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03/22/2024

We very much appreciate the sponsors whose generosity has made it possible for St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary to present the Dash to the Dogs 5K, which benefits the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, and Pup-a-Pawlooza, which benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society.

Our sponsors include My Pet Camp, Beck Automotive Group, Palencia Pet Clinic, Shores Animal Hospital, St. Johns County, Harbour Island Tennis Centre, FPL, Layer Design Labs, Ancient City Brewing, Easy SociAbility, Cruise Planners - Anita O’D., Ameris Bank, and The Bailey Group - An NFP Company, Coldwell Banker - Ben Bates, Ray Valente, Rob Thomas, Phillip Williams, Jay Smith, The Schnittkers, Carter Environmental, Bates, Hewitt, & Floyd, Douglas Law Firm, Land Title Company, Leonard’s Photography, and Main Event Fence.

Please join us on Saturday, March 23rd, rain or shine, for both events. The Dash to the Dog 5K will be at Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Ave., in Elkton, at 8:00 a.m.

And Pup-A-Pawlooza at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 FL-207 E in Elkton from 9:00 until 5:00 p.m. My Pet Camp’s demonstrations and activities will be undercover in the arena. Free for dogs and their humans 15 and under, all others $10.

For the full schedule, go to https://pupapawlooza.org.

03/20/2024

Thank you, First Coast Living, for having St. Augustine Humane Society's Community Relations Director Lynn Washington, Paul Studivant from the St. Johns County Pet Center, and Poppy on the show to promote St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Pup-A-Pawlooza benefiting St. Augustine Humane Society.

The event will be held this Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 to 5:00 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 FL-207 E in Elkton.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office K-9 team will demonstrate at noon. My Pet Camp will also be present for morning and afternoon demos, and dogs may participate for a nominal fee. There will also be an AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and free Your Special Dog Contests!

Learn more at https://pupapawlooza.org.

www.firstcoastnews.com/video/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/pup-a-pawlooza-a-dog-day-of-fun/77-07080ce1-8684-4780-ba75-045d9ec88ad3

March 23 - staughumane.org

03/18/2024

Run, walk, wag! Join us for Dash to the Dogs 5K!

St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Dash to the Dogs 5K run or walk will take place on Saturday, March 23rd. The dog-friendly event will start at Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Ave., in Elkton, at 8:00 a.m.

Sign up today at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Elkton/DashToTheDogs5K.

The race course will be on the beautiful 12-foot-wide Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail and will benefit the Homeless Coalition St Johns County. The Homeless Coalition is changing lives by providing homeless families a chance at stability, education, and a better future.

After the race, enjoy a free beer courtesy of Ancient City Brewing and use your race bib for free admission to Pup-A-Pawlooza, an event for dogs and their humans held at the nearby St. Johns County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with your dog—more info at pupapawlooza.org.

03/14/2024

What’s your dog doing on Saturday, March 23rd?

Join us at the St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Dash to the Dogs 5k benefiting the Homeless Coalition St Johns County and Pup-A-Pawlooza benefiting St. Augustine Humane Society at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds from 9:00 until 5:00.

Morning and afternoon demos with My Pet Camp! Enjoy Rally Obedience*, Agility*, K-9 Nosework, Flyball Demonstrations, Rocking Recall Championship*, Fetch Competition*, AKC Canine Good Citizen Test* and free Your Special Dog Contests! *Dogs may participate for a nominal fee.

Free for dogs and their humans 15 and under, all others $10.

Full schedule, 5K sign-up, and more, go to pupapawlooza.org.

03/06/2024

Your dog says, "I can't wait to sniff out new friends and paw-some adventures!"

Join us for St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's dog-friendly Dash to the Dogs 5K, starting and finishing in Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Ave., in Elkton, and benefiting the Homeless Coalition St Johns County on Saturday, March 23rd, at 8:00 a.m.

The course takes you over a section of the beautiful Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail. Dogs on a leash and under your control can join the fun in this run/walk for charity.

After the race, join us at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds (less than one mile from the race site) for Pup-a-Pawlooza benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society, which features fun dog competitions, dog demonstrations, music, food trucks, and vendors.

Sign up today at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Elkton/DashToTheDogs5K.

03/05/2024

Join us for a day of fun for the entire family at St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary’s Pup-A-Pawlooza on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 until 5:00 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for dog demos and participation events benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society.

Morning and afternoon demos with My Pet Camp in Rally Obedience*, Dog Agility*, K-9 Nosework, Dog Flyball, Rocking Recall Championship*, and Fetch Competition*.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office K-9 demo is from 11:30 a.m. until noon.

Afternoon events!
Live Training and Problem Solving (free), Your Special Dog Competition (free), and AKC Canine Good Citizen Test*.

*Your dog may participate in events for a nominal fee.

Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Kids 15 and under are free. Dogs under your control and on a leash are welcome. Music with ProShow Disc Jockey Service, food trucks, vendors, and prizes for dogs!

Get your tickets today at www.eventbrite.com/e/pup-a-pawlooza-tickets-778203516667.

02/27/2024

In case you missed it! President Anita O’Donnell and member Britta Messler from St Augustine Sunrise Rotary chat about Pup-A-Pawlooza and a Dash to the Dogs 5K with Davey Hartzel and co-host Kate Batzel on The 904 Now App!

Pup-A-Pawlooza will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds and benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society.

Music, food trucks, FUN dog competition categories, agility and training demos with My Pet Camp, vendors, and family fun! All pets attending must be on a leash and under the owner's control at all times.

Admission is $10 per person, kids 15 and under free. Sign up today at www.eventbrite.com/e/pup-a-pawlooza-tickets-778203516667, or pay $15 at the gate. More info at pupapawlooza.org.

02/17/2024

Lace-up your sneakers and bring your dog!

Join us for St Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club's Dash to the Dogs 5K, which starts and finishes in Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Ave., in Elkton and benefits the Homeless Coalition St Johns County on Saturday, March 23rd, at 8:00 a.m.

The course takes you over a section of the beautiful Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail. Dogs on a leash and under your control can join the fun in this run/walk for charity.

After the race, join us at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds (less than one mile from the race site) for Pup-a-Pawlooza benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society, which features fun dog competitions, dog demonstrations, music, food trucks, and vendors.

Sign up today at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Elkton/DashToTheDogs5K.

02/13/2024

Sign up to volunteer at St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Pup-A-Pawlooza, benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society, and the Dash to the Dogs 5K benefiting the Homeless Coalition St Johns County, to be held on Saturday, March 23rd. Both events need volunteers, including event set-up on Friday, March 22nd.

In addition to the 5K, there will be Rally Obedience, Dog Agility, Rocking Recall, Trick Training, K-9 Nosework demos, and opportunities for people to have their pets try some activities.

Training demos, music by DJ Pro Show, food trucks, vendors, and prizes for the best dog in an astounding number of categories, including best treat catcher, best rescue dog, and dog with the waggiest tail, will be held.

Please go to www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CAAAD2CA75-43757631-pupapawlooza # to sign up.

High school students are welcome! Sunrise Rotary will be giving community service hours.

02/13/2024

Thanks so much to VisitStAugustine.com for including us in their 2024 Spring Festival Guide!

St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Pup-A-Pawlooza will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, and offers pet guardians and their dogs the opportunity to participate in several doggie-friendly activities.

In addition to all the doggie fun, there will be training demonstrations, music by DJ Pro Show, food trucks, vendors, and prizes for the best dog in an astounding number of categories, including Best Treat Catcher, Best Rescue Dog, and Dog with the Waggiest Tail.

Admission is $15 at the door and $10 in advance for anyone 15 and over. Humans younger than 15, and all dogs, may enter for free. The event benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society.

https://www.visitstaugustine.com/article/spring-festivals-st-augustine

Festival lovers can plan their festival hopping with this comprehensive guide.

01/27/2024

Saga, My Pet Camp's youngest superstar is eager to show off her talents at the St Augustine Sunrise Rotary's Pup-A-Pawlooza, benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society on Saturday, March 23rd.

She’ll demo and introduce you to some cool dog sports and then let you try it with your dog! Events include Pet Camp's Rocking Recall Championship, an AKC Fetch Competition and AKC K-9 Good Citizen Testing, available for a nominal fee.

Participants can also watch a demonstration of Dog Agility, K-9 Rally Obedience, K-9 Nosework, and more with opportunities to try it with their dog or practice at a nominal fee.

Learn more and get your tickets today at pupapawlooza.org.

01/23/2024

St Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club is seeking non-food vendors for our Pup-A-Pawlooza, a fun dog-related event benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society.

We're seeking sponsors and non-food vendors to be part of this tail-wagging celebration. Support a good cause and be part of the fun!

Sign up today at https://pupapawlooza.org. Scroll down to the vendor section and apply at the link. Appropriate vendors are those with products or services geared toward pet owners, the St. Johns County community at large, and health-related individuals.

Scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, this day promises family fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments for all.

Admission is $10 before the event and $15 at the gate, with free entry for children fifteen and under. Enjoy exciting dog competitions, music, delicious food, and more.