To raise awareness and find good homes for adoptable dogs, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) 2200 7th Ave. will host “Saint Pittie’s Day Weekend Celebration” March 17-19 to highlight what loving companions Pit Bulls can be when given the right training, care and environment.
The weekend-long “Adopt-a-thon” will include a pub crawl/fundraiser, free classes by breed experts and free professional pet portraits for all Santa Cruz County owners of Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes. SCCAS will also be offering special gifts for the lucky people who adopt Pit Bulls or Pit Bull mixes, including:
- FREE one-on-one training consult with Carla Braden, PMCT, SCCAS Behavior & Training Coordinator
- FREE St. Pittie’s Day or SCCAS tee- shirt for adopter
- FREE dog toys for your new family member
The list of weekend celebratory events includes:
Friday, March 17
First Annual Pit Stop Pub Crawl! — 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
In-person registration is open at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, 2200 7th Ave., Santa Cruz (main entrance on Rodriguez Street). Fee of $20 supports free and low-cost spay/neuter services and includes the following:
Unique St. Pittie’s Day Tee-Shirt — Wear your shirt to the Pub Crawl locations as proof of your registration and show your support for this great breed!
Drink specials at local animal-loving establishments including Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, Discretion Brewing, The Jury Room, Beer Thirty Bottle Shop and Pour House and Brady’s Yacht Club. Check the web for this year’s partners and their specific offers.
Saturday, March 18
FREE Pit Bull Seminars
Noon-1 p.m. — PIT BULL 101, presented by Our Pack Pit Bull Rescue
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. — PIT BULL PLAYMATES (Dog Introductions and Play) by Carla Braden, PMCT
Sunday, March 19
FREE Pittie Portraits
Noon-3 p.m. — FREE professional pet portraits for all Santa Cruz County owners of Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes by photographer Tom Burke!
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The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is an open admission shelter that welcomes EVERY animal in need. For more information, please visit www.scanimalshelter.org/St.PittiesDay_2017.