Michelle Edinger, director of development for the Butler County Humane Society, takes Ford, an 8-year-old pit bull mix, for a walk. According to Edinger, Ford is good with children, but not cats.

It is a few months later than usual, but the Butler County Humane Society's ever-popular Fur Ball will return for its 14th year this month at the Butler Country Club on July 24.

The Fur Ball, typically conducted on the last Saturday in April, is the humane society's largest fundraising event of the year.

After losing several events to the pandemic, including last year's Fur Ball, the humane society is excited about the event's return.

“We feel great about it,” said Ann Baglier, secretary of the humane society's board of directors. “We were worried moving it to late July would impact the Fur Ball, but it really hasn't.”

Baglier said attendance for this year's event will be capped at 225. The organization already has more than 200 people registered.

Held at the country club, the Fur Ball features cocktail attire and a silent auction, a basket auction, dinner, dancing and a cocktail reception.

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