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PET SOCIALS

with King's Creatures

STRUCTURED SOCIALIZATION

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at LOCAL BUSINESSES
supporting LIVING CREATURES MINISTRY

Pet Socials aren’t about “just socializing your dog”—they’re about reshaping the way we approach training in public. These events reflect a growing culture shift—one where socialization doesn’t mean overstimulation, and training doesn’t stop at home. No face-to-face greetings. No chaotic crowds. Just calm, purposeful work in a real-world setting, with a community that shares your goals.

Each month, King's Creatures hosts a Pet Social at a local pet-friendly business. These structured outings are available only to those who are actively training with King’s Creatures in person, have completed a training program, or are current KCAT Club members.

At a Pet Social, you and your pet will:

  • Practice calm, neutral behavior around other pets and people

  • Reinforce leash skills and real-life manners

  • Participate in training games and low-stakes challenges for fun

  • Support a local business that welcomes well-behaved pets

  • Connect with other training-minded handlers working toward therapy animal or adventure pet goals 

 

While there’s no fee to participate, there's a suggested $5 donation per animal/handler team. All donations benefit Living Creatures Ministry, a nonprofit therapy animal program.

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September 2025 Pet Social - 11am Sep 20th

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Location:

Cedar Ridge Distillery

1441 Marak Rd

Swisher, IA 52338

RSVPs required by September 15th.

Suggested donation is $5.
Any donations collected benefit Living Creatures Ministry.

October 2025 Pet Social - 2pm, Oct 11

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Location:

Morgan Creek Arboretum

7439 Worcester Rd

Palo, IA 52324

RSVPs required by October 9th.

Suggested donation is $5.
Any donations collected benefit Living Creatures Ministry.

November 2025 Pet Social - 10am, Nov 1

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Location:

The Barkery 

76 16th Ave SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

RSVPs required by October 29th.

Suggested donation is $5.

Any donations collected benefit Living Creatures Ministry.

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All dogs and cats in your home must be current on rabies & distemper/parvo vaccines and you must provide proof of a fecal exam within the last year with no parasite seen for participation in any services. A current bordetella vaccine is also required for each dog.

Other vaccine and medical requirements may apply to your species of pet.

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