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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball

2026 Issues

With its furr-tabulous theme of “Hollywoof,” Wayside Waifs’ annual Fur Ball Gala went all in on glamour and fun. Guests dressed for the part with fabulous costumes while purr-using the fantastic silent auction items. Chaired by Stephanie and Keith Henson and emceed by Loren Halifax and Joe Lauria, the event raised funds that will serve nearly 50,000 pets and people through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community programming.

Susan Wally, board member; and Chris Wally
Stephanie Henson, event chair; Kathryn Mahoney, Wayside Waifs;  Susan Wally, board member; Chris Wally, and Keith Henson, event chair
Rhonda and Scott Neuman
(Seated) Sydney Goodman (standing) Sammie and John Reinert, Jason Goodman, Jimmy and Brittany Carter, Stephanie and Gregg Renner, and Cory and Emily Mitchell
Event Emcees Loren Halifax and Joe Lauria
Joyce and David Butler, volunteers
Carol and Joe Suhor

Featured in the June 27, 2026 issue of The Independent.

Photo Credit: Dana Pearl Photography

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