These listings brought to you by Stacy’s Wag’N’Train –
events are hosted by and are the responsibility of the individual entities listed with each listing.
Stacy’s Wag’N’Train is not responsible for any incomplete or incorrect information.
Please do NOT place copies of these event listings, in whole or in part, on any other website without permission!
Last updated April 15, 2023
Share on Facebook |
Bookmark this on DeliciousOngoing Events / Puppy Socials
2022 January–April / May–August / September / October / November / December
Hint: Try searching this page (control-F) for your breed!
September 2022September 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. September 9, 2023“Paint Your Pet,” 2-5pm, Pup Plaza – 14408 Union Avenue, San Jose. Join us to create your own, one-of-a-kind acrylic pet portrait on canvas, done in a colorful style inspired by American Pop Artist Andy Warhol. No artistic experience is necessary! We begin with a short lesson about painting techniques with 3 different brush types. Then, we’ll walk you through each step of the process – from transferring your pet’s image to the canvas with graphite, to painting the background, to painting the main features of your pet, to the final finishing details. We will use vibrant, non-toxic acrylic paints. All art materials will be provided. Before the class begins, we will need you to email us a high-resolution digital photo of your pet. Uncropped, full-body shots or face shots with uncluttered backgrounds work best. Also, pictures with good contrast work well. Please email pandamai@pmbq.com if you have any questions about photo choice and guidance, Mai is happy to help you. Proceeds from activities at Pup Plaza support Silicon Valley Pet Project’s (SVPP) life-saving work. Go to https://www.pupplaza.org/events and click on link to register. September ?, 2023 (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 18, 2023“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 ? 2023“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. A $10 per dog fee will support the Best Friends Animal Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare and support of homeless animals. A maximum of two dogs per handler is allowed, and owners are not allowed in the water with their dogs. Any dog that wants to participate must have proof of up-to-date vaccinations. For more information see cupertino.org. September 16, 2023“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 ? 2023“Muttville Senior Prom: Burning Mutt,” 5:30-9:30pm, Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco. Celebrate Burning Mutt muttvilleseniorprom.org. September ? 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 19National 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 23, 2023“Marin Humane Society Sweet 16 Anniversary Gala,” 7pm, Marin Humane Society. Join us for a fur-tastic night under the stars celebrating the thousands of happy animals who found their forever homes — thanks to your support of Marin Humane! We’ll be transforming our campus for an elegant, exciting evening where you can take a behind-the-scenes tour and visit the adoptable animals benefiting from your generosity. Add delicious food and drinks, amazing auctions, and lots of surprise animal-related fun, and it is sure to be a night to remember. For more information, please email gala@marinhumane.org for early bird specials and updates, or see the Marin Humane Society. 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 25-30 (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 ? 2023“Westie Fall Fun Day Picnic,” 11:30-1:30pm, Cal State University, Hayward.Members and guests of the San Francisco Bay West Highland White Terrier Club gather in the early Fall to relax and visit with our friends and other Westie fanciers. Locations change from time to time and the date usually falls during the month of September. The date, time and location are always announced in the Club’s Highland Tartan newsletter as well as the Club’s website. It’s great fun visiting with other Westie owners and, of course, their Westies! For more information contact Lisa Blutman at lisa.blutman@aol.com or Gail Krieger at gailaurie@hotmail.com. September ? 2023“Mutt Strut” Enjoy the morning with your best bud! Walk the beautiful Union City hillside on the Masonic Home property and enjoy games and activities with your pet on the lawn. Event proceeds will benefit school programs in the New Haven Unified School District. For more information see nhsfoundation.org. September ? 2023 (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 29, 2023“Ales for Tails” 12-10pm, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, 402 Ingalls St, #27, Santa Cruz. It’s a dog party! Come meet adoptable dogs, drink beer and raise money for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. On the last Thursday of each month, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing hosts Ales for Tails! A day of beer drinking, fundraising, and meeting adoptable dogs from Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. We’re adding mobile dog grooming with Pawsitive Styles. Plus, it’s a fun reunion with dogs adopted at previous Ales for Tails. $1 of every beer purchased goes to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. For more information, see Eventbrite or contact events@scmbrew.com September ? 2022“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 ? 2022“Art and Wine on the Mountain,” 3-6pm, Mount Madonna. Come join fellow pet lovers and enjoy an afternoon filled with art, music, wine, food and celebration at a private estate on Mount Madonna overlooking the Monterey Bay! Local artists will be on-site to display beautiful, animal centric art pieces and photography. Central coast wineries will be pouring delectable wines and an array of delicious small bites and appetizers will be plentiful. This event will feature incredible silent auction items and all proceeds will benefit BirchBark Foundation’s mission to help pets and their families through medical crises. BirchBark relies on the generosity of our community and this event is a great way to celebrate our donors and learn about our recent success stories. Dr. Merrianne Burtch, Founder and President of BirchBark, will talk about our mission and introduce one of our grant recipients who will share their story about their amazing pet. Space is limited so get your tickets early! Sorry, no pets at this event. For more information see birchbarkfoundation.org. September ? 2022“Woofstock,” noon-5, Marin Humane Society. Help us celebrate the 5th anniversary of Woofstock with a day-long Adoptathon and afternoon concert featuring Wonder Bread 5! Outdoor concert from 2 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. FREE entry. Donations encouraged! Great music, great food and great company! For more information see MarinHumaneSociety.org and for tickets go to eventbrite. |
October 2022October 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 31, 2022 at the SF SPCA. For more information see sfspca.org. October 1National Black Dog Day October 1“National Fire Pup Day“ October 1-7 (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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“Oaktoberfest”, 11-7pm, located at the intersection of Fruitvale Ave and MacArthur Blvd in Oakland. Our annual festival that celebrates the German history of the district with a modern feel reflecting our rich diversity. We encourage you to walk to the event and yes, the event is dog-friendly, but please bring water for your pup. The Oaktoberfest is inspired by the Bavarian beer halls of Munich, offering outdoor dining and drinking with live German music, traditional German food options, and a variety of the Bay Area’s best craft beers, both on tap and in 16 oz cans. Come and celebrate in Oakland’s historic Dimond District! No outside alcohol allowed. Oaktoberfest is open and Free to attend. Table seating is reservation only. Mixed packs of beer and German food platters can be pre-ordered to enjoy on site or to-go. October ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 4“Feast Day of St. Francis, Catholic Patron Saint of Animals, and World Animal Day.” October ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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 from IHOP, Chick-fil-A, Peet’s Coffee, Hobee’s, Lunardis, and Mid-Peninsula Water. For more information see belmontwaterdogrun.com. October ? 2023“National Veterinary Technician Week,” everywhere. “Veterinary Technicians’ Resilience is the Heart of Veterinary Medicine”.The week of October 16-22, 2022 has been set aside as National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) 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 ?, 2023“Benicia Dog Festival,” 11 am – 4 pm, First Street Green, Benicia. Valero Benicia Refinery proudly presents the 2nd annual Benicia Dog Festival. This year is going to be furrier, fluffier and even more fun than last year! If you missed it, don’t be barked about this year – mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 15. We’ll have vendors with pet-related goods and services, K9 demos and rescues and shelters – some with adoptable dogs. We’ll also have a beach party, costume and look alike contests, an obstacle challenge, food trucks and music. Sign up early and save your space for the Dog & Me Obstacle Course, Look Alike Contest and Dog Costume Contest. For more information see beniciadogfestival.com. October 17-30, 2022“Sit, Stay, Scare – Pet Costume Photo Contest.” During the Promotion Period, log-in to your Instagram account; and @PetFoodExpress on Instagram. Post a photo of your pet in their best Halloween costume on your personal Instagram and tag #PetFoodExpressEntry and #SitStayScare in the caption of your post to enter. For more information and all the fine print, see facebook.com/events. October ? 2020
October ? 2022 (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 ? 2022“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 ? 2022“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. 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 ? 2022“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 ? 2022“Black and White Furball,” For more information see haywardanimals.org. October ? 2022“FFR Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest,” 2 pm, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose. Cutest, Unique, Group (dog/people) and Grand Prize for Best Costume! For more information and tickets, please visit their website at furryfriendsrescue.org. October ? 2022“Puptoberfest,” 12-7, The Fairgrounds are going to the dogs (and other pets)! Join us for an Oktoberfest themed beer garden. Hang out with your pet and enjoy local craft beers. Stop by our off track betting with your pet and get a chance to watch the races. Pet-friendly Beer Garden, Games, and so much more! For more information see thefairgrounds.org/event/puptoberfest. October ? 2022“Dogtoberfest,” 11-3, Robert Livermore Park, 491 Loyola Way, Livermore. DOGtoberfest … a doggone good time for dogs and their humans! The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District will be hosting the fourth annual DOGtoberfest, Sunday, October 14! The event is designed to help promote the 7 dog parks in the LARPD district to the community. Join in the officially sanctioned attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records “Most Dogs Wearing a Bandana.” Each dog participant receives an LARPD bandana. For more information see larpd.org. October 31-November 1, 2022“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 ? 2023“Strut Your Mutt,” online. Strut Your Mutt Day is the virtual walk and fundraising event that saves the lives of dogs and cats in communities across the country. When you raise funds, you choose where your support goes — to Best Friends Animal Society or to your favorite participating local animal welfare organization. Register or donate to Save Them All!. For more information or to donate, see bestfriends.org. October ?, 2023Pups & Pumpkins,” 12-2pm, Pup Plaza, 14408 Union Avenue, San Jose. Join us for our 1st annual Pups & Pumpkins event at Pup Plaza this Saturday, October 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come visit our “Pupkin Patch” and enjoy furry friendly activities for ALL. Don’t forget to dress you and your pup for the occasion with your best Halloween costumes! Activities will include bobbing for balls, costume contests, fall photo ops and more! Beverages and light snacks will be offered. We hope to see you and your pup there! For more information see svpetproject.org. October ?, 2023“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 ?, 2023“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.
|
November 2022November 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 2022 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. 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 ? 2023“Bummers Ball 2022” 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.
|
December 2022Through 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 ? 2023“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 ? 2023“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 18 2022“Santa Paws Photo Shoot”, 9-3, San Jose Animal Care Center, 2750 Monterey Hwy, San Jose. Photo Shoot with Santa & your best furry friend this Sunday December 18th! Bonus— proceeds support our local shelter! Orion Dog Training and Volunteers of Sustain Our Shelters jointly present a Live photo shoot with Santa. For $25, you and your family can get 3 digital prints with Santa, you choose the formation. Proceeds benefit the San Jose Animal Care Center. Let’s spread some Pawliday Cheer! Pre-registration required, at oriondogtraining.com. December ? 2023“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.
|
Did I miss an event? Is there an important detail I left out? Please let me know! Page hosted by Stacy’s Wag’N’Train, offering dog and puppy training in San Jose!