The 19th annual Picasso Pets Gala will feature a top-notch online silent auction, star therapy animals, craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, a delicious seated dinner, and a live auction hosted by Morgan Murphy. This year the spotlight is on presenters like Idie Hastings & Kim and Corbin Day, whose pets painted with local artists Arthur Price and Linda Ellen Price. Their final pieces will be revealed to guests at the event!

Picasso Pets was created to showcase not only Hand in Paw’s love for animals, but to celebrate their amazing ability to help people have a brighter day, to heal and to realize their potential. Funds raised enable Hand in Paw to carry out their mission to improve human health and well-being through Animal Assisted Therapy. Jackie Palmore, UAB Palliative Care Coordinator, explains the impact of Hand in Paw’s services at their facility, “Pet Therapy brings such joy to our patients and families during what can be and is a very difficult time for patients and families. It is an added layer of comfort. It is true “Therapy”, not only for our patients and families but the staff as well.”