On November 9, animal rescue org PAWS Chicago threw its 17th Annual "Fur Ball," a perennial favorite where canines accompany their guardians on the red carpet and dance floor. Sponsored by Chicago, co-chairs by Melissa, Michael, Jessica, and Tim Canning hosted more than 800 guests and their four-legged friends at the Drake Hotel to fund life-saving programs for homeless pets.
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2018 Camellia Room Emcee Lisa Dent with homeless kitten
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2018 Gold Coast Emcees Shae Peppler and Kaitlin Cody
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2018 Grand Ballroom Emcees Lou Canellis and Jake Hamilton
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2019 Fur Ball Committee
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Alex B and Ge Wang with dog Harvey
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Amy and George Burin with dogs Olive Oil and Addison Casey
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Angie DeMars, Camellia Room Emcee Lisa Dent and PAWS Chicago Co-Founder Alexis Fasseas
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Billy and Augustus Corgan
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Bobbi Panter and Kim Gleeson with dog Spencer
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Bonnie Spurlock with Howard and Judy Tullman
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Canine guest Taz
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Canine guest
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Canine guest
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Canine guests
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Evan Derman and Erin Weil with dog Huey
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Honorary Co-Chair Stephanie F. Harris (center) with Susan Merlin and Susan Canman
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Hsign Chen, Angie DeMars, Frances Renk, and Paula Fasseas
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Javid Aboutorabi and Lola Donahue with Wilbur and Winston
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Jill Monoscalco and Chompers
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Michelle Wilson and Joseph Catella with Wilco
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Murray and Anne Marie Peretz with Kesey and Franzen
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Nancy Timmers and Alexis Fasseas with homeless kitten
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Pat Welch and Maia Mosillo with Willow and Taz
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Presenting Sponsors Barbara Bradford and Robert Sherman
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Renata and Robert Block with Gigi
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Ross and Suzie Glickman with dog Fletcher
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Scott and Nancy Santi with PAWS Chicago Founder Paula Fasseas & Chicago Fire’s Eamonn Walker
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Shae Peppler and Jordan Cornette with dog Holiday
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Susanna Homan and Gus
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2018 Fur Ball Co-Chairs Tim and Jessica Canning and Melissa and Michael Canning
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Vincent and Jessica Anzalone with dog Dudelaw
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