The annual Doggie Street Festival (DSF) to raise awareness of pet adoption returns for its third year on Sunday, July 31, from 9am-4pm, at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. Over the past two years, DSF has placed more than 250 shelter dogs with new families. Attendees can access a diverse range of information on topics concerning pet care, health, training, and well-being. The festival celebrates our pet companions and urges the public to act, advocate, and work together to affect positive change and help end the tragedy that is pet homelessness. Friendly dogs on-leash are welcome to attend. (www.doggiestreetfestival.org)    JANE SHIOMI