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Dogs and cats cash in at Humane Society event

Hundreds of supporters attended the Wags to Riches fundraising event April 27 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. The event benefits Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS).
Saturday, April 27 at the Highland Lakes YMCA in Burnet at the Wags to Riches fundraiser Julia Nedbaleck received a kiss from the live auction puppy which raised $700 for Hill Country Humane Society. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Hundreds of supporters attended the Wags to Riches fundraising event April 27 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes in Burnet. The event benefits Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS).

In 2023, HCHS recorded 1,373 intakes, 705 adoptions, 457 trans - ports (to over 20 states) and 168 returned to owners.

Since opening in 1999, the Hill Country Humane Society has grown along with Burnet and Llano counties. As more people move into the area, the number of pets in need has increased just as rapidly.

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