Pet Celebration Day

Bring the whole family, pets too, for a tail-wagging pet fair dedicated to the joy our cats and dogs bring. Learn about ARF’s programs and services while enjoying other attractions and local business vendors, along with food, music, pet adoptions, free microchipping, low-cost vaccines, crafts, the dog agility course, and much more!

Plus, James Lane Post will also be on hand to announce the winners of their annual Cutest Pet Contest.

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Attractions:

• Pet Adoptions
• Scavenger Hunt
• Crafts for the kids with The Shine Studio Hamptons
• Face Painting
• Dog Agility Course
• Ask the Dog Trainer
• Free Microchipping* (register below)
• Low-Cost Vaccines * (register below)
• Free Nail Clipping by Blue’s Paws
• Candy treats donated by Dylan’s Candy Bar
• Coffee donated by Hampton Coffee Company
• Bottled water donated by Citarella
• Snacks for purchase by Lizzy’s Little Bake Shop and Salty Paws for the pups

*Microchipping and Vaccines:

Pre-registration and payment for vaccines and microchipping (free) are required. Appointments are available every 15 minutes starting at 11 AM. Register online here or contact clinic@arfhamptons.wpengine.com or call (631) 537-0400 ext. 250.

Guests are asked to bring a donation of pet food and/or treats for ARF’s Pet Food Pantry.

Thank you to our participating sponsors/vendors:

3DBYLDZ, The Baker House 1650, Bliss & Bloom Events, Blue’s Paws Grooming, Citarella, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Dylan’s Candy Bar, East Hampton Veterinary Group, East + Palm, Hampton Coffee Company, Hamptons Office Works, Hope4Fur, ID Hot Yoga, Invisible Fence by Canine Control, K Patricia Designs, Kara Mergl Photography, Lexus of Southampton, Mark Kopko Photography, Mercedes-Benz of Southampton, New York Life Insurance, Oh Norman!, Pawcasso Treats, The Shine Studio Hamptons, Southampton Dog, Wave Veterinary Emergency

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Photos from Pet Celebration 2025

Volunteer Orientation

Before beginning your volunteer journey at ARF, every volunteer is required to attend a brief orientation at the ARF Adoption Center, during which they will be introduced to ARF animals and staff members and given a brief training session on ARF rules and protocols.

Orientation lasts 45-60 minutes and includes a brief tour of the grounds.

Upcoming Sessions

Friday, April 17, 11 AM

Thursday, April 23, 11:30 AM

Saturday, April 25, 3 PM

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What to Expect at Volunteer Orientation

Meet ARF’s animals and staff

Learn ARF’s rules and protocols

Get a quick training session

Take a brief tour of the Adoption Center and grounds

Have the opportunity to ask questions

Orientation lasts 45-60 minutes

Please join ARF for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing in celebration of the animals we love. This year’s Bow Wow Meow Ball will honor Lisa McCarthy with the Champion of Animals award for her extraordinary impact on ARF and her lifelong compassion for animals.

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Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the garden tent at 6:30 PM with the animals, followed by dinner and dancing in the William P. Rayner Training Center at ARF. The evening includes heartwarming videos, music, a live auction, and culminates with ARF's Parade of Animals!

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All proceeds from the evening will benefit ARF Hamptons, a leader on Long Island for the rescue and adoption of cats and dogs.

Don’t miss out on the biggest dog event in the Hamptons! This annual charity walk is a day of pure joy that many call “the best day of the year” - join hundreds of dogs and their humans for an exciting event. Shop and mingle with top pet companies, enjoy fun contests and giveaways, snap a picture at the photo booth, and bid on amazing items in the silent auction - all for the love of animals! Join people and their pups for a stroll to Main Beach to see the most epic round of zoomies. We promise it's an event you don't want to miss!

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All funds raised benefit the animals at the shelter.