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Contact: Pickles and Paws Info@picklesandpaws.com (631) 431-7080
Pickles & Paws 2025:
Where an Epic Pickle Festival Meets New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Event Yaphank, NY – Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31, 2025, as Pickles & Paws makes its inaugural debut at Southaven County Park in Yaphank, NY. This one-of-a-kind event combines the excitement of an epic pickle festival with the heart of New York’s largest animal adoption event—uniting families, animal lovers, and pickle enthusiasts for a full day of fun, food, and furry friends.
Meet the Rescues:
Fourteen nonprofit animal rescues and shelters from across New York will be on-site with adoptable pets ready to find their forever homes:
• Wonderland Tails Rescue • New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue
• Hope For Cleo Animal Rescue
• Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc
• North Fork Animal Welfare League
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
• Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue
• Brixies Rescue Inc • Get a Bull
• Badass Animal Rescue
• Yorkie911 Rescue
• Almost Home Animal Rescue
• Biscuits and Breadsticks Inc
• All About Rabbits
Additional rescue organizations are welcome to apply—visit www.picklesandpaws.com to get involved.
Festival Highlights:
Pickles & Paws is more than an adoption event—it’s a celebration of community and compassion with unique, family-friendly attractions:
• Adoptable Animals – Meet pets from top rescues across New York.
• Pickle-Themed Contests – Compete in quirky competitions made for pickle lovers.
• 5K-9 Fun Run – Run or walk with your pup through foam and color bursts. • Puppy Yoga – Unwind with gentle movement and adoptable pups.
• Doggie Fashion Show – Watch rescue dogs strut their stuff in themed outfits.
• All-Day MC – A lively host will guide attendees through contests, announcements, and surprises.
• Interactive Experiences – Foam parties, fairy hair, face painting, henna, axe throwing, and more.
• Vendors & Food – Enjoy gourmet eats, local brews, artisan goods, and pickle inspired bites.
Raffles & Silent Auction
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a large-scale raffle basket auction and a silent auction, featuring exciting items donated by local businesses and supporters, all to benefit the participating rescue organizations.
Event Details: *Southaven County Park, Yaphank, NY *Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: June 1, 2025) *10am-5pm
*Tickets and vendor info available at www.picklesandpaws.com
Come for the Paws, Stay for the Pickles.
Pickles & Paws 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of pets, pickles, and purpose. Whether you’re looking to adopt, shop, run, or snack—this event has something for everyone.
Follow us @Pickles_and_Paws for updates and announcements.
About Wonderland Tails Rescue: Wonderland Tails Rescue, located in Riverhead, NY, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. Committed to providing second chances, the rescue works with local shelters, veterinary partners, and the community to ensure that every animal receives the care, love, and support they deserve. Through adoption events, education, and advocacy, Wonderland Tails Rescue strives to create a world where every pet has a safe and loving home.
### For more information and updates about the full line-up of events, please visit our website www.picklesandpaws.com, or follow us on social media @Pickles_and_Paws.
