Independence Paw’rade
The pursuit of life, liberty and an end to puppy mills!
Join us Saturday, July 2nd, in 4 cities across the United States of America, to help raise awareness about the puppy mill/pet store connection and promote pet adoption!
This fun, FREE event will include:
- The option to bring your dog! You’ll get a free red, white & blue bandana for your furry friend!
- A short, scenic walk with your doggie and human friends. Please wear red, white & blue!
- The reading of a “pro-claw-mation” declaring that all dogs deserve good homes.
- Family and dog-oriented activities following the walk.
- Meet adorable, adoptable dogs from shelters and local rescue groups!
New York - July 2nd, 11 AM - 2 PM
START: Paw’rade starts at West 46th St. and 12th Ave (near the USS Intrepid and Pier 84) at 11 a.m. Paw’rade route is approximately 1/2 mile.
END: Paw’rade ends at Pocket Pooches with an adoption event from 12PM - 2PM. Join us to celebrate the store’s reopening as a humane, rescue-only model pet boutique. Come view many adoptable dogs from Yorkie 911!
Salt Lake City - July 2nd, 9AM - 1PM
START: Walk begins near the North Shelter in the center of Liberty Park (600 E 1300 S)
END: Paw’rade route is approximately a 1 mile loop around the park.
Adoption festival from 10 AM - 1 PM in the park with adoptable dogs from Salt Lake County Animal Services and Humane Society of Utah
Best Friends Animal Society Education Ambassadors will also be on hand to do fun and easy projects for kids and an “I Read to Animals” demo, plus, face painting & giveaways!
Las Vegas - July 2nd, 6 PM - 9 PM
START: Paw’rade starts at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo in Town Square Park (in the middle of the shopping district), 6605 Las Vegas Blvd South
END: Paw’rade ends at the Gazebo where there will be festivities and a pet adoption taking place.
Abe Lincoln will read the “pro-claw-mation” and lead the Paw’rade. Come meet our adorable, adoptable dogs from Las Vegas independent rescuers that will be available until 9 p.m.!
Los Angeles - July 2nd, 10 AM - 2 PM
START: Paw’rade starts at Chase Bank (12501 Ventura Blvd. Studio City)
END: Paw’rade ends at Maxwell Dog (12336 Ventura Blvd. Studio City) with an adoption event from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Prizes for Best Dressed Dog & Best Dressed Human - up to $200 worth of Maxwell Dog Boutique gift certificates!