Photo Focus: The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Throws Fur Ball

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center threw a ball Saturday to raise money to help fund the Center and the fur friends who are sheltered and receive care there.

Staff members and volunteers Stephanie Ahrens, Rachel Husted and Kandy Knowles greet guests at Saturday’s Fur Ball at the Buccaneer Hotel. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
SCAWC director Andreas Gloggengiehser poses with members of the Royal Dynasty carnival troupe, Shereilyn Rawlins, Darisse Dowling, and Daynia Dowling. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
Guests serve themselves filet mignon, salmon and curry tofu with salad, sides and desserts. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
Martina Looby pours drinks for partygoers as they enjoy appetizers and dinner before bidding on auction prizes (Photo by Susan Ellis)
A variety of items were up for bid at the silent auction. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
The silent auction was packed with desirable items to raise additional funds for the Animal Welfare Center. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
The Songbirds played music off and on all evening. (Photo by Susan Ellis)
Board President Emily Weston of the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center asks guests to help raise funds for a $33,000 bone surgery tool. (Pictured: Emily Weston, Becca Hughson, AWC director of public relations and marketing, SCAWC executive director Andreas Gloggengiehser and Dr. Ric Berlinski and Dr. Adrian Holly, veterinarians). (Photo by Susan Ellis)