If you’re a single South Aussie and parent to a four-legged fur child, let’s face it, the dating scene can be ruff (pun meant). Whilst much of us are over the dating apps (ahhhh, yep!) and much choose remaining at home with our puppy on a Saturday night than getting dressed up for a date, the reality is no dream boat is simply gonna come knocking on our door. We’ve gotta leave the sofa and get our socialize on—whether it be at the dog park or on a night out with buddies.
To assistance single dog owners in the search for love, South Australian non-for-profit charity Safe Pets Safe Families are hosting their first-ever dog enthusiasts dating occasion—Frothies and Fido’s Spring Fling Edition—on Sunday the 15th of October, at Adelaide-based place Hard Days Night in the CBD.
Open to all single dog moms and dads and dog enthusiasts in between the ages of 25-45, this occasion soothes the awkwardness of dating and permits your furry wingman or wing-woman to not just be your relied on partner however seek any good capacity a mile away!
Safe Pets Safe Families volunteer, and occasion planner Liz Curr is thrilled to be hosting this inaugural occasion for single dog owners and their fur kids.
‘Having an event where people can connect with other dog lovers and build connections encapsulates what we’re about at Safe Pets Safe Families,’ says Liz. ‘If people find someone special and share the love and care they give to animals, it will be less likely that they’ll be customers we’ll require to support one day.’
Starting at 1 pm, the occasion will begin with an inviting beverage on arrival, and regional brews, white wines and mixed drinks will be served throughout the afternoon from the Caravino Bar—assisting to reduce the nerves and get the discussion streaming with any prospective dates.
Permanent resident and food truck Whoopi Goldburger will likewise be shooting up the grill, with superior premium hamburgers, sides and complimentary pup-burgers and pupaccinos available all afternoon—ensured to make any food-obsessed doggy drool.
‘We’ll have Karen from Petstar Photography taking pictures of any adorable doggy dates and puppy and owner pictures which will all be complimentary to download post-event,’ says Liz. ‘Humans also get take-home doggy bags to enjoy, with a few sneaky treats thrown in for the fur kids too.’
Along with a range of door rewards, there’ll be stacks of activities throughout the afternoon to help start a conversation and get tails wagging. ‘We’ll have a raffle, a look-alike competitors for dogs and their doppelganger moms and dads, and even a ‘best dressed’ reward for owners and pups with coordinating design,’ says Liz.
And whilst this occasion is truly an excellent reason to leave the sofa, avoid the dog park and attempt your luck at a brand-new method of dating (with your furry partner naturally), it’s likewise supporting and raising money for an excellent cause in Safe Pets Safe Families.
Founded in 2013 by Jen Howard, who’s a survivor of domestic violence, Safe Pets Safe Families was produced to offer assistance for family pet owners in the South Australian neighborhood who are dealing with a drawback or crisis—so they don’t require to quit their family pets like Jen.
‘What we do is provide services for individuals and their pets when they don’t have other assistance in their lives that they can lean on when in a tight spot,’ says Liz. ‘We offer a really holistic service that’s progressed from making sure that family pets are safe and took care of to providing owners assistance and access to services when they’re in requirement.’
‘It’s an organisation that fills a space, which comprehends that family pets truly do save individuals’s lives,’ says Liz. ‘They’re more than “just a dog”, and we’re not simply “crazy dog ladies”—we’re providing individuals the chance to get their life back on track without needing to quit their fur children.’
With numerous fundraising occasions throughout the year that are customized to various neighborhoods and demographics, Liz is thrilled about hosting their first-ever Spring Fling.
‘We understand the invaluable connection that people share with their animals,’ says Liz. ‘There’s an entire neighborhood of single individuals out there whose dogs are such a fundamental part of their lives, therefore we believe when it pertains to discovering love, dogs need to truly belong of the choice procedure!’.
And whilst this occasion is targeted at heterosexual males and women in between 25 and 45, Liz ensures that there are more occasions prepared for the future that will be intended towards other demographics. ‘We’re an extremely inclusive organisation, however we desire individuals to get the most out of this occasion and provide the very best chance to make a connection,’ says Liz.
So, get the leash, load the poop bags and prepare for Safe Pets Safe Families Frothies and Fido’s Spring Fling Edition—tickets are on sale now through the link listed below.
When: Sunday 15th October, 1 pm – 4 pm.
Where: Hard Days Night, 301 Wright St, Adelaide SA, 5000.
Tickets: $35 + scheduling charge.
More information: Click here.
