WE'RE CANADA'S
FAVOURITE DOG FESTIVAL
Join an estimated 15,000 people and 6,000 dogs for Canada’s most unique and dog-friendly festival experience. It only happens once per year – on International Homeless Animals’ Day!
There isn’t a better place to spoil your dog!
THINGS TO DO
AT PAWLOOZA
Take your dog dock diving, go swimming in the Pawlooza pond, test your dog’s agility, run the lure course, go offleash in the FunZone, get trick advice, get obedience advice, watch agility demonstrations, visit our VIP lounge… shop from 140 vendors, get great deals by bidding on silent auction items, and load up on free samples. We’ve packed as much fun into one day as possible… there isn’t a better place to spoil your dog!
WHERE DO THE
PROCEEDS GO?
Pawlooza is a 100% volunteer-driven festival. Thousands of hours are put into the festival by the Organizing Committee and 300 volunteers. All are working on behalf of two local non-profits, ARF Ontario – working with First Nations and rural communities throughout Ontario to rescue, rehab and re-home stray dogs and cats, and LEADS Employment Services – helping people with disabilities throughout Southwestern Ontario find employment and receive skills training.
ADMISSION
FEE
Admission is $15 per vehicle for advance tickets and $20 per vehicle at the gate, parking included, and all for charity. So, be sure to car pool and pack as many people and dogs into your car as you can! It only happens once a year…
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL
HOMELESS ANIMALS' DAY?
The International Society of Animal Rights (ISAR) began National Homeless Animals’ Day in 1992, to help bring more attention to America’s pet overpopulation. The day – celebrated on the third Saturday of August – has since morphed into a global campaign, with animal rights organizations around the world coming together to raise awareness about the pet overpopulation epidemic. To learn about International Homeless Animals’ Day, visit: http://www.isaronline.org/.
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY
ANIMAL RESCUE AND ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS AT PAWLOOZA
In honour of International Homeless Animals’ Day, Pawlooza has partnered with animal rescue groups from across Canada. These rescue groups are given free space to come to Pawlooza, show off their adoptables, fundraise, network, and help raise awareness about Canada’s pet overpopulation. For more information on Canada’s homeless pet epidemic or how you can help a local rescue or animal welfare group, view our ‘help a rescue’ page.
