Hosted by Diesel's FootPrint&nbsp;Wags &amp; Wishes Coming Together to Make Chronic Care Possible


Saturday, November 14, 2026
Woman's Club of Palo Alto
475 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301
5-5:30 PM VIP Cocktail Hour
5:30 - 9:00 PM Cocktails, Dinner &amp; FunJoin Wags &amp; Wishes, an intimate evening on Nov. 14, 2026 in Palo Alto, CA, bringing together leaders in veterinary medicine, business, philanthropy, and animal welfare to support families caring for pets with chronic, life-threatening illnesses. Enjoy a beautifully prepared seated dinner paired with local wines, hear from leading veterinary specialists, browse our thoughtfully curated silent auction, and connect with a compassionate community united by a shared commitment – to help pets and the families who love them.

Founder Kaajal Tiwary established Diesel’s FootPrint in memory of her dog, Diesel, who lived with multiple chronic illnesses for nearly eight years. Drawing from that experience, the organization provides support in three vital areas—all directly funded by every ticket and sponsorship to Wags &amp; Wishes:
• Financial assistance for ongoing veterinary treatment&nbsp;• Cooperative care training to help pets experience necessary medical care with less fear and stress

• Therapist-led support groups for people managing the emotional and practical demands of long-term caregiving

Why We’re Here
When a dog or cat is diagnosed with a chronic condition, care is not limited to a single veterinary bill and may continue for months or years. Depending on the diagnosis and required treatment, annual veterinary costs can range from $2,500 to $7,000. With the right medical care, many of these pets can live full lives.
This ongoing commitment may include medications, specialist appointments, diagnostic testing, and other treatments, creating financial, practical, and emotional challenges for families. With your support, more pets can receive the care they need and experience the best possible quality of life.

Featured Speakers and Keynotes:
Dr. David Bruyette – Welcome Keynote: Beyond the Diagnosis of a Chronic Illness
Dr. Sherman Canapp - Live Better Longer - Together
Dr. Sophie Liu - How To Be your Pet's Advocate
Denise Fenzi - The Decisions We Make for the Ones We Love: Living with a Dog with a Chronic Health ConditionWags &amp; Wishes Benefit Ticket
$250.00

Sponsorships:
Founding FootPrint Sponsor&nbsp;$10,000

Presenting Sponsor Recognition: Wags &amp; Wishes Presented by [Sponsor Name] 
•Reserved VIP table for 8 (VIP Reception starts at 5 PM)
•Recognition from the stage
•Premier logo placement on event signage and in the program
•Featured on our website and in our newsletter 
•Logo on the printed invitation
•Dedicated social media post 
•Champagne toast with the Board
Guiding PawPrint Sponsor&nbsp;$6,500.00

•6 reserved seats
•Prominent logo placement on event signage and in the program
•Featured on our website and in our newsletter
•Recognition from the stage
•Dedicated social media post
Lasting HeartPrint Sponsor&nbsp;$3,500.00

• 4 reserved seats at a shared sponsor table
• Logo placement on event signage and in the program
• Dedicated social post
• Listed on our website
Nurturing NosePrint Sponsor&nbsp;$1,500.00

• 2 event tickets
• Logo placement on event signage and in the program
• Included in a sponsor thank-you social post
• Listed on our website

EveryPrint Counts for Diesel&nbsp;$500.00

• 1 event ticket
• Name listed on event signage and in the program

Event information:
<a href="https://dieselsfootprint.org/get-involved/wags-wishes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dieselsfootprint.org/get-involved/wags-wishes/</a>
Tickets and sponsorships:
<a href="https://event.auctria.com/27448253-f631-484e-9f75-e0af97453c8a/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://event.auctria.com/27448253-f631-484e-9f75-e0af97453c8a/tickets</a>

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Viewpoints Art Gallery

Show Dates: November 4-29, 2026Meet the Artist Days: Sunday, November 15 and November 22, 11am-5pm Viewpoints Gallery is delighted to ring in the holiday season with “Natural Wonders,” a dazzling collection of new works in gold leaf, acrylic and collage by Woodside artist, Amy Rattner. Amy has been painting wildlife for 20 years and her ability to capture the spirit and personality of her animal subjects shines through in each piece of her new collection. “Natural Wonders” features animals from California and around the globe that have held deep meaning for Amy, literally or symbolically, throughout her life. As a result, this vibrant collection touches on themes that are both global and personal, including motherhood, metamorphosis, change and conservation. Amy’s work juxtaposes gold leaf with beautiful handmade Japanese paper, simple compositions and masterful acrylic painting. Her distinctly elegant style elevates her wild subjects, highlighting each animal’s inherent beauty, grace and essential value to the artist and to the world at large. 
Amy’s unique design aesthetic took shape at an early age and continues to inspire her today. “My mom lived in Kyoto for a year in college and filled our childhood home with beautiful Japanese screens, artifacts and woodblock prints. I grew up adoring Japanese art and design, which honored elegance, simplicity and the concept of less is more," says Amy. She also draws inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1920s, which celebrated a return to handcrafted art, natural materials and simplicity in design. 
Amy works at home (with her two Bernese mountain dogs at her feet), and at her studio at Art Bias in San Carlos. After receiving a BA and MA in English from Stanford, she started her own graphic design firm, Kindred-Storey Designs until she rediscovered her love of fine art in 2006. Since then, Amy’s award-winning work has been juried into local, national, and international exhibitions and has appeared in magazines such as Mountain Home, Southwest Art, Palette Magazineand Art and Color 365. Her work has been featured in galleries throughout California, in Santa Fe, New Mexico and online at UGallery. She is a member of Allied Artists West (AAW), Art Bias, the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, American Women Artists and the Association of Animal Artists. Amy’s work is currently available at Viewpoints Gallery in Los Altos.&nbsp; More information about Amy’s work can be found on her website, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amyrattnertart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">www.amyrattnertart.com</a>, on Instagram @amysr, on Facebook <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/AmyRattnerArt" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/AmyRattnerArt</a> and on the Viewpoints Gallery website, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.viewpointsgallery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">www.viewpointsgallery.com</a>.

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Cupertino High School

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to&nbsp;Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book Fair will be in San Ramon.
The Silicon Valley Book Fair is once again at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave., off Stevens Creek Blvd.
The East Bay Fair on Nov. 8 is at Pine Valley Middle School, 3000 Pine Valley Rd. in San Ramon off San Ramon Valley Blvd.
All-time favorite children’s books characters Elephant &amp; Piggie plus movie stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be on hand each day to meet and greet their fans of all ages at the Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair.
Storytelling with authors each day at the Book Fair is sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers and educational programs.
The Book Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking at each site.
The first 200 families daily will get a free book backpack compliments of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. 
Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
The East Bay Kids' Book Faar is at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon on Nov. 8.
Authors, booksellers and educational programs can secure an exhibitor space at the Book Fair. Visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>

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475 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA

“Natural Wonders” by Amy Rattner

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7