Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Picasso Pets invites you to celebrate awesome animals on Aug. 17—register now
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Since 1996, Hand in Paw has helped countless people of all ages with special needs, illnesses and more find healing through Animal-Assisted Therapy.
You can help Hand In Paw further its mission at the 23rd annual Picasso Pets in Birmingham—Wild Woof West.
Keep reading to learn all about the event and get your tickets now!
Know before you go—Picasso Pets 2024
Presented by VP Funds and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, this event celebrate animals’ amazing ability to help people heal.
Talented artists are commissioned by donors to create works of art incorporating their pet.
- When: August 17, 6-10PM
- Where: The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Attire: Cocktail; country-western flair is highly encouraged
- Cost: General Admission, $250
Not able to attend? Donate to Hand In Paw and help improve human health and well-being through Animal-Assisted Therapy.
What to expect at Wild Woof West
The evening will start with a cocktail reception featuring:
- A signature cocktail from Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Delicious appetizers, wine, and beer
- Interactions with the Hand in Paw Therapy Team
- The official debut of Picasso Pet’s 2024 paintings created by local artists
- Silent Auction
- Photo Booth
- Wine Pull
Following the reception, you can enjoy a program emceed by Lisa McNair followed by a live auction conducted by Bob Straka.
About Hand in Paw + Picasso Pets
I love the comfort and companionship animals bring me, and I know so many others agree.
Hand in Paw is a nonprofit that trains animals and their owners to help people of all ages with emotional and physical challenges. Therapy Teams deliver compassion to several facilities across Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa.
They have many therapy programs, including:
- HIP Heals, which provide therapeutic visits in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, universities and early intervention organizations.
- HIP Reads, which helps students achieve academic and educational goals in the classroom
- Hip Cares pairs students with HIP volunteer mentors to learn animal behavior.
Picasso Pets raises funds that help bring Animal-Assisted Therapy to those who need it most.
The face of the next year’s Picasso Pets is auctioned off during the live auction at the event. Whoever wins the auctioned painting works with Hand in Paw staff to choose a theme for the following year’s event.
They also work with a photographer, and sometimes a local artist, to create a picture of their pet.
Learn more about the work Hand in Paw is doing in Birmingham, and we’ll see you at Wild Woof West, animal lovers!
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