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The Humane Society of Summit County is pleased to present the 22nd annual Pawsibility Ball!

We guarantee a fun-filled engaging evening for all! Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, a silent auction, a moving tribute to our 2022 Animal Heroes, and an unforgettable showcase of adoptable dogs, cats, and critters who are saved through your support.

We look forward to supporting Summit County's rescued animals with you at the Pawsibility Ball!

2022 Schedule of Events

6:00PM
COCKTAIL HOUR
Bob Pacanovsky, Master of Ceremonies
Hors d'oeuvres and open bar
Silent Auction, Wine Pull, Gift Bag Pull, Paws and Tails
necklaces, photos


7:00PM
DINNER AND WELCOME
Diane Johnson-Owens, President and CEO
Bob Pacanovsky


7:30PM
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Diane Johnson-Owens and Blind & Sons
Award Winners: Diane Lawhead, Judge Mary F. Spicer, Retired, and Amy Thomas


PAWSITIVE IMPACT AWARD
Diane Johnson-Owens
Award Winners: Drs. John and Kathleen Durfee


8:00PM
ADOPTABLE ANIMAL SHOWCASE
Kristin Branagan, Director of Operations

ANIMAL HERO PRESENTATION
Cascade Subaru &Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Judy Steiner, Chair of Board of Directors

2022 SUBARU CAR RAFFLE


FUND-A-NEED
Bob Pacanovsky
Kristin Branagan
Diane Johnson-Owens

PAWS AND TAILS GAME

Bob Pacanovsky
Kristin Branagan

CLOSING
Diane Johnson-Owens

9:00PM
SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AND CHECKOUT
Pick up details.


About Pawsibility Ball Attendance:

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn

Doors open at 6pm

7pm dinner, 8pm-9pm program

Contactless Check-In: Check-in is now contactless and will be completed from your phone. Guests will receive text message reminders to register prior to the event – an email address and mobile number are required for each guest, and table hosts and sponsors will be requested to provide contact information for their guests in advance. For seating, you will be notified of your table number by text message and your personalized program will be pre-set at your table.

Silent Auction: Bidding on over 110 silent auctions items will be open from 8/20 to 8/27 through the GiveSmart event website. You must be registered and have a credit card on file to bid. Payment for items won will be automatically processed through GiveSmart, unless arrangements are made ahead of time. The Silent Auction will close at 9:00pm on 8/27. Some silent auction items will only be available for pick up at HSSC (7996 Darrow Rd.) the week following the event. View the pick-up information

View our Auction!


Fund-a-Need: Guests will be able to bid or donate with their bid paddles or mobile devices during these event activities. If you are not attending the ball and would like to contribute to the Fund-a-Need, please visit pball2022.givesmart.com and select 'DONATE'.

Wine Pull and Gift Bag Pull: These items are available on site at the Pawsibility Ball.

Paws and Tails Game: Join us for laughs and some furry friendly competition in our version of the popular “Heads & Tails” game! The “Top Dog” will win this year’s Gift Card Tree valued at $500! Necklaces will be available by the volunteers roaming the room. Purchase a set of beads for $10. An announcement will be made when it is time to play.

GiveSmart (Mobile Bidding) Support: Email Carli at cmolinelli@summithumane.org for assistance with mobile bidding and registration.


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For questions regarding the 23rd Annual Pawsibility Ball, please fill out this form and we will reply as soon as possible.


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