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Paws on Grand

Enjoy all Grand Avenue has to offer...with your dog! No dog? No problem. PAWS on Grand partners with dozens of pet rescue organizations so you can adopt a range of pets. You can also shop our Pet Marketplace, get pet portraits, and cheer on the Wiener Dog Races.

Event Timeline and Map

11 AM - 3 PM - Paws on Grand: Visit Local Businesses, Pet Rescues, and Activities along the Avenue, Pet Marketplace (Vendors listed below)

11:30 AM - Wiener Dog Races at Macalester College (Sign up here)

12 - 2 PM - Native Dogs of Ireland at Irish on Grand

1 PM - Paws for a Cause Walk begins at Pet Marketplace (Sign up here)

1 - 1:30 PM - Paws-themed Storytime at Red Balloon Bookshop

1 - 2 PM - Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul United Church of Christ

3 - 5 PM - Happy Yappy Hour at Red Rabbit Patio

All other activities listed on the map will occur between 11 AM - 3 PM.

Proceeds from PAWS on Grand will go towards these pet rescue and nonprofit organizations:

  • Adopt a Husky

  • All Dog Rescue

  • Animal Ark

  • Aussie Rescue

  • Bond

  • Heart of the Border Collie

  • Last Hope

  • Legends Rescue

  • Midwest Animal Rescue

  • MN Pocket Pets

  • Minneapolis Animal Control

  • Native Dogs

  • No Dog Left Behind

  • Pet Haven

  • SaveaBull

  • Second Chance Rescue

  • SNAP't

  • Twin Cities Pet Rescue

  • UnbreakaBull

  • Warrior Dog Rescue

  • Red Lake Rosie's Rescue

  • Ragom

  • Humble Hounds

  • Cocoa’s Heart

  • Animeow Control Cat Rescue

Visit these Pet Marketplace Vendors at Pet Evolution

  • Adam Bradley Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Animal Ark

  • Big Duck Dog Treats

  • Dogtopia of Saint Paul-University Ave

  • Dreamy Pups

  • Farmina Pet Foods

  • Floppy Ears Treats Co.

  • Jam Sweets Bakery

  • Molly and Friends Pet Accessories

  • On the Go Animal Massage

  • Prettys N Paws

  • Synergy Canine Consulting LLC

  • Tom Buckholt State Farm

  • Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive

  • Wag A Tails, LLC

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

New in 2024 - Paws on Grand Raffle - Purchase for a Chance to Win Grand Avenue Prizes!

Purchase a raffle ticket to win amazing prizes donated by your favorite Grand Avenue businesses. Buy your raffle ticket during the event at the Pet Evolution Marketplace or from a volunteer. Tickets will be sold for $5 each or $45 for 10 tickets. Debit cards and cash accepted.

Thank you to our Raffle Donors:

  • The Odd Couple Team

  • Emmett’s and Saji-Ya

  • Grand Avenue Dental

  • Gather Eatery

  • Grand Groomers

  • Iron Ranger

  • Red Rabbit St Paul

  • Pet Evolution

  • BankCherokee

  • Red Balloon Bookshop

  • Golden Fig Fine Foods

  • Nothing Bundt Cake

  • Sencha Tea Bar

  • Cooks | Bellecour

  • European Wax Center

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