Pet tricks, adoption

A Pekingese that paints and a soccer-playing border collie will perform as part of Spring Pet Days at the Orange County Market Place at the OC Fair & Event Center today.

The event, which raises awareness about animal adoption in Orange County, features information about pet care.

Soccer Collies, an interactive show where kids challenge an athletic border collie in a game of soccer, will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the event.

A rescued Pekingese named Ziggy from Fallbrook that paints with the aid of a paint brush attached to a paper towel roll also will exhibit his work at the swap meet at 1 p.m. today as part of Spring Pet Days.

Ziggy’s abstract, impressionistic paintings fetch about $250 each. Proceeds from the dog’s work go to help various animal rescue organizations.

The event runs 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the OC Fair & Event Center. Admission is $2 and free for children age 12 and younger.

— Brianna Bailey