The 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza
By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog waste bag dispenser and a red and white 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes collapsible dog bowl, Jessica Ferralls, Office Specialist, Miami Lakes Parks & Recreation, said in an email. The first 10 children to arrive received a goodie bag containing ornament crafts; jingle bell necklaces and reindeer antler headbands. Serving the guests were Craft8 Miami coffee; Quadri’s catering; Litto Paws accessories; Wild By Zeus raw treats and Lemon Crochet (dog keychains). Four people won raffle prizes of stockings, dog beds and other items. Sponsors included Zen Canine Club; Snoozer Pet Products and Rivian EVs.
Photos by Carolina Aguirre, The Pawtrait Studio.