OSU Pet Day Saturday, May 3, 2025! 

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OSU Pet Day is one of the most popular annual events in Corvallis! There are lots of fun activities including teddy bear surgery, kids zone, Picasso puppy, nail trim and more. Dozens of booths will be staffed by vendors and volunteers who provide information on animal health and wellness, nutrition, adoption and therapy. Other booths sell animal-related products and gifts. 

Pet Day is created, organized and staffed by students in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. This is their way of giving back to the community and continuing a legacy of public service at the college.

So come on down to Magruder Hall on the Oregon State campus on the first Saturday in May, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A quiet zone will be designated inside Magruder Hall from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for those who prefer to participate in activities in a more relaxed environment. Pet Day is free and open to the public. A few activities like the fun run and kids zone have small fees. Free parking is available at the west end of Reser Stadium.

Pets are welcome to attend Pet Day. However, pets need to be leashed, attended and controlled by the owner at all times. Pets unfortunately cannot come into university buildings including Magruder Hall. Please plan accordingly when you are planning your visit to Pet Day. For more details, you can check out the university's animal policy

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Pet Day Activities | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PURINA 5K FUN RUN

Early Registration Fee (free t-shirt included): $20  
Day of Race Registration Fee: $25 (cash only)

Register Here

Check-in: 7 to 9 a.m. (at the corner of 30th Street and SW Washington Way) 
Fun run start time: 9 a.m. 
Please fill out this waiver of liability and bring it with you to the fun run. 

Prizes will be awarded to top finishers, and post-run/walk snacks & water will be provided! Costumes are encouraged at this event. Invite your friends and family and come enjoy a jog or walk with your pet through the beautiful Oregon State University campus.  

 

Cat photo Contest

Does your cat have the Best Loaf? Are they the Cutest or Most Mischievous cat you know? Do you know of an Adoptable Cat in need of a home? Do you have a Most Creative photo of your cat? Upload a photo of your cat to compete in these categories to be voted on during Pet Day 2025. Winners will be featured on the CCVM Instagram account. 

Register Here

 

 

PET COSTUME CONTEST  

The Pet Costume Contest takes place at 1p.m. on the Magruder Hall lawn. Winners will receive a prize and be featured on CCVM social media pages. 

Schedule: 

  • Contest and judging: 1-2:30 p.m. 
  • Award announcement: 2:30 p.m. 

Categories: 

  • Dynamic Duo (Dress up with your pet in a matching or related costume)

  • Animals in Disguise (Dress your animal up as a species different from its own)

  • Best Costume - Dogs and Cats (Dress your dog or cat up in a fun costume of your choice)

  • Best Costume - Other Species (Dress your pet (anything but a dog or cat which can be kept on a lead) in a fun costume of your choice)

Registration fee: $4

Register Here

 

Drop-in ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY 

  • Hospital and college tours 
  • Picasso Puppy and nail trim (donations accepted) 
  • Teddy Bear surgery 
  • Kids Zone (small fees to play) 

Vendor Registration Information:

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Community members and businesses have been essential in making Pet Day a success. We invite you to represent your organization by hosting a display booth or demonstration. Food/beverage (non-alcoholic) vendors are also welcome. 

  • Nonprofit Booth: $50.00
  • Commercial Booth: $150.00  
  • Student Organization: $30.00  
  • Food/Beverage Vendor: $150.00 deposit plus 10% of proceeds 
  • Electricity (additional): $25.00

All vendors will need to sign a contract as part of registration. 

GeneraI Information: 

  • Standard booth space is 10' x 10'
  • All Vendors are assigned a space by the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM). CCVM reserves the right to determine the final location. 
  • The Vendor must request access to electrical supply if needed at time of registration. Access to electrical supply is subject to availability. 
  • CCVM does not supply canopies. If Vendors choose to bring their own canopy, the Vendor must ensure the canopy is secured with weights. Staking is prohibited. 
  • Food/beverage sales are reserved for Food/beverage Vendors.
  • OSU reserves the right to remove the Vendor from the event if, in OSU’s sole discretion, Vendor is not complying with the Terms of Use.  

Confirmation Notice: 

  • An email confirmation will be sent automatically after registration is received. 
  • A confirmation notice, map (including booth location), and Pet Day flyer will be sent to vendors by mid-April. 

Cancelation Policy: 

  • Pet Day will happen rain or shine.
  • Vendor may cancel at any time by providing notice to CCVM. Vendor is eligible to receive a full refund of registration fee or deposit if cancelation is received by CCVM no less than fourteen calendar days prior to event date. If Vendor cancels the agreement less than fourteen days of the date of the event, Vendor shall forfeit its registration fee or deposit.  

Set-Up: 

  • Pet Day is open to the public starting at 10 a.m. Vendors will be able to set up their booths beginning at 8 a.m. on the day of the event. 

All vendors participating in Pet Day MUST provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) as proof of having General Liability insurance coverage with a minimum per occurrence limit of $1,000,000 ($2,000,000 for vendors with live animals or serving food.)

 A policy endorsement or policy language must come from the insurer affording additional insured status, as follows:

Oregon State University, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents are additional insured.

Oregon State University must be listed as certificate holder with address listed as:

Oregon State University
700 SW 30th St.
Corvallis, OR 97333 

Pet Day is a fundraising event for the first- and second-year classes of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. You may consider further supporting the event by sponsoring or making a donation. 

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Events and Alumni Relations Coordinator Danielle Meyersick at Danielle.Meyersick@oregonstate.edu.

Donations are welcome, including monetary contributions or items for prizes such as gift certificates, animal food or pet toys.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off to:

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
Oregon State University
200 Magruder Hall Dean’s Office
700 SW 30th Street
Corvallis, OR 97331  

  • Registration opens: January 1
  • Registration closes: March 31 
  • Donations turned in by: April 1
  • Signed vendor contracts due by: April 1  

 

Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope that we may rely on your contribution and participation to help make this our most successful Pet Day yet! If you have questions, please feel free to contact Events and Alumni Relations Coordinator Danielle Meyersick at danielle.meyersick@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6779.