Events

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.

www.westierescueoc.com


Pet Project Foundations's 2009 Wag-a-ThonSaturday, 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.

www.petprojectfoundation.org

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

www.bhrsc.info


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

www.petprojectfoundation.org


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!

www.fightblindness.org


Tustin Street Fair & Chili CookoffSunday, 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

www.tustinchilicookoff.com


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.

July 2010:

August 2010:

Resources: www.ocdogfriendly.com

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