The Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) will host the Heart & Paw Celebration, a countywide community event taking place on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Prince Park’s Eric Call Pavilion.
This fun-filled event is free and open to the public. It is hosted in collaboration with Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation, Animal Care & Control, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Family Impact Palm Beach County, Dogs Day USA, 518 Pet Market Place, the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County and other partners.
This family-friendly event is designed to promote pet adoption, health and wellness, and community connection. Families and pet lovers are encouraged to bring both their two-legged and four-legged members for a full day of activities. All dogs must be on a leash. The celebration will feature a pet adoption event where all adoption fees are waived. New pet parents will receive starter supplies, including vaccinations and pet food, thanks to the support of Animal Care & Control.
A health and wellness fair, hosted by Family Impact, will provide valuable resources and services aimed at supporting physical and mental well-being for families in attendance.
The Heart & Paw Celebration will also include a Hero Appreciation Zone, where attendees can interact with representatives from the PBSO, PBCFR and Parks & Recreation through hands-on activities and photo opportunities. Additional interactive experiences include a spring scurry walk led by the Obedience Training Club, paw painting for pets and owners, kite making, doggy yoga, and the Kindness Garden Project, where families can paint inspirational rocks to take home or share. Children can also enjoy “Books & Barks,” a reading area with free books and therapy dogs, courtesy of the Tweety Foundation. For dog owners looking to further their pet’s training, the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen evaluation will also be offered on-site.
This event reflects OCR’s commitment to strengthening families and building a more connected, compassionate community. For further details, contact OCR Department Director Houston L. Tate at (561) 233-5303 or htate@pbc.gov, or OCR Manager Ruth Moguillansky at (561) 233-5376 or rmoguill@pbc.gov.
