Wags & Whiskers gala, themed “Run Fur the Roses,” this weekend

​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”, “name”: “Wags & Whiskers: Run Fur the Roses gala for local humane society happening Saturday”, “description”: ” ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.”, “thumbnailUrl”: “https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/applevalleynewsnow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/d1/4d14e6bb-a2eb-5761-96d1-9de24fa58fcf/69fe5977cab48.image.jpg”, “uploadDate”: “2026-05-08T14:31:00-07:00”, “contentUrl”: “https://cdn.field59.com/KVEW/1778275803-cfcbc797538b4e9c487210ecc9f48c551676e1a4_fl9-720p.mp4” } KENNEWICK, Wash. — Animal lovers across the Tri-Cities are invited to put on their best Derby hats and bow ties this weekend for a fundraiser benefiting homeless pets.The Benton-Franklin Humane Society is hosting its annual Wags & Whiskers gala, themed “Run Fur the Roses,” on Saturday, May 9, at Zintel Creek Golf Club.Apple Valley News Now’s Austin Reed will be this year’s emcee.The Kentucky Derby-inspired event begins at 6 p.m. and features dinner, signature cocktails, live entertainment, raffles, and both silent and live auctions.Organizers say proceeds from the event help support the humane society’s lifesaving programs, including medical care, shelter, enrichment, and adoption services for animals in need.The Benton-Franklin Humane Society is a private, nonprofit no-kill shelter that has served the community since 1966.Tickets are $75, and guests are encouraged to dress in Derby-inspired attire.Click here for more information. ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.Read More