The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) will hold its Pet Celebration Day on Saturday, May 17, from 11 AM to 2 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. Admission to the event is free.
The festivities will include music, vendors, a scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts for the kids with Pawcasso, 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 offered by Dylan’s Candy Bar. Food will also be available for purchase from the Mattitaco, Long Island Wing King, and Parilla & Taqueria el Fran food trucks, along with the Mini Melts Ice Cream Cart, and dog ice cream and treats by Salty Paws. Plus, meet ARF’s cats and dogs available for adoption.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for vaccines and microchipping. This includes Rabies ($15), Distemper ($12), Bordetella ($15), and a Microchip (no fee). Appointments are available every 15 minutes starting at 11 AM. Register at arfhamptons.org.
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, coming later this spring, 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 showing them off proudly.