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Join us for the 2nd Annual Paws for a Cause, a fun-filled day celebrating pets, kids, and families while supporting the incredible work of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Branch of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation Guild, this event offers an array of seasonal activities for everyone to enjoy.

Costumes encouraged for kids and dogs! Take part in our festive Pet Parade and enjoy a variety of pet- and family-friendly activities.

Highlights include:

• A welcoming, pet-friendly environment for all ages

• Professional photo opportunities by a beautiful Fall background

• Doggie Costume Parade with prizes

• Art Station for our Mini Monets and Puppy Picassos

• Face painting for kids

• Freedom Extreme Obstacle Course

• Delicious food from on-site food trucks

• Vendors with unique finds for pets and families

• Community nonprofits

• …and so much more!

Every moment of the day is designed to create lasting memories while making a difference for children in need. Don’t miss out—come with your furry friends and show that every paw print counts!

10:00 am 12:15 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm

Event Opens - Enjoy!

• Guild Booths

• Food Trucks

- Icy Creations

Event Day

- Southern Smoked BBQ

- The Waffle Shop

- Il Sole Italian Food

• Vendors

- Please see pages 24-31 for our complete listing

Gather for Parade (Behind Face Painting booth)

Costume Parade (12:30 pm - 12:45 pm)

Costume Winners Announced

Last Call : Raffle, 50/50

50/50 & Raffle Winners Announced

Last Call : Silent Auction

Silent Auction Winners Announced

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Closing

10.11.2025

Welcome!

From the Lakewood Ranch Branch of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation Guild — our Branch was formed in the summer of 2024, and our inaugural event weathered Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton right alongside our amazing community. This year, our weather looks good and we’re ready to celebrate together! We’re bringing even more fun for our families, so be sure to stop by our Guild Booths:

- Welcome Booth

- Art Station

Picasso Puppy & Mini Monet

- Ornaments & Paw Prints

- Face Painting with Erica - Professional Fall Photos - Extreme Obstacle Course

- Juliet’s Lemonade Stand

- Kids Zone - filled with games

VENMO DONATE HERE

Perks

Baba’s

Downtown: 50 Central Ave., Eighth Floor Sarasota, FL 34236

Waterside Place: 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Suite 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

941-366-4800

our Sponsors

Tail Wagger Sponsors

Thank you to

Bark It Up A Notch Sponsor

At Perks 4 Pets we have more than 30 years of experience in the pet supply industry. Our mission is to provide the very best in pet products in the Bradenton area. Perks 4 Pets stocks only the best in Natural and Organic pet foods and pet food supplements.

Our dedicated staff will personally assure that you find exactly the pet product that you need. They are able to assist you in finding that special item that your pet absolutely wants!

Thank you to

Hydration Station Sponsors

our Sponsors

general contractors

CGC #1505617

Thank you to

Funniest Costume

Most Artistic Costume

Most Creative Costume

our Sponsors

Best Costume

our Food Trucks

Thank you to

our Food Trucks

our Nonpro ts

MANATEE COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE

My name is Matthew Loge. I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Manatee County Animal Welfare. To inquire about volunteering with our amazing animals you may email me at matthew.loge@mymanatee.org or contact me at 941-742-5933 Ext.8316

https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/public_safety/animal_services or follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ManateeCountyAnimalWelfare/

Thank you to

our Vendors

Thank you to

We are truly grateful to have Luke Hoopingarner as our emcee for the second year in a row! A lifelong Floridian and proud member of the Manatee River Exchange Club, Luke brings heart, humor, and an incredible voice to every event. He’s generous with his time and always looking for ways to give back to the community — and did we mention he’s an amazing singer?

Thank you, Luke — we couldn’t do it without you!

Schedule your next event with me! Private Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events, Etc!

Thank you to our Special Partners

We are moms, we are sisters, we are daughters, we are dads and sons.

We are friends who started together many years ago when our own babies were little and whose babies are now grown and helping out right along beside us.

We are a small but mighty group who believe whole-heartedly that every child deserves to experience the magic and wonder of Christmas.

We believe that together along with the kindness and compassion of others we can make a difference!!!

Dogo Rescue Tampa

Our goal is to help and rescue Dogo Argentinos and educate owners and adopters so that every Dogo has a place to call home.

Our Mission:

To preserve the Dogo Argentino breed by rescuing Dogos in need, rehabilitating them through nutrition, training, and veterinary/behavior care, and ultimately placing them in loving adoptive homes

DC DOGOS fosters, rehabilitates and re-homes abused, neglected, and abandoned dogos that are scheduled for euthanasia due to medical, space or time needs. Our all-volunteer organization helps all dog breeds and ages with a focus on Dogo Argentinos.

website: dcdogos.org/dogo-rescue-tampa/ email: Paws@DCDogos.org phone: 877-400-DOGO address: PO Box 89128, Tampa, FL 33689

Thank you to

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our Media Partners