Puppy Yoga Event in Lafayette Raises Funds for Shelter Dogs

Acadiana Animal Aid brought a lighthearted fundraising approach to Lafayette on January 9 with a puppy yoga class at Giles Subaru Lafayette. The event combined a beginner-friendly yoga session with the chance to interact with adoptable and rescue puppies, and proceeds went directly to support the local animal shelter.

Organizers asked participants to bring a yoga mat, and every person attending, including children, required a ticket. Tickets were sold via Eventbrite and were reported to be selling out quickly, reflecting strong community demand for hands-on, pet-centered activities that also benefit animals in need.

The format aimed to make yoga accessible: instructors guided a simple sequence so attendees could focus more on playful interactions with the puppies than on complex poses. Puppies on site were available for socialization and potential adoption, giving animals a public-facing opportunity to meet residents who could offer permanent homes. The fundraiser model leverages that attention to generate donations and build awareness about shelter needs, from medical care to spay and neuter programs.

For local dog yoga participants and pet lovers, the event offered practical value beyond a single class. It provided a low-pressure setting to learn basic yoga, a social outlet for families, and a direct way to support Acadiana Animal Aid through ticket purchases. The rapid ticket sales suggest similar events can help broaden volunteer networks, increase adoption inquiries, and generate steady fundraising income for the shelter’s operations.

Community organizers and small businesses interested in hosting comparable events can see this as a proof of concept: pairing wellness experiences with animal rescue goals attracts both fitness-minded residents and animal advocates. For anyone who missed the January 9 class, watching Acadiana Animal Aid’s Eventbrite listings and community calendars will be the most direct way to catch future sessions. Keeping a yoga mat handy and planning for individual tickets per attendee will streamline sign-up when the next puppy yoga offering appears.

The Lafayette event illustrated how recreation and rescue can work together to raise funds and awareness while giving shelter animals a valuable chance to interact with potential adopters.