Skip to content

New Westminster is going to the dogs - again

What's happening Around Town
Doggy Fun Day
A variety of games are planned for this year's Doggy Fun Day, which takes place on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Queen's Park.

The 19th annual Doggy Fun Day is returning to Queen’s Park after a one-year hiatus.

The event is on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the field above the off-leash dog park in Queen’s Park.

“We will be having the perennial favourites – egg and spoon race and seven-legged race (or more legs depending on the number of dogs you have!), and of course, the ever popular, four-paws up – Bobbing for Wieners,” said Cheryl Rogers, one of the event’s organizers, in an email to the Record. “There will also be other fun activities for dogs and their people. We have lots of vendors and charities and shows, including dog agility and K9 Nosework.”

Doggy Fun Day is a fundraising event for VEATA, which has a mission to provide education around humane treatment of animals, responsible pet ownership and disaster preparedness. The non-profit also provides financial assistance for low-income pet owners and temporary, emergency fostering for pets of people in crisis.

People can get more information on Facebook (VEATA Society) or by emailing doggyfunday.nw@gmail.com or veatasociety@gmail.com.