Santa Paws 2026

This November, Centennial Park is transforming into a pet-paradise to raise funds for animal rescue charities across NSW.

Taking place on Sunday 15th November, Sydneysiders will have the opportunity to take part in an unmissable fundraising event, jam packed with activities for pets and families, including food trucks, retail stalls, animal-rescues, and consultations with pet professionals.

From 8:00 in the morning, attendees and their fur-friends will be able to eat, shop, and take part in everything from Santa photos to pet-care consultations, and competitions. Competitions include Best Dog Tricks (with Sassy Treats), Best Dressed (think matching Christmas outfits), and our crowd favourite The Doggy Dash. Onsite and online you can take part in our raffle and silent auction to bag yourself some truly amazing prizes!

Pet-care consultations offer many options for the wellbeing of your pet. Holistic vet Dr Caroline Kim is onsite for Titre Testing. Eye Clinic for Animals specialist veterinary ophthalmologists will provide comprehensive eye examinations. Book a one-on-one consultation with Vet HQ. And, there is an open Q&A and animal first aid with SASH Vets.

Looking for a new pet to join your family? Denise at Paws, Greyhound Rescue, Pound Rescue and Wiener Crew Rescue will have puppies and pooches for adoption, and for kittens galore you can visit our Kitten Wonderland by Kittie Kat Rescue.

With a more fluffy, more cuddly line-up this year, come and join the furry fun! Entry to the event is free and activities can be pre-booked from $40 including consultations, competition participation, and Santa Photos. Purchase a session and you will take home a happy hound.

Santa Paws is Ozzie Tails of Hope Ltd’s main fundraising event of the year. Last year the community came together and raised over $97,000, allowing Ozzie Tails of Hope to support animal-rescue and our charity partners.

About Ozzie Tails of Hope:

Santa Paws is a community fundraising event held in Sydney’s Centennial Park, created to raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals to a large audience and provide our community the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of rescue animals in need. 

By advocating for stronger protections for animals, our ultimate goal is to create a world where all animals are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity.

All funds raised will go to providing support to animal rescue which focuses on making a difference and ensuring every pet gets the chance it deserves to be adopted.