Dog Events: September
What’s Fun to do with Fido this Fall
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA: Bark ‘n Bar-BQ!
Ancaster Fairgrounds ,
Admission: $125/ticket, $1000 for a table sponsorship
Benefiting: Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
In celebration of the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Splash’s 25th anniversary,we are hosting our first ever Bark ‘n BBQ at the Ancaster Fairgrounds with dinner catered by La Piazza Allegra!
Meet the people behind the HBSPCA and the people whose lives are enriched by animal friends.
For more information, please call 905-574-7722 ext 427 or email smaclean@hbspca.com.
Dog Daze in Penetanguishene
September 6th
Bordered by Aussies performing
The Strut Your Mutt Challenge
(will conclude on October 11 at 11:59pm EST)
September 6:
Jacksonville, FL – Riverside Park
Los Angeles, CA – Will Rogers State Historic Park
September 13:
Austin, TX – Mueller Lake Park
Portland, OR – Sellwood Riverfront Park
Salt Lake City, UT – Liberty Park
September 20:
Houston, TX – TC Jester Park
September 27:
St. Louis, MO – Tilles Park
New York City, NY – Pier 84
Kanab, UT – Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
DC Metro – Black Hill Regional Park
To raise money for Best Friends Animal Society, and participating shelters and rescues across the country all working together to bring about a time of “No More Homeless Pets”.
A nationwide fundraising dog walk and fun run for pets and their people to save the lives of shelter pets!
Dandie Dinmont Show
September 6th, 2014
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE
A show dedicated to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Despite their rarity (there are less than 250 Dandies in Canada and fewer than 3,000 world-wide), sixty dogs will be on display at Purina PawsWay.
This event will also feature Highland dancing and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada’s famous “cuddling parlour.”
Purina PawsWay Pet Star
September 7, 2014
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE but there is a $10 fee per additional photo print.
Have your dog (or cat!) photographed to enter the competition to find the 2014 Purina PawsWay Pet Star.
Your pet’s photo will be displayed onsite at PawsWay and online to be voted on by the public. The winner will receive the prestigious 2014 Pet Star title and a fabulous gift basket!
25th Wiggle Waggle Walk & Splash!
Admission: FREE
The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA is hosting their annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Splash. Join the fun for a scenic 5km walk followed by a Doggie Pool Party at Wild Waterworks!
Ruffsport and Kallie the Collie performing in Hamilton/Burlington, ON SPCA Walk and Splash today.
What’s new this year?
- Some of Hamilton’s finest food trucks will be on site! 10% of the revenue from food sales will be donated back to the animals!
- Improved registration process to get you and your dogs wiggling and waggling much faster.
- The Fresh FM “Street Team”, Darrin and Colleen with be the event MCs, kicking off the event!
Register online and for more information, please call 905-574-7722 ext 427 or email smaclean@hbspca.com.
Del Mar, Cal at the Surf-a-thon
September 7th
Mr. Tuff will be hitting the “ruff” waves in Del Mar, Cal at the Surf-a-thon. If you can’t join Mr. Tuff watch it live at https://m.ustream.tv/channel/
DogLoversDays
Sep 13, 2014 to Sep 14, 2014
9:00 AM (Saturday & Sunday) to 6:00 PM Saturday; 5:00 PM Sunday
Admission: See Website
DogLoversDays is a day with your dog, packed with fun and events for the entire family!
Enjoy the:
THE DOGGIE FUN ZONE
BULLWRINKLES TREATS
DOG RACES
BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST
KIDS BOUNCY PLAY CASTLE & FACE PAINTING
THE “WOOF AND ROLL BAND” AND MUCH MORE!
Kitchener-Waterloo BADASS Dash!
8:00 Am to 5:00 Pm
Admission:
Benefiting: Autism Speaks , an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder
Men, women, children and their “best friend” come together as a team to conquer 8-10 unique, challenging, fun and BADASS canine specific obstacles that will be sprawled across a 5K-7K course.
Enjoy the POST-RACE FESTIVAL which will host racers and canines alike, vendors and spectators in a festival atmosphere with the inclusion of live entertainment, a pet expo area, a beer garden, food & beverages, an awards ceremony, contests and prize giveaways.
Friends For Life! Walk Ontario SPCA
September 20th & 21st 2014
Time:9:00am – 2:00pm
Location:16586 Woodbine Ave RR 3, Newmarket
Contact:Kim Thompson – 1-888-668-7722
walk@ospca.on.ca
Join in the fun for the Friends for Life! Walk™ weekend to save pets around the province! Thousands of walk participants will enjoy a stroll with their families around the park in their community to help raise support for the animals in need across Ontario. Even people without pets come out to enjoy the day and support this worthwhile cause.
All dogs must be on leash at all times! Please remember to clean up after your dog!
Rescue Me Weekend
September 27th, 2014
12:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Meet dedicated rescue groups who work tirelessly to find loving new homes for their rescued dogs and cats. Meet some of the deserving animals that are available for adoption!
Bonus: shop for your pet at the PetCentric Yard Sale and support the rescue organizations onsite!
Barkfest Dog Festival and Harvest Fall Food Fair!
Sep 27, 2014 to Sep 28, 2014
Event Location: Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line, Thornton (Barrie) ON L0L 2N0
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: $10 parking
Benefiting: COPE Service Dogs and local dog rescues
With over 4,500 people and their dogs attending the first year, that we outgrew our venue! We expect 12,000 – 15,000 people to attend this year’s, two-day festival at our new, larger location.
This year we are having a combined event, the 2014 “Barkfest Dog Festival & Harvest Fall Food Fair”. This beautiful 100 acre country property is the perfect venue for foodies, families and canine companions. With great pet-related vendors, dog-sport demos, and contests,
Barkfest is THE place to bring your canines, come to play, shop and spend the day having fun! You may have your animal blessed in honour of St. Francis of Assisi. We also have fundraising for COPE Service Dogs and are promoting various dog adoption organizations. The OPP and their canines will be performing tactical demos too. The Harvest Fall Food Fair has crafts, artisans, and plenty of great food to eat.
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