PET FEST BRIEF 2019
By: Delilah Alvarado, Lacey Harper, Jonathan Campbell, Ashton Price
Hosted by Prevent a Litter (PALS), the 17th annual Pet Fest took place at the San Marcos Plaza Park in San Marcos on Oct.19.
The event was free and open to the public, but donations were also accepted. The organization (PALS) hosts the event every year in order to bring awareness of pet overpopulation and pet homelessness. The event included live music, pet blessings, food vendors and a pet costume contest. Pets who were ready to be adopted were also at the event for people to meet.
The event lasted from 10 am to 5pm. A timeline of events was posted on the Preventalitter website. The event was a success and fun filled for anyone who wanted to look into adopting, or just wanted to hang out with their pets at a family-friendly event.
Audio Recording by: Jonathan Campbell
A blow-up dog dressed in a funky outfit indicating that admission to Pet Fest is free. 
A local priest was in attendance blessing rescued animals. 
Student Journalist, Jonathan Campbell, interviewing a volunteer about what Pet Fest means to her and why she chose to volunteer. 
This was a station set up with signs that had commands on them. There were dog trainers there to help teach the dogs new tricks. 
Pet food donations were greatly appreciated at the event. 
Student journalist, Jonathan Campbell, interviewing organizer and volunteer, Rick Bowen, about the history of Pet Fest and his involvement for over 17 years. 
A cute place to take fun, fall pictures with your pet! 
Hannah was rescued earlier this year by attendee, Lance Beck and his wife. 
A San Marcos resident rescued this dog and his sister and named them Bonnie and Clyde. This is Clyde. 
Krazy K’s Booth at Pet Fest sells fun animal shirts as well as other pet accessories. 
One of the Pet Fest booths sold unique dog bandanas. 
One of the dog trainers sending a pup through the tunnel. 
Lots of residents bring their dogs in Halloween costumes. This little guy is showing off his pumpkin costume 
Another pet dressed up in a very patriotic costume. 
Sometimes nature calls, but Pet Fest wants to make sure you clean it up!
Photo gallery by: Ashton Price
