Pet Festival Heading to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

WALNUT CREEK, CA – Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Animals on Broadway, a fun, free community festival celebrating the bond between people and their pets, on Saturday, May 20, at the home of title sponsor Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.

This fun-filled day kicks off with the one-mile fundraising Pet Walk at 9:30 a.m., a gentle trek around Broadway Plaza to raise awareness and critical funds for ARF’s life-saving programs.

Walk with your pet to reach the goal of $90,000 to save more homeless dogs and cats this year, plus register online and easily create a personalized webpage to collect donations from friends and family to support your walk. Boost your fundraising power by forming a “pack”, or walk with your business for a memorable team-building experience!

Register to walk and find full event details atwww.arflife.org.

Following the walk, join the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for activities, including adoptions, rescue groups, vendor and exhibitor booths, demonstrations, Doggie Casting Calls with KOFY-TV, raffle prizes, a Dog Wash sponsored by Pet Food Express, the Best Dressed Pet Contest, and more.

A Kid Zone features pet-themed activities and games for younger animal lovers, and the popular Pet Wellness Fair offers an assortment of veterinary services for your pet.

Support this great community event by becoming a sponsor, or donating an item for drawings and raffles to promote your business - contact Kathleen Huls atkhuls@arflife.org or (925) 296-3118. For information on booth rentals for pet-related businesses or organizations, visit www.arflife.org.

ALSO COMING UP IN THE AREA:

• Dublin's St. Patrick's Day 2017, Shamrock Run, Parade, Pancake B-fast
• St Patrick's Dinner, Song & Dancing at Elks Lodge: Alameda
• Bacon and Beer Festival: Jack London Square, Oakland
• Free Family Fishing Day: Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda
• Bay Area International Children's Film Festival: Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland

--Image via ARF