Animal Rescue Rhode Island is pleased to hold The FurBall on Friday, June 19th at the Dunes Club in Narragansett, RI.
Join us in celebrating the magic that makes ARRI such a special shelter, while raising vital funds for our work. From critical medical care and healthy nutrition to training and lots of love - our life-saving efforts would not be possible without your generosity and support.
The event will feature an elegant seaside dinner, music by Music Mixers DJ & The KC Jazz Trio, dancing, and a premier live and silent auction with guest auctioneer Michael Salvadore. Emcee for the evening is Abbey Buttacavoli from NBC10/WJAR.
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
June 19, 2026
6:00 to 11:00pm
The Dunes Club
137 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
Dress Code: Summer elegant attire. Jacket and tie required for gentlemen.
ARRI in proud to have Susan Merrill and Leland Merrill Jr. serving as Chairs of the 2026 ARRI FurBall.
Sue is an Operating Partner on the Bio + Health investing team at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) venture capital, where she supports companies transforming the future of medicine. Lee is Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Centreville Bank, helping businesses and communities across Rhode Island and Connecticut grow and thrive.
"We are honored to serve as the Chairs of the 2026 FurBall gala."
In our professional lives, we are fortunate to support the well‑being of people, communities, and the future of health and innovation. In our personal lives, the two of us have always been guided by a deep commitment to compassion, especially for animals. Our home has long been filled with rescued pets and the joyful chaos they bring, and that experience makes ARRI’s mission especially meaningful to us.
We have supported organizations that unite people and purpose for many years, and Animal Rescue Rhode Island holds a special place in our hearts. ARRI’s dedication to rescuing, healing, and finding loving homes for animals in need is vital to our state, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help champion that work through this year’s FurBall.
We look forward to celebrating with you at the 2026 FurBall, and to supporting the lifesaving mission that brings us all together.
