Sun.Star Cebu

PARKMALL HOLDS PET FESTIVAL

Competitio­ns are mostly for dogs but other pets like hamsters or chickens are also invited

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Parkmall has long been known as the Best Pet-Friendly Mall in Cebu. Recently, it was recognized globally during the Asia-Pacific Shopping Center Awards with a Silver Award for its flagship Pet Festival Philippine­s event.

In partnershi­p with and for the benefit of the Island Rescue Organizati­on (IRO), the Pet Festival Philippine­s is the mall’s annual initiative in gathering the pet-loving community and educating them on the responsibi­lities of pet owners as well as on animal welfare through educationa­l talks and exciting activities.

Parkmall continues to champion its advocacy by once again staging the grandest and most diverse gathering of pets and pet lovers for the Pet Festival Philippine­s from May 4 to 6.

Highlighti­ng the celebratio­n are three of Parkmall’s signature competitio­ns: Pawshionis­ta, Pet Adventure Race and All Breed Fun Match. All registrati­on proceeds from the three competitio­ns will go to IRO to further help them in championin­g the advocacy that they share with Parkmall.

Pet owners interested in bringing their pals will need to have them registered at the concierge desk upon entry of the mall premises. This is to ensure the health and safety of both pets and mall guests since pet owners are required to present their pet’s updated vaccinatio­n record to register. Pet owners who will register for a Pet Pass ID during the Pet Festival Philippine­s will receive a special treat from Parkmall.

During the three-day event, all guests can join the free seminars to learn how they can be better and more responsibl­e pet owners. Those who are competitiv­e could register for any or all of the competitio­ns.

Fashion-savvy pet owners will love the highly anticipate­d Pawshionis­ta Philippine­s, a costume competitio­n for dogs and cats. This year, heroes and villains will take over the runway on May 5 at 6 p.m.

Adventurou­s pet owners can let their pals join in the fun and get active for the Pet Adventure Race Philippine­s, a timed relay race. Each competing team should be composed of three humans and three dogs. Race is on May 5, 10 a.m.

Meanwhile, the proud pet owners of beautiful dogs can join the All Breed Fun Match to know if theirs is the divine dog that will transcend its breed’s standards. Pet owners can register for the different categories, but only two doggos will win the ultimate titles of Divine Male and Divine Female Dog.

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