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.

Stock PUP for PAWS

Celebrate International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) with PAWS! IADW was established to recognize and raise awareness about the life-changing work of Assistance Dogs. This year, IADW will take place from August 4-10, 2024.

To celebrate the 3,300 Assistance Dogs PAWS has placed, we’re hosting a goods drive: Stock PUP for PAWS! Stock PUP for PAWS supports our team’s efforts to custom-train Assistance Dogs for people with disabilities by providing important items needed throughout the year. During this week, PAWS will be collecting the following items:

-Training Treats, Dog Food, Easy Cheese, etc.
-Chew Toys, Leashes, Treat Pouches, Training Books, etc.
-Paper Towel, Soap, Laundry Detergent, Trash Bags, etc.
-Other Items on the Wish List

View our full Wish List here to help PAWS “Stock Pup” on resources!

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!