Bring Your Furry Friends to Paws in the Park on April 13!
The Pelham Recreation Center is rolling out the red carpet for our four-legged friends at Paws in the Park on Sunday, April 13. This fun-filled community event invites pet owners and animal enthusiasts to gather for a day of tail-wagging excitement, socializing, and activities.
Paws in the Park will take place at Pelham City Park from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., featuring a variety of pet-friendly vendors, food trucks, exciting demonstrations, and adorable adoptable pets from local shelters. Whether you're looking to pamper your pup with treats and accessories or hoping to find your next furry family member, this event has something for everyone.
Event Highlights:
🐾 Bama Air Dogs – Watch the agility and precision of Bama’s best Canine Disc performers
🐾 Adoption Opportunities – Meet lovable animals from local rescues and shelters.
🐾 Vendor Market – Shop for pet products, treats, and accessories.
🐾 Police Dog Demo – Enjoy live demonstrations from Pelham’s hardest working dogs!
🐾 Pet Vaccinations – Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic provided by Shelby Humane 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
🐾 Pet Parade – Pets and their owners strut their stuff along the pre-set parade route
🐾 Kid’s Activities – Face painting, hula hoop fun, and inflatables!
This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages, and leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome to join the fun. Whether you're a devoted dog owner, a cat enthusiast, or simply an animal lover, Paws in the Park is the perfect way to celebrate the bond between people and pets.
Alicia Walters, Assistant Director of Pelham Parks and Recreation encourages all to come out and enjoy the event, with or without a dog. “We have something for everyone from food trucks to kid’s activities, and everyone gets a lot of joy from seeing the pets and their owners fill the park!”
“We do ask pet owners to please bring leashed, well-mannered dogs to this event,” she added.
For more information, email Alicia Walters or follow us on social media for updates. We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends at Paws in the Park! Facebook Instagram
Be sure and bring a donation of dog food or cat food in support of the Alabama Pet Pantry, a non-profit local group serving pets in need since 2019 that strives to make sure no pet goes hungry in Pelham and Shelby County.
Date: Sunday, April 13
Location: Pelham City Park
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: Vaccination clinic ends at 4:00 p.m.
Check out our complete list of vendor information below!
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Adopt a Golden Birmingham | Information about the rescue organization |
Alabama Partners For Clean Aid | Information along with goodies to handout |
Alabama Pet Pantry | Collecting Pet Food Donations |
All the Dogs | Adoptable Dogs and Logo Merchandise for Sale |
AmFirst Pelham | Information along with goodies to handout |
Aromas from Home, LLC | Baked Goods |
Avadian Credit Union | Information along with dog treats and water for the pups |
Ballantrae Golf Club | Information along with goodies to handout |
Besties Bandanas | Customizable over the collar pet bandanas |
Blind Dog Biscuit | Organic Dog and Cat treats along with many pet accessories |
Catherine's Grooming | Nail Trims |
Charming Crafts | Bracelets, earrings, and candles |
Dansby Den | Information about our kennels and small crochet items |
Dog U Day Spa | Dog Grooming |
Fuzzy Buttz | Toys, grooming supplies and treats |
Goldfish Swim School | Information on swim lessons and goodies to handout |
Hand In Paw | information about our organization |
Hogan Bro Dog Co. | Clean dog treats, toys, and more from young sibling entrepreneurs |
J Friedman Art | Pet related pens and jewelry |
Kayleigh's Carnival Concessions | Funnel cakes, fried Oreos and more |
Living Water Art Studio | Gallery of commissioned pet portraits with info on ordering |
Lloyd Candle Company | Candles, body butters, soap, laundry soap, room spray, and more |
Pelham BEAT | Information along with goodies to handout |
Pelham Fire | Fire truck and booth along with first aid services |
Pelham Parks & Recreation | info on membership, programs, and events |
Pelham Police | K9 demonstration, booth, and safety services |
Pelham Racquet Club | Tennis demos and information about lessons |
Pelham Tiger-Rock Martial Arts | Information along with goodies to handout |
Peoples Bank of Alabama | Promotional items such as pens, note pads, stress balls, etc. |
Relentless K9 | Information on training services and raffle for training voucher for 3 private lessons! |
Siggi’s Table LLC | Pies, Scones, Muffins |
Steel City Emergency Vets | T-Shirts |
Summer Snow | Snow Cones |
Sunshine Lemonade LLC | Lemonade |
Sylvia’s Creations & Catering LLC | Homemade baked goods, lemonade, snow cones hot dogs and more |
The Neon Leopard | Handmade jewelry |