City of West Hollywood's Picasso Pet Event begins with swearing-in of city professor emeritus pet mayor, Winnie Erickson, It will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard.
The free Picasso Pet Event offers pet parents the opportunity to meet Winnie, participate in pet-friendly activities, and receive event swag while supplies last. Please note that the pet portrait activity has reached capacity. parents We recommend that you enjoy a wide range of temporarily Great festival in the park.
Pets must be leashed and under human control at all times.no rough housing! In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Doheny Room on his second floor at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (adjacent to the ground level of West Hollywood Park).
City's pet mayor is a program approved by the West Hollywood City Council in 2022. As part of the program, city mayors can choose to have their pets (dogs, cats, or other animal companions) serve as pet mayors during their mayoral terms. The City's Pet Mayors Program is designed to increase support for animals and animal guardians in the West Hollywood community and raise awareness of the City's continued commitment and efforts focused on animal welfare.
City pet mayors include: cute Responsibilities include participation in events and initiatives centered around pet health in the community. The Pet Mayor will also be tasked with attending appropriate meetings and events, including participating in fundraisers to support animal rescue organizations. bone appetite Activities at dog-friendly facilities in West Hollywood and other forms of community involvement.
Our lovable four-legged Winnie is here! pet mayor found her forever When she was adopted from Wags and Walks, she went home with West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson. She Winnie is 9 years old, but don't let her age fool you. She has the energy and spirit of a puppy.
Whether she's attending a Zoom meeting or watching over Mayor Erickson's fries, Winnie is always by his side, providing unwavering support and companionship. Despite her advanced age, she remains as energetic as ever, thanks in part to the frequent naps she takes while the mayor works tirelessly to ensure her comfort and health.
Winnie's talents go beyond being a lovable sidekick. She is also a great dancer and brings her joy and laughter to those around her. Mayor Erickson and Winnie share a special bond, with Winnie not only being her loyal companion, but also serving as a source of inspiration and joy to others in the community.
From her humble beginnings as a rescue dog to her current role as Pet Mayor for the City of West Hollywood, Winnie's story is a testament to the power of love, companionship, and the incredible bond between humans and animals. is. As Pet Mayor, Winnie will continue to spread his happiness and positivity wherever he goes, proving that the best leader comes with fur and his four legs.
Winnie is enthusiastic about her new role and is committed to helping people in her previous situation find their hope. forever houses. Wags and Walks will be at the event to introduce dogs and puppies up for adoption. Please note that local adoption is not available. However, resources and information will be provided. Wags and Walks is dedicated to advocating for mothers and puppies who are overlooked and at risk due to incorrectly stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and overpopulation. For more information about Wags and Walks, visit https://www.wagsandwalks.org.
The City of West Hollywood has been at the forefront of animal rights and protection for decades, and the City's commitment to animal rights is part of its legacy. The city has consistently worked to enact cutting-edge animal welfare laws.
In 1989, the West Hollywood City Council passed Resolution 558, making West Hollywood a “no-cruelty zone” for animals. Following this action, West Hollywood moved to ensure an animal protection services policy that includes a no-kill policy for stray and abandoned animals. The city also focused on raising awareness about the thousands of abandoned animals waiting to be adopted at shelters and even sponsored a local adoption fair at a city park. This tradition continues to this day.
In 2004, the West Hollywood City Council passed an ordinance banning cat declawing, making West Hollywood the first city in North America to ban the procedure. In 2008, the City of West Hollywood adopted a resolution supporting Prop. 2, which established a statewide standard for caged chickens. In 2009, the West Hollywood City Council took a stand against puppy mills and the sale of dogs imported from such mills in local stores. The City of West Hollywood ordinance prohibiting the sale of fur states: “It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, exhibit, import, export, trade, or distribute fur products by any means anywhere within the City of West Hollywood.'' ” is stipulated. or after September 21, 2013. ” The ordinance was approved by the West Hollywood City Council in November 2011, and the ordinance was amended in August 2015.
The City of West Hollywood invites area dogs and their humans to come sniff and play at the City's two dog parks in West Hollywood Park. There is a small dog park and a large dog park on either side of the park's basketball court, and each area has large open spaces with shady trees, small mounds and grassy terraces, and watering stations. In addition, the city operates William S. Hart Park and Off-Leash Dog Park, located at 8341 De Longpre Avenue.
For more information about City of West Hollywood Pet Mayors, please contact Jennifer Del Toro, Community and Legislative Affairs Supervisor for the City of West Hollywood, at (323) 848-6549 or jdeltoro@weho.org. For more information about Picasso His Pets, please call (323) 848-6534 or email recreation@weho.org. If you are hearing impaired, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
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