About this Event
An evening that makes a difference.
Join us for Wags & Wishes, an intimate evening bringing together leaders in veterinary medicine, business, philanthropy, and animal welfare to support families caring for pets with chronic, life-threatening illnesses.
Good Friends. Great Conversations. Greater Impact.
Managing a chronic illness often means years of medications, specialist appointments, diagnostic testing, and ongoing treatment. Many pets can live long, fulfilling lives with the right care, but the financial and emotional demands can become overwhelming. Chronic illness is not a single veterinary bill. It is an ongoing commitment.
Diesel's FootPrint helps ensure financial hardship does not become a barrier to continued treatment. Our programs include veterinary care financial assistance, cooperative care training assistance, and caregiver support groups and resources, all for families in Santa Clara County and beyond.
What to expect
- A beautifully prepared seated dinner paired with local wines
- Featured talks from leading veterinary specialists
- A thoughtfully curated silent auction
- An evening hosted by award-winning mentalist Heather Rogers
- A welcoming community united by a shared commitment to pets and the families who love them
Our featured guests
Dr. Sherman Canapp, Canapp Sports Medicine Dog Longevity Project: Improving the Longevity of Your Pet
Dr. Sophie Liu, Oakland Canine Concierge How To Be Your Pet's Advocate
Heather Rogers, Curated Entertainment Award-winning mentalist and our Emcee for the evening
Why this evening matters
Diesel was diagnosed with Addison's disease before his first birthday, and more conditions followed over nearly eight years of care. Diesel's FootPrint was founded in July 2025 by Certified Dog Trainer Kaajal Tiwary, so that families caring for a chronically ill dog or cat can keep their companion at home, where they belong.
Every ticket and sponsorship supports that work.
Become a sponsor
Sponsors help ensure financial hardship does not become a barrier to continued treatment. Sponsorship packages are available at https://event.auctria.com/27448253-f631-484e-9f75-e0af97453c8a/tickets.
Donate an auction item
Would you like to contribute an item to our Silent Auction? Details are at https://event.auctria.com/27448253-f631-484e-9f75-e0af97453c8a/solicit.
Tax information
Diesel's FootPrint is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID 99-3466422. Ticket purchases and sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Event venue & nearby stays
Woman's Club of Palo Alto, 475 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, United States
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