The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) will hold its Pet Celebration Day on Saturday, May 2, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the ARF Adoption Center in East Hampton. The public is invited to bring the whole family, pets too, for a tail-wagging pet fair dedicated to the joy that cats and dogs bring and the impact of ARF’s rescue efforts over the last 50+ years. Admission to the event is free.
The festivities will include music, vendors, a scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts for the kids with Shine Studio, the dog agility course, “Ask the Trainer,” free nail clipping provided by Blue’s Paws, free microchipping, low-cost vaccines, plus coffee donated by Hampton Coffee Company, bottled water donated by Citarella, and candy treats provided by Dylan’s Candy Bar. Snacks will be available for purchase by Lizzy’s Little Bake Shop and Salty Paws for the pups. Plus, meet ARF’s cats and dogs available for adoption. James Lane Post will announce the winners of the pet photo contest in collaboration with ARF.
Attendees can also learn about ARF’s programs and services, including the Operation Cat TNR program, dog training and socialization classes, volunteer opportunities, lemonARF, ARF’s Pet Food Pantry, and low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Guests are asked to bring a donation of pet food or treats for the pantry.
ARF’s Pet Celebration Day is open to everyone — adults, children, and their dogs (on leashes) and their cats (in carriers). Undoubtedly, there will be many former ARFans in attendance, with their human companions proudly showing them off. Many are re-named and have lost or gained a few pounds, but ARF staff members always recognize them and are delighted to see them happy and healthy with their families.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the pets we love, decades of animal rescue, and support ARF’s mission to continue providing care and shelter to animals in need. Join on May 2 for a day filled with joy, love, and wagging tails.
Pre-registration and pre-payment for vaccines and free microchipping are required. Appointments are available at arfhamptons.org or by contacting clinic@arfhamptons.org or 631.537.0400 ext. 250.
ARF Hamptons will also launch its second annual Community Giving Week from May 2 to May 9. Highlighting the impact of community support, ARF will feature some of the people who make our work possible and help with ARF’s pet food pantry, youth education programs and low-cost spay/neuter services. This year also features a $50,000 challenge, made possible by ARF supporter Richard Wells McCabe, in memory of his beloved dog, Chipper. Every gift made will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.