Annual Events

Hats & Hounds: A Boot-Scootin’ Benefit

Thursday, May 22 | 6:00 PM
Wildwood Family Farms | 7970 Snow Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
Tickets: $25 | RSVP by May 9

Join us for an evening of toe-tapping music, great food, and giving back at Hats & Hounds, a lively benefit in support of Paws With A Cause.

Guests will enjoy live bluegrass music from Round Creek Trio, southern-inspired food and drinks, exciting raffles and games, and a Best Dressed Hound & Handler Contest. Personal pets are welcome if they are over 16 weeks old, fully vaccinated, leashed, and under the owner’s control for the duration of the event.

The cost of tickets includes all food and beverages. All proceeds from this event will help PAWS continue to provide life-changing Assistance Dogs to people with disabilities.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit: onecau.se/hatsnhounds.

Retriever Fever & Paws in the Park Run

Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Riverside Park | 2001 Monroe NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Registration: $30 | Race Check-In: 9:30 AM

Celebrate your love of dogs at Retriever Fever, the fifth annual dog-friendly event in support of Paws With A Cause.

Start your day with our first-ever Paws in the Park 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, a tail-wagging race for runners, walkers, and pups of all kinds. Registration includes a commemorative race day t-shirt, and all proceeds support the PAWS mission to help service dogs change lives.

Then stay for the fun! From 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, enjoy music, food trucks, local vendors, dog games and prizes, a Labrador vs. Golden Retriever fundraising competition, and more. With dog demos, client stories, raffles, and community fun, there’s something for every animal lover. This event is free to attend and open to the public. No registration required.

This event will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, shelter will be available at the Band Shell and Public Restrooms.

*Dogs must be leashed and fully vaccinated. Please pick up after your dog.

To register to race or make a donation, visit: onecause/pawsinthepark.