A t the Venice Film Festival, how well a film is received is measured by how long the standing ovation lasts. At SPCA of Texas’ recent Fur Ball, the one standing ovation of the night was for a three-legged rescue pup named Sapphire. A star is born!

More than 500 animal lovers attended this year’s festive fête, which was chaired by Kristin and James Hallam and fittingly themed “Lights, Camera, Adopt!” Attendees arrived in sparkling cocktail attire, happily posed for their Hollywood red carpet moment in front of the step-and-repeat, and sipped on wine and cocktails from Ben E. Keith, who generously donated the pours.

I often skip a fundraiser’s requisite cocktail hour, but I never skip the cocktail hour at Fur Ball. Why? Two words: Cuddle Zone.

After arriving at The Frontiers of F

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