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POSTPONED: Due to inclement weather, Fido Fest has been postponed until Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Due to inclement weather, The City of Santee’s seventh annual Fido Fest will be postponed to March 11. Our focus is on the safety and enjoyment of our furry friends and their families. The event is rescheduled to Saturday, March 11 from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at Town Center Community Park East, located at 550 Park Center Drive, Santee. Join us for a dog-gone good time…”
By Miriam Raftery
January 29, 2023 (Santee) – Fido Fest, the largest dog festival in East County, will be presented by the city of Santee on Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog adoptions, giveaways, a dog agility course, costume contest and much more will be available at the free event held at Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Drive).
Activities include:
- Dog adoptions and exhibitors
- Interactive zone with agility course, hay bale mountain, off-leash tennis ball mania and doggie cake walk
- “Arfs and Crafts” area including Pawcasso, doggie temporary tattoos, treat finder,
- Costume contest with prizes for smallest dog, biggest dog and best trick
- Microchipping ($10) and Pet Licensing for a small fee provided by the San Diego Humane Society (Copy of rabies certificate required for licensing)
- A Shelter Donation Drive will help local non-profit shelters. Bring an item and be entered to win great doggie gift baskets. Most-needed items are:
Leashes, collars and harnesses in large, medium and small
Soft type E-Collars
New unopened food
New toys
Pet store gift cards
Washable Potty Pads
Fish Oil
Glucosamine Supplements
Fido Fest is sponsored by:
GTM Discount General Stores
Camp Bow Wow El Cajon
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Allegiance Heating, Air Conditioning & Solar
FURology Pet Spaw
For a fur-tastic time, follow these rules:
- No female dogs in heat
- Dogs attending must be social and friendly with other dogs and people
- Dogs attending must be comfortable in crowds
- Dogs who display aggressive behavior, as determined by the City of Santee volunteers or staff, will be asked to leave
- Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. This means puppies must be over 4 months old and have completed their full set of puppy vaccinations, including rabies.
- All dogs must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, at all times
- Dogs must be ready to have a good time, exhibited by lots of tail wagging!
Find full details for visitors as well as vendor booths and adoption/rescue applications at www.FidoFestSantee.com.
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