The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s 23rd annual Fur Ball will take place on Saturday, August 15, at the Humane Society’s San Diego Campus for Animal Care. Dave Mason of 105.7 FM “The Walrus” and Clear Channel’s Pamela Howe will emcee this year’s event, which is chaired by Beverly Oster Ornelas and will honor Judith Muñoz, PhD for her outstanding dedication to the San Diego Humane Society and visionary leadership during her more than 13 years on its board of trustees. As usual, furry friends are welcome to attend, and this year’s ball will feature an amazing assortment of items and lifestyle packages in live and silent auctions including a dinner for 30 at Pamplemousse Grille created by Fur Ball’s featured chef, Jeffrey Strauss; an opportunity for your pet to be the cover model for the San Diego Humane Society’s 2011 calendar, and more. Proceeds will benefit the animals and vital community programs and services of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. For more information please contact Katherine Lowry. (619/243-3439, www.sdhumane.org)   JANE SHIOMI