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Whether you’re looking to try again for the title when it comes to how fast your dog can wolf down an ice cream cone or looking to get to know more about local rescue organizations, the upcoming Presqu’ile Petpawlooza event in Brighton has you covered.
Hosted by Presqu’ile Animal Hospital, last year’s first-time event at Memorial Park brought together area residents and their furry friends, while also tackling some fundraising and shining a light on rescues and other not-for-profit organizations – and the second edition is set to do the same on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterinary assistant Tianna Elson says the first edition went so well the team had to bring back the pet-inspired party in the park, and ultimately, it’s all about giving back to the community.
“We had some great feedback from everybody (and) all the vendors wanted to come back and support the community, which was wonderful.”
Elson tells us more about the big day.
Last year, the event originally started out as a way to meet with the growing team at the clinic but then quickly morphed more into a celebration for pets and pet owners and a chance to help rescue groups and additional organization that the team often works with.
More than a dozen area vendors – all of them pet-related – will be part of this year’s event.
Many of last year’s hits are also returning – from pet-inspired contests and games, to treat booths, the obstacle course for dogs, the photo booth, and more, explains Elson.
Meanwhile, a caricaturist artist will be doing pet sketches. The contests will shine a light on the best dressed pets, best tricks, and the fastest at wolfing down an ice cream cone, to name a few.
But there will also be some new contest additions for pups like “musical hula hoops,” which is like musical chairs, notes Elson.
And that isn’t the only addition to this year’s lineup.
If you’re wondering a little more about how exactly this works, Elson tells us more.
A teddy bear clinic/surgery station to fix up stuffed animals in need of some care and “a secret announcement” are also in the works.
And there will be a fundraising component to this year’s event, adds Elson.
“So, it’s just another way to give back to community – people in your neighbourhood (who) may have a sticky situation that they’re not able to afford at the moment …”
All dogs must be on leashes during the event.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
