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Florida law requires that all charities soliciting donations disclose their registration number and the percentage of your donation that goes to the cause and the amount that goes to the solicitor. Our registration number is CH-11409 and non-program expenses are funded from tour income, so 100% of your donations go directly to save the cats. We are a 501 c 3 charity as determined by the IRS Federal ID#59-3330495. Our 990s are available online at GuideStar.org with a complete breakdown of how your donations are spent.
 
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EXOTIC CUSTOM CREATED LIVE AUCTION INTERNATIONAL TRIPS

 

LionsSouth African Adventure. Mention photo safari to anyone and the concept of South Africa come to mind. Now our winning bidders will have a chance to capture ten thousand pictures and a million memories on this incredible trip to spectacular Africa. Begin with your roundtrip flights to Johannesburg, then travel by Land Rover to the famous Krueger National Park where you begin your safari. For the next seven days, daily game drives will take you up close to elephants, water buffalo, rhinos, and of course, spectacular lions and cheetahs. This is not some “trip for the tourists.” On this spectacular adventure, you will see the game up close, in their natural habitats, and know that your trip helps fund the wildlife preservation programs while it increases the world’s understanding of these incredible animals. Features nine incredible days from departure, all your flights, meals, lodging and photo safaris, and so much more…. all for one lucky couple.

 

 

TigerTigers of Thailand. This amazing trip will take its winners to Thailand, where only a few Southeast Asian tigers still survive. Driven almost to extinction by poachers, these tigers are as rare as they are spectacular. Now the government of Thailand and the United Nations have created the Huai Kha Khaeng Wild Tiger Preserve where these rare beautiful animals are being restored in both numbers and health. Our winning bidders will travel first to Bangkok, then deep into to Western Thailand to the Sanctuary where they will stay in the park for three days, working up close with these magnificent big cats at Khao Nang Ram Research Station. Then back in Bangkok, they will have the opportunity to explore this gem of the Orient. This is the country and a king that an English school tutor discovered and wrote about it in “Anna and the King of Siam” and “The King and I.” Beauty, culture, beautiful people, incredible shopping and a chance to be up close with the tigers…. It’s all yours during 8 days from departure, with roundtrip air, deluxe Thai hospitality and lodging for our couple when they see the Tigers of Thailand!

 

 

Osborne HouseBritish History, Shopping, and Private Sanctuary Tour. The Isle of Wight is a spectacular island in the English Channel. It’s so beautiful that Queen Victoria had her summer home there. On your three days on Wight you will have a special private tour with an official of the Isle of Wight Zoo. Home to Britain's largest collection of tigers, this award winning zoo has been a dedicated ally to the tiger for over a quarter of a century. The Zoo also cares for a wide range of other animals including lions, leopards, jaguars, lemurs and monkeys. The animals are housed in a wide variety of naturalistic enclosures that encourage them to display their natural behaviours. During your visit you can take in The Tiger Sanctuary, Lemurland and Nature's Nightmares, the Zoo's newly opened Kanha Enclosure has recently been described as one of the best new zoo enclosures in the world. You top off you stay in the Isle of Wight with a private tour of Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s perfectly preserved home. After your mini-cruise back the mainland, you’ll move up to London for a visit to Admiral Nelson’s home, shopping with your own “private shopping aide” at Harrods, watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, tickets to a great West End show and much more. Complete with great accommodations, roundtrip air, even your morning tea and crumpets!

 

 

Paris TripParis Fashion and Brussels Chocolate. There are times to diet and be frugal… but tonight is NOT one of them! Our winning bidder of this trip to support Big Cat Rescue will begin their amazing excursion in Paris where they will stay in a private “pensione” in the classic Opera District near the Champs Elysees. From there, a personal shopper will take our lucky couple to a private showing and design consultation with a Parisian Haut Couture fashion superstar. They will also savor brunch from a restaurant atop the Eiffel Tower and savor an exciting dinner cruise down the River Seine. They’ll be plenty of time for shopping, sightseeing and soaking up all the light and magic of Paris, even the just incredible experience of strolling down those tree-lined Paris boulevards. Then it’s off to Brussels. Why Brussels? Because Brussels is the chocolate capitol of the world! In Brussels our private guide will take you to special appointments at fantastic chocolate shoppes and factories such as world famous Chocolatier Neuhaus, Godiva, Marcolini Pierre, Le Manon, Whitmer Chocolates, Planete Chocolat and many more. Tasting isn’t just allowed her. It’s expected and encouraged! Take a day to journey out to the famous flower fields were the vivid colors run endlessly to the horizon, then slip back into town for even more late-night wine…. and chocolate! This eight day, seven night trip to the best sensation-delighting destinations in Europe includes roundtrip air, deluxe accommodations and all your very special private tours. For a once in a lifetime experience, you can’t beat our Delightful Decadence!

 

 

GolfConquer England's Historic Golf Courses. There is a place in Scotland that golfers consider hallowed ground. It’s called St. Andrews, it’s where the Great Game was invented, and now you can play it . For every golfer, playing St. Andrews is a dream come true. On this trip, it will be that and more as our twosome jets to Edinburgh, then sets out for a week of spectacular golf. They will play classic courses such as St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Turnberry and Royal Troon,. Even includes accommodations in a centuries old golf lodge and special club house privileges. For two, with four rounds of golf each and more can be added. Even includes roundtrip air and a hearty Scottish breakfast each morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER UNIQUE LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

30 Days in the 2009 Jaguar XF and Right to Buy any Jaguar at Dealer Invoice

JaguarThis is the vehicle that won the ‘Car of the Year’ award at the 2008 What Car? awards in London and also took top place in the 'Best Executive Car' category, ahead of the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes CLS. Steve Fowler, group editor of What Car?, called it “the best car Jaguar has ever built.” Spend 30 days in this "fusion of sports car and sedan" donated by Jaguar of Tampa. You not only get to drive the car for 30 days, but in addition then have the right to purchase this or any other new Jaguar on the lot at dealer invoice! Jaguar of Tampa has been a major supporter of Big Cat Rescue since 2003. Their involvement began when they provided the financial support that allowed us to rescue two sick, aging jaguar cats who were being kept in a basement in a roadside zoo in New Hampshire. For more on this generous rescue and photos of the cats CLICK HERE. Jaguar of Tampa is located at 320 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. 813-371-8200.

 

30 Days in the Sporty Saab 9-3 Aero and Right to Buy any Saab at Dealer Invoice

2008 Saab 9 3Spend 30 days with the wind blowing through your hair as you hug the road in this sexy convertible with Saab "Aero" technology donated by Saab of Tampa. According to Car and Driver reviewer Steve Siler, "this most powerful Saab car to date could end up being the best handling, as well." And after you test its mettle for that month, you have the right to save by purchasing any Saab in stock at dealer invoice! Why not stop by and see it before the ball? Saab of Tampa is located at 11608 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. 813-774-3103.

 

 

Time with the Last American Ace and One Hour For Two in High Tech Military Flight Training Simulator - Priceless!

A command pilot with more than 3,000 hours including 800 combat hours, Brigadier General Steve Ritchie (Ret) is our last American Ace and the most decorated airman in modern history. General Ritchie will personally brief you for your mission as command pilot of a C-130 Hercules Simulator. You and a companion will spend 60 minutes in a high tech flight training device.  Under the guidance of an expert pilot, you can take off, fly and land this four engine turboprop military craft that is being used everyday by U.S. and international military aircrews to sharpen their flying skills for their most difficult missions and not available to the general public at any price. Now it is your chance! But that is not all! Your briefing will also include ground instruction in the "hottest" airplane the Air Force ever flew, the F-104 Starfighter. Only three Starfighters are still in airworthy condition and you have the chance to sit in the cockpit of real "Top Gun" history with General Ritchie. The Simulator experience is graciously donated to the Fur Ball by CAE USA, INC.

 

 

How Fast Can You Drive?

Race CarDid you ever dream of driving a real NASCAR stock car at dizzying speeds at Daytona? Now you can! Our lucky winner will begin their Richard Petty Racing School with a hands-on class covering the secrets of high speed driving. Then it’s helmets and racing suit time and on to the track as you put your new skills into practice behind the wheel of a real NASCAR stocker. This is NOT some simulation or riding with another driver. It’s just you and your new-found skills behind the wheel of a genuine 600 horsepower stock car racing hot laps at the Daytona International Speedway or the new NASCAR track at Disney World. This is the real deal, and you will be too after winning this very special prize.

 

 

Bucs TicketsBucs Club Seats to Last Four Games

These are not just Bucs tickets - they are CLUB SEATS with private entrance, padded seats, great view, and access to the exclusive Club Lounge!  Two tickets each to four games - see the  Originally $295 each (total value $2260) and sold out so not available.  See games 7-10 in ultimate luxury!  Note: auction winner agrees not to resell these tickets. Generously donated by Jeff and Brigitte Ajluni. But, that is not all. With these tickets come following Bucs autogrpaphed items, two of which are one of kind!

Autographed copy of “Quiet Strength” by Tony Dungy

Big Cat Rescue T-Shirt autographed by Tony Dungy (one of a kind!)

Buccaneers Cap autographed by Derrick Brooks

Big Cat Rescue Cap autographed by former Buc James Wilder (one of a kind)

Framed autographed 8x10 photo of Cadillac Williams.

 

 

 

SAMPLE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Adventure Wildcats SafarisTwo day one night Lake Nakuru Kenya visit. Courtesy of highly experienced guide Hamadi Njoroge of Adventure Wildcats Safaris, we have for auction two certificates, each one for two days of safari and one night for two people including meals, luxury accomodations, transportation to/from Nairobi airport.

You can build a longer trip around this at a special Big Cat Rescue discounted rate. Each certificate has a retail value of $990.

You can meet Hamadi at the Fur Ball to discuss you plans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bucs Club Seats for game 5 and 6. These are not just Bucs tickets - they are CLUB SEATS with private entrance, padded seats, great view, and access to the exclusive Club Lounge!  Two tickets each to four games - see the  Originally $295 each (total value $2260) and sold out so not available.  See games 5 and 6 in ultimate luxury!  Note: auction winner agrees not to resell these tickets. Generously donated by Jeff and Brigitte Ajluni.

 

Game 5 Game 6 Bucs Tickets

 

 

COSTUME CONTEST PRIZE

Our costume scout committee will select 10 contestants to be called to the stage to display their costumes. The winner will receive:

Week Vacation in Pennsylvania Mountain Resort Condo

Big Cat CondoSpend a week in Big Cat Rescue's condo at Wolf Run Manor  at the beautiful Treasure Lake in Du Bois, PA. Hike 9000 acres of woodlands, swim at the many beaches and pools. Amenities include boating, two PGA rated golf courses, driving range, nature trails, basketball court, sledding, tubing hill, parks, playgrounds and a marina. Week 31 (August 2009)

 

SALE AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS TO DATE

Donor Value Donor Value
Mary Loher $5,288 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming $120
BG Pictures Photography, LLC $3,610 Tire Kingdom $120
Brigitte Mailahn $2,000 Pet Promise $117
D.K Ramirez de Arellano $2,000 EcoTours Kenya $115
Sandals Unique Vacations, Inc. $2,000 Kathy Durdin $115
African Wildcats Adventure Safaris $1,980 Arabian Nights $114
Brenda Shoupe $1,770 Salon de J $110
Azoulay $1,700 Tec Salon & Spa $110
Southwest Airlines $1,650 Thomas Kinkade $105
Doll Hospital & Restoration $1,550 Aba Abraam Animal Hospital $100
Razz Productions $1,500 Affordable Catering $100
Friends of Big Cat Rescue $1,380 Ambrosia Spa & Salon $100
Cason Portrait Studio $1,300 City Fish $100
TPC Tampa Bay $1,296 Dow Sherwood Village Inn $100
Air Tran $1,200 Einstein Noah Restaurant Group $100
PRP Wine International $1,200 Eventful Connections, LLC $100
J.C. Newman Cigar Company $1,158 Fetishes Fine Dining $100
Wolding Fine Art Gallery & Gifts $1,150 Flowers By Jenny $100
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques $1,127 Hoffman Entertainment Inc $100
Costal Care Counseling $1,100 Honeybaked Ham-Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa $100
Art Symphony Galleria $1,000 Lion Country Safari $100
Four Seasons Resort $1,000 Melting Pot $100
Gabrielle Photography & Business Enhancement Services $1,000 More than Photographs $100
Greene's Cleaners $1,000 Nature Coast TravelHost $100
Samantha Churchill $1,000 Ray Gary $100
Sutherland Crossing Resort $900 Rejuva $100
Ethan Allen $878 Sadie's Creative Photography $100
Julie Hanan $870 Splash! An Ocean Grill $100
Lenne Nicklaus- Ball $850 Tampa Bay Downs $100
Frederick Link $800 The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art $100
La Petite Gallerie $750 Toasted Pheasant Bistro $100
Marriott Tampa Waterside $736 Twin Brothers Pizza & Pasta $100
Dillards-Citrus Park $710 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall $100
Simplicity Vacuums & Carrollwood Vacuums $700 Wasabi Japanese Steak and Sushi $100
WWG MD, PA (Dr. Kristi Prockop) $700 Deb's Hallmark Store $98
Access Magazine $693 Vertical Flight $98
Animal Lovers Hospital & Cat Clinic $685 Daniel Hecht $96
PlanDone $660 Sarasota Jungle Gardens $96
Tom Levine Photography $650 Expressions in Glass $95
Side Splitters Comedy Club $640 The Creative Native Gallery $95
Tradewinds Resort $602 Sunny Creations $90
Terry and Cathy DeFelice $601 Massage Envy $89
Grassroots Creations, Inc $600 Clearwater Marine Aquarium $88
Phil Balducci $600 Cheral Florist $85
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa $600 Johns Hopkins University Press $85
Northwest Hillsborough YMCA $587 Kelly Savery $85
Sea World/Discovery Cove $578 Whip n Spur $85
Belleview Biltmore Resort $558 Canoe Escape, Inc. $83
Home Interiors $531 Pangea Organics $82
Mary Loher / Lavelle Wineries $520 Hill's Pet Nutrution $82
Holiday Inn Express $516 Al Gore $80
Resto-Clean $515 Amy's Massage & Body Care $80
Allegiant Air $500 Barbara Eden $80
Allure Medspa $500 Carolina Mike's (Kayak) $80
Alvin Magnon Jewelers $500 Cindy Crawford $80
Ann Anderson Art Studio $500 Elizabeth Faubert $80
Bonefish Grill-Bay Dr, Bellair Bluffs, Fl $500 Fast Frame $80
Carol Leuenberger $500 Gatorland $80
Dr Daniel Bertoch, DDS $500 Kato Productions  $80
Fairy Dust Pet Care Services $500 Think Ink $80
Lisa Voigt $500 Unknown $80
Mary Lou Geis $500 Zen Massage $80
Neiman Marcus-Westshore, Tampa $500 Clearly Organized Inc $75
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa $500 Kim Kirschman $75
IDAutomation $490 Lee Roy Selmon's $75
Disney World $464 Longhorn Steak House $75
BLB International Freelance Photography $463 Mark Fehl $75
Academic Alliance of Dermatolgy $450 Memorabilia Magic $75
Adventure Outfitters $450 Kym Marzal $70
Empire Public Relations $450 Martha Stewart Living $70
Irina Moldovan $450 Taylor Designs $70
Hopkins Clinic $440 Blackburn Press $70
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa North $420 Cross Town Pet Care $69
Picture Perfect Framing $408 Perkins Restaurant $69
Alliyele Akiwunmi $400 Asolo Repertory Theatre $68
Bellwerkz Dog Art $400 Brian Czarnik $65
Caribe Royale Orlando $400 Dunedin Fine Art Center $65
Coral Reef Aquariums $400 Panera Bread $65
East Lake Woodlands $400 Sandra Williams $65
Emerald Greens $400 Tahiti Joe's Hot Sauces $65
Fiona atToi's Hair Salon $400 South Florida Museum $64
Hilton St Petersburg Bayfront $400 Accents & Gifts $60
Jana Broder $400 Bob Richards $60
Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center $400 Carole Baskin $60
Sheraton Sand Key Resort $400 Connelly's Auto Repair $60
Tuesday Morning $400 Cop Shop Sports Bar $60
YMCA of North Pinellas $400 Gratzzi Ristorante at BayWalk $60
Marriott Residence Inn Oldsmar $398 Hadley, LLC $60
Inn Above Tide $380 JavaTinto $60
American Stage $358 Michelle Waters Art $60
Collier County Convention and Visitors Bureau $350 Photography of Noel $60
Doubletree Tampa Westshore Airport $350 The Downs/Golf Facility $60
Hilton Garden Inn - Oldsmar $350 Up The Creek $60
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort $350 Wrights Gourmet $60
Windsong Sailing Charters $350 Fantasy of Flight $58
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort $338 Image West $55
Sheraton Suites Hotel $335 Florida Aquarium $54
Tampa Bay Bodies $335 Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center $51
Marriott Tampa Westshore $325 Applebee's-Sheldon Rd, Tampa $50
Suzanne's Intimate Apparel Solutions $325 Bella's Italian Cafe $50
Will Bullas Studio $325 Best Buy $50
Litter-Maid $320 Best Dance Instructional Videos $50
Garden Magicians $315 Bilmar Station $50
Sandi Brooks - Indulge @ Dillards Citrus Park $315 BJ's Restaurant $50
J.W. Baker $310 Brunchery Restaurant $50
Area Rugs Direct LLC $300 Colonnade Inc $50
Bobbie Davis $300 Dick's Sporting Goods $50
David D’Dalessandris $300 Extreme Juice-S Dale Mabry, Tampa $50
Dr. George Forster $300 Green Springs Bistro $50
Harley-Davidson Crystal River $300 Harry's Seafood Bar & Grill $50
Hollowtree Images $300 Honeybaked Ham-Anderson Rd, Tampa $50
Michael S McNeill, DDS $300 J Alexanders Restaurant $50
NARS Cosmetics at Saks Westshore $300 Kathy Crotts $50
Quorum Hotel $300 Kimberly Pipitone $50
Renaissance Tampa Hotel $300 Macaroni Grill-1580 N Dale Mabry, Tampa $50
Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites $300 Mary Hessler Key $50
Wentworth Golf Club $300 Men's Warehouse $50
Marriot Courtyard Oldsmar $298 Mutts a Million $50
Christi Porch $285 Orlando Opera Company $50
Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort $285 Pet Mart $50
B & R Jewelers $280 Pollo Tropical $50
Kitty Cat Groomer $280 Publix $50
Westchase Vet Clinic $280 Rich & Beth Ann Bluder $50
Intercontinental Hotel $270 Salt Rock Grill $50
Sherry Levesque $270 Skipper's Smokehouse $50
The Frame Place $268 Sports Authority $50
Pamela Rodriguez $260 Tampa Bay Rays $50
River Hills Country Club $260 Tampa Museum of Art $50
Inn at Weathersfield $259 TGI Friday's-E Fowler Ave, Tampa $50
Amerisuites Orlando Airport  $258 The Bamboo Club Asian Bistro $50
Frank Planes $255 Valencia Garden $50
Oil-Dri Corporation of America $254 Woody's Waterfront Cafe $50
Apple Blossoms Floral Distributors & Gifts $250 Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge $49
Florida Estates Winery $250 Hair Remedies $48
Freedman's Office Furniture $250 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens $48
Jonathan Barnes $250 Bonefish Grill-Westshore Blvd, Tampa $45
La Quinta Inn & Suites Convention Center $250 Bonefish Grille-N Dale Mabry, Tampa $45
Lutz Animal Hospital $240 Carrabba's $45
The Mountain $240 Germack Nut Inc $45
Allstar Limousine $236 Mary Cranik $45
Westchase Golf Course $236 Mimi's $45
Great Art & Frame $235 Outback $45
Buccaneers $225 Sparkle Time Cleaning $45
Cynthia Handley $225 University of Chicago Press $45
DanMar Productions $225 Cecy Burkhardt $40
Leopard Lady Lounge $225 Charlie's Pizza $40
Litter Maid-Applica Inc. $220 CREW Land & Water Trust $40
Skin Deep Spatique $217 Friend of BCR $40
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Shows $216 Honey Wayton $40
Aubrey Organics $200 Starbucks-W Lemon St, Tampa $40
Casy McCarthy and Kathe Russell $200 Babcock Wilderness Adventures $38
DCH Group $200 Conservancy of Southwest Florida $35
Dr James Barrie DVM $200 Howard Baskin $35
Homeworks: Carol Sackman $200 Pioneer FL Museum & Village $35
Hotel Indigo $200 In & Out Express Lube $34
Keni Lee $200 Village Grooming $33
Kristin Carde $200 Pineapple Press $33
Lansbrook Golf Club $200 McDonald's/Casper Company $32
Michael Murphy Gallery $200 Sunken Gardens $32
Night Swan  Intracoastal B&B $200 Ann Canterbury $30
North Bay Animal & Bird Hospital $200 First Watch $30
Pamela Roehm $200 Newman's Own $30
Sandra Barnes $200 Olive Garden $30
Sunset Vista $200 Ridgeback Winery $30
Unknown $200 Salvador Dali Museum $30
Virginia Catizone $200 Starbucks-Anderson Rd, Tampa $30
Harri's Photography $196 Starbucks-Brooksville, Fl $30
Smoky Mountain Llama Treks $190 Suzettes on the Beach $30
Dr Larry Lieberman $185 Three Coins Diner $30
Pangea Organics $184 Denny & Susan Mitchell $29
Keene Veterinary Hospital $183 Dinosaur World $26
Accurate Chiropractic $180 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits $25
Capital Concierge $180 Applebee's-Hoover Blvd, Tampa $25
Westchase Jazzercise $180 Atlanta Bread Company $25
Pebble Creek Golf Club $176 Chili's $25
St Petersburg Little Theatre $176 Foster & Smith, Inc. $25
Annabelle's $175 Hard Rock Cafe $25
Merrill Kramer $175 Old Chicago $25
Bay Palms Golf Course MacDill AFB $168 Pane Rustica $25
Roy's Restaurant $167 Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse $25
Best Western Tampa Airport Inn & Suites $160 Starbucks-Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa $25
Harbour Island Athletic Club and Spa $160 Tigerpixie Art Studio $25
MOSI $160 Tijuana Flats-N Dale Mabry, Tampa $25
Key West Express $156 Toojay's Original Gourmet Deli $25
Ruth Eckerd Hall $156 Unknown $25
Kennedy Space Center $152 Unknown $25
Bruce Walling $150 Unknown $25
Cougar Network $150 Village Health Market $25
Fusion Fit Club $150 Yard Sale Donator $25
Grand Hyatt Westshore $150 Yard Sale Donator $25
Honor Thy Pet $150 Yard Sale Donator $25
Let's Eat-Sheldon Rd, Tampa $150 University Press of Colorado $25
Palm Restaurant $150 Ballyhoo Grill $20
Rompin Rovers $150 Christo's Resturant $20
Tampa Wine Institute $150 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary $20
The French Bakery & Courtyard Cafe $150 Firefly Books $20
The Organizing Queen $150 Harvey's Sandwich Shop $20
Ultimate Fighting School $150 Louis Pappas Restaurant Group $20
Vortex Motorsport $150 Macaroni Grill-14904 N Dale Mabry, Tampa $20
Wilke Art $150 Pink Flamingo Café $20
Southpaw Animal Health $147 Sweetbay $20
Snow Leopard Trust $145 Tijuana Flats-W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa $20
Lifestyle Family Fitness-Gunn Hwy, Tampa $140 Twisted Bamboo $20
PSI Xtreme Sports, LLC $140 Unknown $20
Sweetwater Kayaks $140 Yard Sale Donator $20
Maxine Beige $135 Yard Sale Donator $20
Florida Orchestra $130 University of Utah Press $20
Paul Combs $130 Einstein Bagels-McMullen Booth, Clearwater, Fl $18
Sarasota Opera $130 Regal Foundation $18
Radisson Clearwater Central $129 Guido's Pizza Cafe $16
Tampa Improv $128 Taylor Wine $16
Great Clips $125 TouchStar Cinema $16
Howl at the Moon $125 Munchies $15
Jean Cannon $125 Rising Sun Cafe $15
Splitsville $125 Unknown $15
Tampa Theatre $125 First Nails Salon $10
Tinatapa's $125 Friends of Rookery Bay $10
Jerrit Albritton $120

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Joe PhotoCommemorate the night by having your photo made at the Fur Ball by professional photographer Matt Nassif.

Have your cat prints painted on at the Fur Ball by Cat Camp.

Limo Service

Allstar will offer a 10% discount to anyone attending the Fur Ball for their transportation for that evening. Call 800-345-6614 and let the representative know that this is transportation for the Fur Ball.

DONATIONS TO THE SILENT AUCTION AND BIG CAT BARGAINS SALE NEEDED:

If you or your company have any product or service that we could add to our auction, PLEASE contact Beth at 813-323-3265 or Education@BigCatRescue.org.  You help a great cause while building awareness for your company not only to the hundreds of guests who are desirable customers or clients, but also to the thousands of supporters who read our newsletter and website. Certificates for dinner or other local services are especially helpful.  If your gift is valued at $500 or more, please submit a photo and short bio on yourself or your company so we can provide extra recognition. Thank you.

We Need Your Cans:  We need your empty coffee cans, peanut cans, or any other kind of plastic, tin or cardboard can WITH A PLASTIC LID.  If it looks like a drum and sounds like a drum, we can use it for our drumming circle at the Fur Ball.  You can decorate it in an African theme, or we will do the decorating.  The idea is to have all 750 of our Fur Ball guests have a little mini drum as a center piece on their table that they can use to join in the fun.  This will save us hundreds of dollars for center pieces (which means more money for the cats!) and give our guests something to take home as a reminder of the great time they had supporting the cats.  This would make a great school or community project.  Please mail your clean cans to Big Cat Rescue at 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130 Info@BigCatRescue.org Download Flier

2007's Fur Ball was our best ever!

Did we catch you on film at the 2007 Fur Ball?  Check and see HERE and HERE and HERE

See the room, the cakes, the car, the decor, flower sculpture and more HERE

See the program HERE

 

A FEW INDICATIVE GUEST COMMENTS FROM PRIOR YEARS:

2005: Rob Elder from Jaguar of Tampa said, “This could be the most important social event of the year!  We are going to come every year”. In 2004, he and his fiancée were there despite her being about to give birth to their first child, and in 2005 he had to come alone because they just had their second child days before!  Congratulations!

2006: Jay O'Conner of Cox Radio said, “It's going to fill the Raymond James stadium at this rate!  This is such an important cause to my heart.”

2007: "You have done it again! Last night was an absolutely fabulous party. I hope, of course, that you made lots of money for the cats – but the fundraising aside, the Fur Ball is one of the best parties out there. The video was excellent and moving, the food was delicious, Cynthia (Smoot) did a great job, Bo (Derek) was a wonderful addition, the auction had great items and kept the crowd involved, the drum circle and dancing are always a hoot…and of course looking at everyone’s outfits is a huge part of the fun. I also heard lots of positive comments about the shopping set-up, as opposed to silent auction. So thank you!!" Hugs, Cathy Unruh

Things that we heard over and over from countless people were:

“You guys really know how to throw a party!”

"This is so much fun!  I am crying at the stories of the cats, but just can't stop dancing!” (The cats stories and photos rotated all night on a 12 foot, 6 foot and 2 foot screen in different rooms)

"Most fun event I've attended all year!"

Big Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The sanctuary provides a permanent home for unwanted, abused and neglected exotic cats.  Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Bobcats and more reside at the 45 acre Citrus Park refuge located just across the street from the Westfield Shopping Town. The Fur Ball is an annual event to raise funds for the close to 140 cats in our care.