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The Newport Canine Couture Show

The Newport Canine Couture Show

by | May 6, 2025

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The Newport Canine Couture Show is back, and it’s more fetching than ever! Hosted in partnership with the Potter League for Animals, this beloved dog fashion show returns to the historic Rough Point with a new flair and the same tail-wagging fun.

Inspired by Doris Duke’s love of animals (yes, she lived with dogs, cats, and even camels!), the evening celebrates our furry companions in true couture style. Many of Doris Duke’s pets were adopted from the Potter League, making this partnership as meaningful as it is fabulous.

Do You & Your Pup Want to Strut The “DogWalk”?

Canine Couture Participants ($25): LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!  Is your pup ready to strut the “dogwalk”? Register here now to enter as participants in the show.
Choose a costume category and prepare to impress! Upon registering, you’ll receive an email with a list of categories to help you plan your pup’s couture look—think “Perfectly Patterned,” “Architecturally Inspired,” “Dynamic Duo,” “City by the Sea,” and more. Participants will receive a doggy goodie bag of treats for your pup and digital photos post event from the runway.

Want the full Canine Couture experience—including strutting your stuff on the dogwalk?
Couture participants and their pups do not need to purchase a General Admission ticket, but if you’d like to enjoy VIP perks like a couture cocktail and a charcuterie box, be sure to grab a VIP ticket! Every ticket purchase helps support the important work of our organizations—thank you for making a difference!

VIP Admission ($75) Register here
Enjoy the show in style! VIPs will receive:

  • A couture cocktail
  • A craft charcuterie box
  • Premium seating for the fashion show

General Admission ($35) Register here
Includes admission to this one-of-a-kind event and full access to the fun! Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Fun Activities:

  • Explore the stunning grounds of Rough Point Museum from 4:00–5:30 PM (Note: Only service animals are allowed inside the house)
  • Enjoy a pup photo booth and pose-worthy moments after the show
  • Shop from curated pet-related vendors onsite

Event Schedule:
4:00–5:30 PM – Explore Rough Point Museum and shop vendors
5:30–6:00 PM – Canine Couture Fashion Show
6:05 –6:25 PM – Couture Awards
6:25–7:00 PM – Photo ops and post-show fun

Sponsorships and sponsor booths are available! Please contact Sue Battle, NRF Development & Donor Relations Manager at sbattle@newportrestoration.org or by calling 401 849 7300 ext. 102.

All proceeds benefit the Newport Restoration Foundation and The Potter League for Animals, supporting preservation, animal welfare, and the shared joy of pets and people.

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About The Potter League for Animals:
The Potter League for Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island’s companion animals. As the heart of a compassionate community, the Potter League enriches lives and promote the humane treatment of animals.
As the most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, the Potter League impacts more than 10,000 companion animals each year. For more than 90 years the Potter League has been committed to service the needs of the people and animals in the Rhode Island community and across New England as a 4-star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit ranking in the top 1% nationally.

 

A Dog’s Day Out with the Elephants

A Dog’s Day Out with the Elephants

by | Jul 19, 2024

It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for a dog’s day out with the Great Elephant Migration at “Ruff” Point. Bring along your dog to visit the elephants at Rough Point before the herd continues their migration. We will have a photo booth for your puppy to pose with their favorite pachyderm.

NRF founder Doris Duke was a supporter of animal well-being and she lived with dogs, cats, and camels(!) in her homes. Many of her pets were adopted from the Potter League for Animals.

Suggested donation, $5. All proceeds will go to the Newport Restoration Foundation and the Potter League for Animals to support our missions. We kindly ask that you register here, in advance.

Please note: We welcome all doggos, floofs, and furry friends who are leashed and are picked up after on the grounds of Rough Point.
Service dogs are welcome inside the museum, but please no pets.

Thank you to our pawtastic sponsors!

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About The Potter League for Animals:

The Potter League for Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island’s companion animals. As the heart of a compassionate community, the Potter League enriches lives and promote the humane treatment of animals.
As the most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, the Potter League impacts more than 10,000 companion animals each year. For more than 95 years the Potter League has been committed to service the needs of the people and animals in the Rhode Island community and across New England as a 4-star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit ranking in the top 1% nationally.