Events

Pets Rock
Pets Rock

When
Aug 8th, 2026
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Where
440 Tiffany StreetSpringfieldMA

The Foundation for TJO Animals is celebrating 10 years of Pets Rock this year, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!

Join us Saturday, August 8th at the Springfield Elks, located at 440 Tiffany Street in Springfield from 12:00pm – 5:00pm for an amazing afternoon concert, all in support of the TJO animals.

EVENT DETAILS:

Admission is $25.00/person.
Tickets at the door day of event are $30.00
*All registrations include 1 raffle ticket for our special lottery basket door prize.
Pets Rock event tees available to purchase for $20 while supplies last.
10th anniversary special t-shirt $40 – Limited supply.

Event Highlights:
A rockin’ concert with the bands Project 267, Tough Customer, and The Berkshires. Pat Kelly from Rock 102.1 will be our emcee for the day! Enjoy a fabulous line up of food trucks including: Madd Eatz, Crave, Sweet Treats 413, Citrus & Soiree, and Squirrel– A Dog Bistro. Vendors, raffles, cash bar, and our Foundation favorite Booze Toss game!

Our friends from HydroDog will be on-site to give your four-legged friend a fresh wash and grooming, and our partners from Dogwalkers will be there with a special raffle you don’t want to miss out on!

We will be collecting donations for the Reese Pet Food Initiative. Bring a pet food donation and receive a raffle ticket for our lottery basket door prize!
Please note: limit one raffle ticket per person, regardless of the amount donated.

Donation items we will be collecting:

Dog & Cat Food (Wet and Dry)
Treats – No raw hides please
New Toys.

There will be lots of shaded areas for dogs and their humans including a covered pavilion. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the concert!

**Dogs who are comfortable with the chaos of noise, people, and other dogs are welcome. Pups who attend should be on a leash at all times. No Flexi-leads** No coolers or outside alcohol permitted.

For more information: 413-306-5161 info@tjofoundation.org

Proceeds from Pets Rock go directly to the Foundation for TJO Animals to benefit the animals in need at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center.

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