The 2025 Bully Ball Sweet 16 Recap

Bully Ball Sweet 16 was held on Saturday, March 1st, at The Whitley in Buckhead Atlanta. 303 guests gathered to show their support.

After enjoying a cocktail hour sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, guests enjoyed a three-course dinner with wine from Rescue Dog Wines.

Petie’s Game, Give Now and the Live Auction brought in several thousand dollars for the rescue. Thank you to all of the donors and highest bidders. And special thanks to Bill and Deb Howell for their $10,000 Give Now Match.

After dinner, guests enjoyed a lively casino and bidding on our wonderful silent auction items. Guests had fun at the photo booth donated by Sounds Right Entertainment and taking a chance to win premium wine donated by Susan Fralic in the wine pull. Special thanks to our Entertainment Sponsors, Roger and Cristi Satterfield, for providing us with music by The Potentials.

The new Citadel Mascot, Bullseye, AKA “G4”, made his first ever public appearance! He recently took over for Gen. Mike D. Groshon AKA “G3”, who is now enjoying retirement. Dunkin The Frenchie and our 2025 Cover Models, Daphne and Penelope, were also in attendance. 

Click the image for the 2025 Benefit Program

Ruth Running was awarded The William B. Fralic, Jr, Service Award for her many years of volunteering. A special thank you goes out to attendees, sponsors, volunteers and donors. This event would not be possible without each and every one of you!

We are especially grateful to our Platinum Paw Sponsors Will and Dana Curry and Ad Victoria Solutions. Our Golden Bone Sponsors Chad and Heather Williams, Amy Grubb, Georgia Banking Company, and Bill Fralic Insurance Services, Inc. And our Silver Bowl Sponsors Jeff Rieter and Nina Santus and Billy Bivins and Heather Walker.

By the end of the night, $184,000 was raised to help medically neglected bulldogs get a second chance at life! We are continually amazed by our supporters.

2025 Bully Ball Sweet 16 by Morii Honey Photography