Get ready for the biggest pooch social event of the year at A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo on Saturday 23 March from 9am-3pm, along the scenic Noosa River.
Bring your family, friends and furbabies for a day of doggy fun, supporting Hear No Evil: Australian Deaf Dog Rescue.
Discover new ways to keep your dog happy and healthy with nutrition tips, grooming advice, pet first aid, obedience training, and educational talks. Enjoy demonstrations, panel discussions, and a showcase arena featuring agility, trick and assistance dogs.
With over 50 vendors from Gympie to the Gold Coast, pamper your pooch with unique treats, participate in activities like the Great Noosa River Walk, PAW-dicures, PAW-casso, and enjoy a variety of competitions with fantastic prizes. There’s also a puppy play zone, splash zone and Ball pit for your furry friend to play in.
Don’t miss the chance to Smooch a Pooch at the Puppy Love stand, witness the Furry Fashions on the Field, and explore various dog breed meet-ups. Keep your human kids entertained with AUSLAN workshops, face painting, and doggy crafts.
This year, a portion of ticket sales, will be donated Hear No Evil, a charity dedicated to caring for and rehoming deaf and special needs dogs. With over $20,000 raised for charity partners in the past, the aim is to make this year even more impactful. There will also be an incredible raffle up for grabs, as well as fun fundraising activities.
Hear No Evil president, Vicki Law, described the volunteer-run organisation as having substantial impact, driven by its immense dedication.
“We are dedicated to offering deaf and special needs dogs the opportunity for a fulfilling life, raising awareness about their potential, promoting alternatives to euthanasia, and challenging common misconceptions. We firmly believe that these dogs are much more than just their disability. Our ultimate aim is to ensure that a forever home is indeed forever, filled with love and understanding.”
This event is a celebration of inclusion not just for dogs, but their humans too. In addition to the exciting program, this event is inclusive for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing community, with AUSLAN interpreters, an AUSLAN Hub, and trained volunteers available for support.
Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart will join for the official opening with an AUSLAN welcome.
A Dog’s Life event director Lea Bye is the parent of a son with profound hearing loss, and feels passionately about community accessibility for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
“We’re proud to present a community event that is inclusive, where everyone can come and enjoy the speakers, demonstrations and fun activities, regardless of their abilities. When my son was younger, we often faced barriers to attending events such as these, which is why we’re excited to be partnering with AUSLAN Journey to create an accessible event for all.”
Make memories, celebrate the bond between humans and dogs, and support a great cause at A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo – the bark of the town.
This event is brought to you by the team at Cartel Music & Events, dog lovers who are passionate about this valuable cause.
A Dog’s Life is presented by Cartel Music & Events and SumUp and proudly supported by Wunderdogs Doggie Daycare; Pet Resorts Australia Eumundi-Noosa; AUSLAN Journey and Doggy Anchor.
Register your attendance and donate Hear No Evil: Australian Deaf Dog Rescue through A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo website adogslifepetexpo.com.au
EVENT DETAILS
What: A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo
When: 9am-3pm, Saturday 23 March
Where: Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Entry: $5 per person / $15 per family in support of Hear No Evil: Deaf Dog Rescue
