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Welcome back everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday – and hopefully snagged some great deals on Black Friday!

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll celebrate with your furry friends. From parties to parades to Santa photos – there’s so much to do this year! Please keep reading below to see some of our top picks for local pet friendly holiday events.

 

pug clubPugtacular
December 6th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
The Danville Grange, 743 Diablo Rd, Danville
Adults $5, Pugs and Kids 5 & Under Free!
Hosted by The Northern California Pug Club, this is a fun holiday themed event! There will be plenty of fun & games to participate in, including a costume contest, races and relays, and raffle drawings. VPLC will be participating this year with a booth and we’ll be giving away a tote of pet goodies – be sure to stop by and see us!
Click here to view the event’s flyer.

 

dog dynastyHoliday Open House with Santa
December 6th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Dog Dynasty, 7132 Johnson Drive Suite D, Pleasanton
Free, Please RSVP
This fabulous event is hosted by our Pet Partner, Dog Dynasty! Help them celebrate their 5 year anniversary by taking a picture with Santa, enjoying food catered by Vineyard Table Catering and drinking a glass of wine from Boisset Family Vineyard!
Click here to view their Evite.

 

smooches poochesMeet Santa “Paws”
December 6th & 13th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm (both days)
Smooches Pooches, 2074 First Street, Livermore
Free to attend, $5/$10 for photos
Here’s an excellent chance for photos with Santa! For $5 you will receive a photo of your pet with Santa and for $10 you will receive a photo and a photo ornament. 25% of all proceeds earned will go to animals in need!
Click here to visit their Facebook page to learn more.

 

PIN logoSanta Pet Photos
December 5th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Pet Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore
$10/Photo is suggested
Paws in Need is holding a fundraising event at Pet Extreme. Drop by for your pet’s chance to take a photo with Santa! Proceeds benefit local pets through Paws In Need’s Spay/Neuter and Just Like New programs which rely solely on public donations.
Click here for more information.

 

2015-livermore-holiday-paradeHoliday Sights & Sounds Parade
December 5th, 6pm
Downtown Livermore, First Street between M Street and McLeod Street
Free
With over 50 floats representing local businesses, clubs, marching bands, associations and more this event is a holiday tradition in Livermore! Santa will lead the community in the lighting of Livermore’s holiday tree “Bruce Sprucetree”! Please be sure to leash your pets!
Click here for more information.

 

pleasanton hometown holidayHometown Holiday Celebration
December 5th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Downtown Pleasanton, Main Street
Free
Come out and enjoy Pleasanton’s annual holiday parade and tree lighting. Featuring floats, marching bands, community groups and a special appearance by Santa Claus! A tree lighting will immediately follow the parade. Please be sure to leash your pets!
Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

VHSHome for the Holidays
December 1st – 31st
Valley Humane Society, Pleasanton
Our last event of the year will spread some real holiday cheer! The entire month of December, Valley Humane Society is offering 50% off all adult dog and cat adoption fees. If you’ve been thinking about adding a member to your family, now may be the perfect time!
Click here for more information.

 

We hope you’re able to make it out to one of these fun holiday events with your pet! Let us know if you do by posting a pic to our Facebook page!

 

7 Local Tri-Valley Holiday Events