Rain has forced Tauranga SPCA to postpone its Pet and Family Fun Day until May 2.

The SPCA had been hopeful that the rain would clear but their optimism was not rewarding as heavy rain has moved in across the city.

Margaret is hopes May 2 will be a rain free day for the fun day.

'Very disappointing but it is far too wet. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the second,” says a post on the SPCA's Facebook page.

On May 2, people can enjoy a free Pet and Family Fun Day including dog classes and trick displays – and a chance to show off your pooches, enter competitions and mix and mingle with the SPCA team.

Tauranga SPCA operations manager Margaret Rawiri says the event from 10am to 2pm at Historic Village is open to all dog lovers – not just people who've rehomed an SPCA dog.

'Visitors can enter their canine companions into a range of competitions including the Golden Oldie, Handsomest Dog, Best Doggy Tricks and Waggiest Tail.”

More FM will be hosting the competitions and there'll be heaps of prizes to give away. 'We're also going to be holding a group dog walk around the Historic Village so make sure you practise your heal command,” says Margaret.

There'll also be a Kids Zone with fun runs, animal related story telling, entertainment from The Daughters of Ally and more. Margaret says all funds raised will go towards caring for the thousands of lost, abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats which come into the centre every year.

'We're excited to be able to invite families and pets to come and have fun at this exciting event.”

All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and event-goers are encouraged to bring bags to clear up after their dog when they've been to the toilet.

'If your dog is not that friendly or scared of crowds it's best to keep him or her at home,” says Margaret.

'Remember don't leave your dogs in the car they are welcome to come and join in and have fun.”

Contact Tauranga SPCA for more information.