September 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grand Avenue. Free.

A Tail Wagging Good Time

Grand Avenue is going to the dogs this month when Paws on Grand returns to the corridor September 7.

Local businesses along Grand will be offering dog-gone good deals for you and your furry friends. Adopt a Pet, shop the Pet Marketplace, get pet portraits and cheer on the Wiener Dog Races.

In addition to the pet marketplace and deals along the Avenue, this year’s festivities run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. this year, and include:

11:30 a.m. – Wiener Dog Race 

1 p.m. – Paws for a Cause Walk begins at Pet Marketplace

1 – 2 p.m. – Blessing of the Pets at St. Paul United Church of Christ

3 – 4:30 p.m. – Happy Yappy Hour at Red Rabbit Patio

Support local animal rescues and nonprofits at Paws for a Cause Walk

Get ready to enjoy a leisurely stroll while raising awareness and funds for our four-legged friends in need. Starting at 1 PM, walk a mile along Grand Avenue with your furry friends to help support a great cause. The cost is $25 per family and includes one special treat for your 4-legged friend. 

Proceeds from this year’s event support local animal rescues and nonprofit organizations Animal Ark, Animeow Control, Inspire and Flourish, Last Hope, Legends Rescue, MACC Pack, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control, Minnesota Pocket Pet Rescue, No Dog Left Behind, Pet Haven, Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue, Safe Hands Rescue, Second Chance Animal Rescue, Snapt, The Bond Between, Tubman, Twin Cities Pet Rescue and Warrior Dog Rescue.

If you go:

Paws on Grand

September 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Marketplace at Pet Evolution, 1074 Grand Ave.

More information, including a full list of vendors and how to sign up for the Paws for a Cause walk can be found at grandave.com/events/pawsongrand.