An Evening to Remember! FurryTail Ball 2024

FurryTail Ball 2024 was an extraordinary celebration marking MN SNAP’s milestone of 200,000 surgeries completed in 14 years!

Attendees helped raise nearly $250,000 in support of MN SNAP’s mission to provide affordable spay and neuter services to community cats, families in need, and rescue and shelter organizations throughout Minnesota.

Hosted at the stunning Fillmore Minneapolis, guests enjoyed a fun evening filled with delicious food, signature cocktails, endless photo opportunities, great music, VIP swag bags from Chuck & Don’s Hudson, treats for furry friends from NutriSource, fun activities and even adoptable puppies cuddles thanks to our rescue partner, Ruff Start Rescue!  

MN SNAP’s Executive Director, Jodi Buckman, highlighted the organization’s far-reaching impact, describing how the event united community leaders, volunteers, donors and clients who have all benefited from accessible veterinary care.

Rick and Britt Gage through their Gage Family Foundation generously matched donations during the evening’s giving moment. Rick and Britt said: “MN SNAP has been one of the great passion projects of our lives. It has also been one of the most effective uses of our time and ‘treasure.’ It has been a pleasure being there since the beginning and we are so excited for MN SNAP’s next act.”

The success of FurryTail Ball 2024 not only celebrated the incredible achievement of 200,000 surgeries but also reinforced our commitment to improving the lives of countless animals across Minnesota and keeping pets with the people who love them.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, donated, and contributed their time and resources to make this an unforgettable evening—cheers to another 200K!

A special thank you to our event volunteers that day/evening and our volunteer Event Committee members including: Brigette Marty (Chair), Susan Stiles, Mimi Pizzi, Breana Walton, Joe McDermott and Kristen Hall. We simply could not have done it without you.

Check out the 360 Glam Cam videos here and enjoy photos from the evening below.

Thank you Pat Vasquez-Cunningham for photographing the event.

Stay tuned for next year!