Puppy Palooza

A community event designed to help rescue dogs find homes will bring adoptable puppies, vendors and family-friendly activities to Moss Creek.

Puppy Palooza is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Bostwick Point Park and the Moss Creek Dog Park. The event will benefit two local rescue organizations, Renegade Paws Rescue

Organizers say the event will give community members a chance to meet adoptable dogs while supporting local shelters through fundraising and donations.

The afternoon festival will include a silent auction, raffle prizes and a local vendor market featuring more than 20 businesses. Food trucks scheduled to attend include Low Country Lobster and La Birria Loca Tacos.

Adoptable dogs will be featured throughout the event, including a parade showcasing animals currently available for adoption.

A dog show will award prizes in several lighthearted categories such as best costume, waggiest tail, best trick, biggest dog and puppy love. Other activities include agility demonstrations where dogs and their owners can try obstacle equipment and a professional photographer capturing pet portraits during the event.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend with their owners.

Organizers are also asking attendees to bring donations for the rescue groups, including blankets, towels, dog bowls and treats.
The event’s ambassador is Ziggy, a dog adopted through Renegade Paws Rescue.

Puppy Palooza was created in memory of two beloved dogs, Rocket and Jake, whose owner wanted to turn personal loss into a way to help other animals in need find homes.