New Jersey pet parents need to attend this festival in Whippany

Looking for a fun day out with your furry best friend?

Then look no further than Whippany, New Jersey. The town is about to host the fourth Pet Palooza and Food Truck Festival.

It sounds like a pawsome time!

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Join us for a day filled with fun and furry friends as Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and Mega Bite Events team up to find forever homes for some amazing dogs and cats.

Pet Palooza will be held on Sept. 21 starting at noon at 100 Bayer Blvd, Whippany, NJ.

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Here’s what you can look forward to:

🐶 Over 12 food trucks serving up delicious treats as well as other vendors
🐶 Live music to keep the party going all day long with DJ Mega Steve
🐶 Games and activities for the whole family
🐶 A Morris County K9 demonstration
🐶 Famous doggie agility course for your four-legged pals to strut their stuff
🐶 Pet fashion show showcasing the latest trends in fur-friendly fashion

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Some people love to hate on clothes for pets, but I’ll admit: once I became a “dog aunt,” I get why it’s cute.

This is the scarf I got for my sister’s dog, and this is no joke, named “Dog.”

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Admission for Pet Palooza is only $6. Kids five years and under can get in for free.

You can get all the info and purchase tickets here.

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