By Robbie Pangilinan
This year, commemorate Fathers’ Day in a unique and special way—by celebrating the love and care that our loving dads show not only to us, but even to our beloved pets as well.
On June 27, “Daddy’s Day: A Father’s Day Pet Event” celebrates both Fathers’ Day and Be Kind to Animals Week in a fun-filled event that aims to pamper both dads and pets. The event highlights include a dad pampering area and a dad and pet mini-Olympics. There will be a pet bazaar, pet grooming area, animal-themed arts and crafts area, pet training area, pet adoption, booths and talks by animal welfare groups, pet fashion show, special performances by pets with talents, a photo booth and an auction for the benefit of the Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA).
“We continue our tradition of bringing unique, relevant and highly-enjoyable events by presenting a fun and educational event for you and your pets, as well as giving a special treat for our dads on Fathers’ Day,” said Rossel Velasco-Taberna, Managing Director of the event organizer Outbox Media Production Agency.
Also in line with American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week, which is celebrated yearly since 1915, “Daddy’s Day: A Father’s Day Pet Event” aims to commemorate the role animals play in our lives, promote ways to treat them humanely, and encourage children to develop a love for animals. Besides giving tribute and pampering the dads on their special day, the event likewise features experts talking about proper pet training and handling, a chance for the families to adopt a pet of their own, an opportunity to learn about animal welfare organizations, a time to bond with their pets and the whole family in a day filled with contests, prizes and fun activities.
The special event will be held on June 27, 10m to 5pm at the One Esplanade, SM Central Business Park, Seaside corner Bay Boulevard, Pasay City. Major television programs like ABSCBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda and Matang Lawin, GMA’s Zooperstars, QTV’s Tropang Potchi, NBN’s Alamin Natin with Ka Gerry, One Morning and ETC 2nd Avenue, as well as radio partner DZMM 630 AM, will feature the event. Magazines and newspapers (Animal Scene, Pets Unlimited, Pet life section of The Philippine Star, Animal Scene of The Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times, Off Cam Magazine and Woman Today Magazine) and websites (mypetchannel.tv, parentin.tv, Philippine Pet Finder, Pinoy Pet Finder, Manila Times online and Tsinoy.com) will also cover the special occasion. #
