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·11:30 a.m. Tricks for Treats (share a trick, get a treat)
·12:30 p.m. Pet costume contest with prizes
·1:30 p.m. Tricks for Treats (share a trick, get a treat) Each dog entering a Tricks for Treats demo and the Costume Contest will receive a grab-bag and be entered into an hourly drawing. One winner will be drawn each hour.
A free community event, Bark in the Park raises awareness and funds for theFirestone Dog Park. FDP is part of ongoing efforts by the Restoration and Beautification Committee of Columbiana to enhance the outdoor experience of Columbiana’s residents and visitors alike. Named after Harvey S. Firestone, the community dog park will include:
Overcoming Obstacles: Japanese VR Dancer yoikami’s Win At SXSW
SXSW’s annual event is notorious for memorable moments and groundbreaking discussions led by industry tastemakers from around the world. Moving into the digital realm for SXSW Online 2021, the event led to countless opportunities that might have otherwise gone undiscovered. Enter
SXSW Online XR, a virtual component of the event featuring content created specifically for the virtual reality (VR) world.
Through SXSW Online XR, attendees were transported to the heart of a virtual downtown Austin to enjoy live music, conference sessions, networking, and even walk around as an avatar. One of this year’s most notable standouts was
Current happenings: The Los Angeles Chargers and Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar are sponsoring adoption fees for some specially selected pets over the next two weeks. Our “Football Fuzzies” are all fun dogs and cats who are looking for their pawfect teammates! Check them out here: https://animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/football-fuzzies
Doggie Gras Float and Costume Contest: Voting starts Tuesday Feb. 16 for “people’s choice award” in the Doggie Gras Float and Costume Contest. The annual event encourages animal-lovers to dress up their pets in New Orleans-inspired ensembles and/or create a Mardi Gras parade float for their pet! Last minute entries will be accepted through Tuesday. Feb. 16. Entries are a $10 donation. Participation supports the orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center! To register or vote click here: https://animalcenter.org/events/doggie-gras-virtual
RANCHO SANTA FE (KUSI) – Helen Woodward Animal Center is getting festive for orphan pets as Mardi Gras approaches.
The non-profit animal shelter in Rancho Santa Fe is holding its yearly Doggie Gras Parade and Costume Contest but with a virtual format this year.
The event has invited animal lovers to dress up their furry family members in New Orleans-inspired ensembles and to create festive floats for a parade down “BourBONE” street for the past seven years. The event raises life-saving funds for the orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
This year, the costume and parade contest is virtual. The Center is asking participants to submit a photo of their pet’s costume and/or float for a $10 donation. Exciting prizes are up for grabs for the winners.
Biz New Orleans
01/18/2021
The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws, a Northshore organization that raises funds to benefit the community, is determined to continue its efforts even if they can’t parade this season. The krewe will parade later in 2021 in Downtown Covington but, in the meantime, will celebrate Carnival with more than a month of free fun.
From Jan. 23 through Feb. 20, Mutty Gras will offer such things as giveaways, virtual costume contests and pop-up events. Members of the Mardi Paws Krewe are inviting all fun-loving canines and their humans to join in all the fun.
“Mardi Paws is truly a parade with a purpose,” says Mardi Paws spokesperson, Denise Gutnisky. “It’s put on by a handful of volunteers each year who are trying to make a difference in the lives of people and pets in our community through our volunteer nonprofits, Scott’s Wish and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. It’s our 27th year now, and we had almost 500 parading dogs and their families at las