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.
As of September 1, Tails, Trails & Triumphs has sold out!
Email events@pawswithacause.org to join the waitlist.
Wednesday, September 16
6:00 PM
Indian Trails CampÂ
O-1859 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534Â
Adjacent to Aman Park on Lake Michigan Drive
Tickets
$75 Individual Ticket
$50 Young Professional Ticket
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. Together, we’ll honor the incredible triumphs made possible through compassion, community, and canine companionship.Â
Honorary Co-chairs
Kyle Pung & Grace Bell
Kelsey & Jacob Gipe
Get a sneak peek at some of the exciting auction packages we’ll have up for grabs at Tails, Trails & Triumphs! Be sure to join us for your chance to take one home.
The Heart of PAWS Award
Dave and Sandy Smith, 2026 Recipients
At Tails, Trails & Triumphs, we will honor volunteers Dave and Sandy Smith, whose impact on PAWS has spanned four decades.
The ripple effect of their dedication is profound. 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 at this year’s event.  Â
Have Questions? Please contact our events team at events@pawswithacause.org or 616-877-7297.
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.