More than 360 guests joined us at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum for Picasso Pets 2026: Wags to Riches, celebrating 25 years of art, animals, and generosity in support of Hand in Paw. Thanks to our incredible guests, sponsors, Presenters, artists, auction donors, and volunteers, this milestone event exceeded its fundraising goal and generated vital support for Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy programs across Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Thank you for making Wags to Riches a night to remember — and for helping our Therapy Teams continue bringing comfort, connection, and healing to our community!
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Ever dreamed of seeing your own pet create a Picasso Pets masterpiece? A limited number of one-of-a-kind paintings will be commissioned for Picasso Pets 2027, with your pet making the first marks on canvas before a local artist transforms them into a finished work of art. Contact Margaret Stinnett to learn about participating artists, pricing, and how to reserve your place.
Commission a 2027 Painting
Picasso Pets 2026 was made possible with generous support from the sponsors below. Their partnership strengthens Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy programs throughout the year. Interested in sponsoring Picasso Pets 2027? Contact Margaret Stinnett to learn more!
Presenting Sponsor: VP Funds
Stage Sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka
VIP Experience Sponsor: Dogtopia
Live Auction Sponsor: Cameron & Scott Vowell
Photo Booth Sponsor: Land Rover Birmingham
Art Exhibit Sponsor: John 3:16
Tweety Lasker Award Sponsor: Katie & Dr. Jim Lasker
Silent Auction Sponsor: Fi Plan Partners
Therapy Teams Sponsor: Medical Properties Trust
Wine Pull Sponsor: Grain & Leaf
VIP Table Sponsors: Jennifer & Ernest Bates; Children’s of Alabama; Rosemary & Greg Greaves; Melanie & Don Lewis; Pinnacle Financial Partners; Southern Company; SCS Commercial Operations
HIP Champions: 23 Design; ABC 33/40; Altec; Bham Now; Encompass Health; Forvis Mazars; Lou Ann Lott; Brad & Suzanne Morton; Dr. Susan & Rick Nelms; Protective; Relax The Back; UAB Medicine
HIP Heroes: Louise & Jim Abroms; Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation; Big Dog Ranch Rescue; Brittney & Clay Clark; Connie Collum Pet Photography; Holt A/V; Hospice of West Alabama; Lynn & Benny LaRussa; Deborah Michelle Photography; Rosen Harwood; Margot Shaw; Mary Stamper; Two Bitch Spirits
HIP Friends: Hollywood Feed; Hound Dog Wine; House Plant Collective; Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial; Three Dimensional Dog
