It was a beautiful day in LA as precious doggies came out to play! One event that Los Angelenos and dog lovers always look forward to is the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s annual World Dog Day. This year’s event, held on May 17 at West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood, California, brought together Vanderpump fans, celebrities, dogs, and a whole lot of fun. The multi-faceted Lisa Vanderpump proudly called World Dog Day her “favorite day of the year” as she celebrated the eighth anniversary of this wondrous event.

Lisa Vanderpump, her husband Ken Todd, and The Vanderpump Dog Foundation brought sunshine and inspiration to World Dog Day—an event focused on helping furry friends find their forever homes and raising awareness about dog abuse and mistreatment, both domestically and internationally.

All the excitement at The Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s World Dog Day event

The day was filled with spectacular festivities. The Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s World Dog Day, presented by NutriSource, featured over 45 pet-centered vendors, live entertainment, an adorable doggy look-alike contest that had attendees gushing, and a doggy pie-eating contest. The event, which was co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, also included a Doggy Adoption area where attendees could meet and interact with dogs up for adoption.

“This is a day where everybody gets together, there’s a feel good factor,” said Lisa Vanderpump in our interview. “We need more of these days. We need more of this feeling. There’s been so much trouble and strife in the world, negativity, and this is something where everybody agrees on. Everybody’s here. It’s a common cause. Even when we’ve taken resolutions to Congress, it’s always bipartisan. People agree on the love of dogs, so it’s really wonderful.”

Many fantastic celebrities came to World Dog Day to show their support for Lisa Vanderpump and the impactful work she and The Vanderpump Dog Foundation are doing. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, as well as Vanderpump Villa season two cast-members Anthony Bar, Aidan McHugh, Sam Terry, and Hagen Bach, were among the special guests.

Lisa Vanderpump: A Woman of Many Talents

The extraordinary Lisa Vanderpump is truly a powerhouse who can’t be beat. She has made her mark in many worlds—from entertainment to the restaurant industry and beyond. She’s starred in some of the most top-ranked hit shows, including Vanderpump Rules, Vanderpump Villa, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and she also competed in season 16 of Dancing with the Stars.

As a restaurant mogul, Vanderpump owns several must-visit establishments, including SUR Restaurant and Lounge and TomTom (her venture with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval) in Los Angeles; Vanderpump Cocktail Garden, Vanderpump à Paris, and Pinky’s by Vanderpump in Las Vegas; and Wolf by Vanderpump in Lake Tahoe.

And as if that weren’t enough, Vanderpump is also expanding her empire with other ventures, including Vanderpump Wines and the highly anticipated opening of The Vanderpump Hotel in Las Vegas in 2026. She’s also a devoted mother and grandmother. Amid all her success, this entertainment and restaurant icon continues to make a meaningful difference by helping to rescue and re-home thousands of dogs worldwide.

I’ve had the honor of covering The Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s World Dog Day event since its inception, and I’m always left speechless with the stupendous impact this foundation continues to make.

The key to making the world a better place is by supporting outstanding organizations like The Vanderpump Dog Foundation. Check out my interview with Lisa Vanderpump from the 2025 Vanderpump Dog Foundation World Dog Day event below where she spills what she thinks her dog’s catchphrase would be. Also, take a look at my event recap video and some photos from the event.

To learn more about The Vanderpump Dog Foundation and support their work, visit here.

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