Photo Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Dance the night away in the name of charity at The Diamond Ball taking place at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. On November 9, the ball will raise funds for charities that help save the lives of animals. This year's recipients of the elegant gala are Friends of Orange County’s Homeless Pets (FOCHP) and the Wounded Veteran Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). CCI helps connect wounded veterans with assistance dogs to help them regain their independence.

FOCHP connects homeless pets with families by making them more suitable for adoption. The Diamond Ball is an extension of the luxury resort's popular Yappy Hour program and continues the tradition of supporting animal-related causes.

“Having FOCHP and CCI together as beneficiaries solidifies our vision that it’s not just about people saving animal’s lives; it’s about how animals save people’s lives too,” says General Manager Bruce Brainerd.