Pet Celebration Day at ARF Hamptons: A Rain-or-Shine Community Favorite

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From adoptions to agility runs, tail wags and treats filled ARF Hamptons as neighbors, families, and pups came together for a feel-good spring celebration.


A few sprinkles didn’t stop the fun at ARF Hamptons on Saturday, May 2, as hundreds of friends, neighbors, adopters, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff gathered for a joyful Pet Celebration Day.

Ellen Scarborough and Phoebe. Photo by Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog

From heartwarming adoptions to nonstop tail wags, the day was filled with community spirit. Families took part in a scavenger hunt, kids got creative with crafts from The Shine Studio and enjoyed face painting, and pups tested their skills on the agility course or received training tips from ARF’s team.

Pets stayed happy and healthy with free nail trims from Blue’s Paws Grooming, along with free microchipping and low-cost vaccines. Guests enjoyed sweet treats from Dylan’s Candy Bar, snacks from Mercedes-Benz of Southampton, coffee from Hampton Coffee Company, and lemonade from EAST + PALM’s vintage tap truck. Lizzy’s Little Bake Shop and Salty Paws kept both humans and pups fueled throughout the day.

Congratulations to the winners of the James Lane Post Cutest Pet Contest!

For more coverage of ARF Pet Appreciation Day, see our Instagram @sparkhamptons

Myles is one of several photo contest winners in the James Lane Photo Contest.