FIRST ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING OUR FURRY FRIENDS!
Sunday, September 10, 2023
West Gate Lodge / 2925 W. Broad St. / Noon–4:00 p.m. / Rain or Shine
Thank you to everyone that came to our event on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
We raised $1,062 through our Raffles to be donated to pet charities.
Join us next year on September 8, 2024!
For now, take a look at some of our pics from this year’s event…
Westgate Neighbors Association is proud to present Westgate Wags and Whiskers, with the generous support of Brewdog Franklinton and Schoedinger Pets. So, save the date and get ready to leash up, Columbus! All proceeds from our Red Rover Rrrraffle and Purrrfect Pets Basket Raffle will go to pet and animal charities.
Westgate Wags and Whiskers promises the ultimate dog (& cat) day of summer!
This FREE event is open to all pets and their well-behaved humans in and around the city. You must keep your human leashed and under control at all times!
Here’s what you can expect:
- Pet-centered artisans, businesses and services
- Contests and Activities for pets & their humans
- Pet Rescues
- Red Rover Rrrraffle: Two unique, handcrafted items
- Purrrfect Pets Basket Raffle: Baskets include gift cards from BarkBox and area pet and people-centered businesses. Proceeds from both raffles will go to animal and pet charities.
- Taco Nice food truck
Snuggle Up Pet Quilt Throw
Schoedinger Pets Rainbow Bridge
Red Rover Rrrraffle:
We have two items in this raffle. Both were specially created for Westgate Wags and Whiskers!
Tickets: 1 for $5; 3 for $10; 8 for $20
With this first item, you can enjoy quality time together with the Snuggle Up Pet Quilt Throw:
The second item is a 3D miniature version of the large on-site Schoedinger Pets Rainbow Bridge. It is created out of plywood and lumber, and painted by hand. It is coated with marine varnish so it can be displayed outside if you choose.
Purrrfect Pets Basket Raffle:
Multiple baskets will be available to choose from.
Tickets: 1 for $3; 4 for $10; 10 for $20
Everyone who checks in at the Welcome Tent will be given a FREE TICKET for the basket raffle.
Drawings will be held at 3:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit animal & pet charities.
These coloring pages deserve a round of “a-paws”! Download our Westgate Wags and Whiskers coloring pages just for the fun of it!
We’re sniffing around for vendors in the following categories:
- Pet clothing and accessories
- Pet furniture and equipment
- Pet food and treats
- Art
- Service dog and pet training
- Pet boarding and grooming
- Veterinarians
- Pet rescues
- Pet services
Would you like to be a vendor for 2024?
Come play with us!
VENDOR SPACES ARE FREE TO ALL:
- For-profit non-pet-centered businesses
- Non-profit non-pet-centered organizations
- For-profit pet-centered businesses
- Non-profit pet-centered organizations
- Government agencies
- In-home pet-centered businesses
- Certified, accredited, non-profit pet rescues
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
QUESTIONS ABOUT BEING A VENDOR
OR VOLUNTEERING IN 2024?
Contact Mari Ann Binder Futty at westgatewags@gmail.com. Put “Wags & Whiskers” in the title of the email.
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These Westgate pets are patiently waiting! Or as they like to say “bow wow, meow, cluck cluck, purrrrr, grrrr, squawk, blub blub blub, bark, croak, yap, whine, woof, hiss, chirp, grunt, snort, buzz, ribbit…”
Email a picture of your pet and we’ll post it here!
(Just one photo per pet, please.)
