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Wags to riches raises $170K, saves 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.
Kathy and Alan Trevino, owner of event title sponsor Sentry Security & Investigations, were charmed by Scotty on April 26 at the Wags to Riches, which raised money for the Hill Country Humane Society. Find more photos on Page 14.

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 out-

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