Save the date y'all! Sunday the 7th @ City Park

Nicole,

Come out to City Park's Big Lake Lawn this Sunday April 7th at the 31st Annual Dog Day Afternoon. Have fun with the free festival’s NEW attractions including contests, demonstrations and photo booth PLUS pet-friendly vendors, kids tent, food, drinks, and live music by Burger n Fries.  Spread your blanket out and enjoy the day’s entertainment with emcees and judges including WWL's Melanie Hebert, WDSU's Damon Singleton and Saints' Brian De La Puente.

It's also not too late to pre-register for the Gatsby Strut, Louisiana's original dog walk-a-thon.

Why Pre-Register?

Our pre-registered walkers who raise $25 or more are eligible to win two JetBlue tickets from ANYWHERE to ANYWHERE they fly (Value $1800). Restrictions may apply.
The first and second place fundraisers can choose a pet to be featured as a Chair Dog for Dog Day Afternoon 2014, which includes their photo on our event shirt program and 2014 LASPCA Calendar.  Click here to meet our 2013 Chair Dogs.
Win the following prizes based on your fundraising level:
$25, you get the official Dog Day Afternoon T-shirt and NEW tote
$50, you get everything listed above and the NEW Official matching Dog Day Afternoon pet bandana
$100, you get everything listed above plus a recognition ribbon and a LA/SPCA ball cap
$250, you get everything listed above plus the NEW LA/SPCA 125th anniversary travel mug
We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends on Sunday April 7th!

Schedule of Events

10:30 AM
Day-Of Registration starts for The Gatsby Strut, our Dog Walk-A-Thon
Registration Tent and Tote proudly sponsored by Canine Connection and NO Fleas Market

11 AM - 4 PM
Pet-Friendly Vendors, Games, Beer & Margarita Bar, Food Court, Kids Tent

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
NEW Paws-itively Fun Area,
sponsored by PETCO Foundation, featuring:
Demonstrations
Zak George from Animal Planet
Pet-Friendly Gardening
Make Your Own Dog Treats
Contests
Best Dressed, Silly Pet Tricks, Dog/Owner Look-Alike
($5 registration per competition)
Plus NEW:
"Dare to Share" Dog vs Owner Little Eatz Treat Eating Contest

12 PM - 4 PM
Pet-Friendly Flipbook Photo Booth
sponsored by Canine Connection
Create a fun Dog Day Afternoon souvenir with your pet!

All proceeds benefit the Louisiana SPCA.
RSVP on Facebook.    
Can't attend? Donate.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
 
Big Barks to J. Coller Ochsner, M.D. and The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
and a Howl Out to New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles magazine for their generous support!

The Louisiana SPCA
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: 504-368-5191
Fax: 504-368-5108