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Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely to be adopted.

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The event features:

  • Food trucks
  • Vendors
  • Dog contests
  • Circus Stella
  • Music by Chairmen of the Board

Circus Stella features human and canine circus performances.

The dog contests take place at noon, and the winners can receive trophies and cash prizes:

  • Smallest dog (1 year old and up)
  • Largest dog (measured around the waist)
  • Best dog trick
  • Best dressed female
  • Best dressed male
  • Best themed group (min of 2 dogs, and max of 5 dogs per group)

Schedule:

  • 10 a.m.: Event opens w/ DJ on stage
  • 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.: Circus Stella Performs
  • 11:30 a.m.: Blessing of the Animals
  • 12 p.m.: Dog Contest
  • 1 to 3 p.m.: Chairmen of the Board

On Charlotte-Pets.com we keep a big list of pet-related events, including festivals, holiday events, adoption events and more. Check out a big list of upcoming pet events in Charlotte, or look at the next few events here:

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Charlotte Doodle Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Monday, December 18, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Charlotte Doodle Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Monday, December 25, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

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