Pawzhub

Husky Week
2023-11-18 13:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-19 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ventura County Animal Services, 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Husky Week is a week-long celebration of this noble breed that culminates with FEE-WAIVED Husky Adoptions from November 11th – November 19!

Stand Up For Pups Comedy Show @ Annenberg PetSpace
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
Laugh ’til you cry with your four-legged best friend by your side! Can’t Even Comedy is bringing the best of the best comedians to PetSpace for this hilarious night, all for a good cause.
THE LINEUP:
TAHIR MOORE
JT HERNANDEZ
KRIS RUBIO
RICK MARTINELLI
NAAD BANKI
HOSTED BY: CAITLIN BENSON
DJ: DJ V
Individual seating and tables will be available to book. Tickets include 2 drinks. A portion of ticket sales will go towards the PetSpace Extraordinary Care Fund.
Age 21 and over please.
Date: Friday, 1st
Time: 7-9pm PST; Doors Open: 6:30pm
DJ Set and featured adoptables from 7-8 pm
Laughs begin at 8pm
Location: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace – 12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Tickets:

$20 – General Admission
$25 – Table Seating* (Assigned table seating-4 seats to a table. All table seats will be sold. Possible opportunity to make new friends!)

Details: Dog-friendly event, strongly recommended for audience members ages 18+
Food Truck: 5 Elementos
Food service begins at 6:30pm. Bar will close at 8:45.
**The opinions expressed by featured performers are not necessarily representative of Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.**

Santa Paws - Pet Portraits with Santa
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Ventura County Animal Services, 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Santa Paws is a holiday season fundraiser organized by Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) where residents can bring their pets to have their portrait taken with Santa Claus!
Capture the magic of the season with your furry friends at the most anticipated holiday photo event of the year! Embrace the holiday spirit and come dressed in festive attire, casual wear, or even matching pajamas – it’s all about capturing those heartwarming moments! To ensure a paw-sitively delightful experience for everyone, please ensure pets are on-leash or safely secured in carriers, are fully vaccinated, healthy, and exhibit good behavior around people and other animals.
Photo sessions are limited to the first 50 groups! We kindly ask all participants to arrive before 12:00pm as we cannot guarantee portraits for latecomers. We are asking for a $25 donation to the shelter, 100% of which goes directly to supporting the animals and programs that fuel our life-saving efforts. For an example of what to expect, click on the 2019 Santa Paws link below!
Thank you for your support!

Santa Paws portraits – 2019
Santa Paws portraits – 2023 (Portraits will be available 3 business days after the event.)

Happy Pawlidays 2023 at Sofitel
2023-12-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Sofitel Los Angeles Beverly Hills, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90048, United States
Woof woof! Get ready for a pawsome event at Happy Pawlidays 2023! Join us on Fri Dec 08, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Pacific Standard Time for a day filled with furry fun and wagging tails. This in-person event will bring together pet lovers from all over to celebrate the joy and love our furry friends bring to our lives.
At Happy Pawlidays 2023, you can expect a tail-wagging good time with exciting activities for both humans and their four-legged companions.

From 11 am to 2 pm in the hotel lobby
Photos of your pet taken with Santa Claus, given digitally with a donation of $20 with 100% of the proceeds going to Wagmor- Ticket to this event is registration only, donation for photo will be accepted in person
Holiday Treats from Fever Tree (must be 21+ to consume)

So mark your calendars and join us at Happy Pawlidays 2023. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with your furry family members. See you here!

Dog Wellness Festival and Holiday Bazaar 2023 by DEN Urban Dog Retreat
2023-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | DEN Urban Dog Retreat, 3252 Arroyo Seco Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90065, United States
We invite you & your fur babeis to join us for a day of celebration! ✨🎁
Vendors. Workshops. Entertainment for Dogs and their Humans!
👉 Sunday, 12/10 from 10 am – 4 pm.
📍DEN Urban Dog Retreat – 3252 Arroyo Seco Ave, Los Angeles CA 90065
We will have an amazing variety of local vendors, dog friendly shopping, food, music, puppy photo-ops, tarot card readings, influential speakers, mini healing sessions for your dog, and more holiday activates to be announced!
RAFFLE:
Make sure to sign up for our raffle at the door!
We will be raffling off items from every one of our vendors to help support our 501c non-profit that supports care and services for adopted dogs that we help rehome.

Petsmart Paws & Claws Free Photos with Santa
2023-12-16, 2023-12-17 | Idaho
Paws and Claus Photo Event is available in all PetSmart U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico stores, on 12/16/23 and 12/17/23. Availability by location is subject to change without notice. Appointments are recommended and subject to availability. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits. Appointments receive priority. Pets are welcome in accordance with our pet policy found here. Photos can be taken on personal device or on store device which will then be delivered via email.
Find store locations and schedule your appointment here.

3X Treats points: Offer valid only on date of your Paws & Claus photo event appointment in stores only. Must be a Treats member to receive points. Must book & check-in for appointment with Treats membership email. Not valid for walk-ins. May not be combinable with other available bonus points offers. Points will be credited to your Treats account 3 – 5 days post your purchase. Treats rules apply. See www.petsmart.com/treats for details. Products and services are subject to availability. Pet age, health & vaccination requirements apply for services. Please be sure all pets are appropriately secured (leashed or confined) & current on all vaccinations. For our full in-store pet policy, click here.

Free Mixbook Photo book: Promotional code is valid for one (1) free 19-page 8.5″ × 8.5″ glossy hardcover photo book with everyday semi-gloss pages, valued at $37.99USD for customers in the U.S. and CAN$46.99 for customers in Canada. For additional pages or cover type upgrades, you can apply your country’s dollar discount to any photo book of choice that starts at $37.99USD or CAN$46.99. Discount applies only to photo books, excluding 6″ × 6″ photo books. Must use promotional value in one visit. No cash value. Offer is limited to one code per individual. Not valid with other promotions or specials. Tax and shipping not included. Offer expires 12/31/2023 11:59 p.m. PT.

Afterpay: Receive $10 off a purchase of $20 or more at PetSmart in-store only using Afterpay. Required, activate the $10 offer by going to Afterpay.com to download offer into your Afterpay Wallet using Promo Code PETSMARTSANTA10. Offer valid one-time only 12/16/23-12/17/23, one-time only.

These are terms and conditions that apply in the event that you use the Afterpay Promo available for use in conjunction with Services provided by Afterpay US, Inc. (“Afterpay”). The Afterpay promo consists of a $10 promotional credit applied to an eligible user’s Afterpay Purchase of $20 or more. The promotion will run from 12/16/23 at 12 am EST to 12/17/23 at 11:59 pm EST. The promotion credit will expire concurrently. Afterpay Promo will be automatically applied to the Afterpay in-store purchases of eligible users. The promotional credit will be applied to the total original purchase value as displayed by the retailer (including tax, and shipping costs) to reduce the value of your four payments equally. Transaction total is after discounts and taxes are applied. The promotional credit is a limited-time offer available at PetSmart only. This promotional credit is single-use only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other Afterpay promotional offer. Afterpay reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. If you received the promotion code (directly or indirectly) from a third party, that third party also reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. Promotional credit will not be reflected in the merchant order confirmation; please refer to your Afterpay order confirmation. Promotional credit is available by invitation only, is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash or credit, and may not be resold. Promotional credit cannot be applied to previously placed orders, pre-order items, cross-border transactions, or non-pay-in-4 installment transactions. Where the credit is used for a subscription purchase, the credit will only apply to the initial Afterpay purchase of the subscription. The promo credit will not apply to any subsequent subscription payment or automatic renewal purchase with Afterpay. Each Afterpay Promo is limited to one per order, per customer and account, regardless if products(s) related to an offer are returned and/or refunded. Each Afterpay Promo applies only to qualifying items. If any of the products related to an offer are returned, the maximum amount you will be refunded is the amount you paid for the product, subject to applicable refund policies. If you violate any of the Afterpay Promo terms, Afterpay Installment Agreement, or Afterpay’s Terms of Service, the Afterpay Promo will be invalid. Offer valid in the U.S. only.

Bone Jour: Frostbite
2023-12-17 10:30 - 15:00 | Berber, 1516 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Bring your furry best friend to howl for our holiday brunch on Broadway. Themed for the Christmas season, enjoy a festive alternative for your pooch to enjoy while you dine with our French Moroccan 3-course menu. Our collaboration with Jeffrey’s Natural Pet Foods will feature a raw, natural pet menu — we are SF’s first dog brunch hosted by a MICHELIN-acclaimed team.
Your ticket includes a 3-course brunch for you to enjoy. Our $10 add-on gets a natural multi-course feast for your pup, made by Jeffrey’s raw food kitchen. This will include a pup-friendly aperitif, entree, and a dessert, sold only at Berber.
Bone Jour will now feature an exclusive holiday dessert for December birthday pups — a delectable raw birthday cake by Jeffrey’s Natural Pet Foods — available in limited quantities onsite on 12/17 (must be pre-ordered during ticket purchase).
Dress your pup in their best holiday sweater and be entered to win two tickets to our cirque show. Seats are limited to accommodate dogs of all sizes — our outdoor parklet and indoor space will only be available for a select time.
Please choose between two seating times: 10:30 AM & 12:45 PM.
A 20% gratuity, tax, and 6% SF Mandate will be added to your bill after dining.

Annenberg PetSpace Kids Winter Camp
2023-12-27 00:00 - 2023-12-29 00:00, 2024-01-03 00:00 - 2024-01-05 00:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
Annenberg PetSpace Kids Winter Camp is three days from 9;00 am to 2:00pm. Each day is full of fun for your animal-loving kiddos. This Winter Camp experience is designed for campers ages eight to eleven. Daily activities include exploring a variety of animal themed topics. Your camper will make the most out of our interactive environment with demonstrations, crafts, educational games, adoptable pets, and more.
The pets in our care come from Los Angeles City and County municipal shelters and are in various stages of being prepared for adoption, including learning to socialize with people and other animals. Therefore, we may not always be able to provide a hands-on interaction with PetSpace animals during your visit unless you are interested in adopting a pet.
Animal-centric topics include:

Health and Wellness
Behavior and Training
Grooming
Exercise and Physical Therapy
Pet Photography
Veterinary Medicine
Pet Adoptions

Winter Camp Sessions:

December 27-29, 9am-2pm
January 3-5, 9am-2pm

Each child will receive:

Winter Camp t-shirt
PetSpace Button
Craft supplies
PetSpace stuffed animal

Visit petspacecamp.org for more information and daily schedule.

COVID-19 Guidelines for Annenberg PetSpace
The safety of all our guest and staff is our number one priority. Wallis Annenberg PetSpace follows the guidelines and protocols set by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and has implemented additional safety rules and regulations for any guests participating in our programs. Please adhere to the following guidelines and processes outlined below:
Face masks are strongly recommended to be worn while indoors at the space.
Before coming to camp, parents should regularly check campers for following:

Campers should be healthy
Temperature is in normal range
No cough or congestion
There has been no recent contact with anyone that has a current confirmed positive COVID-19 test result.

Campers who test positive or show symptoms of any illness should not come to camp and stay home. We reserve the right to send campers home if they are showing signs of illness on a case-by-case basis.
We require vaccinations for all our staff and counselors.
All rules and policies are subject to change. We will communicate any updates when/ if any changes are made. Together we can do our part to keep each other safe and healthy. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the program date, a 100% refund will be given.
Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the Annenberg PetSpace Camp program date will receive a 50% refund, minus Eventbrite fees.
Cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent to camp@annenbergpetspace.org. Please include your name, the Camp date(s) you are asking to cancel, your confirmation number(s), your phone number, and your child’s name.
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event that Wallis Annenberg PetSpace cancels a program, all program fees will be refunded.

Global Pet Expo
2024-03-20, 2024-03-21, 2024-03-22 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
INNOVATION IN MOTION
EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATIONS IN PET PRODUCTS AT GLOBAL PET EXPO ’24.

NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE
Buyers will be the first to discover new products coming to market in 2024 at Global Pet Expo. While exploring, you can vote for your favorites!

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Get a first look at APPA’s State of The Industry Insights Report, which features the latest data, insights & trends!

SUPPLIER PAVILION
Meet with suppliers and help improve your supply chain and production capabilities with new, vetted partners.

GLOBAL LEARNING SERIES
Attendees get free access to 40+ sessions on pet industry business education brought to you by PIDA and APPA.

LEARN FROM PET INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS

Explore cutting-edge innovations in pet products at Global Pet Expo ’24

Our full speaker list and education schedule are coming soon!

CONNECT & PARTNER WITH THE BEST IN PETS

The perfect products to delight your customers are at Global Pet Expo. Connect with 1,000+ brands, manufacturers, importers, and suppliers offering the best pet inventory.

ATTEND GLOBAL PET EXPO 2024 FREE AS A QUALIFIED BUYER

There’s no better place to stock your shelves. Attendees get exclusive show specials like buyer discounts, free shipping, rebates with purchases, and waived/reduced order minimums!

REGISTER NOW

Americas Family Pet Expo
2024-04-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 18:00 | OC Fair & Event Center, The Hangar, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Americas Family Pet Expo is the world’s largest annual pet & pet product expo. Pet and animal lover exhibitors include retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Great show of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and more! Plus top-notch entertainment. Attendees of all ages will enjoy the fun pet shows, engage with cute animals, build custom aquariums, adopt a pet and more!
Guests are asked to leave their pets at home.
Americas Family Pet Expo Activities and Fun for the Whole Family

Reptile Show and Sale presented by Repticon
Touch, hold and interact with lizards, snakes, tarantulas and other reptiles.
Dog Events
Watch dogs and their handlers perform amazing stunts to upbeat music in this action-packed show.
Police K-9 Demonstrations
Watch Canine Officers at work and experience why Police Dogs are prime candidates for Police and Search Teams.
Cat Program
Cats offer the public an opportunity to visit with, pet and learn about different breeds of cats.
Bird Show
Joe’s menagerie of birds are sure to impress as they show you the stuff that animal actors are made of.
Kid’s Aquarium Contest
Kids can create their own 10-gallon aquarium. Winners are judged in 3 categories: Natural, Creative and Themed.

STAND UP FOR PETS COMEDY SHOW @ ANNENBERG PETSPACE IN LOS ANGELES
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
The jokes are back at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace with Can’t Even Comedy’s Stand Up for Pets!

Laugh ’til you cry with your four-legged best friend by your side! Can’t Even Comedy is bringing the best of the best comedians to PetSpace for this hilarious night, all for a good cause. This dog friendly comedy show will have you howling.
THE LINEUP:
JT PARR
MIKE FALZONE
G KING
HUNTER HILL
JOURNEY KAN
HOSTED BY: CAITLIN BENSON
DJ: DJ CLASSIC MATERIAL
Individual seating and tables will be available to book. Tickets include 2 drinks.
Age 21 and over please.
Beer provided by Three Weavers Brewing Company
Signature drink sponsored by Wyoming Whiskey
Date: Friday, May 31st
Location: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace – 12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Tickets:

$25 – General Admission
$40 – Table Seating* (Assigned table seating – 4 seats to a table. All seats at table will be sold, this is the perfect opportunity to laugh with new friends!)

Food Truck: The Veggie Bomb
Food service begins at 6:30pm. Bar will close at 8:45.
A portion of ticket sales will go towards the PetSpace Extraordinary Care Fund.
**The opinions expressed by featured performers are not necessarily representative of Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.**

Feline Frenzy Adoption Event
2024-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
We’re in a frenzy… a FELINE FRENZY!

Join us on Saturday, June 22nd, from 11 AM–3 PM, for a marathon adoption day at Annenberg PetSpace. Our goal is to find forever homes for over 50 kittens.
This is your chance to fall in love with one – or maybe even two – little felines! Our two-FUR-one special makes it easy to take home a pair of frisky felines. Did you know TWO kittens are always better than one… find out why HERE.
To help spotlight the most vulnerable population entering the LA County and City shelter shelters, PetSpace is hosting an entire day devoted to all things feline! The more adoptions we have, the more space there is to save even more cats from our municipal partners.
Not quite ready to adopt? Be our guest! You can learn about becoming a kitten foster at PetSpace from our Foster Program Coordinator; the whole family can enjoy fun kitten crafts and DIY cat toys.
No time to attend? Sign up to become a foster guardian today!
For the comfort and safety of our cats, we ask that you keep personal pets at home during this event.

Stand Up For Pets Comedy Show at Annenberg PetSpace
2024-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
Laugh it up at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace with Can’t Even Comedy’s Stand Up for Pets!

Laugh ’til you cry with your four-legged best friend by your side! Can’t Even Comedy is bringing the best of the best comedians to PetSpace for this hilarious night, all for a good cause. This dog-friendly comedy show will have you howling.
THE LINEUP:
JUSTIN KLOSE
LEAH KNAUER
HUGO GALAXY
ANGIE STROUD
ANTJUAN TOBIAS
HOSTED BY: CAITLIN BENSON
DJ: DJ ANNA KRYLOVA
Individual seating and tables will be available to book. Tickets include 2 drinks.
Age 21 and over please.
Beer provided by Three Weavers Brewing Company
Signature drink sponsored by No. 3 Gin
Date: Friday, July 26th
Location: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace – 12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Tickets:

$25 – General Admission
$40 – Table Seating* (Assigned table seating – 4 seats to a table. All seats at table will be sold, this is the perfect opportunity to laugh with new friends!)

Food Truck: Wing Lord
Food service begins at 6:30pm. Bar will close at 8:45.
A portion of ticket sales will go towards the PetSpace Extraordinary Care Fund.
**The opinions expressed by featured performers are not necessarily representative of Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.**

DOGust Birthday Brunch
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
Whether you adopted from PetSpace or another shelter or rescue, come celebrate DOGust – the universal birthday for shelter dogs – at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace! Bring your pups to our DOGust Birthday Brunch on Saturday, August 3rd as we honor shelter dogs and their unique journeys in our Barks & Rec Yard.
This exciting morning pawty will feature activities, mockTAILS for people and pets, fun photo ops, a live DJ, and brunch of course! Share your adoption story with other parents of shelter dogs while your four-legged friends enjoy special, brunch-themed treats. We’ll also have DOGust-themed merchandise in our pop-up WagShop!
Each attendee will receive:
· Two (2) complimentary drinks, from iced lattes to brunch staples of non-alcoholic mimosas and bloody marys.
· One (1) complimentary breakfast burrito/wrap from Urban Espresso
· Canine mocktails and brunch-themed dog treats for your pups
· A take-home photo from our photo op
RVSP today for this fun free event!

CatCon 2024
2024-08-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Pasadena Convention Center, East Green Street, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
CatCon is the biggest event in the world dedicated to cats + pop culture + community!
CatCon is the biggest cat-centric, pop culture event in the world dedicated to all things feline, with a community of cat lovers that spans the globe. Part expo, part symposium, CatCon engages, educates and entertains thousands of fans, featuring the latest in groundbreaking products and ideas for cats and their people. Since its inception in 2015, the annual two-day immersive experience has welcomed over 100,000 attendees.
CAT-TASTIC FUN ALL WEEKEND LONG! 😸😸😸

ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES! Dozens of Instagrammable moments 📸 , contests, giveaways, and more!
WORKSHOPS 🎤with experts in cat health😸, culture and more!
EXHIBITORS 150+ booths featuring merch and gifts 🎁 for cats 😸and their people!
THE CATCON ADOPTION VILLAGE, with hundreds of adoptable cats and kittens! 😽 😻
CAT-LOVING CELEBS AND YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRICATS human and feline talent to be announced! 📸 😻
TONS OF SURPRISES 🎉

Attendees’ cats WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into this event. For the safety of our guests as well as your pets, anyone who arrives at the convention with a cat will be turned away at the door.
TICKET INFO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catcon-2024-tickets-836688968227

SUPERZOO
2024-08-14, 2024-08-15, 2024-08-16, 2024-08-17, 2024-08-18 | Mandaly Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
If it’s happening in the pet industry, it’s happening at SuperZoo—North America’s largest pet retail event. It’s the ultimate destination for pet pros to get business done (while having some fun)! Stock up, scale up and catch up with peers and suppliers in the most comprehensive marketplace of debut products, proven best-sellers and management and e-commerce solutions that can drive your business forward.
SUPERZOO is the most-attended pet industry trade show in North America, established by World Pet Association in 1950 as an annual gathering place for the entire industry to connect, learn and do business. Ever since, the show has continued to grow—and it now boasts more buyers and education hours than any other industry event on the continent. With its rich education offerings, easy-to-shop show floor and energizing, fun-filled atmosphere, SUERPZOO has earned its reputation as North America’s premier pet retail event—and the industry’s most productive and vibrant trade show of the year.
You’ll cover a lot of ground over SUPERZOO’s four days—hopping from exhibitors to events to educational sessions—and loving every minute of it. Check out the 2023 schedule below to start planning your perfect experience. For a deeper dive into what SUPERZOO has to offer make sure to check out our Retail and Grooming Conference Education, Grooming Contests, Entrepreneurs and Business Education schedules.

National Check the Chip Day
2024-08-15 | Idaho
Microchips significantly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if lost or stolen…but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.
To remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and keep the registration information up-to-date, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) joined forces to create Check the Chip Day.

National Dog Day 2024
2024-08-26 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufMHbcsUrM
National Dog Day returns on August 26th, unleashing a global celebration of man’s best friend. For the 20th time, a torrent of tail-wagging tributes to our canine companions will flood the day. Expect network news stories, national TV show segments, shelter events, K9 parties, online videos, and internet photos, all sending the hashtag #NationalDogDay trending.
Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige, founded National Dog Day in 2004, as a way to thank dogs for their unconditional love as well as their dedication to service that keeps our families, communities and cities safe. Originally launched and celebrated in the United States, National Dog Day is now celebrated worldwide.
Amidst the deluge of doggone adorable photos, videos, and heartwarming news features flooding feeds across the planet, the day barks out a call to potential pet parents, urging them to step forward toward adopting a furry soul from a nearby shelter or rescue group. Many local and national shelter and rescue organizations host special events and reduce adoption fees in honor of the day.
People who are unable to adopt are encouraged to make a donation to a local or national shelter or rescue organization on August 26th. This act honors and supports the many confined dogs yearning for companionship. These precious animals, with hearts beating in hope and endearing eyes longing to weave a spell of affection that inspires the embrace of a new and loving pet parent, eagerly await liberation from abandonment. Your donation provides comfort and care as they await their future forever homes.
If you don’t already have a favorite rescue organization to donate to, a list with links to National Dog Day rescue partners is available at www.nationaldogday.com/rescuepartners.
Your dog can be a standout star of the day when you enter your dog’s photo in the NATIONAL DOG DAY “CUTEST DOG OF THE YEAR” contest exclusively on Facebook. The top 10 cutest dog photos will be posted on the National Dog Day home page and the top pick will receive a Dog Day Goodie Box valued at over $350. To enter your precious pup’s photo, just complete two steps: Post photos as a comment on the National Dog Day Facebook post here: National Dog Day Entry Post and post on your own Facebook profile with the #nationaldogday hashtag.
National Dog Day 2024 Presenting Sponsor, DogTV, is making sure there is never a dull moment for the entire 24 hours of the special day by hosting a 24-hour livestream for dogs, (and their humans) available at: www.dogtv.com/nationaldogday. Founded by Ron Levi, DogTV has provided streaming content to ease the anxiety of pets at home for two decades. The original concept of TV for dogs has expanded to offer content for dog people too, including educational videos focusing on health, nutrition, and training.
