Say howdy to pumpkins, falling leaves and Dogster’s checklist of tail-wagging October 2021 canine occasions and holidays. Don’t fear, when you don’t see your canine occasion on the checklist, simply e-mail us at dogstermag@belvoir.com to incorporate your canine occasion.
October Dog Holidays
All month lengthy: It’s Pit Bull consciousness month!
1: nationwide hearth pup day
1: nationwide black canine day
2: poodle day
13: pet weight problems consciousness day
ALL-MONTH-LONG September 2021 DOG EVENTS
Through January 2, 2022: AKC Museum of the Dog exhibit: 9/11 Remembered: Search & Rescue Dogs
This new exhibit honors the work of search and rescue canine throughout the rescue and restoration efforts on and after 9/11. You’ll additionally uncover the historical past of search and rescue canine together with highlights of the canine that participated within the rescue and restoration efforts on 9/11. This exhibit will even show the winners from the “Salute to Search and Rescue Dogs” artwork contest hosted by the museum in addition to function portraits by artist Ron Burns, creator of the espresso desk guide, The Dogs of Ron Burns: A Tribute to the Dogs of 9/11. A free digital tour of the exhibit can also be accessible on the Museum’s web site shortly after the exhibit’s opening. The AKC Museum of the Dog adheres to all COVID-19 and social distancing protocols. All Museum guests over 12 years of age should be totally vaccinated towards COVID-19 and should present proof of vaccination upon arrival. For extra data on the exhibit or the Museum, please go to museumofthedog.org.
October 2, 2021: thirty fifth Annual Fur Ball Gala marketing campaign fundraiser for the San Diego Humane Society
The night features a cocktail reception, stay and silent public sale, vegetarian meal ready by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and an after-party with music by Haute Chile. Well-mannered leashed canine are invited to affix you. Each yr, the Fur Ball celebrates compassion for animals and the individuals who love them. It’s additionally one of many SDHS’s most necessary fundraisers of the yr. While optimistic that the Fur Ball will likely be an in-person occasion, the SDHS will consider primarily based on the protection and luxury of company and can share extra data because the occasion nears. For extra data, e-mail furball@sdhumane.org or go to sdhumane.org
October 2-5, 2021: 2021 AHVMA Annual Conference
The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) is a bunch of member veterinarians and allies elevating the veterinary career by means of innovation, schooling and advocacy of integrative drugs. Its annual convention will likely be held this yr in in Reno, NV. For convention schedule and extra data, go to ahvma.org.
October 8-10, 2021: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo — Fall
Wag it up for the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, a canine pleasant occasion held from open to shut at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, US. Admission is $15/grownup, $6/youngster age 4-11, and youngsters beneath 3 are free. For extra particulars, go to familypetshows.com.
October 13, 2021: ASPCA’s 2021 Virtual Humane Awards & Dog of the Year Announcement
Join the ASPCA on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00pm ET for this digital program, hosted by NBC4 News Anchor Chuck Scarborough. The night honors individuals and pets from throughout the nation who’ve made excellent contributions to animal welfare. Link to view the occasion here.
October 22: Subaru’s third Annual National Make A Dog’s Day
Dedicated to creating all canine really feel liked and cared for, together with canine with particular wants as a part of its Subaru Loves Pets initiative, the automaker’s annual nationwide marketing campaign to assist pets in want every October. More than 600 Subaru retailers will host in-person or digital adoption occasions all through the month of October. Participating Subaru retailers will donate $100 to partnering shelters for each pet adopted at these occasions. Subaru can also be donating $10 to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for every Genuine Subaru Pet-Friendly Accessory bought by means of a retailer’s Subaru Parts Online web site all through the month of October. For extra details about Subaru Loves Pets, please go to subaru.com/pets and observe #SubaruLovesPets and #MakeADogsDay.