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Saturday, June 4, 2022
Mission Paw-looza is a brand new community event to raise money to increase access to veterinary care for pets in need.
At the Paw-looza, you and your furry companion can be part of a 2 mile fun Run/Walk and enjoy the pet and family-friendly Carnival right outside Mission's front doors.
EVENT INFO: Saturday, June 4, 2022
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
10 am/9:30 am check in
Run, walk, skip, dance or prance! This 2 mile route takes you from Mission Animal Hospital around Lake Smetana and back in time to enjoy the carnival. We expect most people to complete the route (walking) in about 45 minutes. Pet and family friendly!
Carnival
10 am - 2 pm
Meet area nonprofits and pet-friendly businesses, play animal-themed games, enjoy stage performances and food trucks, and more. Pet and family friendly. No registration necessary to attend the carnival only!
PETS ARE FAMILY
PETS ARE FAMILY
More than 7 in 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck and veterinary care often remains out of reach for their furry loved-ones.
VOLUNTEER OR SPONSOR
Contact jaimem@missionah.org for information about volunteering.
Contact christined@missionah.org for information about sponsorship.
ACCESSIBLE CARE
One-third of pets need emergency veterinary care each year. When veterinary care is inaccessible, pet owners may be faced with heartbreaking decisions.
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fundraising and Prizes
Collect some s-WAG when you create a fundraising page to support veterinary care for pets in need and Mission Animal Hospital. Everyone wins - you get cool stuff, and the animals feel the love, too! The more you raise for a good cause, the more cool s-WAG you'll take home!

Rock your walk or run wearing a commemorative Paw-looza t-shirt with your registration fee. Register before April 30 to get the early bird price of $35. The registration fee goes up to $45 on May 1. Raise additional money for Mission and get even more fun s-WAG prizes! S-WAG pick up is May 30-June 3 at Mission Animal Hospital, or during event check-in.

Use the fundraising tools provided to give or raise a little more and you'll walk away with a commemorative t-shirt and this Mission-branded embroidered hat! Raise $100 and receive: 1. Commemorative T-shirt; and 2. Embroidered Hat

Enjoy a luxury studio family portrait session with accomplished portrait photographer Michelle Schmidt, of Michelle's Portrait Design. Your photo session can include you and your family, your family and pets, or even just your pets! Plus take home a 8x10 keepsake. ($275 value) michellesportraitdesign.com Raise $1,500 and receive: 1. Commemorative T-shirt; 2. Embroidered Hat; 3. Fanny Pack; 4. Insulated Water Bottle; 5. Lunch Cooler; and 6. Studio Portrait Session

Rock your walk or run wearing a commemorative Paw-looza t-shirt with your registration fee. Register before April 30 to get the early bird price of $35. The registration fee goes up to $45 on May 1. Raise additional money for Mission and get even more fun s-WAG prizes! S-WAG pick up is May 30-June 3 at Mission Animal Hospital, or during event check-in.
Need Help Getting Started Fundraising?
Paw-looza Carnival
The Paw-looza Carnival is free to attend and no registration necessary. But Carnival attendees are encouraged to register and start fundraising to earn Mission s-WAG!
Exhibitors
Stage Performances
We'll have The Dawg House food truck and these other vendors:
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Pet Haven
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My Pit Bull is Family
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Bitty Kitty Brigade
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Camp Bow Wow
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Purina
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Downtown Dogs and Dog's Day Out
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Twin Cities Obedience Training Club
10:30am-11:00am: Ask a Veterinarian
11:10am-12:00pm: Barrel Flash Band
12:00pm-12:45pm: Pet Talent Show!
1pm-1:30pm: Improv with Rule of 3
1:30pm-2pm: Ask a Veterinarian
Thank you sponsors!
Is your business interested in supporting Mission Paw-looza and being featured at the event?
See our sponsorship opportunities or contact Christine Durand at christined@mission.org.