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  • Pet-a-Palooza 2015 coming to Rusch Park April 25

    Pet-a-Palooza at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights
    File photo, a dog races through a “doggie fun zone” obstacle course during Pet-a-Palooza 2014 at Rusch Park. // CH Sentinel

    Updated April 6, 12:49 p.m.–
    Thousands of dogs, and people, will again be coming to Rusch Park for what organizers are calling “Sacramento’s biggest free pet event,” filled with obstacle courses and splash areas for dogs, as well as on-site food and a “beer garden” for humans.

    Sponsored by CBS Radio and the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, the 2015 event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature live music from Colbie Caillat and Katy Tiz this year.

    The annual Pet-a-Palooza event also promises to be kid-friendly, with a special area for inflatable jump houses, slides, face painting and a rock wall – along with vendor areas for local pet stores, veterinarians, and rescue groups. Pets will be available for adoption as well, according to a promotional webpage for the event.

    [Like Citrus Heights events? Check out what else is coming to Rusch Park this year: “Events: contests, concerts & camping coming to Rusch Park“]

    According to park district Recreation Services Manager Marty Buell, Pet-a-Palooza was first held at Rusch Park five years ago and currently draws about 7,500 to 10,000 attendees each year.

    Last year’s event included a K-9 demonstration by the Citrus Heights Police Department, as well as a popular “Splash Dogs” competition which featured a 40-foot-long pool with a platform for dogs to take a flying leap.

    [Watch 2014 video: “Splash competition: small dog hesitates before jump into big pool”

    Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, and organizers remind pet owners to have current licenses and vaccinations. Leashes will also be required for all pets.

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  • [VIDEO] Pet-a-Palooza Competition: Small Dog Hesitates Before Big Jump into Pool

    [VIDEO] Pet-a-Palooza Competition: Small Dog Hesitates Before Big Jump into Pool

    Citrus Heights Competition: Small Dog Hesitates Before Big Jump into Pool from Citrus Heights Sentinel on Vimeo.

    Dogs of all shapes and sizes competed at the Splash Dogs pool jump competition in Citrus Heights, Saturday.

    Although most dogs jumped right in after their owners tossed a toy into the pool, the dog in this video eagerly –but hesitantly– perched on the ledge over the water before taking the big leap.

    The competition was part of the annual Pet-a-Palazoo event on April 26, 2014 at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights, California.

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  • Pet-a-Palooza event coming to Rusch Park

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    animals_dog_jump_smA pet-friendly “Pet-a-Palooza” event this Saturday is promising “nonstop action for you and your dog,” with obstacle courses, doggy treats, a “splash” area, and a K-9 demonstration by the Citrus Heights Police Department.

    The event will also have on-site food and a beer garden, along with vendor areas for local pet stores, veterinarians, and rescue groups. Cats and dogs will also be available for adoption.

    Pet-a-Palooza promises to be kid-friendly as well, with a special area for inflatable jump houses, slides, face painting and a rock wall – ensuring fun for the whole family.

    Live music will be performed by Gavin DeGraw, Ryan Star, and the American pop rock band, Parachute. VIP tickets are available, which include a “meet and mingle” with Ryan Star.

    Organizers are reminding pet owners to have current licenses and vaccinations, and will be requiring leashes for all pets.