Who Let The Dogs Out At The Woofa-Roo Shaggy Chic Social!

The Woofa-Roo Shaggy Chic Social on April 1, 2017 was the perfect date night for pet owners and their canine companions to enjoy each other’s company in a more social setting — and with other like-minded individuals.

“Social barriers just evaporate when you include animals,” says Lorene Clayton, Organizer and Director of the “Woofa~Roo Pet Fest” held each year in the summer which is the precursor for this new event.

“While evaluating our major festival, Woofa~Roo Pet Fest, we noticed that the social aspect of our festival was a huge drawing card for many of our guests,” explains Clayton. “Since we couldn’t fulfill the numerous requests to host two Pet Fests, we decided to create an event that would focus on an adult and pet friendly gathering.”

The Shaggy Chic Social — held indoors at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg — was meant for adults, whether single or in a relationship, to be able to mingle with others who share their affinity for animals.

Euchre tournaments, bean bag toss tournaments, the Woofa~Roo Gauntlet (an obstacle course for dogs) were just a few of the activities taking place during the evening to benefit local charities and rescues.

The evening also featured several local options of adult beverages, from Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Wolfhead Distillery and the BREW Microbrewery, as well as delicious food from Wrap Shack and Tasty Traditions.

Next up is the Woofa~Roo Pet Festival, August 12th and 13th at the Libro Centre. Visit WoofaRoo.com for all details.

Photos by Rachel Charron