November 11, 2011–A record 650 guests, escorted by 200 pet companions, gathered at The Drake Hotel on Friday, November 11 for a special evening of elegance and compassion at PAWS Chicago’s tenth annual Fur Ball. As Chicago’s premier pet-friendly black tie gala, the event raised more than $750,000 which will go directly to saving the lives of Chicago’s homeless animals, making it the most successful Fur Ball to date.