WORLD DOG DAY
OUR ANNUAL WORLD DOG DAY IS A DAY OF CELEBRATION WITH INCREDIBLE FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT!
World Dog Day, started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016, is a day that focuses on the celebration of dogs! The day aims to draw attention to the amazing, empathetic creatures that dogs are, while raising awareness about global dog abuse.
Together, we can create a better world for dogs, both domestically and internationally.
WORLD DOG DAY 2019
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Lisa Vanderpump, Ken Todd, and the Vanderpump Dog Foundation, hosted the fourth annual ‘World Dog Day’ in West Hollywood, California. Our event, presented by PetPlan Pet Insurance, focused on the celebration of dogs as well as raising awareness about global dog abuse and ending the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China that begins later next month.
“Through the efforts of our Foundation we have now rescued and re-homed 1000 dogs. Recently we have acquired and now operate two shelters in China that are rehabilitating hundreds of survivors of the horrific Yulin Dog Meat Festival.”
Several thousand people and their dogs were in attendance to join in on the festivities. This included over 40 pet-centered vendors, a morning “Doga” class, live entertainment from artist Luxe and special performance by the “Super Collies” from America’s Got Talent.
Additionally, stars of Bravo’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’, Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, served as hosts of the first ever “Best of Vanderpump Rescue Contest” sponsored by Posh Puppy Boutique that crowned Vanderpump Rescue ‘Bear’ as the Vanderpump Rescue Dog of the Year.
Other sponsors of event included: SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Animal Planet, Urban Dog Solutions, T. Jazelle Jewelry, Healthy Paws Herbals and Green Convergence.
Many celebrities were in attendance in support of the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s annual event including Joyce Giraud, Scheana Marie, James Kennedy, Raquel Leviss, Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, Billie Lee, Dr. Evan Antin, Heather McDonald, Victoria Asher, Craig Ramsay, Naomi Grossman, Angela Martini and Kaila Methven,
““To see this event, that started off as a vision between my husband, Ken and Executive Director of the Foundation, Dr. John Sessa, grow larger and more successful every year, I know we are making positive change. Coupled with our celebration of adopting 1000 rescues to their forever homes, I am thrilled with what we’ve accomplished. I am so thankful for the wonderful support from our sponsors, the City of West Hollywood and the community!”
WORLD DOG DAY 2018
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, we hosted our third annual ‘World Dog Day’ in West Hollywood, California! The event, presented by NexGard and SUR Restaurant & Lounge focused on the celebration of dogs as well as raising awareness about global dog abuse and ending the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China that began later the following month.
Nearly 4000 people and their dogs were in attendance to join in on the festivities. This included, over 35 pet-centered vendors, dog agility park, a morning “Doga” class and the Lucy Pet K-9 Wave Machine truck that enabled over 100 dogs to surf on San Vicente Blvd.
““We are thrilled that on World Dog Day, we adopted out 10 of our adoptable dogs and we were so happy to have many of our dogs that have already found their forever home, return for this amazing event.”
Singer, song writer and animal welfare campaigner, Leona Lewis welcomed the thousands of guests to the event and presented the “Vanderpump Dog Foundation Awareness Ambassador” to ‘Bo,’ who was rescued by Executive Director of the Foundation, Dr. John Sessa last year while aiding survivors of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival.
Additionally, singer Lance Bass and his husband, Michael Turchin, served as hosts of the 2nd Annual “VP Posh Puppy Pageant” spon- sored by Posh Puppy Boutique and 1st Annual “Doggy Look a Like Contest” sponsored by Kic- kee Pets that crowned, Vanderpump Rules’ Brittany Cartwright and her dog, Monroe, for the second year in a row.
““As we continue to fight to end the inhumane treatment of dogs worldwide. I am thankful for the wonderful support of my friends, the City of West Hollywood and the community during this diffi- cult time in my life. I thank Leona Lewis and Lance Bass who stepped in to host on my behalf; it was uplifting to see so many people come together to celebrate dogs and raise awareness.”
Since opening the doors to their Rescue Center on W. 3rd Street in Los Angeles in March of 2017, the Vanderpump Dog Foundation has adopted out over 550 dogs.
Other sponsors of event included: Zappos for Good, PetFirst Health Insurance, Just Food For Dogs and ForeverLawn.
Many celebrities were in support of Lisa Vanderpump and the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s annual event including Teddi Mellencamp and Camille Grammer, co-stars on Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’ Contestants featured in the two contests included, Vanderpump Rules’ Stassi Schroeder, Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz, Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Kristen Doute, Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor.
WORLD DOG DAY 2017
On Sunday, June 25, 2017, Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, hosted the second annual World Dog Day in Los Angeles presented by Zappos for Good and SynLawn. The day focused on the celebration of dogs as well as raising awareness about global dog abuse and ending the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China. The event stood out in stark comparison against the atrocities occurring annually in Yulin. Vanderpump, who has committed to ending the horrific Yulin Dog Meat Festival, hailed World Dog Day as “an example of what a real dog festival should look like – celebrating man’s best friend and how much they add to our lives – instead of causing them pain and suffering.”
“Today is an example of what a real dog festival should look like – celebrating man’s best friend and how much they add to our lives – instead of causing them pain and suffering.”
Thousands of people were in attendance for the event, and hundreds of dogs celebrated the day with their owners, at a street party that stretched from La Jolla to Crescent Heights Blvd on West Third Street, in front of The Vanderpump Dog Center. With over 35 vendors, the first ever “VP Posh Pup Pageant 2017," performances by Nash Overstreet and Symon, and a dog agility park, the event was a huge success!
“I was also honored to meet and recognize firefighter Andrew Klein who rescued and gave CPR to a dog who had been trapped in a burning building,” Lisa Vanderpump said when presenting him with the “Vanderpump Dog Foundation Hero Award.”
““A wonderful time was had by all at this year’s World Dog Day. We were able find several dogs forever homes, enjoy great entertainment, and raise a lot of awareness and funds to continue our Foundation’s mission!”
Other sponsors of the event included SUR Restaurant and Lounge, Posh Puppy Boutique, PRAI Beauty and BLK Water. Many celebrities also attended the event, including Christy Gibel, Nicky Whelan, Kerry Rhodes, Emmy Perry, Asia Monet Ray, and Vanderpump Rules’ Scheana Marie, Katie Maloney Schwartz, Tom Schwartz, Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Lala Kent, James Kennedy, Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright.
“We are so thrilled and thankful for the turnout at World Dog Day. Given the atrocities happening in Yulin right now, this was a day celebrating the wonderful animals we are trying to protect,” Lisa Vanderpump also said of the event. Her husband and President of The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, Ken Todd, added “it was an incredibly moving, memorable day and we thank everyone who attended.”
WORLD DOG DAY 2016
On May 22, 2016 Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, hosted the first ever World Dog Day in West Hollywood, CA. The event, which focused on the celebration of dogs and awareness of global dog abuse, was an enormous success.
“I think it’s a day where we all come together and we celebrate the wonderful creatures in our lives. It’s all about creating noise. When you create noise, you’ll be heard. We are a voice for the voiceless, but I think by making noise, we can implement change, and that’s what we’re doing.”
There were over 4,000 people in attendance, and about 2,000-3,000 dogs came with their owners to celebrate the big day. On top of that, the adoption portion of the event proved to be a huge success, with over 8 adoption organizations present. Countless dogs found homes and many connections were made to provide for future adoption opportunities. There were various rescue groups present in the rescue area, including the Beagle Freedom Project, St. Martin's Animal Foundation, Marley's Mutts, and Reversed Rescue.
Celebrities flocked to support such an important cause, including Leona Lewis, Lance Bass, Kyle Richards, Lea Black, Katherine Edwards, the cast of Vanderpump Rules, Lizzy Greene, Natalie Halcro, Olivia Pierson, and Isabella St. James.
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