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Paws & Plates Brings Community Support to Dom DeMarco’s Pet-Friendly Patio
A Monday night at a neighborhood pizzeria might seem simple on the surface, but events like Paws & Plates reflect a larger pattern across Las Vegas: local businesses, rescues, and residents finding practical ways to support animal welfare together.
On Monday, January 19, Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar will host Paws & Plates, an evening gathering centered around community dining and support for Hearts Alive Village, a Las Vegas–based animal rescue organization. The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the restaurant’s pet-friendly patio.
How the Event Works
Paws & Plates is structured as a casual dinner event rather than a fundraiser with formal programming. Guests can enjoy food and drinks while spending time with friends, dogs, and fellow animal advocates. A portion of the evening’s food and beverage proceeds will be donated back to Hearts Alive Village to support their rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption efforts.
In addition to dinner, the evening includes a raffle featuring contributions from several local businesses, offering attendees a way to support the cause while highlighting small, community-based partners.
Local Businesses Supporting Local Animals
Raffle prizes for the evening have been donated by a range of Las Vegas-area businesses, each offering a different kind of experience or service:
- Bubba’s Bowl is providing two weeks of fresh-batch, human-grade dog food delivery.
- The Rebels Lounge has donated professional barber services.
- Cosmically Connecting is offering a one-on-one “Cosmic Snapshot” reading.
- An outdoor dog photography session will be available through a one-hour photo shoot designed to capture pets in a natural setting.
These contributions reflect the collaborative nature of animal welfare support in Southern Nevada, where businesses outside the traditional pet industry often step in to help rescue organizations sustain their work.
Why These Events Matter
For rescues like Hearts Alive Village, community-based events help bridge the gap between public awareness and tangible support. While adoption events often draw attention to individual animals, gatherings like Paws & Plates focus on long-term sustainability by generating operational funds and expanding local partnerships.
Pet-friendly venues also play a role, offering inclusive spaces where dogs are welcome and owners can engage without needing to choose between social time and their pets.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP in advance so organizers can plan accordingly.
As with many community-driven events across Las Vegas, Paws & Plates is less about spectacle and more about steady, local support — the kind that keeps rescue organizations operating day after day.