24 April 2026

Sarah Tomasetti: Wine 4 Paws Founder on 18 Years of Giving Back | Woods Humane Society | Up+Adam

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What happens when you mix a passion for wine, a love for animals, and a community that shows up year after year? You get something like Wine 4 Paws, a Central Coast tradition that’s been quietly (and now loudly) changing lives for 18 years. Founder Sarah Tomasetti joins Adam to share how a simple idea at 21 years old turned into a full-scale movement with more than 80 participating wineries, restaurants, and local businesses. The concept is beautifully simple: go out, enjoy the best of the region, and a portion of what you spend goes directly to helping homeless animals.

This conversation taps into the heart of what makes the Central Coast special, the collaboration, the generosity, and the shared purpose. Sarah walks us through the evolution of the event, the energy behind this year’s weekend, and why Woods Humane Society continues to be the perfect partner, placing thousands of animals into loving homes each year while expanding services like microchipping and spay and neuter clinics. Whether you're mapping out your tasting route, bringing your dog along for the ride, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend your weekend, this episode is your invitation to be part of something bigger.

• Learn more: https://www.wine4paws.com

• Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/wine4paws

• Support Woods Humane Society: https://woodshumanesociety.org

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