Event Info

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Community Give Back

10:30am-2pm

Mission Animal Hospital is proud to be giving back in a new way with our Community Give Back at Mission Paw-looza! Pet owners in need of extra supplies can pick out free items for their cat or dog. Pet supplies have been donated by Purina, and community members at drop sites located throughout the Twin Cities at Downtown Dogs, Camp Bow Wow, Pet Stuff-Minnetonka, as well as at Mission Animal Hospital.

Items include:

• Food

• Treats

• Kennels

• Toys

• Beds

• and more!

Two-Mile Fun Run/Walk:

10:30am/10am Check-in

Run, walk, skip, dance or prance! This two-mile route takes you from Mission Animal Hospital around Lake Smetana and back in time to enjoy the carnival. We expect most people to complete the route (walking) in about 60 minutes. Pet and family friendly!

Our Fun Run/Walk Route:

"Barking" Lot Carnival:

10:30am-2pm

Meet area nonprofits and pet-friendly businesses, bounce in the bounce house, enjoy live music, tacos from El jefe Taco Truck and more. Pet and family friendly. No registration necessary to attend the carnival only!

Vendors, Rescues, Activities and More:

• Pet baby goats in a special petting area!

• Visit with adoptable pets from Save-a-bull, Pet Haven, Feline Rescue, and more!

• Visit with our friends from the Camp Bow Wow, and others!

• Check out vendors like Finley's Friends,Pet Taxicabs, and so many more!

• Indulge in some amazing food and desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes,