In 2001, our founder, Gayle Hutchens, had a simple but powerful vision: that the unconditional love of dogs could change lives. What began as a small but mighty effort to share the healing power of dogs has grown over the past 25 years into a transformative force across Central Indiana.

Today, Paws & Think partners with more than 100 community organizations, including schools, hospitals, libraries, youth-serving agencies, and more, reaching over 100,000 individuals each year. Our programs range from therapy dog visits that bring comfort, joy, and connection to people of all ages, to our Youth-Canine program, where vulnerable youth work with shelter dogs to build empathy, confidence, and second chances for both ends of the leash.

As we celebrate 25 years of impact, your support of Tails of Celebration helps make the future possible. Every ticket, silent auction bid, and donation helps us train more therapy teams, expand life-changing programs, and strengthen the partnerships that bring hope and healing to our community. Together, we can continue Gayle’s vision for the next 25 years and beyond: one dog, one person, and one connection at a time.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

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To find out more details for this event, including how to become an event sponsor and FAQ's, please visit our Paws & Think website here.

What to Wear to Feel Pup-tastic at Tails of Celebration:

Whether you’re paws-itively casual or fetching in business casual, you’ll fit right in!
Most guests opt for business casual, but all styles are welcome.

2026 Tails of Celebration

Tails of Celebration, an Evening with Paws & Think, is our annual extravaganza where we bring together partners and leaders in the community, to raise funds to help improve lives through the power of the human-dog connection.

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