Fur Ball Trips & Auction Items
To see main Fur Ball page and get tickets visit: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/furball.htm
EXOTIC CUSTOM CREATED LIVE AUCTION INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
South 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.
Tigers 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!
British 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 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!
Conquer 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
This 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
Spend 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?
Did 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 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
Two 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.
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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
Spend 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 |
Commemorate 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.