Absolute Pets Paws on the Promenade 2026

Paws on the Promenade is back!

Mark your calendars, grab the leash, and get ready! KZN's favourite family event is here.

Join us for an exciting 2km dog walk along the promenade, hosted by Absolute Pets in support of SAFE Foster Network.

Bring your dog, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of a community event that supports local animal welfare and encourages responsible dog walking to help keep our public spaces pet-friendly.

Explore a range of local pet services including grooming and training, and meet top pet brands across nutrition, tick and flea care, toys, and more. Enjoy giveaways, lucky draw prizes, and exciting competitions, including Best Trick and best Look-A-Like!

Book your tickets now and make memories with your pup for a great cause!

EVENT PROGRAMME

Event opens at 08h30

Registration from 08h30

We have 2 start times 09h00 and 09h15

Prizes, giveaways and fun competitions

Event officially ends at 11h30

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A scenic 2km walk along the promenade
• 150 VIPP tickets will be available which will include a gift bag
• Prizes for the Best Trick & Best Look-A-Like competition PLUS lucky draw prizes!
• Free nail clipping, quick brush and bows to help them feel tip-top after their walk (Courtesy of Umhlanga Dog & Cat Grooming Parlour)
• Agility demonstration & a tunnel challenge (you will be able to try this fun activity with your dog!)
• Absolute Pets pop-up shop
• Free samples of treats and more
• Warm beverages will be available on the day at Daily Dose

WHO WILL BE THERE

• SAFE Foster Network - with a few of their puppies and adult dogs up for adoption
• Absolute Pets - pop-up shop
• Hill’s Pet Nutrition – pet nutrition
• Royal Canin - pet nutrition
• Lokuno – pet nutrition
• Canagan - pet nutrition
• NexGard – pet parasite control
• Bravecto - pet parasite control
• Rogz – toys & accessories
• Pet’s Elite - treats
• Umhlanga Dog and Cat Grooming Parlour – grooming services
• The Smart Dog K9 Training School – dog training & behaviour

When you purchase your ticket for the Paws on the Promenade event, you will need to purchase one for each person attending as well as for each dog. Kids under 3 are FREE, however all persons attending the event must have a ticket so please add the 'Kiddies' ticket to your cart.

Please note that if you purchase an VIPP ticket, you will receive only one gift bag per ticket, not per dog.

EVENT RULES

Please make sure ALL DOGS are on a leash at all times.

Please pick up after your dog making use of the UIP poop bag dispensers available along the route.

While all dogs are welcome, please bear in mind that your dog will be around many other dogs so consider whether they are socialised enough or comfortable enough being around other dogs.

No dogs ‘on heat’ allowed.

INDEMNITY & DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

The organisers, sponsors and venue will not be held responsible or liable for any personal or physical loss, theft, injury, death or harm which you may suffer while arriving at, departing from or attending the event; regardless of the manner in which such loss, theft, injury, death or harm may be suffered.

CONSENT

By purchasing a ticket, you hereby consent to Absolute Pets processing your personal information for the purpose of and in accordance with the provisions of Absolute Pets Privacy Policy. A copy of Absolute Pets Privacy Policy may be available on request or you can view this on our website

https://absolutepets.com/legal/privacy-policy