25th Annual Bark Ball benefiting the Washington Humane Society

Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Annual Bark Ball benefiting the Washington Humane Society (WHS). The original black tie gala for people and their canine companions will take place on June 2, 2012 at the Washington Hilton. The Bark Ball is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for WHS with all proceeds going to support the critical programs and services that benefit thousands of homeless, lost and abused animals in the District of Columbia.

Since 1987, the Bark Ball has continued to draw many of the area’s most celebrated residents, including leading figures from the political, media, entertainment, sports and business worlds, and their four-legged friends, to honor those who protect and serve our region’s animals.

This year, the evening will entail a reception followed by an extensive silent and live auction, dinner, program, dancing and other surprises in honor of this year’s special 25th anniversary. More than 600 human attendees and 400 dogs are expected to participate.

WHS provides comfort and care to nearly 30,000 animals each year through sheltering, adoption, humane law enforcement, spay and neuter services, humane education, human – animal rehabilitation programs and lost and found services, among other programs. As the only open-access shelter in the nation’s capital, no call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away. The WHS team responds to calls for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, or for sponsorship information, please visit www.barkball.com or call 202-683-1822.

Tickets: $250
NEW! Young Professionals Ticket: $150
*For guests under 35 years old. Limited quantity available. 

 Table: $2,500

Press Contact:

A limited number of Bark Ball press passes are available. Please contact Jacquie Toppings at jtoppings@washhumane.org for more information.