Tails, Trails & Triumphs
Tails, Trails & Triumphs is an elevated fall evening benefiting Paws With A Cause, where nature, community, and canine partnerships come together in celebration of the PAWS mission.
An Evening of Triumphs
Experience the spirit of adventure at Tails, Trails & Triumphs, an elevated evening benefiting Paws With A Cause. Surrounded by nature, guests will enjoy a cozy camp-like ambiance inside and out, inspired bites, a silent and live auction, fall sips, and meaningful moments celebrating the life-changing partnerships between PAWS working dogs and the clients and communities they serve.
Honorary Co-chairs
Kyle Pung & Grace Bell
Kelsey & Jacob Gipe
The Heart of PAWS Award
Dave and Sandy Smith, 2026 Recipients
At Tails, Trails & Triumphs 2026, PAWS honored volunteers Dave and Sandy Smith, whose impact on PAWS has spanned four decades.
Their dedication has had a profound ripple effect. They have enthusiastically served as puppy raisers, Visiting PAWS volunteers, a board member, on-campus volunteers, a breeding host home to twenty-four beautiful golden retriever puppies, and more.
The Smiths have embodied every aspect of what it means to be the heart of the PAWS mission, and we are pleased to celebrate their years of support.
Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors!
Ashley Diersch
Thomas R. Holmes, FICF, LUTCF
Modern Woodmen of America
Holland Litho Printing Service
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Commercial Bank
Kyle Pung & Grace Bell
Fritz Crabb
Hungerford
Tony and Mary Molis
West Michigan Newspop
West Michigan Woman
Interested in sponsoring? Join us for a fun and impactful event, supporting PAWS’ mission and the life-changing partnerships we help create.