ARPO - Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership

06/05/2026

☀️ SUMMER FUN STARTS WITH A NEW BEST FRIEND! 🐾

Long walks in the park, games of fetch in the backyard, relaxing on the patio, and cozy cuddles during summer rain showers—everything is better with a furry companion by your side.

Join ARPO this Saturday and meet some wonderful dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens looking for loving homes!

🐶 DOGS & PUPPIES

🐾 Tobias – Small in size, big in spirit, and ready for his next adventure.

🐾 Charlie Chicken – Loves cuddles, sunshine, and outdoor adventures.

🐾 Rain (aka Looks Like Rain) – Shy, brilliant, and overflowing with love.

🐾 Wapiti – Loves walks, belly rubs, and adventure.

🐱 CATS & KITTENS

🐾 Butterscotch – A young, playful kitten with lots of energy.

🐾 Bryalon Mullins – Always looking for a lap to curl up in while you enjoy a lazy summer afternoon.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 Noon – 2:00 PM

📍 Petco Speedway
5660 Crawfordsville Rd
Speedway, IN 46224

All pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped.

Ready to meet your new best friend? ❤️

Visit ARPOrescue.org to learn more or complete an adoption application.

06/05/2026

🥓🐾EVENT #4: TREAT TOSSING! 🐾🥓

Does your dog have lightening-fast reflexes? It's time to find out!

Treat tossing is one of the most entertaining events at ARPO 20th Annual Dog Olympics . The goal is simple: toss treats and see how many your dog can catch! Some pups are natural athletes, some are enthusiastic amateurs, and all of them are guaranteed to kee th ecrow laughing.

A huge thank you to FROSTBIE DELIGHTS for sponsoring this event! Their support helps make the Dog Olympics possible and keeps tails wagging all morning long.

Who's ready for some increidble catches? Purchase your tickets today at https://form.jotform.com/261407907529059

06/04/2026

🧁🐶 EVENT #2: CUPCAKE EATING! 🐶🧁

Ready for the sweetest competition of the day?

At the ARPO 20th Annual Dog Olympics, dogs and humans go head-to-head in a hilarious cupcake-eating showdown. No forks. No hands. Just determination, frosting-covered faces, wagging tails, and plenty of laughter!

Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, this crowd favorite always delivers unforgettable moments and some truly impressive eating skills. The fastest finishers earn bragging rights, prizes, and a place in Dog Olympics history.

A huge thank you to Three Dog Bakery Indianapolis for sponsoring this delicious event! Their support helps make the Dog Olympics one of ARPO’s favorite traditions, and their amazing treats are always a hit with our four-legged athletes. 🐾💜

🎟️ This is just 2 of 7 fun-filled events at ARPO’s 20th Anniversary Dog Olympics!

Come ready to laugh, cheer, and see who can clean a cupcake plate the fastest.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

https://arporescue.org/dog/charlie-chickens

06/04/2026

🥇🐾Not every champion can compete on the field, but every champion deserves to be celebrated!

Submit your Honorary Olympian for ARPO's 20th Annual Dog Olympics. Whether they don't do well in crowds, are not a dog🐈🐢🐓, or are forever in our hearts 🌈, we'll help honor them.

Your pet will be featured:
✨In our newsletter
✨At the event
✨Across our social media channels

Because every pet is a champion to someone. 💖🏆 Submit your pet at https://www.jotform.com/form/260357085379163

06/03/2026

☀️🐾 Meet Charlie Chickens!

This 10-month-old sweetheart lives for sunny days and making new friends wherever he goes. With his happy personality and loving nature, Charlie brings joy, laughter, and the best kind of companionship to everyone he meets 💛Ready to add a little sunshine to your life? Charlie Chickens is waiting! 🐶✨

BONUS! You can meet him at Petco Adoption Event on Saturday!

💖Likes kids
😺Not tested with cats
🐶Likes dogs
💉Vaccinated
✂️Neutered
🚽Working hard on potty training
📍Microchipped
🏠Crate trained
👉Learn more at https://arporescue.org/dog/charlie-chickens

06/03/2026

https://arporescue.org/dog/rain

06/03/2026

🏃‍♂️👕 THE T-SHIRT RACE! 👕🏃‍♀️

Think your dog has speed? Think you can keep up?

The T-Shirt Race is one of 7 tail-wagging events at ARPO 20th Annual Dog Olympics. Dogs race while wearing oversized t-shirts, humans try to keep pace, and spectators get treated to one of the funniest events of the day. The fastest team takes home the glory, but everyone leaves with great memories and plenty of laughs.

Whether your dog is an Olympic sprinter or just enjoys showing off, this crowd favorite is guaranteed to bring the entertainment.

A huge thank you to Debbie Pidgeon, Home Story Indy, Realtor for sponsoring the T-Shirt Race! 🐾❤️ Their support helps make the Dog Olympics possible year after year.