Animals will up or adoption during Paw Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Regional Animal Services of King County

Animals will up or adoption during Paw Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Regional Animal Services of King County

Paw Fest at Kent Station to feature adoptions, parade, costume contest

Event runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3

Paw Fest 2023 will take over the Kent Station shopping center from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Animal rescues from all over Western Washington will have animals up for adoption, and Regional Animal Services of King County will be on hand to help with the licensing process.

There will be a pet parade, best pet costume contest, pup cups, demonstrations from dog agility teams and dog trainers.

Kent Station will host Paw Fest in partnership with the city of Kent and Regional Animal Services of King County.

The event will include:

• Shelters and rescue organizations onsite with dogs and cats available for adoption

• Pet related vendor booths with treats, supplements, food and more

• Pet licensing information

• Stay for lunch at Kent Station and your pooch can hang out with you on the pet friendly patios

• Pet parade and costume contest with prizes

• Dog agility and training demos


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