Lisa Vanderpump, Ken Todd, and The Vanderpump Dog Foundation hosted the seventh annual “World Dog Day” on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, in West Hollywood, California. The event was presented by NutriSource Pet Foods and co-sponsored by The City of West Hollywood. The aim was to celebrate dogs and raise awareness about dog abuse and mistreatment, both domestically and internationally. Over 2,000 people and their dogs attended the outdoor event, which had more than 45 pet-centered vendors, live entertainment, and a Doggy Adoption area presented by Auctane. Celebrities were also present at the event.
Founder of The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, Lisa Vanderpump, welcomed the attendees and raised a cheer for The Foundation’s work since its inception in 2016 and how many dogs’ lives they’ve saved worldwide. “This truly is my favorite day of the year. We have seen so many horrific stories of neglect and abuse throughout the world since we opened the doors to our Rescue Center, and it’s so wonderful to come together for a day that is all about celebrating our furry friends and raising awareness for the humane treatment of dogs worldwide! It’s long been our mission to draw attention to animal cruelty and finally end some of the horrific things that we’ve seen, especially with regard to the dog meat trade internationally. Through the efforts of our Foundation, we have now rescued and re-homed close to 3,000 dogs, as well as operating our Rescue Center in China where we house and care for dogs rescued from the dog meat trade,” said Lisa Vanderpump.
The event showcased doggy entertainment provided by SUR Restaurant & Lounge, hosted by People Magazine’s Sexiest Vet, Dr. Evan Antin. Some of the activities included the “Vanderpump Dogs Fashion Show,” presented by The Posh Puppy Boutique, and judged by stars of Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa Caroline Byl, Anthony Bar, Priscilla Ferrari, and Nikki Millman. Additionally, there was a doggy play park by South Park Doggie and a doggy stunt show by Zoom Room.
NutriSource Pet Foods was the title sponsor of the event, and other sponsors included Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. and Green Dog Dental. Many celebrities were in attendance, including Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Schwartz, Peter Madrigal, and singer/philanthropist Leona Lewis.
Lisa Vanderpump, the founder of the Foundation, expressed her pride in the event, which represented seven years of hard work in animal rescue. She thanked the City of West Hollywood for their support and all the sponsors, including NutriSource, who made a significant difference in their rescue efforts. She pledged to continue their efforts to save as many dogs as possible.
