Live + Silent Auctions

The Furball is our largest fundraiser of the year and we are seeking items for our auctions: Live and Silent at the event, as well as a coinciding Online Auction!

Getaways are always popular and help raise lots of money for the cats. Do you have a place you would consider sharing? Or maybe you know someone with one? Either a few nights or a full week would work well - see suggestions below. We’re always looking for packages with cat items!

Please use the button to let us know if you can contribute auction items (new items only, please) or have questions. FCCO spays/neuters more than 7,000 cats each year who might otherwise not receive care. Funds raised as part of the Furball support these much-needed services - and the auction is an important part of this event. Thank you for your help!

AUCTION PACKAGE IDEAS

  • SPONSOR A PACKAGE! We have a few items on our Amazon Wish List that will make a package or complete one. Look for the items labeled “For Furball”.

  • GETAWAY LODGING. Can be a personal home, timeshare, VRBO, or hotel. We’re focused on the following destinations but are open to anything! A minimum 3-night stay is preferred.

    • Paradise is always found on the Hawaiian islands

    • Travel to exciting places… London, the United Kingdom, or Victoria, BC

    • Oregon staycation… Coast, Mountains, or Bend/SunRiver

  • TRAVEL POINTS. Are you a member of Hilton Honors or Marriott Bonvoy? Your donated points can help make a purrfect getaway package.

  • CAT ITEMS. It is a Furball, after all! Cat trees, toys, beds, and treats for kitties are always popular!

  • BASKETS. Fun to create and personalize (with or without feline-related features). Some ideas include:

    • All things British!

    • Complete Sherlock Holmes book sets

    • Football (aka soccer!)! Portland Timbers or Thorns tickets, scarves, memorabilia, etc.

    • Tea time (particularly British-themed)

    • Cocktail baskets / Mocktail baskets

    • Unique botanical/herbal-themed cocktail basket (lavender, elderflower, etc.)

    • At-home spa day

    • Patio entertaining

  • BOTTLES OF WINE. Donating a bottle is a fun and easy way to help the cats. Grab a bottle or more from your personal cellar, talk to your friends who collect wine, or ask your favorite wine shop. We are specifically seeking bottles valued at $25 or higher.

    • Are you a wine club member? Ask if they will donate a tasting for 4 adults to our silent auction, or two bottles of wine.

  • SPECIALTIES.

    • Are you an esthetician, a tattoo artist, hairstylist, or manicurist? A gift certificate to your salon will be greatly appreciated, and might generate future business!

    • Are you a woodworker, potter, painter, or talented in another fine art? Consider donating a handmade artistic piece that will be seen by many hundreds of fellow cat lovers!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Need a receipt? Click for a donation form to send along with your item.