Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2026
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser celebrates the power of community supporting community and the impact we can make when we come together to keep pets healthy, safe and with the people who love them. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, May 3, from 3-7 pm at Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara.
Our special evening features “happy tail” stories from the families we assist along with a delicious vegetarian dinner by Whiskey ’N Rye, drinks on the oceanfront terrace, and exciting live and silent auctions.
Sponsor Happy Tails
Your sponsorship directly support grassroots programs that reduce pet overpopulation and strengthen pet family welfare across California’s Central Coast. Together, we inspire more happy tails!
Guest tickets
Tickets cost $150 each. Every ticket helps power C.A.R.E.4Paws’ lifesaving work!
Our live and silent auctions
We are soliciting exciting live and silent auction items, including anything from bottles of great wine and restaurant certificates to hotel stays, unique activities, spa treatments, concerts and animal-related experiences.
Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors!
DIAMOND PAW PATRON: $10,000
Beth Climo & Bob Bourgoin
Andrew & Kendra Feshbach
Greta Hansen
Ken & Barbara Hershberg
John & Karen Jostes
PLATINUM PAW PATRON: $5,000
Lee Heller
Larry & Claudia Mitchell
GOLD PAW PATRON: $2,500
Barbara Hilaire
Arlene Sackman & Sheila Patersson
Deborah Steffen
SILVER PAW PATRON: $1,000
Mona Rose
Ed & Ann Brady
BRONZE PAW PATRON: $500
Jagger D’Wagger
Manuel & Theresa Valdes
DIAMOND PAW SPONSOR: $10,000
Chrissie’s Fund is a private foundation that supports programs that reduce dog overpopulation, promote adoptions and help eliminate the suffering of dogs. Its funding is allocated primarily for pit bulls and pit mixes, large dogs of any breed and mix, and seniors. Chrissie’s Fund is not only a generous event sponsor, but a wonderful supporter of C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Mobile Community Medicine & Spay/Neuter Outreach program.
PLATINUM PAW SPONSOR: $5,000
Avalan is a comprehensive wealth management firm that works closely with clients and utilizes a consultative approach to financial, business, investment and personal planning needs. Through its defined wealth management process, Avalan provides counseling for a limited number of high-net-worth individuals, closely held corporations, trusts and pensions. The firm’s goal is to enter into long-term, mutually-beneficial relationships, which it develops to not only be lifelong, but multigenerational as well. Therefore, Avalan engages in new relationships only after its team determines that its services add substantial value in assisting clients to achieve their goals and all that is important to them. In every aspect of Avalan’s work, the firm provides an uncompromising commitment to administer world-class client service while striving to accomplish each of its clients’ highly individualized wealth management needs.
PLATINUM PAW SPONSOR: $5,000
The Patricia Bragg Foundation directs the majority of its funding to environmental and climate-focused work, currently centered in Santa Barbara County. We support efforts that protect biodiversity, conserve natural resources, and promote long-term environmental health. In addition, we fund organizations within the Santa Barbara community that improve the well-being of animals and address critical basic needs, partnering with groups delivering thoughtful, high-impact work.
PLATINUM PAW SPONSOR: $5,000
Whiskey ‘N Rye is an American smokehouse and tavern that features a varied menu of barbeque classics along with an eclectic mix of modern wine-country cuisine. Our dining experience focuses heavily on grill and smoke cooking techniques, with several unique signature dishes including our Hickory Smoked Brisket and Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Romaine Caesar, Smoked Spaghetti Squash, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri, and our Whiskey ‘N Rye Brisket/Short-rib Burger, just to name a few. Enjoy your meal with our full bar featuring Signature Craft Cocktails, Zero-Proof Elixirs, and more than 60 specialty whiskeys from both local as well as national and international distilleries. With both covered patio and cozy indoor dining areas, Whiskey ‘N Rye is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed afternoon lunch or evening dining experience.
GOLD PAW SPONSOR: $2,500
Giving back to the community has always been a distinguishing characteristic of the Chumash and the Chumash Foundation. The spirit of generosity — ‘amuyich — is a deep-rooted tradition. From its ancestral roots using bead money as currency, the Chumash tribe has grown immensely, now circulating more than $30 million of contributions in the community. The goal of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation is to make the community it serves a better place for all residents, placing particular value on activities and programs that expand opportunities for the least advantaged, protecting our environment and enhancing the lives of youth. C.A.R.E.4Paws is incredibly grateful for the generous support for our Happy Tails event!
SILVER PAW SPONSOR: $1,000
La Cumbre Animal Hospital (LCAH) has been proudly serving the community of Santa Barbara for over 60 years. The clinic recently moved to a new state-of-the-art facility at 3910 State Street. The LCAH team strives to provide the highest level of medical care and compassion. The clinic focuses on the whole patient as an individual and highly encourages and educates clients on preventative care. The vet team focuses on Fear-Free techniques to reduce anxiety and provide the most pleasant experience possible for your furry family. LCAH provides a complete range of services, including cold laser therapy, dental therapy and surgery options. The clinic has the ability to run comprehensive and emergency laboratory tests, take digital x-rays and emergency ultrasounds. LCAH is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment that promotes healthy living habits, happiness and excellence among all team members. The staff looks forward to helping you!
SILVER PAW SPONSOR: $1,000
Mike and Pam Dennis moved from Anchorage, Alaska, in 1988 to open Klondike Pizza in Arroyo Grande. Back then it was called Klondike Cafe, but too many people expected them to serve meatloaf and mashed potatoes (their idea of “cafe food”). So when the Dennis family opened a second location in Santa Maria in 1996, the name was officially changed to Klondike Pizza. Not only does Klondike serve incredibly yummy pizza, but its compassionate owners, manager and whole team love to support local causes, including Animals In Need Fund (AINF), which operates as a program under C.A.R.E.4Paws as of 2024. Mike and Pam learned about AINF when they adopted a 12-year-old dog, Lucy.
A rescue volunteer found Lucy tied to a trailer and starving. She was fostered and rehabilitated and then the Dennises adopted her. Lucy lived to be 17 and is the inspiration behind an annual March fundraiser for AINF. This year, the campaign brought in more than $7,000!
SILVER PAW SPONSOR: $1,000
Olio e Limone Ristorante, located in downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District, serves artisanal Italian cuisine rooted in the simple elegance of olive oil and lemon. Meaning “oil and lemon” in Italian, the restaurant’s name reflects husband and wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello’s philosophy: relying on the integrity of ingredients and quality of preparation to create “simply sophisticated” dishes in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. Grounded in the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine, Olio e Limone is committed to fresh ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship and authentic connection. The restaurant celebrates the beauty of simplicity, bringing people together through nourishing food and shared experiences, while supporting initiatives that promote well-being, compassion and a stronger, more connected community.
SILVER PAW SPONSOR: $1,000
In the fall of 2014, Rincon Brewery opened its door in the quiet beach town of Carpinteria, CA, striving to provide delicious craft beers and quality food for the local community. With strong ties to community, the ocean and thriving farms, Rincon Brewery (RB) has continued to hone its beer selections and menu offerings, all while continuing to grow its brand, reputation and RB Family. Lovers of Rincon Brewery can now enjoy all that the brand has to offer in Carpinteria, Ventura and Santa Barbara’s “Funk Zone.” The awesome team from Rincon Brewery will be there to serve its tasty brews at C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails event!
SILVER PAW SPONSOR: $1,000
Surface Solutions Painting & Fine Finishes has serviced the finest homes of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties since 2008. The company, known for exquisite attention to detail, top-quality finishes and a high level of professionalism, has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Specializing in cabinet refinishing, kitchen and bath repainting or staining and furniture restoration—from antique to contemporary—Surface Solutions brings new life to every project. The team also repairs and installs specialty finishes, including faux, plaster and metal. No job is too small. No job is too large. Every project is approached with precision and care, with a commitment to delivering lasting, beautiful results.
BRONZE PAW SPONSOR: $500
Desserts from Bodega Bake Shop are handcrafted with love. And always from scratch. Headed by talented, passionate pastry chef Amber Stephen, Bodega Bake Shop creates custom wedding cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more for all occasions. Using local and organic ingredients whenever possible, the taste and quality are what sets this bake shop apart from the rest.
BRONZE PAW SPONSOR: $500
Creekside Pet Boarding in San Luis Obispo County is a five-acre pet paradise between the cities of Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. This pawsitive, friendly environment offers the ultimate in safety and comfort in dog boarding, dog daycare, dog training, cat boarding, grooming and, yes, pet boarding for all your family pets. The Creekside team, headed by compassionate new owners Katie and Sean Bean, is dedicated to providing the tender, loving care that every pet needs when you can’t be there with them.
BRONZE PAW SPONSOR: $500
The Ellwood at Goleta Beach is Santa Barbara County’s premier oceanfront dining destination, offering a world-class culinary experience set against breathtaking coastal views. Known for its ingredient-driven cuisine and thoughtfully crafted menus, The Ellwood celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage while embracing the beauty of its seaside setting. Whether enjoying a relaxed meal or a special occasion, guests are welcomed into an atmosphere that is both refined and inviting, where exceptional food, stunning scenery and genuine hospitality come together.
BRONZE PAW SPONSOR: $500
Ginger Dinunzio of Sandprints Photography is a lifelong portrait photographer based on the Central Coast. Originally from London, she published a book of photographs of redheads across England called “Ginger Snaps.” She has run Sandprints Photography since 2009, specialising in on-location human and animal portraits. She is a serious animal lover.
BRONZE PAW SPONSOR: $500
TBI Financial, established in Santa Barbara in 2006, has built a reputation as one of the region’s trusted local bookkeeping firms. The company specializes in full-charge bookkeeping and business services for startups, nonprofits and small to mid-size organizations. Through personalized consultations and customized financial strategies, TBI Financial helps clients stay organized, compliant and positioned for long-term success. Serving a wide range of Central Coast businesses, from restaurants and retailers to architects, artists and service professionals, TBI Financial is deeply committed to supporting the local community. The team takes pride in building lasting relationships and helping organizations keep their financial operations strong so they can focus on their mission, growth and positive impact.
