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AI Valley x Pet Zen Dog-a-thon

AUG22
09:00 · America / Los Angeles
  • 200 developers, designers, AI builders, vet techs, and shelter volunteers collaborate at a hackathon to create AI and software projects that support rescue operations and dog adoption.
  • Participants meet rescue dogs on-site and build tools like adoption matching and volunteer coordination systems.
  • The event offers demos, prizes, and opportunities to adopt dogs directly during the day.

About this event

Dogathon — AI Valley × PetZen 🐶
A hackathon where every project has a real dog on the other end of it.
200 developers, designers, AI builders, vet techs, and shelter volunteers are coming together to build tools that directly support rescue operations and dog adoption.
The day begins with rescue dogs meeting participants on-site. Teams will then spend the rest of the hackathon building products that help shelters, rescues, fosters, adopters, and dogs themselves — from adoption matching tools and volunteer coordination systems to AI copilots for rescue operations.
Our rescue partner will be present throughout the event, so anyone who forms a connection with a dog during the morning meet-and-greet can begin the adoption process on-site.
Not another demo-day hackathon.
Build something that actually helps a living being.
🐾 What to expect:
Real rescue dogs on-site
Builders, designers, and animal advocates
AI + software projects for rescue operations
Mentors from tech + pet care
Demos, prizes, and adoption opportunities
A high-signal, mission-driven community
Meet the dogs in the morning.
Build for them in the afternoon.
The House:

Rescue Partner
We’re partnering with Copper’s Dream to bring adoptable dogs on-site and connect builders directly with real rescue and adoption needs.
Lead Sponsor
Arcade.dev
Arcade.dev is the actions runtime for AI agents, giving agents secure, delegated access to the tools people already use.
🏆 Arcade.dev Challenge Track
Best Agent That Actually Does the Work, presented by Arcade.dev
Rescues operate across Gmail, Sheets, Slack, and shared calendars. Build an agent that takes real action across those systems—filing adoption follow-ups, updating foster rosters, scheduling vet visits, or messaging volunteers.
Build on Arcade.dev and create an agent that finishes the job, not one that only summarizes it. Every participant will receive free Arcade access for the hackathon.
🛠️ Arcade.dev Workshop
Building Agents That Actually Do the Work
Led by Th

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