Orange County's
Dog Friendly Events
  
Looking for something fun to do with your best pal? Check out these great Dog Friendly Events in Orange County, where you and your four-legged friends are welcome!
January 2012
Thursday, January 5th
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!
February 2012
Thursday, February 2nd
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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Saturday, February 11th
Share the Love...Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue Valentine Adoption & Fundraiser Event
Planned together with Bark Busters Home Dog Training, Beach Cities
Graciously hosted by:
Pet Treasures
653 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 493-7297
1pm to 4pm
Raffles, silent auction
Glitter Tatoos
Hair Bling
Rhinestone Face Art
Cupid's Kissing Booth
Photography
Date TBA
Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort’s 9th Annual CARe Show
More than 400 cars are expected to participate in the Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort’s 9th annual car show. The show was born from an effort to raise awareness and money to rescue and find homes for stray animals in San Juan Capistrano.
The 2012 CARe show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion. The CARe Show will feature live entertainment, opportunity drawings, displays, vendors, goodie bags and more. Food and beverages will be provided by Ruby’s Diner. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome at this dog friendly event. For more information and entry forms, call (949) 240-1735 or visit www.capoanimalrescue.com
View the flyer
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Wine, Roses & Wet Noses
Benefiting the Ark of San Juan Animal Companion Rescue
Balboa Bay Club
1221 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
5:30 - 8:00pm
Join us for an extraordinary night of fine wines, hor d'oeurves, silent auction and alot of fun!
100% of all proceeds go towards the care of San Juan's homeless, abandoned and forgotten animals
$75.00 per person, to purchase your ticket or find our more information please go to www.arkofsanjuan.org
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Date TBA
Animal Assistance League of Orange County's 32nd Annual Valentine Luncheon & Boutique
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Hacienda Restaurant
1725 College Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
$15 per person
View the 2011 Event Flyer
Date TBA
Muttropolis' Smooch a Pooch Donation Photo Booth
Fashion Island Shopping Center
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 717-MUTT
Have a cute photo taken of you and your pup in our kissing booth for a minimum donation of $5 benefiting the Irvine Animal Care Center! 11am - 2pm
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Date TBA
“Paws for Brunch”
Benefiting the animals at the pro-humane San Clemente - Dana Point Animal Shelter
Join us for champagne brunch at Casanova Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Dana Point (near Albertson’s)
Casanova
33585 Del Obispo Street
Dana Point, CA 92629
12:00 to 3:00 pm
Event Tickets: $55 per person
($25.00 is a tax-deductible donation)
Brunch includes Hors D’oevres, Salad, Choice of Main Dish,Dessert, Mimosas, Champagne and Wine
Available for purchase at www.petprojectfoundation.org thru PayPal
Tickets for this event must be pre-purchased.There will be NO event tickets sold at the door.For more info call: 949-595-8899
Sunday, February 26th
(Rain date - Sunday, March 4th)
San Juan Capistrano Kid's Pet Parade
Cook/La Novia Park - San Juan Capistrano
Kids (ages of 5 to 12) can show off their pets in various contests such as cutest, most unusual, best team costume, funniest and most obedient. $3 entry and registration form is required. Parade starts at 1:00pm with a rain date of March 4th.
For complete information and entry form for this dog friendly event visit www.swallowsparade.com/kidspet.aspx
March 2012
March 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th
Dana Point Festival of Whales 2012
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
888-440-4309
www.dpfestivalofwhales.com
This annual dog friendly event includes a street faire, whale watching, the Festival of Whales parade and much more!
Come join the community as we celebrate the return of the Gray Whales off the coast. Come sample the best of Dana Point through more than 100 booths, displays, and fun activities. Follow the Parade to the Street Faire! A dog friendly event with fun for the entire family. Great food, great games, great entertainment, and best of all - the great people of Dana Point.
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Thursday, March 2nd
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 allow pooches making this a great dog friendly event!
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Date TBA
Ark of San Juan Adoption Center Event
11:00am to 2:00pm
Muttropolis
Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Looking for a new furry friend to add to the family? Ark of San Juan Animal Center will be at our Muttropolis Newport location. Stop in and find your new best friend.
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Saturday, March 10th
Second Saturday San Juan Capistrano Art Fair
Showcasing 70 talented artists, craftspeople and musicians from across Southern California. Visit The Ark of San Juan in booth #422!
www.sjcartfair.org
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Date TBA
Sideshow Shenanigans - Murder, Mystery & Mayhem, Old Time Western Melodrama
Benefiting the Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue
Reception 7:15, Showtime 8:00pm
Tickets $30
Camino Real Playhouse
31776 Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA
www.arkofsanjuan.org
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Date TBA
4th Annual Spring Pet Days at The OC Marketplace
7:00am to 4:00pm
Pet Wellness Information
Adoptions
Spay & Neuter Information
Specialty Rescue Groups
Pet Related Vendors
And much more!
This event will be held during the weekend swap meet at The O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa
Please note: personal pets are not allowed at this event
View the 2011 Spring Event Flyer
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Date TBA
Rancho Santa Margarita's 5th Annual Dog Day Afternoon
1 pm - 4pm
Solana Park
21601 Via Regressos
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92668
Bring your dog, family, camera and some cash for a great afternoon of family fun!
Contests:
Most Beautiful Dog Contest
Ugly Dog Contest
Dog Talent Contest
Dog/Master Look-a-Like Contest
Dog Costume Contest
(Contests are for SAMLARC residents and their pets only)
Agility Course & Demonstrations
Visit with local Dog Business Vendor Booths
Music
Fun Food Vendors
DOG & CAT LOW COST VACCINES AND AVID MICRO CHIPS PROVIDED by Southern California Veterinary Vaccine Clinic - CASH ONLY!
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Date TBA
Dawg Walk, Ask the Trainer & Continental Breakfast
Muttropolis
Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA
10:00am to 11:00am
Join us for a walk around Fashion Island Mall! Trainer Esther Horn will be available for tips on pulling & any other training needs. Meet us back at the store after for a continental breakfast & treats for your pooch!
www.muttropolis.com
April 2012
Date TBA
John Paul Pet 3rd Annual Pet Fashion Show
Paul Mitchell the School
3309 Hyland Street, Suite J
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pet Fashion Show, Pet Adoptions, Dog Grooming, Pet Photos, Vendors, Food and FUN to benefit Morris Animal Foundation, Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, Food 4 Africa, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Children's Miracle Network and Cancer Schmancer Foundation.
For questions or additional information please contact Teresa at (714) 546-8786
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Thursday, April 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.
Many galleries are dog friendly!
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Date TBA
4th Annual Sup for a Pup
Sample Sale & Help So Cal's Dogs in Need
Benefiting A Wish for Animals
Kaenon Polarized
864 West 16th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
10:00am to 5:00pm
Pet Adoption - Get introduced to your next best friend
Raffles - Apparel, Stand Up Paddle board, Eyewear, Sandals & More
Food/Drink - Wahoo's Fish Tacos
Music/Entertainment
Great deals on surf apparel, accessories & gear
www.supforapup.com
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Saturday, April 8th
Second Saturday San Juan Capistrano Art Fair
Showcasing 70 talented artists, craftspeople and musicians from across Southern California. Visit The Ark of San Juan in booth #422!
www.sjcartfair.org
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Date TBA
Woofstock" Fundraising Event
Benefiting the Ark of San Juan
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
South Shores Church
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Monarch Beach, CA 92629
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Friday - Sunday, April 20th - 22nd
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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Date TBA
Easter Parade at Fashion Island
Hosted by OC Chihuahua & small dog Meetup
Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Join us for our third annual "Easter Walk Around the Isle," or as we will now call it, our "Easter Parade at Fashion Island." This event brings Chihuahuas and small dogs, from both Orange and Los Angeles counties, dressed in their Easter best.
www.meetup.com/chihuahuas
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Date TBA
Muttropolis' 5th Annual Egg Hunt
Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
10:00am to 1:00pm
Come join us for an Eggstravaganza!!! 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.
www.muttropolis.com
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Date TBA
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County Adoption Event & Bake Sale
Petsmart Lake Forest
23602 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
11:30am to 3:30pm
Please join GSROC at Petsmart in Lake Forest for a bake sale and adoption event from 11:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Come out and meet the beautiful orphaned shepherds and consider opening your heart to a dog in need. If you cannot adopt a dog at this time, please show your support by purchasing items from the bake sale or by making a donation to allow the group to continue its important work.
For more information, visit www.gsroc.org.
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Sunday, April 8th
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. Sociable pets welcome!
Call 949-494-6044
www.ruffrescue.org
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Pet Project Foundation's
19th Annual Wag-a-Thon
(949) 595-8899
Dana Point Harbor Island
8:30am to 1:00pm
Please join us at this fun family event and the biggest doggie social gathering of the year. This will be the best time you and your dog will ever have, while munching on treats, listening to the sounds of Martin Gerschwitz on keyboard, visiting vendors with cool stuff for all. Meet our celebrity dogs Angel & Rusco from Beverly Hills Chihuahua II, sign up for the Pet Contests:-Be a Rock Star, Best Costume and Best Pet Trick - prizes awarded for top three in each category.
The festivities begin at 8:30 a.m., and by 1:00 p.m., you and your pooch will have had a doggone good time. All paid participants receive a pet themed T-shirt, designed by local artist Heather Ritts www.abovethereefs.com and a goodie bag brimming with treats and toys. Sign up early and receive a free bandanna for your dog plus $5 off the admission price of $30.
This year PPF welcomes Ted Ondrak with SoCal Herding http://socalherding.com/. Ted will be giving demonstrations with his skillful Border Collie herding dogs.
PLEDGES FOR THE ANIMALS!!! For your participation in "Waggin for a New Leash on Life", you can gather pledges. $75 in pledges gets you a Wag sweatshirt with the colorful 2011 logo. Download the Pledge Form.* here. Buy my Bikes is providing a Beach Cruiser Bike for the person raising the most pledges. Participants collecting $100 or more are eligible for a Grand Prize Drawing - TWO NIGHTS AT THE ST. REGIS RESORT & SPA! You'll receive one ticket for EACH $100 raised!
www.petprojectfoundation.org
May 2012
Date TBA
Westie Rescue of Orange County's 2012 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
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Thursday, May 4th
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!
Date TBA
Wild Weiner Round-Up
11:00am until 5:00pm
Indian Village Park
6060 Hefley Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Bring your dachsies, kids, chairs, and blankets! There are lots of trees for shade, picnic tables, and clean restrooms.Please note: All dachsies and other pets must be on a leash at all times.
(For everyone’s safety - no big, aggressive dogs please.)
There will be Dachshund Races, Bobbing for Wieners Contests, White Elephant sale, Vendors will participate and we will have a raffle to benefit Southern California Dachshund Relief.
We will again be offering hot-dogs, chili, chips, cookies, and sodas for a small donation. So bring your appetite.
www.scdr.org
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Thursday, May 25th
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 2012
Thursday, June 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.
Most galleries are dog friendly!
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Date TBA
L'Hirondelle Patio Party 16th Annual Chardonnay & Friends
$45 per person donation. Bring your well behaved dog or a friend, doggie biscuits for each doggie attending.
Seating at 11:30am, Dine at Noon
L'Hirondelle Restaurant
31631 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Contact Pamela at tommytrotter@att.net or Kathleen at shoregirl47@sbcglobal.net.
Proceeds to off set the medical costs for the abandoned and lost animals at the San Clemente Dana Point Shelter
www.petprojectfoundation.org
Date TBA
2012 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
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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 27th 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 5:30pm
www.tustinchilicookoff.com
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Date TBA
6th Annual Orange County Super Pet Adoption Event
Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon Road
Irvine, California 92618
10:00am - 5:00pm
Event details to follow!
For more info visit: www.irvineshelter.org
Date TBA
"A Dog's Purpose" Luncheon, Speaking Engagement & Book Signing Event
1:00pm
Chaparosa Grill - at The District
2449 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
With Special Guest, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, Speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author, W. Bruce Cameron. He has several best sellers to his credit including "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter", which was made into a Nationally Televised Sitcom airing on the ABC network starring the late John Ritter.
www.desperatepawsofocdogclub.org
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Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California's 15th 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
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Thursday, June 22nd
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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Sunday, June 24th
Pups N Pinot Wine Tasting
Benefiting A Leg Up Rescue
Newland House
19822 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wine & food, live entertainment, raffles, live & silent auctions, wierner dog races, best of show contest, vendors with products. $30 per person.
Visit www.pupsnpinot.com for info and tickets
Date TBA
2012 DAWG Walk, Pet Faire & Pancake Breakfast
The Village Green
7am to noon
The Village Green
(at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center)
24932 Veterans Way (off La Paz Rd.)
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Leash up your favorite dog to join the fun and festivities at the fields by the Potocki Conference Center, with a scenic walk on the beautiful Oso Creek Trail.
This annual dog friendly event benefits D.A.W.G., Dedicated Animal Welfare Group and the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
For more information visit www.dawg.org
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Date TBA
HBAC's Downtown Dog-A-Thon
Fundraiser for the Arts
538 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Registration:8:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.
Walk begins: 9:30 a.m.
Pet fair with dog booths: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$20 entry fee per walker, get pledges for the arts, top dogs get "great prizes"
Join us for a 1 mile walk in downtown Main Street in Huntington Beach.
2012 Summer Concert Series
Fun in the sun! Our 2012 Dog Friendly Summer Concert page will be here soon...Orange County's best outdoor summer concert schedule. Don't forget to provide plenty of shade and water for your furry friends at these great dog friendly events!
2011 Summer Concert Schedule
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