University of Michigan Health-West Holiday Pops for PAWS

See the Grand Rapids Symphony while supporting a great cause this holiday season! PAWS has partnered with Grand Rapids Symphony for their University of Michigan Health-West Holiday Pops. If you purchase tickets to these shows and use the code “PAWS” while checking out, we receive a portion of the proceeds to support our mission.

Shows:
Thursday, December, 5th at 7:30 PM
Friday, December, 6th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December, 7th at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, December, 8th at 2:00 PM

Purchase Tickets online, in person, or over the phone:
Online: Visit ticketmaster.com and select your performance. Before selecting seats, click the “Unlock” button to enter the promotional code.
In-person: Visit our office at 300 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Over the phone: Call the Grand Rapids Symphony at (616) 454-9451 x4 and mention the promotional code.

Pours for PAWS

Support local businesses and Paws with a Cause at Pours for PAWS! On Friday, October 4th, these local businesses will be running specials with a portion of the proceeds going back to PAWS. Enjoy custom PAWS Custard at Whit’s, a special PAWS brew at Tripel Root, and more. Visitors will also be able to meet PAWS Assistance Dogs and Foster Puppies at each location and learn about ways to get involved. See the location times below and join us on October 4th!

Holland Locations:
Garsnett Beacon Candle Company (210 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423) – 12-2pm & 4-7pm
Whit’s Frozen Custard (206 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423) – 12-2pm & 4-7pm
Lemonjello’s Coffee (61 9th St, Holland, MI 49423) – 11am-3pm
Bubs’ & Betty’s (202 S. River Ave, Holland, MI 49423) – 12-2pm & 4-5:30pm.

Zeeland Locations:
Tripelroot Brewery (146 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464) – 12-2pm & 5-8pm
Wolfie’s Sandwiches (9479 Riley St # 255, Zeeland, MI 49464) – 3-7pm

*This event is FREE to attend. No registration or ticket purchase required.

Interested in joining the list of businesses or volunteering? Please contact Pours for PAWS Event Chair, Diana Hoekstra at pawshollandscramble@yahoo.com.

Retriever Fever 2024

Calling all dog-lovers! Party with your dog and Paws With A Cause (PAWS) at the fourth annual Retriever Fever event on Saturday, September 21 from 11 am – 2 pm at Riverside Park. Explore local vendors and community groups, indulge in goodies from local food trucks, and participate in a friendly competition between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever fans to see which group can raise the most money for PAWS!

This event includes:
-Games & activities
-Tables with local vendors
-Food trucks
-Raffles & prizes – A special shoutout to Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam
-Pet Headshots by Tailwagger Dog Photography
-Merchandise
-Dog CPR Demonstrations by Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
-Retriever races
-PAWS Client Presentation
-Dog Nail Trims

This dog-friendly gathering is FREE to attend, and no registration is required.

Are you #TeamLab or #TeamGolden?
Vote for Team Golden here.
Vote for Team Lab here.

Interested in sponsoring this year’s event? View our sponsorship opportunities here. **
**Note, sponsorship opportunities have been extended to Friday, September 13th! 

Pay your sponsorship online here. Note: This will take you to our Donation Page. Click “Other Amount” and enter the amount for the intended sponsorship level. Please add in the comments section “This is a Sponsorship for Retriever Fever.”

Questions? Contact Kristy Blackmore at: kblackmore@pawswithacause.org or call (616)877-7297 ext. 224.

Want to Volunteer? Click here for volunteer positions available!