Event Schedule

Doggy Agility Courses: Watch pups of all sizes show off their skills and agility.
Pet Costume Contest: Dress your furry friend in their finest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.
Adoption Alley: Meet adorable dogs from more than 20 local shelters looking for their forever homes.
Vendor Village: Explore pet-friendly products, services, and tasty treats from over 50 vendors.
Live Entertainment: Arts & crafts and demonstrations throughout the day by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and the Santee Fire Department Search & Rescue Dog.
Dog Wellness Zone: Pet licensing, free microchipping, and tips from veterinarians and pet health experts.
Donation Drive: Bring unopened dog food, bedding, blankets, new toys and other items that will get donated to the rescues who participate in the event. Donors will be entered into an opportunity drawing.

San Diego Humane Society will be offering microchipping and pet licensing services on-site. Microchips is free and licensing costs will vary. Costs can be found on SDHS's website. SDHS is also offering free tag updates for licenses purchased during the event.

Rescue Groups Attending This Year's Fido Fest

4Patas

A Way Home for Dogs

Amazing Strays Rescue

Friends of Cats, Inc

Friends of Humane Services Tijuana

Frosted Faces Foundation

Heart of Gold's Shelter

K9 Connection Pet Adoption

Leonberger Rescue Pals

Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue

Mutt Luv

Open Arms Rescue

Passion for Pitties

Paws4Thoughts Animal Rescue

Rescue Fenix

Ruger's Rescues

The DeTommaso Dogs

Woofs and Wags

View a Map of the Rescues

See the 2024 event recap below!

For a Fur-Tastic Time:

• Dogs attending must be social and friendly with other dogs and people.
• Dogs attending must be comfortable in crowds.
• Dogs who display aggressive behavior, as determined by the City of Santee volunteers or staff, will be asked to leave.
• Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. This means puppies must be over 4 months old and have completed their full set of puppy vaccinations, including rabies.
• All dogs must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, at all times.
• Dogs must be ready to have a good time, exhibited by lots of tail wagging!