• 57°

Dog Ball 2021’s entertaining evening to benefit humane society

HUNTSVILLE – Dog Ball 2021 will entertain its audience with tongue-in-cheek puns and lively auction bidding to benefit the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.

Dog Ball serves as the humane society’s major annual fundraiser. Typically, the event is an exciting in-person event that gathers donations that defray expenses for the animal shelter incurred while providing care to in-need animals.

However, COVID-19 restrictions led this year organizers to try a different approach. They will host a virtual event for Dog Ball on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

Handling the online ‘broadcast’ will be WHNT-TV News 19 and Facebook Live! The Valley’s CW television network will air an encore presentation at 8 p.m.

The evening’s star celebrities definitely are the ‘VIDs’ or Very Important Dogs, which make the Dog Ball such a special and unique experience. The Dog Ball welcomes VIDs from all breeds – pure and mixed – to join in the fun by appearing as ‘runway’ models for the audience.

Owners can complete an interest form on the website, thedogball.org, and a member of the VID committee will contact the owner to learn more about the cherished pet.

Entry fee is $200 for one dog or $250 for two dogs. This tax-deductible amount will help feed and house animals in need. The VID participation roster fills up quickly, so don’t procrastinate in nominating a dog for Dog Ball 2021.

Businesses can participate in corporate sponsorship. Different levels of contributions are open and offer special perks. Donating an item for auction is an excellent opportunity to highlight a company or personal support that many animal lovers will see while viewing the ball.

Guests can bid on auction items for in-demand merchandise and professional services. Some of the most sought-after items in the auction are tickets to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Historically, the Dog Ball generates more than $100,000 that the humane society uses to care for and find homes for some of our area’s abused and neglected animals.

The Dog Ball Committee plans and implements all aspects of the event, such as marketing and publicity, decorations and auction. The committee consists of community volunteers who love animals and want to have fun while helping the pets. To help with the Dog Ball, complete the “Get Involved” form on the website thedogball.org.

Bob Jones High School

Ashwin Prabhakar earns Gorgas Scholarship for state

Harvest

Tennessee Valley Interfaith Choir: Encouraging new musicales

Madison

“Don’t Mess with Madison PAC” to hold host public meeting Monday about special election

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones to host Fantasy Playhouse summer camps

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones’ ‘Patriot Pages,’ ‘The Eclectic’ ranked first in Alabama

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones AFJROTC faces off with St. Stephens NJROTC

Bob Jones High School

Top-rated students recognized for Reflections designs

Madison

Finalists named for Madison’s first MVP awards honoring volunteers

Madison

Former Madison mayor questions city council over city manager proposal; special election date set

James Clemens High School

Austen Wyche receives 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Huntsville

UAH set for NCAA South Regional Championship game Tuesday

Huntsville

UAH advances with 76-69 thriller over Embry-Riddle

Madison

Mill Creek tops in state with Destination Imagination challenges

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones AFJROTC’s winning streak continues

Madison

School board green lights $58 million bond for new elementary school

Bob Jones High School

Lady Patriots hold off Sparkman in soccer rivalry match-up

James Clemens High School

James Clemens HOSA cinches wins at state conference

Huntsville

Season ends for Calhoun women

Harvest

‘A Night for Enable Garden Party’ to help aging, homebound

Huntsville

Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair returns to Toyota Field starting Friday

Huntsville

Tuberville presses Space Command general to confirm SPACECOM’s move to Alabama 

Huntsville

U.S. Rep. Strong gives first House floor speech, proposes bill to complete construction of southern border wall

Madison

Norfolk Southern train derails in Calhoun County as company faces investigation from federal agencies, apologizes to Congress

Business

Owners of closed Madison pain clinic sentenced

x