Nonprofit news: Furball fundraiser set for Feb. 21

Rob Carney with Baxter at the 2020 Furball. [File photo by Meagan Gumpert Photography]

The Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) will host its ninth annual Furball fundraiser on Feb. 21 at the World Equestrian Center. Event proceeds will support the nonprofit’s mission to end the homeless pet problem in Marion County.

Among the VOCAL programs are Project FEED, which provides pet food to low-income families in need of assistance, and Rescue Food, which supplies pet food to more than 30 rescue organizations. The donated food and other supplies come from Chewy’s local distribution center.

In 2024, the VOCAL shelter took in 176 animals and adopted out 163. VOCAL focuses on transferring animals from Marion County Animal Services as one of its main rescue partners. The agency’s low-cost animal clinic provided spay and neuter surgeries to more than 4,200 pets in 2024.

The Furball will include cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing.

Tickets are $150 and available at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/furball2025ticket