Pittie Palooza Fall Festival

When/Where: Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm at the City Ridge great lawn next to Taco Bamba!

What: Meet adoptable dogs, enjoy delicious food, shop at our local makers market, meet local trainers and other dog professionals, and join in fun family activities!

Schedule of events:

• 12:00-5:00 PM: Shop, eat, mingle, play

• 1:30 PM: RAFFLE

• 2:00 PM: SPEAKERS discuss breed discrimination and local advocacy efforts

  • Robert White, DC Councilmember At-Large

  • Jessica Goff, Vice President, Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

  • Caitrin Conroy, Executive Director, Prince George’s County Pet Unity Project

  • Joseph Ryan, Founder, Force Free DC Dog Training and Behavior Consulting

• 3:00 PM: DOG COSTUME CONTEST

• 3:30PM: RAFFLE

So much to do at Pittie Palooza!

• Meet adorable adoptable dogs from Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue, Humane Rescue Alliance, and Brandywine Valley SPCA. 

• Learn how you can volunteer with local rescue dogs – help care for them and find loving homes

• Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue: Volunteer / Foster

• Humane Rescue Alliance: Volunteer / Foster

• Brandywine Valley SPCA: Volunteer / Shelter Skip Day 

• Learn how HRA and Prince George’s County Pet Unity Project are working to keep dogs in their homes and end dog breed discrimination, and how you can advocate for your pittie friends

• Get tasty treats for your pups from Lumi, Pet Pastries Etc and Paws & Joy Bakery

• Eat delicious food at Taco Bamba City Ridge or nearby City Ridge restaurants

• Taste tequilas from LALO Tequila and Mezcal Amarás

• Get your dog’s portrait taken by Dirty Paw Photography

• Shop for clothes, jewelry and other accessories from Whiskey Adams, Colombia by Hand and Legacy by Nesli – and cute outfits for your dogs too from FurRescue Fashions

• Learn about dog behavior and positive reinforcement training from Your Dog’s Friend, Force Free DC, and Jimmy’s Park – and all the great services they offer

• Learn about in-home vet care provided by Perry Paws Mobile

• Relax and enjoy City Ridge’s beautiful great lawn with a fun soundtrack from DJ Melina

• Jump into fun activities for children and adults – pumpkin painting, moon bounce, press-on tattoos, and lawn games provided by City Ridge

• See awesome art from Art By Ella and Dope Focus

• Take pictures and tag @vindicatedpits

Getting there: There’s street parking along Wisconsin Avenue and two parking lots in the City Ridge neighborhood. City Ridge is a 15-minute walk from the Tenleytown metro.

Parking in City Ridge: Up to 1 hour = $8, Up to 2 hrs = $12, Up to 3 hrs = $16, Up to 12 hrs = $26 Free for 2 hrs with Wegman’s validation with any purchase

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ATTENDING

DONATIONS:

Winnie & Goose Pet Accessories - Hightail Hikes Custom Dog Gear - Dog Trained Professional Dog Trainers - Yoga in Del Ray - Alexandria Massage Therapy & Wellness Center - Thompson Italian Restaurant - All Fired Up Pottery Painting Studio - Campari Liqueur - River’s Edge Yoga - Your Dog’s Friend Training & Resources - Jimmy’s Park Force Free Pet Care Service - FurRescue Fashions Dog Clothing & Accessories - LALO Tequila - Mezcal Amarás