Marketplace Media is proud to present the 8th annual Pet Fest – the Pet Party of the year on August 17, 2013 at Caras Park in downtown Missoula. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of pet related exhibitors promoting or selling pet products, supplies and accessories, many pet adoption agencies, food vendors and more. In addition to the pet-related products & services there will be fun contests and hands-on attractions for the whole family throughout the day. Admission is free but please bring a donation of pet food to help feed homeless animals!

Missoula’s Mayor, John Engen, will once again be calling the excitement the Wiener Dog Dash at 2pm. Last year, Mayor Engen, reminded competitors and onlookers that all of his own pets are adopted, including Moose, a Siamese cross cat the Engens adopted at Pet Fest 2010. They also have Odie, a Labradoodle, and Artie the greyhound, both of which were way too big for the races for dogs described by the mayor as “tiny, powerful canines.”

Our Mission
Pet Fest promotes responsible pet ownership with education through entertainment. Animal shelters are faced with an incredible burden of dogs and cats that they cannot find homes for. Having your pet neutered ensures that you will not be adding to the problem. Adopting from shelters and rescues provides loving homes instead of sitting in a cage waiting for a home or being humanely euthanized.

You can bring your pets!
Your pets may attend Pet Fest with a responsible guardian. All pets must be leashed or contained, current on vaccinations, not in heat, and you must be prepared to pick up your pet’s mess. Pet Fest promotes having your pets spayed or neutered.

Find a New Furry Friend!
Visit with pet rescue organizations and local shelters from Western Montana. Support their fund-raising efforts by buying some of their fun and unique pet items. You’ll discover education on behavior issues, choosing the right pet and more. Bring the whole family and find a new forever friend from the pets for adoption right at Pet Fest!

Admission
Please bring a donation of pet food to help us feed homeless animals.

Day and Time
Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 10am-3pm

Location
Caras Park is located in Downtown Missoula on the banks of the Clark Fork River.

Register Your Dog for a Contest
Don’t wait in long lines to register for contests at Pet Fest! You can download and print your registration form. You must have one registration form completed for each contest and each pet so print as many as you need. Fill out each form completely and be sure to sign (must be signed by an adult over 18 years of age). Bring your completed form to Pet Fest and turn registrations in at the Information tent, next to the stage area, at least 30 minutes prior to each contest. Some contests may have limited participants so entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.