Rescue & Nonprofit Application

The ultimate pet themed holiday market with vendors, activities, food trucks, adoptable pets and Santa ready for pictures.

We are inviting animal rescues and nonprofit organizations to apply to participate in Happy Pawlidays Market. This is an opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience, share your mission, and help pets find loving homes.

What we’re looking for:

Registered 501(c)(3) rescues, shelters, and animal welfare organizations
Groups actively involved in animal rescue, adoption, fostering, TNR, or education
Organizations committed to humane, ethical practices and positive community impact

By submitting an application and, if accepted, participating in Happy Pawlidays Market, all rescue organizations agree to the following terms:

1. Eligibility Requirements

Must be a registered nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) or equivalent) in good standing
Must align with humane, ethical animal welfare practices
Must provide proof of nonprofit status upon request

2. Animal Welfare & Safety

The health, safety, and well-being of all animals is the highest priority
All animals must be up to date on vaccinations and in good health
Animals must be transported, housed, and handled in a humane and low-stress manner
Happy Pawlidays Market reserves the right to require removal of any animal deemed unsafe, stressed, or at risk

3. On-Site Adoptions & Policy

Happy Pawlidays Market is an adoption awareness event only
Rescues are solely responsible for their adoption processes, screening, and documentation
All adoption activities must comply with local, county, and state regulations
Happy Pawlidays Market is not liable for any adoption outcomes

4. Insurance & Liability

Participating rescues may be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing Perry Creek RE Holding LLC as additionally insured if handling live animals
Rescues assume full responsibility for their staff, volunteers, animals, and property
Happy Pawlidays Market, its staff, venue, and partners are not liable for injury, illness, loss, or damages

5. Booth Conduct & Operations

Spaces must be staffed at all times during event hours
Booths must remain clean, organized, and safe for attendees and animals
Any fundraising or merchandise sales must align with the organization’s nonprofit mission
Subletting or sharing space without prior approval is not permitted

6. Space & Placement

Space is limited and not guaranteed upon application
Booth placement will be assigned at the discretion of event organizers
Happy Pawlidays Market reserves the right to curatethe space to ensure a balanced and diverse experience

7. Load-In / Load-Out

Rescues must adhere to assigned load-in and load-out times
Early breakdown is not permitted without prior approval

8. Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to act professionally and respectfully toward attendees, staff, and fellow vendors
Any disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event

9. Media & Promotion

By participating, rescues grant Happy Pawlidays Market permission to use photos and videos taken at the event for promotional purposes

10. Acceptance & Changes

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance
Happy Pawlidays Market reserves the right to update these terms at any time and will communicate any material changes