Yaqui Animal Rescue, A Decade of Hope

Photography by: Michelle Gonzalez

On November 8, 2024, Yaqui Animal Rescue held its inaugural Tails of Hope Gala at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Texas. The evening featured a silent auction, a live auction, a beautiful dinner, and a presentation of all that Yaqui has accomplished in the last ten years. Their work includes saving abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in the Rio Grande Valley and helping them find forever homes. Yaqui hosts free spay and neuter clinics, assists the community with pet food and vaccines, and advocates for animal welfare during legislative sessions. The evening concluded with awards for volunteers and businesses who have been part of their mission.