Dog adoption fashion show featuring more than 20 dogs and puppies from Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue at Mall of America®

WHAT: Guests are invited to experience a one-of-a-kind dog adoption fashion show at Mall of America® on Saturday, Oct. 1 in the Rotunda.

More than 20 four-legged friends from Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue are looking for permanent homes and will be walking the runway in exclusive outfits designed by local student designers from the University of Minnesota Design School and St. Kate’s Apparel Design program.

The dog fashion shows will take place at 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Attendees interested in adopting any of the dogs will have the opportunity to register to adopt at the event. Additionally, there will be an on-site puppy petting pen where guests will get the chance to visit with young, furry friends from Coco’s Heart.

For more information on this event, click here.

VISUALS: Rescue dogs strutting down the runway in exclusive outfits by local design students

Guests visiting with puppies in the puppy petting pen

WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 2016

1 – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America – Rotunda

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Care; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.

The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.