Pet Events

Each year, events take place all over the country to celebrate our furry friends in one way or another. Take a walk to raise money to fight cancer, participate in an event for a local humane shelter, or take part in a pet show to exhibit your pet's beauty and talent. Regardless of the events you prefer to attend, you will find events where your pet can join you, and finding a pet-friendly accommodation is all the more important while traveling.

We have listed just a few of the thousands of pet events that take place around the country:

April 12
2nd Annual Delaware Dog Fest and Parade of Paws
Banning Park Wilmington DE - 10am-2pm
Bring your dogs, bring your kids. Get sponsors, walk the park, watch the activities, have fun! Also featuring other rescue organizations, vendors, CGC testing, agility demos, obedience demo, Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, and Microchip clinic (AVID $30)
Web site: http://www.padanerescue.com/dogwalk/rescue_dogwalk.htm

May 17-18
Cat Tales Cat Fanciers Inc
Maple Grove Community Center: 12957 Weaver Lk Rd., MN 55369, Phone: 763-494-6500
Email: snowypaws@aol.com

May 17-18
Western Front Sphynx and Rex Fanciers 2nd Annual Allbreed and HouseHold Pet Cat Show: Mutation Celebration II: "Mutants in Maui". Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road, Ridgecrest, CA,
Phone: 760 375-8000.
Email: rexhaven@yahoo.com

June 7th
Canine Capers, companion and family dog show in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief and St. Martins church. 1pm, Bremhill, Wiltshire, UK

June 21-22
Kansas City Midwest Cat Fanciers
Douglas Co. Fairgrounds - 21st & Harper, Lawrence, KS
Email: cornish@midusa.net

June 28th, 29th
Festival of the Pet, Oklahoma City Fair Grounds
Made in Oklahoma Building. Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Web site: http://www.okpetgazette.com/

June 28 - 29
Tampa Bay Feline Fanciers
Email: lmgregory1@aol.com

Abyssinian Midwest Breeders
Collinsville, Illinois
Saturday hours 11AM - 5 PM; Sunday hours 9 AM - 4 PM,
Web site: http://www.ambclub.com/Showflyer.asp
Email: Abyjam@aol.com

June 29th
Canine Good Citizen Test, Willow Wood Pet Resort at hwy 62 and 161 (Zarley Drive), New Albany, Ohio
Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. Registration closes at 4 p.m. Test fee $10. All proceeds to Licking Kennel-aires 4-H Dog Club.
Email: best_friendsdogtraining@hotmail.com

July 6th
Amber's Armoire, unique pet product company, is sponsoring a "Tea with Amber" fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit the San Diego-based Paws'itive Teams Service/Therapy dog organization. People and their pooches are invited to celebrate Amber, the silky terrier's, third birthday with a "doggie high tea" including special doggie tea biscuits and birthday cake as well as "high tea" for owners/guardians. The event will be held at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in the Gazebo, Sunday, July 6 from 2-4:00pm. Prizes for best doggie party dress and tux, door prizes and just lots of fun! Prepaid reservations are $25. Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, CA
Phone: 888-51-Amber (26237)
Web site: http://store.yahoo.net/ambersarmoire

July 12th
Licking Kennel-aires, Infirmary Mound Park, Granville, Ohio
Obedience Show 'n Go on Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Infirmary Mound Park located on State Route 37, three miles south of Granville, Ohio (4309 Lancaster Road, SE). Obedience classes open to everyone: sub-novice (pre-novice), novice, graduate novice, and open. Also 4-H style grooming & handling (showmanship) for 4-Hers. Mixed breeds welcome. Registration opens 10 a.m. Fee $5 first class entered. $3 additional classes or runs for same dog. Raffle and food on site!
Email: JHosley@columbus.rr.com

July 12 - 13
Show-Me Cat Club
Kimberling Inn Resort & Convent. Ctr.
Phone: 1-800-833-5551
Email: roomiller@yahoo.com

July 26 - 27
Tri-County Cat Fanciers
Central Florida Fairgrounds - 4630 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando
Email: pirat37@earthlink.net

August 23 - 24
Ozark Mountain Cat Fanciers
University Plaza (Holiday Inn) Hotel - 333 John Q. Harrmons, Springfield, MO
Phone Jan Rook: (417) 882-9507
Email: jadacats@prodigy.net

August 30
The 2nd Annual Ohio Valley Yorkiefest (Yorkiefest II)
Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Ohio
We will have health, education and training demonstrations, as well as agility, grooming, obedience and other demonstrations. There will also be speakers on dog health and Yorkie related health issues. We will have contests, raffles, food, and fun. Many dog product vendors will also be in attendance. Tickets will be on sale online at http://clik.to/yorkiefest/ Tickets are $7 before the event and $10 the day of the event. Following the festival at the Hamiltonian Hotel in downtown Hamilton will be the "Gone to the Dawgs Ball", featuring Karaoke, food, contests, cash bar and fun! All dogs are welcome at the ball.
Email: yorkiefest@yahoo.com

November 1st
The ABCs of Breed with Dr. Claudia Orlandi, Hampton Inn - Southridge, Charleston, WV.
An easy to understand workshop on the thoughts and theories of master dog breeders and geneticists. Contact: Donna Owens.
Phone: 304-766-6352
Email: cojak2506@aol.com