Event Information

Paws in the Park is a community event to raise funding and awareness for the plight of animals in need, and to celebrate the special bond between people and their pets. The event begins on the west side of Kit Carson Park, directly across from Westfield Shoppingtown in Escondido. Over 1,200 adults and children bring their dogs for a 1.5 to 2.5 mile stroll to benefit animals and people in need. Walk registrants receive prizes, which vary depending on the amount of pledges raised. After the walk, please stay for a fun-filled morning with entertainment, vendor booths, Canine Couture fashion show, refreshments, and games for you and your canine companions!

In order for all participants to have an enjoyable, rewarding experience at Paws in the Park, please abide by the following event guidelines. These rules are especially important because Paws in the Park is granted by special permit, and not following the guidelines completely may jeopardize our ability to hold the event next year. Thank you for understanding...and don't worry, a fun morning for you and your dog is required!

To help ensure safety and abide by our permit agreement, dogs are the only type of animal friends allowed to come to the event. What self-respecting kitty wants to be seen in public with a bunch of dogs, anyway? Walk in their honor, bring home special complimentary kitty treats, and feel good knowing that Paws in the Park helps all animals in need, including our feline friends!

BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES and kept under control
have current vaccinations, including rabies
be sociable with other dogs and people

come prepared to clean up after your dog
keep female dogs in heat at home
bring your pet only if it enjoys being around other pets and people

Water for dogs will be served community style. A special park permit allows dogs at the park during the event only. All dogs must leave the park at the conclusion of the event at 12pm.

From the North:

Paws in the Park - A Walk for the Escondido Humane Society
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Time: 8am-12 noon; walk kickoff at 9am
Location: Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA

8:00- 8:50 am Meet and Greet, complimentary breakfast items and coffee, gourmet treats

8:50 am Welcome from Ruben Galvan, Fox 6 News, and Sally Costello,
Executive Director. Announcement of winner of Bear Valley
Middle School's Tails at Twilight Art Contest

9:00 am Kickoff!

10:15 am Dog/Owner Look-a-like Contest

10:35 am "Canine Couture" Fashion Show

11:00 am Award Ceremony

8 am - 12 noon Entertainment, shopping at our Paw Expo, and plenty
of games and fun for you and your dog

Have a dog that will be happier at home? Don’t have a dog at all, but love animals and want to participate anyway? Why not ask a friend to join you and walk in honor of your special animal friends, perhaps your cat or your parrot. Please leave these special pets at home, but instead, carry a photo of your beloved animal to share with everyone!

Take I-15 south to Via Rancho Parkway exit. Go right, and then turn left onto Beethoven at the light. Follow Beethoven into the Westfield Shoppingtown Parking Lot near JC Penney. Park and follow signs to Kit Carson Park.

From the South:

Take I-15 north to Via Rancho Parkway exit. Go right, and then turn left onto Beethoven at the light. Follow Beethoven into the Westfield Shoppingtown Parking Lot near JC Penney. Park and follow signs to Kit Carson Park.