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Dog Days Event RECAP 2024

Our 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer event on June 20th was a huge hit. We made it through the heat and beat the incoming storm. So many amazing dogs attended (as well as their owners), and we handed out 50 Sniffari Bags with Maps for our SNIFFARI MAP Launch.

2024 Dog Show WINNERS

🏅WINNERS (well, you’re all winners but… prizes went to):

  • Best Trick: Duke(golden retriever)
  • Smiliest: Tank (bernese/mastiff)
  • Best Dressed: Grover (rainbow disco dog
  • Most Like Owner: Mizumi (the princess)
  • Old Timer: Hunter (in stroller)
  • Youngest: Dexter and Daisy (wieners)
  • Waggiest Tail: Ginger (spaniel)

Thanks to our judges, sponsors, organizing team! What an amazing event. Our prize baskets were incredible this year, and sponsored by: The Barkery, Doggiejuana, Stratford Dog Walkers, Ruffins, The Livery Yard, Global Pets

ENJOY THIS GALLERY RECAP BELOW!!

SNIFFARI Map

We launched our SNIFFARI MAP: A map designed for dogs that offers them the most incredible enrichment experience while they wander through the downtown streets. THE NOSE KNOWS when it comes to our furry friends. Follow our mascot “Ford” as he takes in Downtown and leaves his Sniffari Nose decals in the best spots to stop. MORE HERE!

The first 50 dogs to arrive at our event received a Sniffari Swag Bag, which included 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 itself was made locally at Mosaic Outfitters. Thanks to the bag sponsors: Pawsitive Difference, The Barkery, and Connection Chiropractic

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

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