Have you been contemplating adding a new furry friend to your family? Your new family member may await you at the free, family-oriented eighth annual Doggie Street Festival, held again this year at Liberty Station\u2019s NTC Park 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The park is located at 2455 Cushing Road, between Dewey and Roosevelt roads, with free parking located nearby.
\nWhether you\u2019re looking for a purebred or charming mixed breed of puzzling origins \u2013 whether dog or cat \u2013 you may find your future best friend at one of the festival\u2019s more than 25 participating rescues.
\nThis year\u2019s festival will be the largest ever, with more rescues, more pet-related vendors and renewed emphasis on pet-related activities and education for children and adults, explained founder and organizer Jude Artenstein, a filmmaker and “Pet Lounge” television series creator. Friendly, well-behaved leashed dogs are invited to accompany their humans.
\nEvery year throngs of happy residents surround the pet enclosures, eager to meet that special pet \u2013 or even a pair \u2013 that\u2019s their perfect match.
\nMore than 25 local rescue organizations, including many breed-specific groups and public shelters, will bring an array of pooches plus a few courageous cats seeking their “forever” homes. New this year, rabbit and parrot rescues will join the region\u2019s largest pet adoption event.
\nFestival attendees can browse about 100 vendor booths offering a diverse selection of pet-related supplies, food, services, training and veterinary and pet care information, all geared to improving the health and well-being of companion animals.
\nArtenstein created the festival to promote adoption and contribute to ending euthanasia of orphaned pets.
\nEvery year the festival helps rescue groups find homes for more pets. In its early years about 100 dogs found forever homes through the festival. More recently that number has doubled to more than 200 annually, now including cats, bunnies and parrots. Because of the festival\u2019s success, organizer Artenstein replicated the festival in Los Angeles, now in its fifth year on Sept. 16 and second year in Phoenix Jan. 28.
\n“My dream is to host Doggie Street Festival in 20 cities across the country. This event is extremely effective at increasing dog and cat adoptions. Together we can make a huge and meaningful difference in the lives of our deserving companion animals,” she said, adding that she is actively seeking festival sponsors to help expand pet adoptions.
\nFor more information, visit www.doggiestreetfestival.org.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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