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Absolute Pets Walk for Paws 2024

Sat Aug 24, 08:30 - Sat Aug 24, 12:00

James & Ethel Gray Park

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A fundraising dog walk and pet fair for pet-lovers!


Join us on Saturday the 24th of August 2024, to celebrate our four legged friends this INTERANTIONAL DOG DAY at the beautiful James & Ethel Gray Park in Melrose, Johannesburg.


This community event is in aid animal welfare and all ticket sales will be donated to the pets at Animal Anti-Cruelty League Johannesburg.


The dog walk is 1,5kms and provides a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your families and dogs while meeting other pet parents and dog friends along the way.

At the event you can interact with local pet service providers including grooming, dog walking and training, as well as meet the teams behind your favourite pet brands. 


There will be fantastic lucky draw prizes and giveaways! Does your dog do amazing tricks? Are they tail-wagging happy? Then you can enter them into our fun competitions for a chance to win fabulous prizes!


‘Eager Pet Parent’ ticket holders will receive a FREE gift bag to fill with loads of great products for both you and your pet HURRY, there are only 100 of these tickets available!


Programme:

  • Event opens at 08h30
  • Registration from 08h30
  • We have 2 start times 09h00 and 09h15
  • Prizes, giveaways and fun competitions
  • Event officially ends at 12h00

 

Who you can expect to see there:

  • Animal Anti Cruelty Johannesburg – they will be bringing their pets ready for adoption
  • Absolute Pets - pop-up shop
  • Hill’s Pet Nutrition – pet nutrition
  • Royal Canin - pet nutrition
  • Lokuno – pet nutrition
  • Canagan – pet nutrition
  • Karoo - pet nutrition
  • NexGard – pet parasite control
  • Bravecto - pet parasite control
  • Simparica – parasite treatment
  • Pets Elite – pet treats
  • Cuthberts – pet treats
  • Rogz – toys & accessories
  • Absolute Pets Pet Spa
  • Sniff South Africa – dog training
  • Jolly Walker – dog walking and pet sitting


Other than a stroll around the park, pet parents and their dogs can also enjoy the following:

  • Gift bag for the first 100 online entries
  • Prizes for the Best Trick & Happiest Dog competition PLUS lucky draw prizes!
  • Free brush down and quick pet spa treatments to help them feel tip-top after their walk
  • Training demonstration from Sniff South Africa (you will be able to try this fun activity with your dog!)
  • Absolute Pets pop-up shop
  • Free samples of treats and more
  • Drinks (non-alcoholic) and snack vendors


EVENT T&C’s:

  1. Please make sure ALL DOGS are on a leash at all times.
  2. Please pick up after your dog by making use of the poop bags available at the event or bring your own along with you.
  3. While all dogs are welcome, please bear in mind that your dog will be around many other dogs, so consider whether they are socialised enough, or comfortable enough being around other dogs.
  4. No dogs ‘on heat’ allowed.
  5. Children under 12 years attend for free
  6. Event officially ends at 12:00


For any queries, please call 021 510 0697 or email us at [email protected]


Disclaimer notice:

Please note that by purchasing a ticket for this event, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of your pet.

DIRECTIONS

Absolute Pets Walk for Paws 2024
James & Ethel Gray Park
Edgewood Avenue &, Melrose St, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2000
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