Orange County's
Pet Friendly Events

More Pet Friendly Events in Orange County...summer concerts, yappy hour, mutt mingles...treat yourself and your pooch to a fabulous time!

July 2008

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 pet friendly!

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Lake Forest July 4th Parade - America the Beautiful

Join the Orange County Animal Shelter Coalition's Lake Forest July 4th Parade entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out the SCAS's message of support for a pro-humane animal shelter in South Orange County.

Bring your family, friends, and of course your pooch to one of Orange County's best pet friendly events! Transportation will be provided to keep them from getting hot paws in the July heat.

Parade starts at 10:00am at the corner of Toledo Way & Ridge Route (in front of El Toro High School) and ends at the corner of Lake Forest Drive & Serrano Way (Heritage Hill Historical Park).

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Thursday, July 31st

San Clemente Art Walk
Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative 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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August 2008

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 pet friendly!

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3rd Annual Pet Fair in the Park
Sponsored by the Surf City Animal Response Team (SCART)

17732 Goldenwest Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA
10:00am to 2:00pm

Stop by this pet friendly event to learn about disaster preparedness for pets and their families. Free goodie bags for the first 1,000 participants who sign in.

San Clemente Art Walk
Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative pet 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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September 2008

11th Annual Walk for the Animals

HUNTINGTON BEACH…The Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA),with presenting sponsor Ralphs, is proud to announce the 10th Annual 5K/2K Walk for the Animals. This pet friendly event will be Saturday, September 8 at 9:00am in Central Park West (new location, Central Park Drive off Edwards Street) in Huntington Beach. Emceeing the walk will be Maryanne Dell, pet columnist for the Orange County Register. Well-mannered dogs, on leashes, are encouraged to attend. Please no puppies under six months.

Activities following this pet friendly event include:

~ Entertainment by Disc Dogs in Southern California

~ Entertainment by the Woof Gang flyball team

~ Sponsor and Vendor booths

~ Silent auction and door prizes and lots more fun!

All funds raised from the Walk help support the organization’s programs including veterinary care for sick and injured animals; subsidized spay/neuter, feral cat rescue; cruelty prevention through humane education in the classroom; and pet-assisted therapy. Over 500 participants enjoyed last year’s festivities.

Registration is $20.00 before September 1st and $25.00 thereafter. Kids 12 years and under, free. Teams of five or more pay $15.00 each if pre-registered by September 1st. Registration forms can be obtained from the Orange County SPCA (714) 374-7738; email, ocspca@surfside.net, or from the website: www.orangecountyspca.org

Registration on the day of the event starts at 7:30am.

CONTACT: Stacy Sweeting
Co-Chair
OCSPCA
(714) 374-7738
ocspca@surfside.net

One of Orange County's Best Pet Friendly Events!

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Date - TBA

Laguna Beach's 12th Annual Pet Parade & Chili Cook-Off

Where: Tivoli Too Grounds
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00 - Children under 12 Free

Proceeds of this Pet Friendly Event to Benefit:

Friends of the Sea Lion
Laguna Beach Animal Shelter
Blue Bell Cat Foundation

CHILI CONTEST: Enter your best chili recipe and bring your appetites. A panel of local judges will select the best chili of the year awards.

PET PARADE AWARDS:
Most Talented
Most Handsome Male
Prettiest Female
Cutest Pet "Baby" (6 months or younger)
Best Costume
Most Gorgeous Senior Pet (10 years or older)
Most Beautiful Rescue Pet

For Pet Registration and Chili Contest Registration call (949) 497-2474

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Thursday, September 25th

San Clemente Art Walk
Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative 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.

October 2008

LOCATION: Eisenhower Park (adjacent to the Seal Beach Pier)

DATE: TBA

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Seal Beach’s 2008 Wag 'n' Walk will begin at Eisenhower Park located at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, and participants will receive prizes based upon the amount of pledges raised. The event also includes entertainment, sponsor booths, opportunity drawings, food, beverages and prize presentations. We hope you will join us for a fun filled day with your four-legged friends at one of Orange County's Best Pet Friendly Events!

Wag ‘n’ Walk benefits The Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a non--profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1986. The Center is supported solely by donations, grants and fundraisers. Proceeds raised from events such as Wag 'n' Walk allow the Center to provide a safe haven for the homeless animals that come through our door until a new forever home can be found.

Individual Registration: $25.00
Fee includes 1 Event T-shirt

Family Registration: $40.00
Fee includes 2 Event T-shirts

For more information please follow this link

Irvine’s 7th Annual Pet Trek

Grab your walking shoes and your canine companion for the Sixth Annual Pet Trek!

LOCATION:
Heritage Park
14301 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604

TIME: 8:00am to 12:00pm

The 3 kilometer walkathon features educational displays, goodie bags, T-shirts, photos, prizes, entertainment and more. Money raised from the event will help feed, house, provide medical care and find homes for the more than 3,000 homeless, abused and neglected animals the Irvine Animal Care Center cares for each year.

Visit the IACC website at www.irvineshelter.org or call (949) 724-7741 to register and request a pledge form. The registration fee is $25 per individual, $40 per family or $50 per team, which includes all event activities.

Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (weather permitting)

Enjoy ½ price bottles of wine and appetizers at The Cliff while your pal samples free gourmet dishes from Noah’s such as lamb stew and turkey meatloaf…a beautiful Laguna Beach sunset makes this a pet friendly event not to be missed!

Wag's & Wiggle's BARK N BOO HALLOWEEN PARTY!

DATE: TBA

LOCATION:
Wags & Wiggles
23171 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9655

This FREE Party is sure to be the Howl Around Town. Everyone is welcome: curent clients, old clients, friends, local residents, whoever. We are so excited to have you all over. We will have fabulous Games and Ghoulish Goodies for Parents and Dogs. It will be held in the Wags & Wiggles Training Center - Rancho Santa Margarita Location from 6-8pm on Saturday, October 20th. Call us or email us if you know you are coming so we can get a rough headless count but last minute victims (I mean party goers) are welcome too. Come sniff out your fellow Wags & Wiggles Enthusiasts.

Worried about finding a costume? Here are some ideas: The Barking Bride, Growling Groom, Miss Canine 2008, Pooch Prisoner, Hawaii Hound, Mummified Mutt, Witchie Poo, Pimp Dog, Dogula & of course the old favorites Spiderdog & Supermutt.

Date - TBA

Hogs for Dogs Motorcycle Show
Benefitting C.A.R.E ~ Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Capistrano Harley-Davidson
Calle Perfecto Business Park
32421 Calle Perfecto

Entries $25
Admission Adults $5, 11-17 $2
Follow this link for more info!

The Barkery’s Howl-oween Costume Contest

TIME: Noon to 4:00pm

LOCATION:
The Barkery
322 Marine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92662
(949) 675-0364

The Barkery's Annual Howl-oween costume contest with a photographer available for the pooches with the smiles!! Free Pupcakes and lots of fun. Visit www.barneysbarkery.com for details or just come and join in!

Muttropolis' Howl-oween Pooch Party

TIME: 11:00am to 4:00pm

LOCATION:
Muttropolis - Fashion Island
865 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 717-MUTT

Celebrate Halloween with your four legged friends this year at Muttropolis' Howl-oween Party to benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center. Pets can enjoy "barks and crafts", doggie games and "mutts" more. Fun and unique costumes and accessories realized here!

Date - TBA

Howl'oween Dog Parade & Pet Adoption Fair (Long Beach)

This is the World's largest Halloween pet event.

LONG BEACH - parade on 2nd St. Livingston Park vendor & adoption fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $10 per dog to be in the parade benefits local animals, environmental and youth projects. 550+ costumed dogs in last year's parade! Vendors and rescue groups still sought. Contact JustinRudd@aol.com for details. 12 rescue groups and 53 vendors, so far! Entry forms are now online: www.Howloween.info

November 2008

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 allow your pooch to peruse their artwork, making this a great pet friendly event!

The K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk

10:00 am start

Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road (were Jamboree Road ends in the foothills of Saddleback Mountain)

You and your four-legged best friend will love this pet friendly event. Come out to beautiful Irvine Regional Park for this unique event. This walk through tree-lined paths will thrill both you and your pet. Participate in our 3K (1.8 miles) walk and your entire registration fee will be donated to the Animal Cancer Foundation to help fund cancer prevention and treatment research. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on, or participate in the walk themselves!

Fees:
$25 before Oct. 1. $30 after
Follow this link for more info

A Tail of Two Cities ~ An Evening with the Pawparazzi
Benefitting the San Clemente - Dana Point Animal Shelter

LOCATION:
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Ritz Carlton Hotel Dana Point
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629

PRICE: $150 per person. Tables of 10 $1,500.

More Information: events@petprojectfoundation.org or call (949)-595-8899

R.U.F.F. Thanksgiving Dinner

11am to 3pm

A pet friendly event benefitting RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends)serving abandoned, ill and injured animals in Orange County for over 15 years

Tivoli Terrace
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Call for reservations (949) 340-2239
$35 prepaid per adult $40 at door $15 under 12
Cash, check or credit card will be accepted at the door

December 2008

Date - TBA

Santa Paws (Mission Viejo)

Saddleback Valley Humane Society’s 17th annual fundraising pet friendly event featuring pet photos with Santa! Polaroid and digital photos available.

10 am to 3 pm

Santa's Workshop
Corner of La Paz & Chrisanta
Mission Viejo, CA
(949) 262-5859

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Thursday, December 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.

Many galleries allow your pooch to peruse their artwork, making this a great pet friendly event!

Sunday, December 7th

Corona del Mar’s Annual Christmas Walk & Festival

The 30th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk & Festival is one of the oldest special events the Chamber is proud to present. It is absolutely a can't miss pet friendly event filled with holiday festivities for family, friends and associates. Each year the Walk brings together thousands of fun-loving people into the Village of Corona del Mar for entertainment, food, prizes and games in true holiday spirit. Complete with High School bands, Fireman's BBQ, carolers, bouncy houses, Santa Visits restaurant tasting and a grand opportunity drawing full of local prizes. The merchants of Corona del Mar invite you and your pooch to visit the village and their individual businesses on this spectacular day!

FREE to the public
December 02, 2007 11:00AM - 4:00PM
(949) 673-4050

Friday, December 5th

Laguna Beach's 52nd Annual Hospitality Night

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 51st annual “Hospitality Night,” when Forest Avenue is cordoned off and shops stay open until 9 p.m. to welcome holiday revelers. Don't miss one of Laguna Beach's best pet friendly events!

Santa Claus will light up the historic pepper tree in front of Laguna Beach City Hall at 6 p.m.

Muttropolis’ Jingle Mutt Mingle!

Grab your pooch and join Muttropolis for a fun evening of mutt mingling and holiday cheer at our Jingle Mutt Mingle & Open House. Enjoy egg nog and hot apple cider and Christmas cookies while your pup munches on gourmet all natural treats. This pet friendly event will benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center. Find out more at www.irvineshelter.org6-9 pm

Santa Paws Photos
Benefiting RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends)

11am to 4pm

PetsMart
26761 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 643-2285

Bring your pets and your kids, too
Meet Santa and have your photo taken with him
Come join RUFF at our annual Santa Paws event!

100th Annual Newport Harbor Boat Parade

California's largest and one of the nation's most well -established Holiday boat parade, Newport Harbor Christmas Boat parade. The boat parade sees over 100 illuminated vessels cruise through the harbor of Newport Beach, CA. Bring your pups to this beautiful pet friendly event and enjoy a walk around Balboa Island where you'll also enjoy the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition.

When: TBA - nightly at 6:30pm
Where: Newport Harbor/Balboa Island
Price: Free!

A Home for the Holidays
Irvine Animal Care Center Adoption Event

10am to 5pm

Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 724-7741

Give the greatest gift of all this Holiday Season...a home and a future to a homeless pet!

The Irvine Animal Care Center is excited to host its first annual Home for the Holidays adoption event. We are looking for wonderful, forever homes for our 60+ dogs and more than 200 cats, and will be offering special rates for the event. Also, several other local rescue groups will be bringing an additional 75 dogs and puppies. Santa Claus will also be available for photos with children and pets. There will be vendors, food, and our great pet toy booth too. It will be a fun and festive pet friendly event for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you!

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