WAGS, Inc.

10/16/2026

If you've been thinking about becoming a volunteer trainer, don't sleep on our upcoming Info Sessions!

WAGS is hosting an array of Info Sessions from now until December, both in-person and virtual.

Check out our Events page to learn more, and don't forget to register today: https://wags.net/events/

10/15/2026

Mark your calendars! There are three upcoming opportunities to connect with WAGS this fall.

Whether you're interested in becoming a volunteer trainer or just want to celebrate the community that makes our mission possible, we'd love to see you there!

🐾October 17 | From Puppy to Purpose Info Session
Join us in person for a FREE info session to learn about becoming a volunteer trainer and puppy raiser.
10–11:30 AM | In-Person

🍂October 29 | 2026 Fall Fundraiser
Spend an evening celebrating the people, dogs, and partnerships that make the WAGS mission possible. Enjoy dinner, stories of impact, and a raffle.
6–8:30 PM | Legend at Bergamont

🐾November 10 | From Puppy to Purpose Info Session
Can't make it in person? Join our FREE virtual info session to explore volunteer training and puppy raising.
6–7 PM | Virtual

Visit wags.net/events for all of our upcoming events. And don't forget to register!

10/13/2026

One partnership can change an entire community.

This year, we're honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Brian Vandervest, handler of Frost, a WAGS-trained clinical therapy dog serving the Madison Police Department.

Their story is a powerful reminder of what's possible when a community invests in people, purpose, and partnership.

🐾 Join us at the WAGS Fall Fundraiser! Register or donate today: https://go.dojiggy.io/2026-wags-fall-fundraiser/Campaign/Details

Sponsored by: Bankers' Bank, Thompson Investment Management, Park Bank, WKOW 27

10/09/2026

In 1995, 17-year-old Kinsley Tarr was matched with Hawk, her first WAGS Service Dog.

Kinsley was born with cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair. She found that Hawk helped her build confidence, connect with her high school classmates, and navigate life with greater independence.

Over the next 30 years, two more WAGS Service Dogs, Shelby and Teal, became cherished companions through work, family milestones, and life’s most difficult challenges.

In our latest blog, Kinsley and her mother, Jane, share the story of these three remarkable partnerships and the lasting impact each dog had on Kinsley’s life.

Read their full story: https://wags.net/thirty-years-of-love-independence-and-wags-service-dogs/

After 30 years with WAGS, the Tarr family reflects on the service dogs who helped shape Kinsely's life with confidence, independence, and joy.

10/08/2026

Stop by Booth 403 at The Good Exchange at Alliant Energy Center today, October 8th! 🐾

10/07/2026

Since 1966, Park Bank has been rooted in Madison and committed to more than serving customers.

They invest in the communities they call home through partnerships with local nonprofits and paid volunteer time for their associates.

We’re grateful to have Park Bank alongside WAGS and proud to have them as our Community Sponsor for the 2026 Fall Fundraiser.

10/05/2026

Good things are happening this week in Dane County, and WAGS will be there!

Come visit us at The Good Exchange this Thursday, October 8th, at the Alliant Energy Center.

This free event, presented by Park Bank, brings local nonprofits, businesses, and community members together to connect, discover ways to get involved, and learn more about the work happening across Dane County.

Stop by our booth to learn more about WAGS mission and to find out how you can get involved.