Pet loving wine lovers can support their four legged friends while enjoying the Central Coast Wine Region.

The third annual Wine 4 Paws, a fundraising event for Woods Humane Society, will be held at over 50 participating wineries throughout the Central Coast on this weekend, April 9 and 10.

During this weekend, Wine 4 Paws wineries will donate a portion of their proceeds to Woods Humane Society. Last year’s event raised over $16,000, with almost $25,000 raised since the event started in 2009.

Support your fellow Chamber members as well. Many member wineries of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce are involved this year, including:

• Chamisal Vineyards, 7525 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo. http://www.chamisalvineyards.com
• Claiborne & Churchill Winery, 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo. http://www.claibornechurchill.com
• Clayhouse Wines, 849 13th St., Paso Robles. http://www.clayhousewines.com
• Harmony Cellars, 3255 Harmony Valley Rd., Harmony. http://www.harmonycellars.com
• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines,  6169 Airport Rd., Paso Robles. http://www.jlohr.com
• JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles. http://www.JUSTINwine.com
• Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery, 5036 S. El Pomar Rd., Templeton. http://www.pomarjunction.com
• Saucelito Canyon Winery, 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo. http://www.saucelitocanyon.com
• Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, 178 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo. http://www.stephenrosswine.com
• Thacher Winery, 8355 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles. http://www.thacherwinery.com
• Vina Robles, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. http://www.vinarobles.com

“Each year we’ve seen both wineries and wine drinkers get more involved – so many have gotten their pets from Woods, and they really want to give back as a thank you for such a wonderful family member,” Wine 4 Paws Director Sarah Tomasetti said. “We have wineries supporting Wine 4 Paws all year long, and for both locals and visitors it’s become an annual wine tasting weekend for them. It’s a great way to help raise money for Woods while also supporting our local wineries.” 

The event includes a free passport, available to print from the Wine 4 Paws website or at any participating winery during the event. When you visit a winery to support Wine 4 Paws, you’ll get your passport stamped, and with 4 stamps your passport will be entered to win one of many raffle prizes.

Wine 4 Paws is held concurrently at all participating wineries, and with over 50 wineries participating this year, you’ve got plenty to choose from. Come out to your favorite wineries – or pick some new ones! 

To see a full list of participating wineries and a get a free printable passport and map, go to www.wine4paws.com. 

Then head out to the wineries of your choice and mention Wine 4 Paws when you taste and buy wine during the weekend of April 9 - 10. A portion of your sale or tasting fee will be donated to Woods Humane Society on behalf of the wineries!

To donate a raffle prize or for additional information please contact Tomasetti at (805) 801-6589 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Steve Kragenbrink at Woods Humane Society at (805) 543-9316 xt. 19 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .