Santa Barbara Humane raised more than $300,000 at its 2025 Glitter Paw Disco Gala to support animals and their humans in Santa Barbara County. The sold-out celebration welcomed more than 150 guests to the Cabrillo Pavilion on Sept. 6.
The evening featured an auction led by Tina Ballue, during which longtime supporter Earl Minnis placed a surprise $100,000 bid on a Pedro de la Cruz painting, underscoring the community’s deep commitment to helping local animals thrive, Santa Barbara Humane said.
“Seeing our community come together with such energy and generosity is inspiring,” said Paige Van Tuyl, Santa Barbara Humane’s chief philanthropy officer. “Every dollar raised represents compassion in action, helping us change the lives of animals and families who need us most.”
While this year’s gala has concluded, Santa Barbara Humane invites the community to continue supporting animals at future events, including the third annual Wild West Fest, March 14 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge.
For more on upcoming events and ways to help year-round, visit sbhumane.org/events.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Santa Barbara Humane is the oldest animal welfare agency in Santa Barbara County, serving the community for more than 135 years.
The organization’s two campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria provide low-cost veterinary care, affordable dog training, adoption, and socially-conscious sheltering for local animals.
Because Santa Barbara Humane does not receive any federal funding, it relies on donor support to help thousands of animals and families each year in Santa Barbara County.