Dog Friendly events in Orange County, California!
Please email me at lou@scratchandsniffphoto.com to get your event listed!
Keep checking back for more new events!
Ongoing:
Every month: sign up on the website for meeting dates/places- OC Doxies Meetup
Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to let the dogs romp and play and make new friends as well as meet with other owners. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehaired; miniature or full-sized, all breeds of Dachshunds and people are welcome!
April 2010:
Thursday, April 1st
Laguna Beach’s First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 – 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Many galleries are dog friendly!
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Saturday, April 3rd
Muttropolis’ 3rd Annual Egg Hunt
Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA
10:00am to 1:00pm
Come join us for an Eggstravaganza!!! We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Egg hunt April 3rd at 10am! Think your pup can find the eggs the fastest? Put them to the test and win! Stop by for a fun-filled day of egg hunting, games with prizes and a special gift with purchase.
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Sunday, April 4th
RUFF Easter Champagne Brunch
This Easter, you can join RUFF, Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends for a spectacular brunch held at Tivoli Too Restaurant in Laguna Beach
11am and 2pm
$35 for adults and $15 for children. Pets welcome!
Call 949-494-6044
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Friday – Sunday, April 16th – 18th
Orange County Pet Expo
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The World’s Largest Pet & Pet Product Expo – exhibitors include manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles.
Parking is free!
Hours: Friday, 10AM-6PM ; Saturday, 10AM-7PM; Sunday, 10AM-6PM
General Admission – $12.00
Seniors 60 & over – $10.00
Children 6-12 – $6.00
5 yrs and under free
Unforunately pets are not allowed due to the large number of animals on exhibit.
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Sunday, April 18th
Westie Rescue of Orange County’s 2010 PAWS IN THE PARK PICNIC
Edison Park
21377 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Join us for our annual fun-filled picnic with over 100 Westies and their owners for Westie games, lure racing, bobbing for wieners, musical hoops, silent auction, raffle, awards, barbeque, and great vendors! The highlight our the event is our rescue parade where you will meet our rescued Westies and the families they adopted. Come out and support Westie Rescue of Orange County & Beyond at our spectacular fundraising event that supports our rescue organization.
Saturday, April 24th
Pet Project Foundation’s
17th Annual Wag-a-Thon
(949) 595-8899
Dana Point Harbor Island
8:30am to 1:00pm
Join the Pet Project Foundation for a fun-filled day benefiting the San Clemente – Dana Point Animal Shelter where there’s something for the whole family (two-legged and four-legged)!
This dog friendly event includes:
4K Walk around the harbor
“Best Pet Trick” & “Best Pet Costume” Contests
Celebrities & Shopping in the Bowser Bazaar
$25 in advance (sign up by April 20th)/$30 day of event admission fee includes t-shirt, goody bag, parking & refreshments.
May 2010:
Thursday, May 6th
Laguna Beach’s First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 – 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Most galleries are dog friendly!
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TBA
Love Me, Love My Pet – Singles Mixer for Animal Lovers
Hosted by The Irvine Animal Care Center
(949) 724-7740
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Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California’s 13th Annual Spring Games
10:00am to 3:00pm
Arcadia Park
Corner of Santa Anita & Huntington Drives
Arcadia, CA 91006
Basset Boxer Relay – a relay race in teams of Bassets with owners
Tail Wag Off
Kissing Contest
Drooling Contest
Raffle Drawings
Introduction of BHRSC Rescues – success stories and fosters
Synchronized Swimming (a timed event where you try to persuade your Basset to enter & cross the pool)
Basset Beauty Contest – judged by children (12 & under)
Marathon Napping
TBA
3rd Annual Providing Shelter Benefit
Benefiting The Pet Rescue Center
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Tivoli Terrace
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tickets:
$75 per person if received May 7th or after
Presale:
$65 per person if received on or before May 6th
FEATURING…Hors d’ouvres, Cocktails, Music & Good Cheer!
Music By: The Model Millionaires
Silent Auction Items & Gift Bags Representing Orange County’s Finest
Dress: Casual Chic
Join us for a celebration of all we have accomplished in our first year and the great expectations we have for our next year and beyond.
Help us reach our fundraising goal to eliminate euthanasia due tooverpopulation through spay and neuter and successfully adoptingrescues into loving homes!
For more information, directions & ticket info visit www.thepetrescuecenter.org
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Thursday, May 27th
San Clemente Art Walk
Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative dog friendly event between the San Clemente Art Association, the City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association.
The Art Walk is held from 6pm – 9pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from MAY – SEPTEMBER.
June 2010:
Thursday, June 3rd
Laguna Beach’s First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 – 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Most galleries are dog friendly!
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TBA
L’Hirondelle Patio Party 14th Annual Chardonnay & Friends
$45 per person donation. Bring your well behaved dog or a friend, doggie biscuits for each doggie attending.
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Reservations will be taken the first week in May by the Chairmans. For more information on events email: Pamela Schuler or Kathleen Morea
Proceeds to off set the medical costs for the abandoned and lost animals at the San Clemente Dana Point Shelter
Sunday, June 6th
4th Annual Orange County Super Pet Adoption Event
Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon Road
Irvine, California 92618
10:00am – 5:00pm
About 40 pet rescue groups and shelters will bring more than 500 homeless animals for adoption, including lots of puppies and kittens. Vladae “The Russian Dog Wizard” will be the celebrity guest trainer and will be giving behavior demonstrations and offering free training advice. There will be a great silent auction, including an Event Suite package for 24 to a King’s game at the Staples Center, valued at $2,400. There will also be food, vendors, discount microchips, a raffle, and an “Ask the Vet” booth. Snoopy, the official greeter, will be giving away discount coupons to Knott’s Berry Farm.
For more info visit: www.irvineshelter.org
2009 Super Adoption Event Flyer
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Sunday, June 6th
2010 Orange County Vision Walk
Cal State Fullerton
Titan Sports Complex Field
State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92931
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Walk Start: 10:00 a.m.
VISIONWALK is a 5K walk-a-thon fundraising program of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The Walk is a fun dog friendly event filled with entertainment, bounce houses, face painters and refreshments! Not to mention a great walk around beautiful Hicks Canyon Park! So gather your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors and join FFB and our mission to prevent, treat and cure retinal degenerative diseases. Together, a cure is in sight!
Dogs welcome!
Sunday, June 6th
The Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cookoff
El Camino Real & W Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Come and meet GSROC (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County) at this 26th annual dog friendly event featuring the Chili Cookoff, craft booths, food vendors, kids karnival, entertainment and more. GSROC will have wonderful dogs available for adoption and great merchandise for sale.
11:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, June 24th
San Clemente Art Walk
Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative dog friendly event between the San Clemente Art Association, the City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association.
The Art Walk is held from 6pm – 9pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from MAY – SEPTEMBER.
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Resources: www.ocdogfriendly.com
