Pups and Pride Parade + Art Show

Join the Canton Arts Council, The Friends of Canton Dog Park, and New England Puppy Rescue for this fourth annual family event. Parade your pup in a festive costume for the Fourth Annual Pups and Pride Parade, which starts at The Canton Dog Park and walks the Farmington Rail Trail to a celebration at The Shops at Farmington Valley.

This is a free event; please pre-register your pup for the walk so we know how many will be walking. The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary ” Have you seen my dog tote”

Celebration is open to all at The Shops. It starts at 10:00 a.m. with an Art Show with the Canton Arts Council, an art activity for the kids, dog treats from Woofgang Bakery and Groomer, sips and snacks from 110 Grill, Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar, Happy Tail Coffee, and more!

About New England Puppy Rescue 

Welcome to New England Puppy Rescue, a compassionate organization committed to saving the lives of neglected and unwanted puppies, regardless of zip code, abandoned in high-kill shelters or surrendered by owners. Our mission is clear: provide these innocent beings with the love and veterinary care they need and deserve and secure them loving, forever homes.

At the heart of our dedication lies a focus on under-aged and orphaned puppies, where we employ our comprehensive young puppy protocol to ensure their health, well-being, and socialization for a successful start in new homes. New England Puppy Rescue stands as a beacon of hope for a more promising tomorrow in a world where some puppies lack a voice, a chance, or even a happy memory.

We are proud to be an integral part of our community, working collaboratively with local veterinary clinics, generous businesses, and community residents. Their support enables us to continue our mission of improving the lives of deserving puppies. New England Puppy Rescue goes beyond being just a group of dog lovers; we serve as a lifeline for those in need. Our commitment is underscored by our dedication to providing the best knowledge and care in our rescue efforts, ensuring that each puppy receives the exceptional care they deserve.

Our foster-based approach distinguishes us, as NEPR dogs eat, sleep, and live in Connecticut foster homes until they find their forever families. This model allows us to understand each puppy, fostering balanced socialization in a home setting to make optimal matches with loving homes, ensuring a lifetime of mutual affection.