The following is a news release from the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department:
My Furry Valentine
A Valentine celebration for dogs and their owners! Maxey Community Center will be hosting their 2nd Annual My Furry Valentine on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Join us at this come-and-go event where owners and pets will enjoy music, snacks for both people and dogs, paw print crafts, treat bags, doggie horoscope readings, fish for a toy, tug of war, a “Puppy Prom” selfie station, mini-indoor obstacle course, a doggie cookie decorating station and more! All ages are welcome. Dogs must be on leash at all times and have proof of current rabies vaccination. Admission is $5 per family.
City of Lubbock Animal Services will be available during this event to provide microchips for your dogs at a cost of $10 cash per dog. Micro-chipping is a permanent way to ensure that your pets can be identified should they ever become lost. To participate in this program, dog owners must reside within the city limits and bring exact change.
My Furry Valentine Adoption Event
Fall in love! Maxey Community Center will also be hosting My Furry Valentine Adoption in conjunction with their My Furry Valentine event on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dusty Puddles Dachshund Rescue and Lazarus Rescue will be bringing puppies and dogs to the center to find their forever homes. Adoption will require completion of an application and an adoption fee. All animals come fully vetted and ready to go to their new homes. All ages welcome. Admission is free for the adoption event.
Maxey Community Center is located at 4020 30th Street. The Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 – 5:30 p.m., as well as on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, call the center at (806) 767-3796.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)
