From costumes to cider, Forest Tails Pupgiving offers a whimsical fall afternoon for dog lovers and families

Jones celebrates the upcoming holidays with her own dogs at Forest Tails Doggy Daycamp.

When Tiffany Jones dreamed up Pupgiving, she wanted more than a dog event. She wanted to create an autumn tradition where the community could gather, sip cider, and celebrate the joy of dogs together.

Tiffany Jones, founder of Forest Tails Doggy Day camp, which offers a year-round retreat for dogs to explore natural forest settings through unleashed activities, is offering an opportunity for the community to join her Pupgiving event.

Jones aims to give visitors an experience that she hopes will warm the souls in their hearts for years to come and provide memories for a lifetime. 

The event will run on Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 79176 Bluewater Hwy in Goderich. People can purchase tickets early for $45 and email info@foresttails.ca to register and view event details. 

“I have a flair for organizing these visual experiences that are full of love and belonging, this is something that I want the community to experience, the property is what inspires most things,” said Jones.

“Everything is going to be decorated for the Fall, it’s going to be beautiful, there will be candle lights, bonfires, homemade treats, and hot beverages.” 

Jones said that her love for dogs and the changing seasons inspired the creation of Pupgiving. Having never had children dress up for Halloween, she wanted to share her passion for dogs, nature, and seasonal celebrations with the community, creating an event where others can experience the joy she hopes for her own pets.

Pupgiving serves as a hybrid holiday event featuring Thanksgiving and Halloween elements. Jones encourages dog owners to dress up their dogs in costumes to support the celebration of fall’s arrival, joy and community engagement. She will provide prizes to the top dogs who have the top three costumes. 

“People love seeing the dogs happy and it gives them so much joy within this whimsical environment, dogs are the portal to joy, it's a beautiful, warm, cozy family friendly event and you don’t need to have a dog to come, everyone is welcome,” said Jones. 

“Some folks don’t have families, the holidays can sometimes be a sad time for people, I want to give everyone a hug. Dogs bring happiness and it’s contagious. I want people to feel loved and come enjoy an autumn afternoon.” 

Jones is also looking for volunteers to help with the event promising people that aid with the afternoon will immerse themselves in the autumn magic, while enjoying free treats. Some duties include, serving at the barrage station, providing people with property directions as well as helping with the photo station. 

Since starting the day camp almost three years ago, Jones has hosted two Easter events as well as a Valentines Day event which she expressed received great turnouts from the community. 

Spoil The Dog Bakery will also be serving dog friendly treats to the canines that feature elaborate and whimsical decorations to support the theme of fall during the Pupgiving event. Jones says that she wants visitors to leave with a sense of joy from the value they paid to come and experience.

 “I want everyone to feel loved and that the Forest Tails family welcomes them with open arms,” said Jones.