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Wollongong's Best Dog Day Returns 2025
Presented by Pound Paws and proudly sponsored by the North Wollongong Hotel, this family day out promises entertainment, community spirit, and an important message: every rescue dog deserves a forever home.
What's On for Dogs and Humans Alike
What's On for Dogs and Humans Alike
Attendees can look forward to a packed schedule of fun and meaningful events for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike:
- Live music & entertainment
- Rescue Dog Adoption Parade and stalls showcasing dogs in need of loving homes from Rescue Hub, Wollongong Pet Connection & Animal Trust Society.
- Puppy Ball Pit, where pups can romp and play.
- Pet market stalls offering pet products, services, treats, and more.
- Puppy Paw-casso Art Table, giving pups the chance to express their inner artist.
- Puppy Pilates Session hosted by KX Pilates Wollongong.
- Best Dressed Dog Competition and Best Trick Competition, judged by celebrity guests, with prizes up for grabs.
More Than Just a Day Out: A Cause with a Paw-sitive Impact
North Gong Dog Day isn’t just about fun—it’s about making a difference. The event is a major platform for raising awareness of pet adoption, supporting rescue groups, and helping dogs in pounds find forever homes. Funds raised during the event will go directly to Illawarra rescue organisations participating in the day.
A Happy Tail: Rosie's Rescue Story
This is why we do it. The funds raised at events like North Gong Dog Day make a real difference, just like they did for Rosie, a sweet Greyhound.
After suffering severe leg injuries from a dog attack, Rosie's owner, a greyhound racer, was advised by a vet that she could be treated but would never race again. The owner told the vet to euthanise Rosie, saying that while she was their nicest dog, she was no use if she couldn't race.
The incredible rescue group Homeward Bound Hounds stepped in, taking in Rosie just one day after North Gong Dog Day 2022. Although they didn't have any foster carers, they successfully raised funds from the event to help with her emergency vet bill and re-home her.
Ready to Go? Here's What You Need to Know
Pound Paws is a charity dedicated to re-homing pets from pounds and rescue centres across Australia, leveraging adoption events, education, and online platforms to reduce the number of animals in shelters.
Ready to Go? Here's What You Need to Know
- When: Saturday, 20 September 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Where: North Wollongong Hotel, 3 Flinders Street, North Wollongong, NSW
- Admission: Free entry.
- Pets welcome! Bring your furry friend and enjoy the day together.
Meet the Organisers
Pound Paws is a charity dedicated to re-homing pets from pounds and rescue centres across Australia, leveraging adoption events, education, and online platforms to reduce the number of animals in shelters.
"I’m so excited to see North Gong Dog Day return this year,” said Brittany Bloomer, Founder of Pound Paws. “It’s heart-warming to watch the community rally together, not only to celebrate our love for dogs but also to make a real difference by supporting rescues and helping more dogs find their forever homes.”
North Wollongong Hotel is a central fixture in the Illawarra region, known for hosting community events, live entertainment, and bringing people together.
For more information, visit the event page:
North Gong Dog Day 2025 (Eventbrite) or
Follow @poundpaws on Facebook and @poundpaws on Instagram
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