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\ud83d\udc97 Grab your puppy love and celebrate the paw-fect Valentine\u2019s at SPARK. \ud83c\udff9 Cupid\u2019s Bow is ready with pet-centric vendors to pamper your furry friend, Valentine\u2019s activities everyone (pup included) will \u201cdig,\u201d and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Don\u2019t miss San Francisco\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0Love at First Bark, our Valentine-themed costume contest where pups are encouraged to dress as Cupid, a heart, or anything that represents love\u2014 because the cuter the costume, the sweeter the competition.\ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n Come have a barking good time and fall in love!<\/b><\/p>\n \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f 15+ Local pet-centric vendors<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc8b Loveable Photo ops<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc1Pup Cup Race \ud83d\udc98San Francisco\u2019s Love at First Bark (Valentine-themed costume contest)<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7c\ud83c\udffcDress your pup as Cupid, a sweet heart, or anything that screams love\u2014 from love letters and roses to matchmaking valentines and swoon-worthy looks.\u00a0Love at First Bark contestants must arrive by 2PM to check in. The competition kicks off at 2:30PM.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc95Bark at SPARK: Puppy Love!<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udc36Small dogs (20 lbs or less): Race begins at 1PM
\n\ud83d\udc29Big dogs (21 lbs or more): Race begins at 2PM<\/p>\n
\nSunday, February 15th, 2026 | 11AM\u20135PM
\nSPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd. N., San Francisco, CA 94158
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