Paws, People & Purpose

A Community Conversation on How You Can Show Up for Shelter Dogs Join Dogs Only Social Club and Big Dog Energy for an afternoon dedicated to education, advocacy, and meaningful conversation around animal welfare at GoodPeople Coffee, sponsored by JustFoodForDogs, Pet Genie & Great White. Whether you're a pet parent, shelter volunteer, foster, adopter, rescue supporter, or simply someone who cares about animals, this event is designed to bring our community together to learn from people actively making an impact in the animal welfare space. 🎤 Our featured panelists include: • @nathanthecatlady • @rita_earl_blackwell • @themobtrio • @zachskow • @nicoleandthedogss Together, they'll share their experiences, discuss challenges facing shelters and rescues today, and explore practical ways individuals can support homeless pets through adoption, fostering, volunteering, advocacy, training, and community involvement. What to Expect 👫 Fireside panel discussion and audience Q&A 🎓 Training Q&A with EasyDayK9 Academy 🛍️ Goodie bags for the first 150 attendees 🎁 Support the BDE's Purpose in Action Fund through donations and day-of silent auction, featuring Dodgers tickets, a professional pet photography session, DOG PPL membership, and more 🛒 Shop with purpose at our community marketplace - local vendors will have giveaways and will be donating a percentage of sales to support Big Dog Energy's mission of helping shelter dogs find loving homes. JustFoodForDogs Pupcicle Cart serving complimentary doggie ice cream Instant keychain bar and complimentary photo keychains for the first 50 attendees by Carry The Moment Co Complimentary take home polaroids by @Treylonsart Donation based animal communicator readings by @call.me.mr.sol - pay whatever you'd like, and half goes straight to BDE Club Marlo pet accessory bar Cleo & Hooman complimentary bandanas & pup cups Bark Bodega treats & pup cups Fresh Patch potty station This event is about creating connection, inspiring action, and giving attendees practical ways to support shelter and rescue dogs in their own communities. Whether you foster, volunteer, donate, adopt, advocate, or are just beginning your animal welfare journey, there's a place for you in this conversation. ❤️🐾 Come for the conversation. Leave with purpose, community, and ways to make a difference. All well-behaved dogs welcome! 📆 Find more events at www.dogsonlysocialclub.com or @dogsonlysocialclub and subscribe to join our mailing list! About Dogs Only Social Club (DOSC): DOSC is a free community group that brings pet lovers together across Los Angeles. We create un-fur-gettable experiences and meaningful connections, uniting pet parents through tail-wagging events and charitable initiatives. From dog-friendly parties at iconic LA spots to promoting animal welfare projects, DOSC helps pups and their humans make new friends while supporting local dog-friendly businesses and rescue organizations. About Big Dog Energy: Big Dog Energy is a movement-driven nonprofit on a mission to rewrite the narrative for overlooked shelter dogs—especially the big ones—by rallying community, resources, and heart to get them seen, saved, and into loving homes. They exist to prove that with the right energy, every shelter dog has a chance! Their mission is to break down the barriers to adopting (and fostering) shelter dogs by providing the support and resources people need to give these incredible dogs a second chance at a happy life. @bigdogenergy.la | bigdogenergy.org