OSU Pet Day Saturday, May 4, 2024! 

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OSU Pet Day is one of the most popular annual events in Corvallis! There are lots of fun activities including a petting zoo, teddy bear surgery, dog wash, dog agility demos and more. Numerous 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. You can also visit with llamas, goats, greyhounds and ponies!

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. Pet Day is free and open to the public. A few activities like the Fun Run and Dog Wash have small fees (cash only). Free parking is available at the west end of Reser Stadium.

Pets are welcome to attend Pet Day. However, pets need to be attended, leashed or contained with 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. 

Pet Day Activities | Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

PURINA 5K FUN RUN

Register! 

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

Check-in: 7 to 9 a.m. (at the corner of SW 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 Personality? Are they the cutest or most mischievous? Or do you have a creative photo of your cat? Upload one photo per entry. All photos will be displayed at Pet Day. Winners will be featured on the CCVM Instagram. Submit your photo here! 

PET COSTUME CONTEST  

Registration fee: $3 for individual entry, $5 for a team of 2 or more

Register here to participate! 

Check-in: 10 a.m. to Noon  
Contest and judging: 12:30 to 2 p.m. 
Award announcement: 2 p.m. 

Drop-in ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY 

  • Dog Agility by Best Friends- Runs throughout the day  
  • Hospital and college tours 
  • Dog wash and nail trim (donations accepted) 
  • Teddy Bear surgery 
  • Kids Zone (small fees to play) 

Please Support Our Industry Partners!

We could not provide Pet Day to the community without these industry partners:

Purina

Vendor registration information:

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. You may also consider making a monetary donation, or giving items for prizes such as gift certificates, animal food or pet toys.  To reserve a booth, please complete your registration through this survey. Checks can be made out to Oregon State University by March 15, 2024. 

Insurance coverage: 

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.

 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.

 

A confirmation notice, map (including booth location), and flyers will be sent to you by mid-April. We will be accepting donations and prizes through April 1st.  

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.  

Nonprofit booth- $40.00
Commercial booth- $100.00  
Student Organization: $15.00  
Canopy- additional $15.00   

Important dates:  

Registration closes: March 8   
Check due date (checks can be made out to Oregon State University): March 15   
Donations turned in by: April 1   
Certificates of Insurance: April 12 

All checks, COIs, and donations can be mailed or dropped off to Magruder Hall Dean’s Office, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis, OR. 97331.