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Valley Humane Society, Pleasanton’s animal welfare nonprofit, will be hosting its 12th annual Tails at Twilight gala earlier than in previous years at its customary venue, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery.
The theme for this year’s gala, which raises funds for Valley Humane’s lifesaving programs, will be a throwback to the 1980s, according to a recent press release from the organization.
“Proceeds from Tails at Twilight benefit Valley Humane Society’s lifesaving animal welfare programs and life-enriching community services, such as cat and dog adoption, AniMeals pet food pantry, the Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center, and Canine Comfort pet-assisted therapy, which supports mental health and wellbeing all over the Bay Area,” according to the nonprofit.
The gala will kick off with a champagne reception where attendees can mingle and take part in a silent auction. Auction items include a six-night trip for two to visit Ireland, and private wine country dinner for 10 at 3 Steves Winery in Livermore, and Valley Humane’s exclusive Ambassadog packages where one lucky pup from Pleasanton and Livermore will be given the chance to represent their respective hometowns in 2026.
Dinner and other entertainment will also be provided during the gala.
Tails at Twilight will be held at the Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, located at 410 Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton, from 6-11 p.m. on March 21. Tickets for the event are $200 per person and are available at valleyhumane.org.
Ruby Hill Winery also recently celebrated reaching $100,000 in donations to Valley Humane, a milestone that was largely attributed to the winery’s Cuvée Dray. Named after Ruby Hill’s managing member Eric Callahan’s dog Dray, who died in 2024, the winery donates $10 to the nonprofit whenever bottles of Cuvée Dray are sold.
The donations are a way for the winery to honor all canine companions and the winery’s commitment to give back to the community, according to the nonprofit.
“People often assume a connection between the national groups and their smaller humane societies, but in fact, Valley Humane is supported exclusively by our local community,” President Melanie Sadek said in the press release.
In addition to gearing up for the gala, Valley Humane is hosting an “Adults Only” cat adoption event every day from now until Feb. 14. Prospective cat owners will be able to find their feline valentine through this special event, which reduces adoption fees for qualified adopters to $14 each on cats who are 5 months or older.
According to a press release, all adoptable cats have been spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees also include “a take-home goodie bag with items such as a fleece blanket, catnip pillow, playthings, and pet-store coupons”.
“The captivating qualities of adult cats are sometimes overshadowed by kitten cuteness, but they can be just as playful, snuggly, or shy,” according to the press release. “Cozy up for a warm heart-to-heart with opinionated Katia or succumb to Nutmeg’s beguiling demands for belly rubs.”
Adoption hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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