Watson Realty, DogTuff to host free pet adoption event in Mount Dora
Beth Stoothoff and Tarrant Potter of Watson Realty Corp. are partnering with DogTuff.com for Paws & Palette, a free pet adoption event on Oct. 24 in downtown Mount Dora. The event will coincide with Craft Fair weekend to give local rescues, adoptable pets and pet professionals more exposure to visitors and residents.
Why it matters: - The event is designed to put adoptable pets in front of more people during one of downtown Mount Dora’s busiest weekends. - Local rescues can use the increased foot traffic from the Craft Fair to raise awareness and connect with potential adopters. - The event also brings together pet professionals, local businesses and community partners in one place.
What happened: - Beth Stoothoff and Tarrant Potter of Watson Realty Corp., together with DogTuff.com, will host Paws & Palette — A Community Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The event will be held at the Watson Realty Corp. office at 639 N. Donnelly St. in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. - Admission is free and open to the public. - The event is scheduled during Mount Dora Craft Fair weekend.
The details: - Paws & Palette is expected to feature adoptable dogs and cats from Central Florida rescue organizations. - Visitors will be able to meet adoptable animals and learn more about area rescue organizations. - The event will connect attendees with local pet-related resources. - Colorful photo opportunities will be part of the Paws & Palette theme. - The event message is: “Every Pet Is a Masterpiece.” - Participating rescue organizations, businesses and additional activities will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. - The event is being organized by Stoothoff, Potter and DogTuff.com, with support from Watson Realty Corp.
Between the lines: - Stoothoff and Potter have previously worked with DogTuff.com on community pet adoption efforts in Mount Dora. - The partnership is using the Craft Fair crowd to give participating rescues more visibility than they would get on a typical weekend. - DogTuff.com’s role fits its broader support of animal rescue organizations and pet-focused community initiatives in Central Florida. - Beth Stoothoff said the event is meant to bring people together while supporting local organizations doing important work. - Seth Cody of DogTuff.com said the goal is to use the Craft Fair audience to create introductions that could lead to adoptions.
What's next: - Organizers will release the names of participating rescues, businesses and added activities in the coming weeks. - The event will take place on Oct. 24, 2026, at the Watson Realty Corp. office in downtown Mount Dora. - Visitors can attend from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. without charge.
The bottom line: - Paws & Palette is a free, one-day adoption push built to turn Craft Fair traffic into more exposure for Central Florida rescue animals.
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