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September 2025September is National Pet Health Insurance Month – celebrate by getting your pet insured! No pet parent is prepared for the possibility of an unexpected surgery, and there is no better way to handle the expense than with insurance. If you subscribe early and keep up with your monthly premiums, pet health insurance can serve as a financial safety net, allowing many pet parents to provide a higher level of care to their sick or injured pets than they would otherwise be able. In addition, pet health insurance can alleviate the difficult decision to limit veterinary care, or to consider early euthanasia that economic limitations can impose. Prove to Fido that you care about his well being, get him insured! September is National Service Dog Month. Every day millions of service dogs work hard to improve humans’ lives, and September is the month to recognize just how special these amazing dogs are. Through September“My Dog and I are Walking 30 Miles for American Cancer Society” all month. “I’m walking 30 Miles with my dog in September to help the American Cancer Society fight for a world without cancer. This is a very meaningful cause for me. American Cancer Society has a platinum rating on GuideStar (the highest possible) so give with confidence! Please consider donating because every little bit helps. Thank you for your support!” For more information and to donate, see justgiving.com. September ?, 2025“Surf’s Up at SVACA” 12 pm – 5 pm daily, Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, 3370 Thomas Rd, Santa Clara. From September 5 – September 30, we are reducing select dog adoption fees to just $25, and select cat adopters will get to spin the wheel of surfboards to determine the adoption fee of $25, $50, or $75 AND mystery gift! Visit our website to see all our available animals, and stop by to meet your perfect match! Our Animal Care Center, located at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, is open for adoptions DAILY from 12 pm – 5 pm. For more information see facebook.com/events or svaca.com. September ?, 2025“Pooch Plunge,” 9 to 11 a.m, Blackberry Farm Pool, 21979 San Fernando Ave., Cupertino. This annual event gives dogs the chance to enjoy the pool before the end of the season. Pooch Plunge is back for the 2024 season! Pooch Plunge will be held on September 7 in four, 45-minute time blocks beginning at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Registration for the event begins July 23–be sure to sign up early as spots fill up fast. Register online here. Each dog must be registered, but only one handler is required per two dogs. Any dog that wants to participate must have proof of up-to-date vaccinations. For more information see cupertino.org. September ?, 2025“CorgiCon” 10-2, Ocean Beach, San Francisco. “3…2…1…and LIFTOFF! CorgiCon is BACK and Ready to Have an Out of This World Event This FALL. Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It Will Commence on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16th from 10am-2pm.So DERP Aboard Our Rocketship. Save the Date. And Get Prepared For an InterCorglactic Adventure! Stay Tuned for More DeTAILs! For more information and to RSVP see corgicon.com or facebook.com/CorgiCon. September ?, 2025 (second Sunday of September)“National Pet Memorial Day”. “Join us as we celebrate National Pet Memorial Day honoring our pets both past and present. Held each year on the Second Sunday in September, this prestigious event was established more than 40 years ago by our Members in recognition of the important role that our beloved pets play in our lives. Visit our Membership Listing to find a Member near you to join in celebrating this special day each year.” For more information see International Association of Pet Cemeteries. “National Pet Memorial Day” The day falls the second Sunday of every September and sets aside a time to reflect on and honor departed pets. You can mark this day in many creative, thoughtful ways. See iccfa.com. September ?, 2025“Bark In The Park”, 10am – 5pm. William Street Park – William and South 16th Streets, San Jose. “The day is full of educational and entertaining activities from training events and informative demonstrations to contests, performances, competitions and music. Nearly 75 commercial and non-profit vendors will be offering a variety of products and services. An assortment of food, beverages and music are available. Special areas include a kid’s tent with activities geared for many ages and coordinated by our local museums.” Activities include: Dog Water Park, Agility Course, Children’s Activity Area, Specialty Vendors, Rescue Organizations, Food and Beverages, Live Music, Celebrity Guests, Dog Costume Contest, Pet/Owner Look-Alike Contest. Demonstrations include: Flyball Canine Relay, Sheep Herding, Team Agility, Disc Dogs, Canine Good Citizen, Grooming, Training. Event is free! A $5 donation per registered pet is requested. Dogs must be leashed. For more information see barksanjose.org. September ?, 2025“Contra Costa Humane Society Coming to the Rescue”. 6-8:30 PM, Perera Pavilion at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. Coming to the Rescue is the Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction. Our signature fundraiser features a delicious dinner, a large and fun selection of live and silent auctions items, and the opportunity to learn more about the live-saving work CCHS does every day to benefit animals in need. At Coming to the Rescue, guests will enjoy: silent and live auctions featuring fabulous lifestyle & entertainment packages and incredible items selected especially for you, your home and your pet; delicious buffet dinner with delicious desserts; fine wines, ales and lagers from some of the best vintners and brewers in the Bay Area; and live entertainment, prizes & surprises plus the opportunity for you to show your support for CCHS as you mix and mingle with special guests and supporters. Funds raised at Coming to the Rescue will support CCHS programs and services like Foster Dog Program, free & subsidized spay/neuter assistance, Kitty Corner, AniMeals and more. Individual tickets are $60. Sponsorship packages start at $300. For more information see www.cchumane.org. September ?, 2025“Lake County Kennel Club/Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club Dog Show and Agility Trials,” 8:00 am to 6:00 pm – North Grounds, Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. “This all-breed show, incorporating agility, obedience and conformation, will feature over 2000 dogs from more than 150 different breeds. Dogs will compete for the ultimate conformation award of Best In Show at this premiere canine beauty pageant. You may see new American Kennel Club breeds, such as the Italian Spinone or the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. You will be able to enjoy exciting performance events, agility and obedience trials showcasing the dogs’ brains as well as endurance, and booths with information on nutrition, health, rescue and pet ownership. A fun and exciting day with man’s best friend! $5 Adult, $3 Seniors and Children 12 and over, Under 12 Free. Tickets are sold at the door only.” For more information on the show, contact Robin Welter at (510) 237-8135, or weltersinrichmond@comcast.net; for the Agility Trial, contact Lorie Abbott, Event Secretary, (925) 294-8965 or lorie@abbadogs.com or call (707) 795-7941 and see www.akc.org. For general information, see sirfrancisdrakekc.org. September ?, 2025“Marin Humane Society Tails By Twilight Anniversary Gala,” 5-9:30pm, Marin Humane Society. Join us for an evening of inspiration under the stars as we celebrate a new generation of animal heroes and support Marin Humane. Together, we can truly transform lives! Silent & Live Auctions, Gourmet Dinner & Signature Cocktails, Inspiring Stories, Party Attire. Well-behaved pooches welcome! (Pooch admission purchase required.) For more information, see the Marin Humane Society. September ?, 2025“Saratoga Pet Parade,” 11-1, Saratoga Village Center, Big Basin Way, Saratoga. Every year, the SVDC (Saratoga Village Development Council) holds a pet parade and contest in downtown Saratoga. Sponsored by Saratoga Village Development Council (SVDC) – see www.SaratogaVillage.info September ?, 2025“Balls in the Ruff Golf Tournament,” 10am-7pm, Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:00 for a noon shotgun start. Tahoe Donner Golf Course will host our scramble-style tournament, including fun contests throughout the course, a delicious box lunch, a hole-in-one with an AWESOME grand prize, special refreshments and an all-around good time! There will be an awards dinner immediately following play. Benefitting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. For more information see hstt.org. September 17“AKC Responsible Owners Day”. Each September, the American Kennel Club hosts AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with their pets. Owning a dog has endless rewards, but it’s important to be aware of the responsibilities that come along with it. For more information see AKC website. September ?, 2025“Hofsas House Wine Tasting & Adoptable Dogs from POMDR, 5:30 – 7pm, Hofsas House Poolside Meeting Room, 3rd & 4th Ave on San Carlos St, Carmel. $15.00 per person includes one glass of wine and nibbles.; additional glasses of wine can be purchased for $5.00 per glass. Reservations are required, and space is limited to 40 attendees. To make a reservation, contact Carrie at 831-624-2745 or carrie.theis@hofsashouse.com. POMDR is a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast. Since October 2009, they have helped over 5,000 senior dogs and people. 100% of the proceeds will go to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue to help senior dogs and senior people. More info at peaceofminddogrescue.org. September 21“National Deaf Dogs Rock Day”, everywhere. “National Deaf Dogs Rock Day started five years ago as a way celebrate our deaf boxer Nitro’s birthday. Nitro was the inspiration behind the national non-profit organization Deaf Dogs Rock – an organization which works to find homes for deaf dogs in need and provides educational and financial support to deaf dog families, shelters, and rescues.” For more information see https://nationaldeafdogsrockday.com/ September ? 2025“Daisy’s Day”, Virtual Campaign Online. Palo Alto Humane Society presents Daisy’s Day. 5th annual fundraiser to provide veterinary care for pets throughout the Peninsula when their owners do not have the available financial resources. Daisy’s Day 2021 is taking place now through December 31, 2021, with the goal of raising $100,000 to help sick and injured animals in the Greater Palo Alto/mid-Peninsula Area. Donations from Daisy’s Day 2021 will go the Daisy Fund to help PAHS fulfill its mission of Creating Compassionate Communities by providing emergency veterinary services for pets whose owners might not have the necessary funds for lifesaving intervention. Go to paloaltohumane.org/daisys-day-2021 to donate. Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities: visit PAHS@paloaltohumane.org or call (650) 424-1901 For more information call (650) 424-1901 or visit: www.paloaltohumane.org. September 23“National Dogs In Politics/Checkers Day”. “National Checkers Day which is also known as Dogs in Politics Day, is observed annually on September 23rd. On September 23, 1952, Vice President candidate, Richard Nixon, gave a speech that was called the “Checkers Speech”. He had been accused of improprieties relating to a fund established by his backers to reimburse him for his political expenses. Wanting to defend himself as his place on the Republican ticket was in doubt, he flew to Los Angeles and delivered a half-hour television address. It was in this speech that Nixon stated that regardless of what anyone said, he intended to keep one gift; a black-and-white dog that had been name Checkers by the Nixon children, thus giving the speech its popular name. The ‘Checkers Speech’ was seen, or heard, by about 60 million Americans, making it the largest television audience to that time and it led to an outpouring of public support. With Checkers the dog in the speech, the day also became known as Dogs in Politics Day.” September ?, 2025“Running Dog,” 6:30-8pm, Sports Basement (Walnut Creek), 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. Join Contra Costa Animal Services for the Running Dog Event at Sports Basement in Walnut Creek. We’ll be guests at their weekly run, and of course, we’re bringing our furry friends! The Running Dog volunteers take shelter dogs out for weekly runs allowing them to decompress, get much needed exercise, and experience life outside of the shelter. For more information see contracosta.ca.gov. September ? (last week in September)“Deaf Pet Awareness Week”. Visit Petfinder to learn about deaf pets—from what makes them different from hearing pets (answer: not much!) to how to go about adopting your very own lovable deaf pet, and here for information on training deaf dogs. September ? (last full week of September)“National Dog Week”. A whole week dedicated to celebrating the amazing canines in your life! (As if you needed another excuse to shower your doggie with love and adoration!) For more information see facebook.com/NatDogWeek. September 28“World Rabies Day”, everywhere. Sponsored by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. For more information and ways to get involved, visit the Global Alliance for Rabies Control website. September?, 2025“Dog Days at the SF Giants Game” 6:05pm, Oracle Park, San Francisco. “In community partnership with the San Francisco SPCA, dog lovers and pup parents are invited to Oracle Park for the season’s second PAW-SOME day. Cheer on your Giants as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals, but before you do – suit up your furry friend(s) in costume for the pregame on-field parade. We look forward to hosting you for a doggone good day of barks and play. Partial proceeds from each special event ticket will benefit the SF SPCA.” For tickets and more information see mlb.com. September ? 2025“Great Global Greyhound Walk,” everywhere! The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog-walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners to raise awareness of the breeds and show the public just what wonderful pets they make. Become a part of the Great Global Greyhound Walk family, join in the fun and help us beat previous years’ totals whilst promoting sighthounds. In 2022, we had another record breaking year – 10,620 sighthounds walked around the globe across 432 walks in 29 countries! All the info you need can be found on this site but, for all the latest news, come and join us in our Facebook group and at greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk. |
October 2024October is Adopt-a-Dog Month® and Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month through October 31“Pit Bull Awareness Month”, SF/SPCA. To celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Month we’re waiving the adoption fee for all adult Pit Bull Mixes (5+ Months) through October ? at the SF SPCA. For more information see sfspca.org. October 1National Black Dog Day October 1“National Fire Pup Day“ October ?, 2025 (First Week of October)“National Walk Your Dog Week” (all week, everywhere!). National Walk Your Dog Week was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, to bring awareness to the ever-increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Walk Your Dog Week aims to improve the health and well being of America’s dogs and sends the message to unchain your dogs!”With more and more people becoming sedentary and gaining weight due to a lack of exercise, say’s Colleen Paige, founder of the day. Too many dogs don’t get the necessary outlet they need to stay physically and mentally healthy. I feel that part of the overpopulation of dogs in this country is hugely associated with our growing waistlines. Generally, the less a person exercises, the less their dog exercises. Having trained thousands of dogs, it’s my estimation that at least 75% or more of dogs in shelters are there, due to a lack of exercise, which has resulted in serious behavior issues such as aggression, destruction and separation anxiety. for more information see walkyourdogweek.com. October 4“Feast Day of St. Francis, Catholic Patron Saint of Animals, and World Animal Day.” October ?, 2025 (first Sunday of October)“Blessing of the Animals, 10 AM, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga. Held the first Sunday in October. Don’t miss one of the most fun services of the year in honor of St. Francis Day! Enjoy the parade of our parish pets and animals in all their barking, meowing, squawking, braying, splashing glory! Bring your dogs on leashes, fish in water, cats and other small animals in carriers please. Stuffed animals welcome, too! Kibble and cake afterwards. Woof! For more information contact 408-867-3493 or st-andrews-saratoga.org. October ?, 2025“Poodle Day™,” Carmel. Morning, afternoon and evening events in various locations. Poodle Day, an annual event in Carmel, California, that unites poodle owners and lovers — and their furry companions — for a fun-filled day. In addition to being one of California’s premier vacation destinations, Carmel consistently ranks as one of Dog Fancy’s top ten most dog-friendly cities in America. For more information see PoodleDay.com. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 11am, Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1750 29th Ave, San Francisco. Incarnation will have a blessing of the animals this Sunday, in the courtyard. If you are interested, please bring your pets for a blessing (and a treat!) All are welcome! For directions visit https://www.incarnationsf.org. For more information see the Facebook event. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 11:30am, Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo. Outdoors on the front patio. All friends and neighbors are welcome. For more information see the Facebook event. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 1:00 pm, under the Oak Tree, Saint Anthony Catholic Church San Jose, 20101 McKean Rd, San Jose. Mark your calendar and plan to bring your favorite animal companions to the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Anthony Church. For more information see the Facebook event October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 2-4 pm, Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Independent and UCC, Carmel.Every creature is important. The love we give to a pet and receive from a pet can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship with our Creator.Bring your pets (if pets are unable to attend, bring an item that represents them.) All are welcome. For their happiness and safety, please leash your pets or otherwise keep them in your close care. For more information see the Facebook event October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 5:30pm, Holy Family San Jose, 4848 Pearl Ave, San Jose. On Tuesday, October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will have our traditional Blessing of Animals on at 5:30pm in Murphy’s Meadow. All are welcome to bring your fine feathered, furry (and other) friends for a blessing. For more information see the Facebook event. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 4pm, First Congregational Church of Berkeley. Join us for an outdoor celebration of creatures of all kinds in celebration of St. Francis and of all our beloved pets. Bring your pets if they’re amenable, or photos of them, or photos of beloved pets you’ve lost, or even stuffed animals, for a short all-ages service and individual blessings. Stay for a portrait in our Pets and People Photo Booth! For more information see the Facebook event. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Pets,” 9am, Willow Glen Funeral Home, 1039 Lincoln Ave, San Jose. Join us for a free family event with Father Rudy Ruiz as he blesses all our pets. Please have pets on leash, in carriers, or suitably restrained. Bring a photo or urn of pets who have passed. Please bring a donation of food, toys, collars, leashes, etc. for Santa Clara animal shelter. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 10:30am, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, San Carlos.Our annual Blessing of the Animals Service! All God’s creatures are welcome! For more information see the Facebook event October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 11:30am, Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos. God also made all kinds of domestic animals too, like dogs and cats, guinea pigs and bunnies, chickens, snakes, iguanas, hamsters, parrots, ferrets, and turtles. And we, at Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos, would like to offer a blessing on them all. In the spirit of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, come and join us for an ecumenical Blessing of the Animals ceremony. Save the date, and come by for friendly conversation and a little extra attention for your beloved pets. For more information see the Facebook event. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals – A Celebration of St. Francis,” 9-12, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco. Everyone is welcome to bring their pet and celebrate Blessing of the Animals at the 9:00 or 11:00 services. All pets and their humans are welcome! Please ensure pets are safely in carriers or on a leash. Photos of animals not able to attend also welcome. For more information see facebook.com/stmarkssf. October ?, 2025“Celebration of the Animals,“ 11:30am to 12:30pm, Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Avenue, San José. Family and animal-friendly service in the courtyard at Sinai on Sunday at 11:30 am with our pets. All pets are invited in carriers, cages, on leashes, and in bowls. Playpens for large and small dogs will be provided. All are welcome to attend this free event. The Celebration of the Animals weekend is generously sponsored and hosted by Bert & Suzanne Peters. For more information see sinai-sj.org. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,”, 10 a.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco. St. Francis Day: Blessing of the Animals Service. Honor St. Francis and our animal companions with this service of thanksgiving for all of God’s creatures. Bring your four-legged, two-legged and no-legged friends for a blessing. For more information contact (415) 751-1198 or stjamessf.org. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,”, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., services, and at hospitality time. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., San Francisco. The Feast of St. Francis & Blessing of the Animals. Remember St. Francis of Assisi (feast day October 4) the patron and namesake of our San Francisco. With his associate, Clare, Francis lived a life of simplicity, active care for the poorest of the poor, and appreciation for the divine imprint in all creatures. Franciscan ideals continue to enliven and challenge us today. On this day, we bless domestic animals as a token of the love St. Francis showed for all created beings. Your pets are welcome at the 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., services, and at hospitality time. For the safety and comfort of all, each must be on a leash or in a secure carrier, and please exercise your pet before entering the church. For more information contact 415-749-6344 or gracecathedral.org. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals,” 2:45pm-4:00pm, Skyline Community Church, 12540 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Skyline Community Church will host the 18th Annual “Blessing of the Animals” on Sun., October 14, 3-4:00 pm, (registration starts at 2:45). This is a special ceremony to honor our animal companions and acknowledge the blessings they bring to our lives. Bring your pets: dogs, cats, chickens, horse, goats, parakeets, fish, etc. (leashed or caged) or a photo of your pet (“In Memoriam” space provided). Refreshments provided for both pets and owners. Ceremony will take place on the plaza in front of the sanctuary, set in a beautiful hillside environment. Afterward, guests are invited to walk with your pet through the unique labyrinth behind the sanctuary. In the fall all over the world, lively and sacred ceremonies are held to bless our animal companions and honor the blessings they bring us. Churches of all denominations honor beloved pets around the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi (Oct 4) the patron saint of animals and the environment. Rev. Laurie Manning and Rhea Babbitt of Skyline Community Church will bless your pet(s) or photos of beloved pets who cannot make the journey or have passed on. For more information see skylineucc.org. October ?, 2025“Saint Francis Sunday/Blessing of the Animals,” Church of the Epiphany, 1839 Arroyo Avenue, San Carlos. Your animal friends are welcome to services as we celebrate The Feast of Saint Francis beginning outside with the blessing our animal friends. All animals must be leashed or in carriers. There will be a pet supply collection for “Coppers Dream,” a foster-based rescue organization. Please bring your new or gently used collars and leashes, beds and blankets to a box labeled for Coppers Dream that will be outside the parish hall – or just inside. Please hand any $ donations to The Rev. Hailey McKeefry Delmas. For more information call 650.591.0328 or see epiphanysancarlos.org. October ?, 2025“Blessing of the Animals”. This year our annual pet blessing at St. Francis Episcopal Church will be a “virtual” blessing and we invite you to send pictures of your pets to office@stfranciswillowglen.org before September 30. The service will be livestreamed on October 4th at 10:00am on Facebook Live. For more information see www.facebook.com/stfranciswillowglen. October ? 2025“Barktoberfest,” 10am, Johnson-Springville Park, Rocklin. Barktoberfest is a FREE, outdoor festival for the whole family, including your canine companions. With live music, vendor booths, food trucks, canine contests and more — there’s something for everyone — including a Biergarten for those who would like to purchase Biergarten tickets. We can’t wait to see your friends, family and pup pals at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. If you thought Oktoberfest was fun, just wait until you experience Barktoberfest! For more information see placerspca.org. October ?, 2025“Belmont Water Dog Run,” Belmont. From a 5k and 10k course, to a 1 mile course for Fido and young runners and walkers, there is something for everyone. Races begin and end at beautiful Twin Pines Park. All registrants and volunteers are treated to a Rotary sponsored breakfast with community donations. For more information see belmontwaterdogrun.com. October ? 2025“Collie Fun Day”, 11-4pm, Morgan Hill. We invite NCR friends, supporters and collie lovers to join in fun, food and fellowship with collies for the afternoon. Come and spend the day with beautiful collies and fellow collie lovers. Share your collie’s cutest tricks or their amazing story of rescue. Refreshments will be available. Please RSVP to laurie@calcollierescue.org by October 31st. include the number of people and number of collies in your group, and if you would like to pre-register for CGC Testing. Collies & Shelties only please. For more information see NorCal Collie Rescue at facebook.com/norcalcollierescue. October ?, 2025“Wags to Riches,” 4pm, Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin. Wags to Riches is German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California’s premier fundraising event! It’s also a fun, affordable & casual event which includes live and silent auctions, bag raffle, K9 demonstrations and, of course, an excellent dinner! For tickets and more information, see gsrnc.tofinoauctions.com. October ?, 2025“National Veterinary Technician Week,” everywhere. “Veterinary Technicians’ Resilience is the Heart of Veterinary Medicine”. National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) is to celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions credentialed veterinary technicians make to the veterinary profession and society. For more information see www.navta.net. October 19, 2024“Pacchetti Dog Park Harvest Festival,” 11am-2pm, Pacchetti Dog Park, Kimball Ave, Seaside (near Monterey). “Join us for the Pacchetti Dog Park Annual Harvest Festival! Bring your pup and enter in the dog costume contest and participate in the raffles and check out the local vendors and AFRP pups!! We hope to see you there!!! Woof woof!” and “Join POMDR at Pacchetti Dog Park Harvest Festival on October 21 at the corner of Noche Buena & Kimball Avenue in Seaside! We will be there with an info table and might have some adoptable pups stopping by to say “hi”! The event will also include a really fun costume contest for the dogs ($5 entry fee), vendors and a raffle.” For more information see pacchettidogpark.org. October ?, 2025“Subaru Loves Pets® Day at the SF SPCA,” 11:00 am–5:00 pm, San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center, 250 Florida Street, San Francisco. We are partnering with Putnam Subaru to provide the love and support every pet deserves. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, to find your “furever” friend. Receive $100 off adoption fees on all animals at our shelter. We will have adopter kits for the first dog adoptions of the day.* Each kit includes a toy throwing disc, travel bowl, leash, bag holder, license-plate chew toy, bandana, and tote bag. Come out and find the perfect addition to your family. For more information see sfspca.org. October ?, 2025“3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween”, 10–11:30 AM, Newbark Dog Park, 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark. Our event aims to create a fun and safe environment for dogs and their owners to celebrate the Halloween spirit together. We anticipate a large turnout of dog lovers from the community who are eager to participate in various activities, including a dog costume contest, giveaways, resource fair, and photo opportunities. For more information see facebook.com/events. October ?, 2025“Mission Creek Dog Park Howl-O-Ween,” 2-4pm, Mission Creek Dog Park, 57 El Dorado St., San Francisco. Join Pawtrero at Mission Creek Dog Park Howl-O-Ween! This fun event takes place at Mission Creek Dog Park, 57 El Dorado St. on Saturday October 19th from 2-4pm. Supervisor Haney will open the event and there will be lots of great small pet related businesses attending, including Bark Ave (dog daycare), SF Puppy Prep (dog training), City Dog Grooming (dog groomer), Pawtrero and more. Pawtrero will be handing out swag bags and running the free raffle. Make sure to get your free raffle ticket at the Pawtrero table and we hope you win some of the great prizes. There will also be a costume contest and a dog Pie Eating Contest. For more information see pawtrero.com. October ?, 2025“Howl-o-ween Pawty”, 12-4pm, Woofboard, 60 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. Paws off my treats, witches! Celebrate Howl-o-ween with us at Woofboard in San Jose, for a dog-friendly ghoulish pawty filled with local pop-up vendors, pet photography, live pet portraits, and interactive games and activities! Don’t forget to dress up for our annual costume contest with winners in 4 categories! For more information see woofboard.co. October ?, 2025“PUPtober Fest,” 2-5pm, Ganado Feed, 945 Lincoln Ave, San Jose. Join us for our annual PUPTOBER FEST along with other vendors. Family and pet friendly. Ganado Feed & Pet Supplies invites you and your fur friends to our annual PUPTOBER FEST, Sunday October 20th from 2PM to 5PM. We’ll have a variety of fun pet vendors including Fiesta Paws and Dashing Dog Boutique and the pet Photo Booth by Tonya Perme Photography. Proceeds will be to benefit our friends from Adopt My Block rescue. For more information see ganadofeed.com. October 22, 2024“Lazy Dog Fundraiser,” 11am-11:45pm, Lazy Dog Restaurant, 5305 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Lazy Dog Restaurant! Celebrate National Make a Dog’s Day and support Silicon Valley Pet Project! Indulge in delicious food and drinks while making a difference for animals in need. Bring your friends, family, and furry companions to enjoy a meal and 15% of the proceeds from your meal will be donated to SVPP to help rescue and care for our foster pets. You can also support SVPP with your take-out or curbside order! (Delivery is not eligible for fundraiser support.) Online order code: 46SVP Print the Lazy Dog flyer or simply download it to your phone and show your server! Dogs are welcome on the patio dining area! For more information and a link to the flyer, see facebook.com/events. October 26, 2024“Doghood Halloween Pet Parade,” 11-4, Wildwood Park, 20764 4th Street, Saratoga. The 4th Annual DogHood Halloween Pet Parade is back, bigger and better than ever! Join in on October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wildwood Park, 20764 4th Street. This will be an unforgettable day of prizes, raffles, and amazing costumes. It’s a spook-tacular celebration for everyone—both two-legged and four-legged friends alike! For more information and a link to register, see saratoga.ca.us. October 26, 2024“Fangtastic Howl-O-Ween Bash 2024,” 6 – 10pm, Morgan’s Cove, 1980 Morgan Avenue, Morgan Hill. Welcome to the Fangtastic Howl-O-Ween Bash 2024! Get ready for a spooktacular evening filled with fun and frights at The Prirate’s House (Morgan’s Cove) on Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Join us for a Costume Contest, Wandering Cocktail Party – including Food, Beer and Wine, Music, Fun & Games, Valet Parking, along with other FANGtastic surprises! Get ready to howl the night away at the most fangtastic Halloween party in town! Very limited space so buy your tickets early. No high heels (uneven pavement), No Pets, No one under 21. Fundraiser for Air For Paws – Equipping First Responders with Animal Resuscitation Kits. When disaster strikes, family pets can become victims too. Air For Paws is dedicated to providing special resuscitation kits and training to first responders. For more information and tickets see eventbrite.com/e/fangtastic-howl-o-ween-bash-2024-tickets. October 26, 2024“Farley’s 30th Annual Pet Parade & Costume Contest,” 1pm (parade start), Farley’s SF, 1315 18th St.(at Arkansas), San Francisco. Dress up your pet, and yourself if you like, and head on over to Farley’s Pet Parade & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th. The parade starts at 1pm at the intersection of 18th St. and Arkansas St. in Potrero Hill. Judging and trophies will follow at 18th St. & Texas St. This tradition has been happening for 30 years and whether you join in or just come watch, it is a great time for all! For more information see pawtrero.com. October 26, 2024“HOTRODS 4 PAWS – 10th Annual,” TBA. We are a fun, family-friendly car show. This is a fundraising event to help Furry Friends Pet Relief continue their work in the community. FFPR helps families in need with their pets. They offer free to low cost spay and neutering, vaccines, preventative medical care and free food. For more information see facebook.com/events. October 27, 2024“Halloween Parade for Dogs in Willow Glen!” 5-6:30pm, Gussied Up Dog Boutique, 1310 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. Gussied Up Dog Boutique’s Annual Doggie Social and Trick or Treat Halloween Costume Parade for dogs! Bring your pup to Gussied Up Dog Boutique at 5PM to pick up his treat bag. A Willow Glen favorite every year! Dogs in costume, Trick-or-Treating up and down Lincoln Avenue in Downtown Willow Glen! This adorable event is fun for the entire family. Don’t have a dog? Bring a chair and enjoy the parade! For more information see facebook.com/events. October 27, 2024“Howl-o-ween Dog Photos and Costume Contest Fundraiser,” 11-2, Forest Theater, Santa Rita St & Mountain View Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Get ready for Max’s 5th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN, a spooktacular pet costume contest happening on October 27th at the Forest Theater in Carmel. Come support Max’s and pets in a health crisis at the 5th Annual Max’s Helping Paws Foundation Howl-o-Ween Fundraiser! If you love to show how “fashion-forward” your pup can be while supporting a wonderful local animal welfare nonprofit, Max’s Helping Paws, this is the event to attend! Max’s Helping Paws (www.maxshelpingpaws.org) is a financial lifeline for Monterey County pet families with a pet in a health crisis. For a lot more information and tickets, see eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-dog-photos-and-costume-contest-fundraiser. October 27, 2024“Bark at SPARK Howl-o-ween 2024,” 11-5, Spark Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco. Calling all furry friends and spooky souls—it’s time to paw-ty! This isn’t just your average day at the dog park. We’ve got tail-wagging fun and plenty of paws-itively awsome activities for you and your four-legged besties. Pet-tastic Vendors – Treats, Toys, and more from local pet-loving businesses! Pup Cup Race – Zoomies, but make it competitive! Spook-tacular Photo Ops – Snap Insta-worthy pics with your costumed pets at our spooky backdrops! Perfect for capturing all the Halloween magic. Costume Contest – Strut your stuff and show off those pawsome costumes! Puppy Parade – Show off your pet’s best tricks and treats in our howlin’ Halloween parade! Support Muttville Senior Dog Rescue! So, grab your matching costumes, put on your game face (or fur!), and get ready for a day of paw-some fun and hauntingly good times! (All Pets Must Be On Leash). For a lot more information and tickets, see eventbrite.com/e/bark-at-spark-howl-o-ween. October 28, 2023“aPAWcalypse,” 10am–2pm, Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley. The aPAWcalypse is coming – a fee-ghosted adoption event. This one-day Halloween adoption event features “ghosted” (a.k.a. 100% waived) adoption fees, plus wicked cute shelter pets will be dressed for the occasion—in costumes! Don’t miss this opportunity to add a valued member to your aPAWcalypse survival team! 40 Franken-kittens, puppy gremlins, voodoo dogs, and mystical cats will be ready to go home to your haunted mansions. For more information see berkeleyhumane.org. October 29, 2023“Palm House Bark Bash: Dog Brunch & Fashion Show,” 2-4pm, Palm House, 2032 Union Street, San Francisco. Calling all dog lovers! Dress your fashionable pups in their spooky season best for the chance to win prizes for best dressed and other categories! Swag bags will be available for dog attendees & adoption coupons for aspiring dog owners. For all pups that would like to participate, please email fatima@palmhousesf.com and provide your pups name and any fun tricks or unique flairs you want to show off on the runway! For our hoomans, we are ppartnering with Titos to bring you specialty cocktails like the Aloha Hound and Salted Leisure Hound. All ticket proceeds will be donated to SF SPCA. For more information and tickets see eventbrite.com. Through October 31“Pawtoberfest Fall Adopt-A-Thon,” 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez; 910 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. Through Oct. 31, adoption fees for all dogs and cats at Contra Costa Animal Services is $20. The fee includes microchip, spay/neuter, vaccinations and license fees. For more information see co.contra-costa.ca.us. October ? 2024“Annual Lincoln Hound Society Members Meeting,” 6:30 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Shasta Ave on the Alameda, San Jose. Come to learn and contribute ideas for your Lincoln Hound Society, Meet fellow Hounders who use the CF at other times and days, get your membership card – if you don’t already have one; volunteer for any the numerous areas of need in maintaining the CF; and share your enthusiasm of being a Conscientious Dog Companion! For more information see lincolnhoundsociety October ?, 2024“Canine Companions for Independence® DogFest,” 12-4, Jack London Square, Oakland. Gather your friends, family & dogs for Canine Companions DogFest Bay Area on October 21. Enjoy a day of fun while helping us provide free service dogs to people with disabilities so they can lead with independence. Register for FREE today! For more information see canine.org. October 26, 2024“aPAWcalypse!” 10-2, Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley. The aPAWcalypse returns in 2024! Fee-Ghosted Adoption Event. This one-day Halloween adoption event features “ghosted” (a.k.a. 100% waived) adoption fees, plus wicked cute shelter pets will be dressed for the occasion—in costumes! Don’t miss this opportunity to add a valued member to your aPAWcalypse survival team! 50 Franken-kittens, puppy gremlins, voodoo dogs, and mystical cats will be ready to go home to your haunted mansions! For more information see https://berkeleyhumane.org/apawcalypse. October ?, 2024“Tails at Twilight,” 6-11pm, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Enjoy a little taste of paradise at the 6th annual Tails at Twilight gala as we gather to celebrate the animals who touch our lives and become ohana. A benefit for Valley Humane Society’s lifesaving and life-enriching programs, this year’s Tiki Tails at Twilight is presented by Jeff and Doris Hank. An exotic island affair hosted at the beautiful Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, the evening features a champagne reception with delectable hors d’oeuvres followed by an elegant seated dinner. Dance and mingle with friends and animal lovers, surf a selection of silent auction packages, and plunge into the exciting live auction, which raises funds for programs and community services such as dog and cat rescue, humane education, AniMeals pet food pantry and Canine Comfort pet therapy. Dress to impress in your tropical best! Help raise money for our programs and services, including dog and cat rescue, humane education, and community services such as Animeals and Canine Comfort. For more information see valleyhumane.org. October 27, 2024“Los Gatos Halloween Halloween Kid and Pet PAWlooza,” 2:30–5:30 PM, Los Gatos Town Plaza Park. Trick or treat with the vendors downtown and participate in a”Pawrade of sorts” a party for both children and animals in downtown Los Gatos. Bring your PET, your FAMILY and ALL your FRIENDS dressed in costume for trick or treating with the children starting at The Los Gatos Town Plaza Park. A Fundraiser for the Street Dog Coalition. For more information see losgatoschamber.com/PAWlooza October 27, 2024“Sunnyvale Halloween Pet Parade and Fair”, 10-4 PM, Plaza del Sol, 200 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale. For more information and registration, visit sunnyvalepetparade.com. October 30, 2024“Pints For Paws: An Evening with Mayor Bruce,” 6-8:30pm, The Monk’s Cellar Brewery & Public House, Roseville. Join Placer SPCA and Bruce Houdesheldt – Mayor, City of Roseville, for a special fundraiser supporting our new Veterinary and Foster Care Center at Pints For Paws: An Evening with Mayor Bruce. This event takes place on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6pm to 8:30pm, at The Monk’s Cellar Brewery & Public House in Roseville, CA! Tickets are available for $50 in advance or $60 at the door. A portion of every ticket helps Placer SPCA’s build its new Veterinary and Foster Care Center. Pre-purchase tickets at the link in our bio or visit one.bidpal.net/pintsforpaws. October 31“Halloween,” all night, all over. Help you dog deal with the challenges of scary people, running kids, sugary candy, and the incessant doorbell! See Surviving the Halloween Nightmare! October 31-November 1, 2024“Halloween at the Woods,” nightly 6-10pm, 3038 56th St, Sacramento. An annual Halloween event held for the benefit of Front Street Animal Shelter. “We usually feature a fully-themed Halloween atmosphere with walk-through displays that encircle the entire house. BUT given the situation this year our event will be a little different. We are hoping to offer a more walk-by/drive-by experience based in the front yard only, instead of a walk-thru. Hopefully next year will be different! This event is free, donations for front Street Animal Shelter gladly accepted. For more information see Facebook/events. October 31, 2024“Halloween Bash,” 11-2, Canine Corral Dog Daycare, 2045 Woodard Rd, San Jose. Join our daycare community today and let your dog be part of our annual Halloween Bash! It’s the perfect time to experience all the fun and care we provide—don’t miss out on this spooktacular event! For more information see facebook.com/events. |
November 2024November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month: the time to consider a companion who knows not to chew on your gym shoes, jump on visiting friends, or scratch the sisal carpet. Petfinder.com has teamed with shelters everywhere to shine the spotlight on older animals who often get overlooked. Studies have shown that having a pet around can lower blood pressure, especially when that pet is housebroken and calm. Many shelters have reduced or waived adoption fees during the month, and some have Seniors for Seniors programs, special adoption plans for older adults. So if you’re looking to add a furry companion to the family, visit your local shelter and consider an older (and probably wiser) cat or dog. Through November“Walk 30 Miles For Cancer”. Walk 30 Miles With Your Dog! Take on the challenge this November and raise funds to support people living with cancer. Through November“Pet Cancer Fundraiser”. To help WoofTrax spread public awareness and raise money for a good cause, we’re inviting you to join the Nationwide®Pet Cancer Awareness Walk. The walk will be held as a challenge on the WoofTrax app, allowing you to walk from anywhere at any time throughout November. After registering for the challenge, Nationwide® pet insurance will donate 25 cents each time you walk with WoofTrax to Animal Cancer Foundation up to a maximum total donation of $60,000*. These funds will help to fund life-saving cancer research, AND each walk with WoofTrax continues to support your WoofTrax chosen animal charity. Walk with us today and help unleash a cure® for countless tomorrows. For more information and to register, see wooftrax.com/curepetcancer. November 2, 2024“Tails at Twilight Gala,” 5-9pm, Haggin Oaks, 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento. Join us for a Gala Dinner to help animals! The event will include a sit down dinner, silent auction, and much more! Sponsorships and ticket sales are available now. Attire for this event is semi-formal. For more information and tickets, see friendsoffrontstreet.com/event/tails-at-twilight-gala. through November 6, 2023“Silicon Valley Pet Project Online Auction”, 8am. SVPP’s first Online Auction opens on October 23rd! Get ready to bid on some paw-sitively amazing items and experiences in support of SVPP’s Dog and Cat Foster Programs. Join us for a one-of-a-kind online auction that will warm your heart and wag some tails! Bidding opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 23 Take a peek at svpetproject. November 7, 2024 (first Thursday of each month)“Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom,” 5-7 pm, online. From the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: “If you will soon have to make the agonizing decision to euthanize your beloved pet, get support at our free, facilitated Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom. Being with others who understand really does help.” Our trained volunteer pet-loss specialists are available to support you when you are grieving the loss of your beloved companion animal or are anticipating a loss. We offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform. For more information see aplb.org/chat-with-us. Through November 30“Wishbones for Pets Month”. Wishbones for Pets® is the first international pet sitter charity drive which takes place yearly October 15 through November 30. Each year, professional pet sitters throughout the United States and Canada offer a pet supply fund-drive approximately six weeks prior to Thanksgiving, with all the proceeds going to their favorite pet-related charity in their local community. It’s only natural that pet sitters want to help pets that need a forever home. Many pet sitters will be asking for donations or pet goods to help a local charity of their choice. There will be drop boxes at local business establishments who have agreed to sponsor this event. Look for ads and signs promoting it! “Wishbones for Pets” is to pet sitters what “Toys For Tots” is to the Marines. Make a difference for the pets in your community! If you’re a pet sitter you’re invited to join our forum. For more information see wishbonesforpets.com. November 1“National Cook for Your Pets Day”, everywhere. November 3, 2024“Pawtrero’s Dog Day Afternoon,” 11-3, Pawtrero, 199 Brannan St., San Francisco. Come join Pawtrero for our 13th Annual Dog Day Afternoon, the largest pet street fair in San Francisco, from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, November 3rd. It takes place on Brannan Street (between Delancey and the Embarcadero) in front of Pawtrero. Their will be a pet costume contest, pet caricatures, & DJ. You can trick or treat between over 30 pet related vendors for your dog or cat. Check out the Delancey BBQ and beer garden! Help us support over 16 local dog and cat rescues that will be there with animals for adoption! For more information see pawtrero.com. November ?, 2024“Paws & Policy” – Butcher Dog Park, 1782 Lancaster Drive, San Jose. Join District 28 Assemblymember Gail Pellerin to discuss policy and what can be improved in AD28. All are welcome to join, even if you do not have a dog. For more information see a28.asmdc.org. November 7, 2024 (first Thursday of each month)“Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom,” 5-7 pm, online. From the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: “If you will soon have to make the agonizing decision to euthanize your beloved pet, get support at our free, facilitated Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom. Being with others who understand really does help.” Our trained volunteer pet-loss specialists are available to support you when you are grieving the loss of your beloved companion animal or are anticipating a loss. We offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform. For more information see aplb.org/chat-with-us. November ? 2024“Bummers Ball” This is an exciting, fun, huge fundraiser/party all in support of Rocket Dog Rescue. More info to come in the following weeks. Save the date! For more information see rocketdogrescue.org.
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December 2023Through January 1 2023“33rd Annual Holiday Windows,” noon-5 PM, Macy’s Union Square, 170 O’Farrell St, San Francisco. It’s that time of the year again – the SF SPCA is partnering with Macy’s to bring adoptable pets to the Union Square Holiday Windows! Visit the SF SPCA Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square—where a sleigh full of adorable, adoptable kitties and pups will romp and play. Snap a photo at one of the oversized shelter animal Instagrammable outposts, gaze through the glass at all the adorable, adoptable animals, come inside to snap a merry memory at our festive holiday photo station, donate toys, blankets, or towels to our shelter animal donation drive, and snuggle with one of our Animal Assisted Therapy ambassadors! . Learn more at www.sfspca.org/holiday. Through December 31“Home For The Holidays,” various times, four locations in Santa Clara County. HSSV has four adoption centers in Santa Clara County. Stop by one of these locations this holiday season, from November 23 to December 31, for $20 adoptions on any animal! For more information, and to browse our available animals, see hssv.org. Through January 1 2024“Wag Hotels Season of Giving Donation Drive,” Join Wag Hotels’ Season of Giving Donation Drive for the Pets of the Homeless. Wag Hotels would like to thank you for supporting our Season of Giving Drive through your generous donation to Pets of the Homeless, which will provide an animal in need with food, protection, and veterinary care that they would otherwise not have access to. By donating $20 or more, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win 5 complimentary days of doggie daycare at any of Wag Hotels’ 9 locations. Pets of the Homeless is the first, and one of the only national animal organizations focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.For more information see gofundme.com. Through December 31“SVACA’s ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ Fundraiser”. It has been a big year for pets and pet adoptions. Our furry and feathery friends have been delighted to have us home with them (all…the…time). Other animals found new forever homes with wonderful, caring people. We salute all happy pets with our Home for the Pawlidays campaign to raise for SVACA and the animals in their care. For more information see friendsofsvaca.org. December 5, 2024 (first Thursday of each month)“Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom,” 5-7 pm, online. From the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: “If you will soon have to make the agonizing decision to euthanize your beloved pet, get support at our free, facilitated Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom. Being with others who understand really does help.” Our trained volunteer pet-loss specialists are available to support you when you are grieving the loss of your beloved companion animal or are anticipating a loss. We offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform. For more information see aplb.org/chat-with-us. December ? 2024“Celebrate the Howl-idays with Rocket Dog Rescue,” 5-10pm, 307 Cortland, San Francisco. A cozy evening full of music, food, cocktails, good friends, tarot, and a silent auction to save many lives. Get your holiday gifts to support your animal friends. All ages, dog-friendly. For more information see rocketdogrescue.org. December ? 2024“Pet Days with Santa at Christmas in the Park”, 10am-Noon, Christmas in the Park, Cesar Chavez Plaza, downtown San Jose. Bring your furry friends and take a picture with Santa at Christmas in the Park in Downtown San Jose. For more information see christmasinthepark.com. |
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