GARDENA — The fourth annual Furbaby Lovefest, hosted by Infinite Love Animal Rescue partnering with the City of Gardena, takes place Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1 to six p.m. on the garden of Gardena City Hall.
Admission is free and donations are accepted to assist homeless animals within the care of Infinite Love Animal Rescue.
In preserving with this yr’s “Carnival” theme, Kandace Kuwahara, founding father of Infinite Love Animal Rescue, known as this “The greatest and largest animal-friendly carnival in the South Bay. There will be many animal-related activities and entertainment that will dazzle and delight you.”
The Furbaby costume contest additionally displays the theme. According to Kuwahara, “I was inspired to have a carnival theme after watching ‘The Greatest Showman.’ I felt this theme would open up a lot of creative costume ideas as this movie has some amazing visuals, especially when it comes to the elaborate costume designs and colorful outfits, such as the unique ‘wonders of the world’ and side-show acts.”
Prizes, sponsored by actual property group Yoshiko Oest and Russ Nomura with Live South Bay Local, embody a $100 first place prize plus trophy for first place, $60 for second prize and $40 for third prize.
The contest is ready to start out at 3:30 p.m., although the schedule is topic to vary.
In addition to a wide range of vendor cubicles, there may also be a Paw Print Art Booth, free canine coaching by Responsible Dog Owners Group, Paint Your Pet exercise (pre-registration is required), photograph sales space, free Doga demonstration (yoga along with your canine by Yoga Six Rolling Hills) and animal adoptions.
Services supplied embody low-cost vaccines and microchips; free canine and cat nail clipping and ear cleansing by Hectic Paws Rescue.
There can be giveaways, a silent public sale and raffles for prizes akin to a 70” Smart TV and two tickets to Disneyland.
Gardena City Hall is positioned at 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena. Free parking is available.
Donations for the raffle, silent public sale, and 100 goodie luggage, in addition to financial donations, are welcomed. Contact [email protected]
Instagram: @InfiniteLoveRescue
