How to Shop for the Holidays
& Support Dog Friendly KW at the Same Time
The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, you can make your gift-giving even more meaningful by supporting a cause you care about. Whether you're buying gifts for loved ones or treating yourself, every purchase you make can help fund important programs and services that make a real difference in our community. In this blog post, we’ll share some simple yet impactful ways to shop for the holidays while supporting Dog Friendly KW.
Bid in our Silent Auction at the Paw-liday Festival
Join us on November 30th from 10AM to 5PM at Gaukel Block in Downtown Kitchener for our 3rd annual Paw-liday Festival. Presented in partnership with Pet Valu, join us for a hyper-local festive holiday market with all kinds of activities and entertainment for you, your dog, and your family!
We will have a silent auction with items from paw-some local businesses who have donated fantastic goods and services. When you purchase an item through our silent auction, you will help support our ongoing work at Dog Friendly KW. Bidding available from 10 am - 4 pm. You must be present and on-site at the festival at 4 pm to pay for and claim your item.
Purchase Merch at the Paw-liday Festival
Our goal is to connect as many dog owners with the resources they need, and deserve, to become a quality community member. Show your support for creating safe, accessible and inclusive dog-friendly communities by purchasing Dog Friendly KW merch at the Paw-liday Festival on November 30th.
Santa and his reindeer will have freshly delivered our new merch that feature 10 adorable local pups. Goodies like sweatpants, hoodies, and more will be on sale so make sure to stop by the Dog Friendly KW booth at the Paw-liday Festival to grab the perfect gear for your next walk.
Purchase the Fetch & Save Pass
Dog Friendly KW is excited to welcome you and your pup to 20+ local dog-friendly businesses. Whether you’re looking for treats, grooming services, or fun outings with your furry friend, this pass has you covered. This pass offers over $700 in exclusive discounts at a variety of dog-friendly businesses so you can wag more and spend less, all while enjoying the company of your four-legged pals
Purchase the pass online and choose if you’d like for it to be delivered instantly or on a future date of your choosing to your phone via text or email. Better yet, purchase your pass at the Paw-liday Festival on November 30th to receive a physical holiday card – these make a great stocking stuffer for a friend or family member who you love as much as they love their dog!
Purchase Merch from our Website
Dog Friendly KW aims to create safe, accessible and inclusive dog-friendly communities, all while engaging and supporting local, small businesses and promoting responsible dog ownership through education.
One way you can support and allow us to continue working on our mission is by purchasing Dog Friendly KW merch. The perfect shop for dog lovers, we sell beanies, blankets, sweatshirts, yoga mats, and more!
When ordering online, plan early as shipping can be slow for these items! Or visit us in person at Paw-liday Festival to skip the wait and shop for exclusive items!
Purchase a Gift Card on our Website
Give the gift of choice to your favourite dog lover with Dog Friendly KW gift cards. These gift cards can be used to purchase Dog Friendly KW merch online and in-person, along with being used to purchase tickets for future Dog Friendly KW events - like SNIFFSCAPE® and SNIFFSCAPE® pop-ups! Gift cards can be purchased from our online store.
PURCHASE YOUR DOG FRIENDLY KW GIFT CARDS HERE!
Donate Directly to our Mission
If you are feeling extra giving, you can donate directly to Dog Friendly KW. Donations can be made one-time or monthly, just visit our website to make your donation.
Your donation will support us in creating another awesome year of community guides, events, podcast episodes, advocacy, and more!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
From its humble beginnings, Dog-Friendly KW has become incorporated as a non-profit organization and has grown to include a board of directors and a team of many volunteers, reaching thousands of community members across Ontario each year.
With your support, we look forward to continuing to deliver fun, educational, and engaging content & events in 2025!
