{"id":290298,"date":"2026-05-30T18:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/290298\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:03:07","slug":"dog-lovers-soccer-fans-unite-at-world-pup-event-at-haulover-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/290298\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog lovers, soccer fans unite at \u2018World Pup\u2019 event at Haulover Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla.  \u2014 South Florida\u2019s World Cup excitement got a furry twist Saturday morning as dogs and their owners gathered at Haulover Park in northeast Miami-Dade for the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiandbeaches.com\/event\/the-world-pup\/39871\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.miamiandbeaches.com\/event\/the-world-pup\/39871\">World Pup<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/espanol\/2026\/05\/30\/amantes-de-los-perros-y-fanaticos-del-futbol-se-unen-en-evento-world-pup-en-haulover-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/espanol\/2026\/05\/30\/amantes-de-los-perros-y-fanaticos-del-futbol-se-unen-en-evento-world-pup-en-haulover-park\/\">Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The event, hosted by Debris Free Oceans in partnership with Miami-Dade County\u2019s Department of Environmental Resources Management and Miami-Dade Animal Services, brought together pet adoption efforts, environmental education and soccer-themed fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The free event ran from 9 a.m. to noon at Haulover Park. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Organizers said the event was designed to combine World Cup anticipation with community outreach centered on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cThe World Pup is all about having fun with our fur babies while learning about the importance of pet adoption and picking up pet waste,\u201d said Caiti Waks, co-founder and president of Debris Free Oceans. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">She said the event opened with a walk-in parade of adoptable dogs representing different countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Inspired by the Puppy Bowl and timed ahead of Miami\u2019s World Cup matches, teams of dogs competed in a miniature soccer setup, trying to knock balls into goals to score points for their assigned countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Food trucks, pet vendors and Miami-Dade Animal Services were also at the event, including a mobile adoption unit featuring dogs available for same-day adoption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Officials with the Department of Environmental Resources Management said the event also highlighted environmental concerns tied to pet waste.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cBiscayne Bay and Miami-Dade\u2019s natural beauty will serve as the backdrop of this year\u2019s World Cup, making its protection more important than ever,\u201d said Loren Parra, department director and chief resilience officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Parra noted that picking up pet waste helps prevent bacteria from entering storm drains and waterways that lead to the bay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Dogs of all breeds and ages were welcome, provided they were well-behaved and socialized around other animals.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body__copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com &#8211; 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