Dozens of Auckland Council Animal Shelter dogs will be looking for love at Victoria Park on Friday 12 February, from 11am to 2pm.

“Some will be looking for lasting relationships, but some are just happy for a casual fling on the day.

Dogs will be available for walks, pats and chin scratches, and there will be a “Love Booth” where people can have polaroids taken of themselves with some of the doggy stars. I’m an active, sporty guy with a happy-go-lucky outlook on life.

The dogs have posted profiles of themselves, their interests and preferences for a human life partner. "I promise to provide devoted loyalty to the right match and can guarantee a warm and enthusiastic welcome home every day."My ideal date would love the outdoors, is seeking adventure and would match my fitness and enthusiasm for life.” Loki says finding someone with an unlimited supply of tennis balls would be a bonus.

From 12pm – 2pm on Valentine’s Day, city workers and shoppers can head down to Stirling Gardens on St George’s Terrace to meet a selection of RSPCA dogs who are ready to settle down and start the next chapter in their life.

Those interested in getting to know some of RSPCA WA’s dogs are invited to take them for a stroll through the park, with RSPCA WA staff and volunteers on-hand to share each dog’s story, talk about its personality, and discuss the qualities it is seeking in a life partner.

RSPCA WA’s Executive Manager Animal Services, Dr Jess Moore-Jones is hopeful that the event will lead to the adoption of some of the dogs in RSPCA WA’s care, with a handful of dogs needing a leg up to find their happy-ever-after.

“While the event will be a bit of fun, for both the public and our dogs; its purpose is really to help our dogs find the loving homes they deserve,” said Dr Moore-Jones.

Some hide, others bark, so it’s difficult to see their real personality.Once they’re out, sometimes it can be a dangerous time for kids in the city.Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions.Dogs are like that, they give their affection freely,” says Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee Chair, and registered responsible dog owner, Councillor Cathy Casey.“Our shelters rescue dogs of all breeds, shapes, sizes and ages, so Aucklanders can come down and check them out before making any kind of commitment,” she says.