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Get ready for World Pup Cup \u2014 a playful celebration of soccer, creativity, and community at Metropolitan Park! Bring your four-legged MVPs for a joyful day packed with playful competition, creative activities, and plenty of opportunities to meet adoptable pups.<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/p>\n

Pup Soccer Field \u2014 Let your dog \u201chit the pitch\u201d with toy soccer balls on our marked-off field while costumed referees make hilariously bogus calls like \u201coffsides!\u201d and \u201chands!\u201d complete with yellow and red cards.
\nDIY Trophy Decorating \u2014 Create a one-of-a-kind championship trophy for your pet (or yourself!) using paint markers, sparkles, paper embellishments, names, and jersey numbers.
\nLive DJ + Vendors \u2014 Enjoy upbeat music from Deejay JL and local vendors, including quality treats from Pet Wants Chantilly, PuppyLuv, pup cups and ice cream from Toby\u2019s Ice Cream, and custom dog portraits.
\nAdoption Event with Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation \u2014 Meet adorable puppies in the playpen and spend time with older, lovable, highly eligible dogs looking for their fur-ever homes.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to play! Free to attend. No RSVP Required.<\/p>\n

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