'Pup-A-Palooza' Event In Doylestown To Benefit US War Dogs

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center and Doylestown Veterinary Hospital are gearing up for the annual Pup-A-Palooza event, which will benefit the U.S. War Dogs Association.

The event, a Caribbean beach party, will be held on Aug. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center, 380 North Shady Retreat Road.

Pup-A-Palooza is an annual fundraiser for the resort’s dog daycare program. For a donation to the USWDA, daycare clients will receive an official Pups of the Caribbean beach photo of their dog. The public is also invited to attend.

The fun will include: Michael Carsley performing on the steel drums; samplings of beers from Free Will Brewing in Perkasie; a Caribbean beach photo backdrop; and a hula hoop contest. The person who can hula hoop the longest will win a $100 gift certificate for resort services.

The U.S. War Dogs Association is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Burlington, NJ. It is made up of former and current U.S. military dog handlers and supporting members who are committed to promoting Military Service Dogs, establishing permanent War Dog Memorials, and educating the public about the canines' service.

"These retired dogs are usually adopted by a former handler or a military family. Often the dogs require expensive care and medications, so this program offers a true benefit to those families," according to information from Holiday House.

All donations to U.S. War Dogs Association are welcomed regardless of participation. Checks can be made out to “US War Dogs Association” and can be dropped off at the resort. Donations gathered during the event will support the organizations programs, including the Rx Program, which provides free prescriptions for enrolled retired military and working dogs.