Gala builds support for saving animals

The Hill Country Humane Society hosted its 2025 Wags to Riches Gala on Saturday night, April 26, welcoming more than 400 guests for an evening of inspiration, community, and fun – all in support of local animals in need.

The event celebrated the shelter’s third consecutive year as a no-kill facility, proudly maintaining a remarkable 97% save rate – a rare achievement for an open-intake shelter serving a rural region.

Executive Director Paighton Corley shared powerful stories of resilience, including the shelter’s response to last year’s distemper outbreak, where the team not only saved 95% of affected dogs but also launched targeted vaccination clinics, administering over 5,000 free vaccines to protect pets across the community.