Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Salute to Service Gala, where this year’s theme, The Heart Behind the Service, shines a light on the compassion, dedication, and quiet heroism that power our mission every day. Together, we’ll celebrate the people who serve with purpose and the community that stands behind them, all while raising critical support for the work ahead.
Event Details
Saturday, August 29th
Sandia Resort and Casino
30 Rainbow Rd NE
Albuquerque, 87110
United States
Attire
Business Sleek to Dressy Cocktail
Schedule
5:30 VIP Entrance
6:00-7:00 PM Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM Dinner / Program
8:15 PM Live Auction / Paddles Up
9:00 Event Ends
Tickets
VIP Two Ticket Combo Package
$450
This package provides 2 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade.
VIP upgrade benefits:
Early entry to the gala
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
VIP Salute to Service Table Package
$1,800
This package provides 8 tickets and your very own table at the Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade!
VIP Benefits:
Early entry to the Gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
**This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
VSD Graduate and guest only ($75)
$450
This package provides one free ticket to any Paws and Stripes VSD graduate and guest to the 2026 Salute to Service Gala. This includes the VIP upgrade package. Please use comp code you received or contact Paws and Stripes for the comp code.
VIP package benefits:
Early entry to the gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
VIP Single Ticket
$250
This package provides 1 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade package.
VIP package benefits:
Early entry to the gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
Two Ticket Combo Package
$250
This package provides 2 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala!
Salute to Service Table Package
$1,000
This package provides 8 tickets and your very own table at the Salute to Service Gala! This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits!
VIP Salute to Service Half Table Package
$900
This package provides 4 tickets and a half table at the Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade.
VIP Benefits:
Early entry to the gala
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
Salute to Service Half Table Package
$500
This package provides 4 tickets and a half table at the Salute to Service Gala!
This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
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