Meet Luna! She is a one year old rescue from San Bernadino California, now living in Victoria. Lucky for her, and her humans, a local rescue organization (Raincoast Dog Rescue) in Victoria was able to step in and pull her from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Luna won a $1500 prize pack, including a year’s supply of pet food, dog treats and even doo doo bags provided by PAWS on Cook and Grandpaw’s Treats!


This contest was in support of Paws on Cook’s PET-A-PALOOZA ™ VICTORIA The West Coast’s largest pet festival, an annual event that celebrates THE BOND we have with our pets.

Free admission and, obviously, pet friendly!

Come for tons of entertainment for you and your pooch over 75 exhibitors – including dock diving, wiener dog races, puppy stampede, running of the bulls sponsored by Natural Balance and Investors group, an off-leash dog adventure park, dog treat tasting stations, swag bags from Pets West and Paws on Cook and so much more!

The festival  features local, national and international companies showcasing the best of the best in the pet industry.

Visit rescue row, and learn about the not-for profit organizations  that need your help and support and potentially meet your new best friend.


Who: The West Coast’s Largest Pet Festival

What : Paws on Cook presents – Pet-A-Palooza

When: August 18 and 19, 10 AM – 4 PM

Where: St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt St

Event times:

  • Wiener Dog Races: Saturday August 18th @ 12pm
  • Puppy Stampede: Saturday August 18th @ 2pm
  • Running of the Bulls: Sunday August 19th – English run at 1pm and French at 2pm

Website: http://www.petapaloozawest.com