In our unwavering commitment to improve the quality of life for dogs in our community, Texas Round Up Animal Alliance (TRUAA) will be hosting Saddle up for Strays, our largest event and fundraiser of the year on November 16, 2024 at the River Star Arts & Event Park in Kerrville, TX.  The proceeds from this event will be used to support the ongoing lifesaving mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting dogs that might otherwise be euthanized.

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Texas Round Up Animal Alliance (TRUAA), located in the Texas Hill Country of Center Point, is a no-kill dog shelter with the sole purpose of rescuing dogs that are at high risk of euthanasia primarily in Kerr County. We are a 501c(3) organization funded entirely by individual donations, grants and fundraisers.

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Our mission is to save dogs from euthanasia, heal them with love and medical care, provide them with tools to be their best selves and adopt them to the best family that meets their needs. Our County shelters are at capacity and are faced with unfortunate decisions to reduce the number of animals in their care. TRUAA is dedicated to ending the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable homeless dogs and helping to find their fur-ever homes. We are a temporary home to 20-25 dogs at a time and since our inception in 2018, we have saved over 400 dogs in Kerr County.

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The dogs that come into our care get fully evaluated and cared for, including spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm test/treatment if needed and are taught basic manners and provided with enrichment and behavioral training. All of this one-on-one attention is to help ensure there is a good fit between the personality and needs of the dog with that of the potential adopters.

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As the demand for our services continues to grow, we rely greatly on the patronage of individuals and businesses to help us meet the challenge of saving the lives of more dogs in our community.

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Family and Dog Friendly. All pets must be on a leash and up to date on vaccines, No retractable leashes.​​​​​

Saturday November 16, 2024 from 2pm-6pm

River Star Arts & Event Park
4000 Riverside Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028

​Admission: Free​

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• 2:00 pm-6:00 pm: Live music by Josh Peek

• 2:30 pm-3:00 pm: World Champion Trick Roper Kevin Fitzpatrick

• 2:00 pm-5:00 pm: Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

• 2:00 pm-6:00 pm: Jeff Main with Memento Mori Photography will be doing mini photo session for $25. You will get to choose from 3 different options. 75% of proceeds will be donated to TRUAA.

• 2:00 pm-6:00 pm: Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos by Sweet Dee and Company

• 2:00 pm-6:00 pm (or until sold out): Shim's Be Blessed will be serving up chopped chicken bbq sandwiches, sausage, beans, and potato salad.

• 3:00 pm-3:30 pm: Comedian Brent Reed

• 3:30 pm-4:00 pm: World Champion Trick Roper Kevin Fitzpatrick

• 4:00 pm-4:30 pm: Stick Horse Races

• 4:30 pm-5:00 pm: Comedian Brent Reed

• 5:00 pm-5:30 pm: Announce Raffle Winners

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Vendor Line Up: Just Baked, Heritage Ironworks, Simply Stitched, Shemca-Designs, Memento Mori Photography (photo mini sessions on site), Sweet Dee and Company (face painting and temp tattoos), Textiles by Ash, Crochet keepsakes by Amy, Turtle Creek Mushrooms, Sassy Cat Crafts, Bless My Mess, Made with Love by Julianna, Doggie Funhouse 2, Piece of Sass Creations, Rustic Stained Glass, Longhorn Lounge Wine and Tapas Bar, Doc's IceCream, Lindsey’s Bakery, Goose & Co., Westbound Desperados, Zebra Home Service, Freeze-Aholic