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Kahoots Dog Days of Summer AUGUST 3 | ENCINITAS COMMUNITY PARK Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas present the 20th Annual Kahoots Dog Days of Summer, a beloved community event celebrating dogs, local businesses, and the unique spirit of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The event will take place from 10am to 3pm and will bring together over 100 vendors offering dog-related products and services, local rescue groups, adoption agencies, and a curated Maker's Market Row featuring handmade goods from regional artisans and creative, pet-loving small businesses. Attendees can enjoy live music, dog contests, engaging children's activities, food trucks, and a refreshing Libation Lounge for adult beverages. For the first time, this year's event will feature a VIP Tent presented by Carlsbad Pet & Feed. The VIP experience includes access to a shaded tent with misters located next to the main stage, complimentary drinks and snacks, spray tattoo fun for dogs and humans, a swag bag filled with exclusive goodies for the first 100 people, and a ticket to a special opportunity drawing. Rescue Row, presented by Rancho Coastal Humane Society, will offer guests the opportunity to meet adoptable pets from a variety of local rescue organizations. This event is free and open to the public. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. cardiff101.com MEOW Mimi is a striking and graceful 2-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat looking for a loving new home. Mimi appreciates some extra time and understanding to adjust at her pace. Once she feels comfortable, she enjoys perching near windows to keep a watchful eye. Contact SDHS' Escondido Campus to learn more about Mimi. Adoption fee: $75 MEOWLily is an 8-year-old, 8-pound Domestic Long Hair cat with a Brown Tabby coat. She was surrendered to RCHS when her owner developed allergies. She was adopted, then returned when a new family member with allergies moved in. Lily is very social and eager to meet other cats. Adoption fee: $75 (if her adopter is 60 or older, her adoption fee will be paid by a generous benefactor through the Seniors For Seniors program) WOOF Munch is a 4-year-old, 14½-pound Chihuahua mix who is hungry for love and a place to belong. Munch needs an experienced owner who will follow his current training to help him feel safer. RCHS' trainers will teach his adopters everything they need to know. Adoption fee: $145 ADOPTABLE PETS HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY WOOF Vampira is a sweet and gentle 5-year-old Mastiff mix who is looking for a new place to call home. She is friendly with both humans and other dogs and has a generally calm and easygoing demeanor. She walks nicely on leash and enjoys leisurely strolls with lots of sniffing. Visit SDHS' San Diego Campus to adopt Vampira. Adoption fee: $110 Focus family Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, a free veterinary exam certificate and a dog license if residing in a city contracted by SDHS. sdhumane.org/adopt Adoption fee includes microchip identification and registration fee. Pets have been spayed or neutered and have up-to-date vaccinations. 858.756.4117, ext. 1, animalcenter.org Adoption fee includes microchip identification. Pets have been spayed or neutered, examined for good health & temperament, and have up-to-date vaccinations. 760.753.6413, sdpets.org MEOW Gumdrop is an incredibly shy 4-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who needs a lot of time, love, and care to open up. But when he does, there's no better feeling in the world. Gumdrop has so much love to give, he's just looking for the right family to give it to. Adoption fee: $78 WOOF Papaya is a playful but assertive 14-month-old Terrier-Lab blend who loves going on walks and especially loves playing fetch in the yard. In fact, he loves fetch so much that he'll throw the ball himself and chase it down! Adoption fee: $212 ranchandcoast.com 52 AUGUST 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE