Paws in the Park

The Santa Cruz SPCA in conjunction with Furry Friends Rescue held “PAWS in the Park”, June 5th 2010, at Santana Row, San Jose. Festivities included an “Adoption Parade” featuring designer dogwear by Touleh, contests including “Best Diva” and “Most Unique Breed Mix”, raffles and Silent Auctions. Emily Verna, President of Furry Friends Rescue and Cathryn Boult, Event Coordinator for the Santa Cruz SPCA organized the event and are extremely grateful to Santana Row event staff for hosting the event.



With generous prizes provided by Pet Food Express, Best Bully’s, Diane Wat Design, Posh Pooch Portraits, Blue Dog Bakery, Chilis, Trader Joe’s, ONE Fitness Club, Canine Corral, Happy Tails to You Dog Training, Doggieville, Downtown Dogs Resort & Spa, Amici’s Pizza, Spa for Pets, Pooch Hotel, Frankie Johnnie & Luigi too!, Arcadia, Pawin’ Around Dog Care & Boarding, Scentsy by Rameena, Ruffles & Wags, Bed & Biscuits, FB&C Bakery, Dog Dish Diet Bone Appetit, Murphy Dog Photography, Dogdration, and Distinctive Dog Portraiture, both the Silent Auction and the Raffles were a hit.

Volunteers and adoptables alike had an absolutely wonderful time at the event and cannot wait until next year!

Here is a slideshow of the event, with beautiful photographs taken by
the fabulous Rachel Stone