AAPI Heritage Month Market - Dogs Only Social Club Pop-Up
Join us at Downtown Santa Monica's AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Market, where Dogs Only Social Club is taking over an entire block of the iconic Third Street Promenade—and turning it into a pup-filled paradise! 🐾✨
Here’s what’s in store:
🪑 VIP Doggy Lounge
Relax and unwind in our cozy lounge space designed for you and your pup. Enjoy free giveaways, fun activities for pet lovers and kids, treat sampling station, comfy seating, plenty of water bowls, and a pet relief area—brought to you by our friends at Fresh Patch.
👛 AAPI Pet Vendors & Rescue Partners
Support amazing AAPI-owned small business pet brands (listed below) and spoil your pup with top-tier goodies. Plus, meet local rescue Wags & Walks to learn about fostering, adopting, and how you can help! Don’t forget to check out nearby restaurants and retail spots for even more to explore.
📸 Insta-Worthy Photo Ops
Snap the cutest pics ever! Our sponsor Oodles is setting up a dreamy photo booth where pups can exclusively try on pieces from their pre-launch collection, complete with fun AAPI-themed props.
🐶 Meet & Mingle
Connect with fellow dog lovers while your pup makes new furry friends—because the only thing better than one cute dog... is a whole promenade full of them.
🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances
Enjoy a lively lineup of AAPI artists, performers, and good vibes all day long.
📌 Please note: All dogs must remain on leash at all times. Friendly pups of all breeds and sizes are welcome!
More about Oodles: At Oodles, it’s playtime all the time. They create joyful essentials that inspire connection through high-quality and trend-forward pieces - so you can live your best lives, together.
More about our pet vendors:
Snaggletooth makes single ingredient freeze dried treats - made teeny tiny! They are 100% made in the USA with human grade proteins and can be for both dogs & cats. Because of their small size, each treat is less than a calorie each. Perfect for training, small mouths, portion control, and enrichment toys! Snaggletooth comes in three premium proteins: beef liver, chicken liver, and duck liver.
& Mutts Co. is a proud AAPI-owned small business founded in 2019 in Southern California offering pet accessories ranging from dog bandanas, toys, collars to dog bowls. & MUTTS Co. was born out of Winnie's love for crafting and passion for animals. All dog bandanas are handmade by myself and my dad, Papa Goh!
Pawsome Treatz, a heartfelt pet bakery that creates handcrafted, high-quality dog treats made with carefully selected, wholesome ingredients. Each treat is thoughtfully designed to celebrate special moments—birthdays, holidays, or simply the joy of everyday love. Inspired by LouLou, Adina’s sweet and picky Labradoodle, Pawsome Treatz was born from the desire to create treats that are as nourishing as they are beautiful.
JAK + PHIL, an AAPI small business born in Marin County with a heavy design influence from nature. Their entire line of leashes is lovingly handcrafted from recycled plastic rope with both form and function at the forefront. The collection ranges from traffic length leashes to their best-selling 4-way hands-free system, and they also make custom leashes!
Pleione Creative makes unique pet ID tags and accessories for the trendiest pets and pawrents! Pleione Creative is an AAPI woman-owned pet accessories company based in Los Angeles. All accessories are thoughtfully designed to showcase you and your pet’s unique personalities. From metal and acrylic pet ID tags, to matching charms, hats, and necklaces, many of their accessories have been designed to celebrate various Asian cultures with a cute, colorful, and trendy twist.
WHISKERHAUS Modern Pet Beds is debuting with an exclusive 30% OFF sample sale. They are a California based modern cat and dog furniture brand that blends aesthetic loungers beautifully into your home. Using human-grade materials and traditional craftsmanship, their loungers are made to match contemporary interiors, so your furry friend can relax in comfort and style without clashing your home.
Yalgae creates quick custom pet portraits on the spot and sells charming animal stickers and postcards. "Yalgae" (얄개, pronounced Yal-geh) means "lovable troublemaker" in Korean dialect, inspired by everyday silly moments.
Doodle Treats specialize in cup of noodles called "Cup Doodles" for pets! Each cup is handcrafted with 100% natural and human grade ingredients with no preservatives and doesn't contain any soy, grain or wheat. Their doodles are so fragrant and even the pickiest eaters can't resist!
ANHMAL A Real Treat. Whole foods for animals.
Pezzy Pets makes single and limited ingredient treats from invasive species, making them great for both pets and the environment.
Gogoma makes pet treats inspired by their picky pup’s love for Korean sweet potato and their family’s food traditions.
Le Pawdrobe is a dog accessory company focusing on handmade dog bow ties and sailor bows. They have various fabric collections ranging from chic satins to everyday cottons, and often showcase special fabrics from Japan (kimono silk, kawaii cotton prints) as well as Indonesian batik.
Little Ganshik makes handcraft single ingredient dehydrated treats.
Ubae.co crafts organic purple sweet potato treats for pets, packed with natural fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. Ideal for pets with sensitive stomachs, these treats support gut health and overall well-being.
Soft Paws Society is a boutique dog walking and pet care company rooted in trust, personalized service, and real-time updates. We also offer thoughtfully designed pet merch that gives back, supporting local rescues through our growing nonprofit arm. Founded by artist and animal lover Evangeline Chen, our offerings blend creativity and care, from daily walks and custom pet photography to hand-drawn address stamps and pet-inspired tattoo art.
📆 Find more events at www.dogsonlysocialclub.com or @dogsonlysocialclub on Instagram.
Dogs Only Social Club (DOSC) is a free community group that brings pet lovers together across Los Angeles. DOSC is all about creating un-fur-gettable experiences and meaningful connections, uniting pet parents through tail-wagging events and charitable initiatives. From fetching dog-friendly parties at iconic LA spots to promoting animal welfare projects, DOSC helps people and their pups sniff out new friends while supporting local dog-friendly businesses and rescue organizations.