Canine Adoption and Rescue League's Pooch Parade to make a splash at 'olołkoy Beach Park

Oxnard, CA – Palm-lined dunes and picnic pavilions will be the backdrop for the upcoming Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s (C.A.R.L.) 26th Annual Pooch Parade. C.A.R.L. welcomes the community to this family-friendly event, held at the 62-acre 'olołkoy Beach Park (Oxnard Beach Park), 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard in Oxnard, on Sunday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This year’s Pooch Parade offers plenty of space and activities for dog lovers of all ages,” said C.A.R.L. Governance Board President and Pooch Parade Co-Chair Claudia Hoste. “Attendees can watch K9 and agility demonstrations, participate in a costume contest and silent auction, and walk in the signature parade with their four-legged friends.”

Sponsors for the event include Ohana Pet Hospital, Fence Factory, Allstate - Candice Alexander, PetZ Gazette.com, Jean Farley, Esquire, Hawkins Photography, Hoste Events, Pryor’s Planet, T&T Truck & Crane Service, The Wharf, Ventura DJ’s, Teresa D. Gruber, CPA, Áegis Living, Amigo Event Rentals, Emerging Spirits Center, Prime Signs, Camaradio 101.3 FM, Ventura Pet Barn, and C.A.R.L.’s Pet Care Center.

“This year’s event is particularly meaningful for C.A.R.L. because we have served dogs and families in Ventura County for three decades,” said Executive Director Sharon Clark. “We want to continue doing this in our community for the next 30 years and beyond.”

Proceeds from the Pooch Parade, C.A.R.L.’s largest annual fundraiser and community event, support the organization’s mission to advocate for animal welfare and work toward ending the needless deaths of companion animals through C.A.R.L.’s adoption, education, and outreach programs.

C.A.R.L. encourages attendees to wear creative beach attire and register to compete in several contest categories for imaginative costumes or fundraising. Vendor booths on-site will offer canine-related products and services, as well as crafts, food, and non-dog-related vendors. C.A.R.L. will bring adoptable dogs to the event.

Attendance is free, but you can join the Pooch Parade Pack Walk for a tax-deductible $50 fee, which covers one dog and two walkers. Sign up by September 1 to receive a free t-shirt for each walker. You can also register on the day of the event, but late registrations do not include a t-shirt. Questions? Reach out to Julie Freedman at julie.carldogs@gmail.com.

Parking in 'olołkoy Beach Park’s lot is $1 per hour and $5 for all day. However, free parking is available on side streets, which are a short walk from the park.

About C.A.R.L.

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all breed, no-kill dog rescue and adoption organization. Since 1996, C.A.R.L. has rescued and placed thousands of unwanted, sick, abandoned and homeless dogs. Dogs in our adoption program are placed in pre-screened, loving and secure homes. We make a lifetime commitment to all of our dogs.