Faux Fur Fest returns for its third annual Valentine's Day celebration

Faux Fur Fest will be held on February 14 at The Signal as the Humane Educational Society’s third annual fundraiser, and proceeds will support care for thousands of homeless pets, including efforts to reopen the Dog Adopt A wing.

Faux Fur Fest will take place on February 14 at The Signal as the Humane Educational Society (HES) presents its third annual fundraiser. The event is themed "At Last," inspired by 1960s soul music and Etta James, and honors HES's animal rescue work. The evening program includes a cocktail hour with adoptable animals, a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Funds raised through auctions and paddle raises are intended to support staffing, medical care, supplies, and reopening the Dog Adopt A wing. Event details: - Date and location: February 14 at The Signal. - Theme and program: "At Last" 1960s/Etta James-inspired evening with cocktail hour, adoptable animals, seated dinner, live auction, silent auction, and a performance by The Malemen. - Fundraising goals: Support for additional staff, medical care, pet food, heating and air, and supplies to help reopen the Dog Adopt A wing. - Online auction and access: An online silent auction opens at 8:00 a.m. on February 9 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 15, accessible through HES's website (heschatt.org/fauxfurfest). - Attendance status: Tickets for the in-person event are sold out and a waitlist is available for prospective attendees. Summary: Faux Fur Fest is aimed at generating funds for the Humane Educational Society’s ongoing care of homeless pets and specific shelter needs, including reopening a closed shelter wing. The online auction runs from February 9–15 and a waitlist exists for in-person attendance. Undetermined at this time: final totals raised and specific reopening timeline for Dog Adopt A.