We’re launching our Dog Days of Stratford with TWO EXCITING OCCASIONS. A Sniffari Map Kick-Off and our 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer event on June 20th from 4-6pm in Market Square.
Downtown Stratford “officially” became pet-friendly last year! This year we’re bringing back our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Dog Show for the second time. And it’s going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!
Join us for tail-wagging fun and water lapping adventures, as we ribbon cut our new SNIFFARI MAP, hand out incredible swag bags to the first 50 dogs (with their humans) who arrive, and line up your pooches for a Dog Show adventure filled with awesome prizes.
***IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our Dog Event goes on – rain or shine! We will be in the shaded area of Market Square, providing doggie drinking water, and kiddie pools (including a rainbow splash pad), and getting as much done from 5-6pm as we can to reduce the amount of outdoor hours. Destination Stratford will provide a cooling station up to 6pm.
ITINERARY
- 4:00pm REGISTRATION: Grab Bags for 1st 50 dogs, Corn Hole Games, Donation Tables
- 4:45pm SNIFFARI MAP LAUNCH: Thank our sponsors
- 5:00pm DOG SHOW with PRIZES: Best Trick, Smiliest, Best Dressed, Dog Most Like Their Owner, Old Timer, Youngest, Waggiest Tail
- 5:45pm PRIZES: Winners of dog show + winner of “Pet Adoption Barbie” x2 draw
SNIFFARI MAP LAUNCH
We truly cannot wait to share this incredible experience with you. We are launching and introducing our Free SNIFFARI Map on June 20th. This enrichment experience was first introduced to us by Pawsitive Difference’s, Christine Foster READ MORE HERE. She’s mapped out the SWEETEST, most AWESOME sniffing enrichment spots throughout our downtown. The map will not only include the best spots for your dog to inhale their best life… but also show you the best places to collect treats and other doggie needs throughout our downtown.
The first 50 dogs to arrive at our event will receive a Sniffari Swag Bag, which includes the newly launched map, as well as treats and items to help enhance your dog’s experience.
A huge thank you to our swag bag donators: Pawsitive Difference Professional Pet Care, The Barkery, Pure Pets, Ruffins, Paws on Patrol, Farmina Company, Heather Weiler – Nutram Brand, The Livery Yard, The Doggijuana Company
The Swag Bag themselves was made locally at Mosaic Outfitters. Thanks to the bag sponsors: Pawsitive Difference, The Barkery, and Connection Chiropractic
And a huge thanks to our SNIFFARI Map sponsors – because frankly, without them, there’d be no map: Stratford Dog Walkers, The Barkery, Pure Pets, JENN & Larry’s, Alley Cat Cafe, Ruffins, Feed-All Pet Centre, Black Swan, CK9 Cuts, Brch & Wyn, Connection Chiropractic, Pawsitive Difference, revel, Buzz Stop, and map artist/logo design Beatrix Danger Stueck
SPCA
SPCA will be at our event accepting donations. For every $5 donation, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of two “Pet Adoption Barbies”.
CORN HOLE is on site accepting SPCA donations. Poppin’ Kettle Popcorn has generously donated prizes for this exciting game (for the humans).
DOG SHOW
Our 2nd annual dog show is the star of our event. Arrive before 5pm to register for the following categories:
- Best Trick
- Smiliest
- Best Dressed
- Dog Most Like Their Owner
- Old Timer
- Youngest Pup
- Waggiest Tail
Our prize baskets (photos coming soon) are incredible this year, thanks to our amazing sponsors: The Barkery, Doggiejuana, Stratford Dog Walkers, Ruffins, The Livery Yard, Global Pets
It will be paws-itively fun for the whole family – furry or two-legged.
NOTE: There will be a designated YELLOW DOG Area for anxious dogs or dogs who need space. Learn more about the Yellow Dog Project HERE.
Last year’s launch included a big welcome by our dog-friendly downtown business locations! This year they will continue to display their pet-friendly sticker in the window, and offer BIA-branded dog water bowls to our furry friends. FIND THE PET-FRIENDLY LIST HERE
The DOG DAYS of STRATFORD are about to begin (and already have). Join us on Thursday, June 20th to kick it off officially, get your swag map and SNIFFARI Map, enter our contest for amazing prizes, and join in the fun.
