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Boca Raton, FL – May 14, 2025 – The Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR), in collaboration with Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation, Animal Care & Control, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Family Impact Palm Beach County, Dogs Day USA, 518 Pet Market Place, the Palm Beach Obedience Club, and other dedicated organizations, and other valued partners, welcomes all of this dynamic, family-friendly event celebrating pet adoption, community wellness, and local partnerships.
This free, countywide community event is open to the public and designed to promote pet adoption, family wellness, and community connection in a vibrant, interactive setting. The celebration offers a full day of engaging activities and services, including pet adoptions with all fees waived, health and wellness resources, and interactive experiences for attendees of all ages. New pet parents will receive essential starter supplies, such as vaccinations and pet food, courtesy of Animal Care & Control. The event also features a Hero Appreciation Zone where families can meet and engage with representatives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue, and Parks & Recreation.
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Additional highlights include doggy yoga, paw painting, kite making, a Spring Scurry Walk hosted by the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County, and “Books & Barks,” a reading zone where children can enjoy story time alongside therapy dogs. For pet owners interested in further training, the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen evaluation will be available onsite. To ensure everyone is well cared for, lunch will be provided to attendees free of charge.
- What: Heart & Paws Celebration: Rescuing Pets, Strengthening Families – A free, countywide event focused on pet adoption, wellness, and community engagement
- When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: John Prince Park – Eric Call Pavilion | 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
For more information, please contact Houston Tate, OCR Department Director, at 233-5303,