Monmouth County SPCA Raises more than $320,000 at Fur Ball Gala

By: Community Magazine | October 26, 2021 |  Philanthropy , Local | 

PHOTOS: Tom Zapcic Photography

The Monmouth County SPCA recently held its 2021 Fur Ball Gala at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank. The sold-out, outdoor event brought together 300 of the shelter’s supporters and friends to celebrate 75 years of existence as the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

This year’s theme celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary and featured an entire history exhibit with photos, news clippings, videos, and literature dating back to 1945.

The success of the event would not have been possible without the support of sponsors, The Hesse Companies, Fran & Paul Turner, Kaseya and the Cooper Voccola Family Foundation. The Monmouth County SPCA would also like to thank the event co-chairs, Andrew & Allison Grossman and Chris tian & Monica Peter.

“I am so proud of this organization and how far we’ve come in our 75 years of existence,” said Ross Licitra, Executive Direc tor of the Monmouth County SPCA. “From a small, modest brick building, to a 21st century, state-of-the art campus, the Monmouth County SPCA has evolved to be the beacon for all things animal welfare in the state of New Jersey and beyond.”

With the success of the Fur Ball under its collar, the Monmouth County SPCA will now be focusing on its first-annual Doggy Paddle Polar Plunge on November 27 at D’jais in Belmar. Info for the Polar Plunge can be found at MonmouthCountySPCA.org.

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