgettable
Now Accepting Corporate Sponsors and Vendor Booths
Download the Sponsorship Package here!
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Thank you VCA Animal Hospitals
for their continued support of the Fur Ball and the animals of Watermelon Mountain Ranch