What is a Poodle Palooza?
Learn about the Poodle Palooza in the Blog Below!
It’s almost that time of year for the Poodle Palooza! But WHAT is it and WHY should you support it?
Every year, MobilityDog organizes and hosts their Poodle Palooza Fundraiser. This year, the Poodle Palooza has evolved into an event for “Raising Awareness and Gratitude for FUNctional Independence!”
This is our largest gathering and fundraiser and will take place on Saturday, September 23 in Central Park in Pasadena, California from 11:15 am to 3:35 pm.
But what IS a Poodle Palooza?
MobilityDog: What We Do
A Mobility Service Dog at Poodle Palooza 2020
Since its inception in 2018, MobilityDog, a nonprofit organization, has supported over 8,000 individuals through our:
Mobility Service Dog Program.
Ongoing Community Support and Empowerment for Puppy Raisers, Trainers and Handlers.
Public Outreach and Advocacy.
Educational Programs/Workshops:
MobilityDog advances FUNctional independence for people with disabilities through service dogs, education and empowerment.
The Poodle Palooza: The Mission
Attendees at Poodle Palooza 2019
Fundraising. To fulfill our mission of helping everyone with a disability (with or without a service dog), fundraising is a critical part of what we do. We depend upon the generosity of our donors, sponsors and corporate underwriters to continue to raise awareness and change for our community. Our Poodle Palooza is a huge part of that.
Awareness. Our Fall event is a wonderful opportunity for the public to learn more about who we are, what we do and how they can support our cause all while having a great time! This year’s theme is “Be Kind, Do Good” which reflects our mindset in everything we do.
The Poodle Palooza not only puts faces to our community’s stories and raises funds and awareness, but also ensures our mission goes on to help more people in the community who are challenged with daily disabilities.
Did you know that 100% of all donations go to support disabled Individuals throughout their journey?
The Poodle Palooza: What to Expect!
Artwork from the 1st Poodle Palooza 2019
If you’ve never attended a dog-friendly Poodle Palooza, what can you expect? You can expect an incredibly FUN time, games, food, music and more!
It’s also a chance for you to:
Meet working Mobility Service Dogs.
Experience and learn what a Service Dog is.
Experience what a service dog does for their handler.
Meet Puppies-in-Training in their journey to become Service Dogs.
Play games and participate in art projects for humans and their dogs.
Make memories in our photo booth!
Win prizes; AND
Tickle and cool your taste buds with food trucks from the Fat Boys and Big Nash Ice Cream!
The Poodle Palooza: We Need YOU!
Donated Artwork to Poodle Palooza 2019
It’s certainly true that “teamwork makes the dream work!” We couldn’t do what we do without YOU! Here’s how you can help support MobilityDog and the Poodle Palooza!
Sponsor our September event with a financial donation.
Offer Corporate Underwriting or Grants.
Donate items or gift certificates for our auction.
Help plan and work the Poodle Palooza.
Volunteer.
Whom MobilityDog Helps
Our fundraisers help real people every day in our community. People like the ones below! Please read their testimonials to learn how MobilityDog is supporting and raising Awareness and Gratitude for FUNctional independence through our mission and work.
Testimonials About MobilityDog from Our Community
ALL Images Courtesy of MobilityDog.org.
Our Poodle Palooza Announcement: Attend, Donate or Sponsor our September Event!