Reston Pet Fiesta Helps Homeless Pets in Washington DC Area

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On May 2, the town of Reston, VA, celebrates pets and their owners.

By Beth J. Bates

On the first Saturday of May, the Reston Town Center turns into a huge party celebrating responsible pet ownership and the animals that we love so much. The Reston Pet Fiesta has become a foundation of the Northern Virginia pet community and brings animals and families together each year.



This day-long festival brings about 40 animal rescue organization and 40 pet retailers together with about 8,000 people who love animals and may even be looking to add a new pet to their family. And the event isn't just for dogs. The Pet Fiesta not only celebrates dogs, but also cats, rabbits, ferrets and birds! And kids can also have a blast having their face painted, getting a caricature sketched or listening to the on stage entertainment.

The day kicks off with the Tails on Trails dog walk. About 250 dogs and their owners take a fun stroll around the Town Center and neighboring communities. It's a great way to kick off a beautiful spring morning and you and your dog get some much needed exercise! Dog walk participants receive a t-shirt and goodie bag and can easily, securely register online. If you don't live in the metro Washington DC area and want to help homeless dogs, you can also ask friends and colleagues to pledge a few bucks to support the cause. It's easy and only take a few minutes to set-up a secure page through FirstGiving.com.

All proceeds from the event benefit GoodDogz.org and RestonDogs.

GoodDogz.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating potential dog owners on dog selection and care and supporting the efforts of rescue groups. We believe that by assisting with good dog-owner matches, we'll give each family the best opportunity for a life-long relationship with their new dog and help to keep dogs out of shelters.

RestonDogs, Inc. supports off leash dog parks in the Reston, Virginia area, promotes responsible dog ownership, and provides social activities for dog owners. We invite you to join our group to enjoy many benefits and exciting activities. We are the oldest dog park advocacy group in Fairfax County.

With overall giving down this year, nonprofits are looking for public support more than ever. If you think that you can support the Reston Pet Fiesta and homeless animals, please sign-up to help with donations above or contact GoodDogz.org for more information.
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