List of the Best Dog-Friendly Events and Holidays this Month
Spring is on the way and that means it’s about time to stop dreading walks through the slush and snow and to get excited about spending hours in the sun at the park in the coming months! Celebrate with the WHOLE family at one of these great dog-friendly events. Do you have an upcoming event we missed? Comment below to be included.
March Themes
Fix Your Pet Month
March is Fix Your Pet month and the Ontario SPCA is encouraging the public to spay or neuter their pets and help reduce the number of unwanted animals in their communities.
- Take the pledge saying you have or will be fixing your pet.
- Help spread the word about the importance of fixing your pet through your social channels and encourage them to #FixYourPet – it’s the kindest thing you can do.
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Special Days
March 1st – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Kilo the Pug’s fave.
March 8th – International Women’s Day
A day to recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the challenges they (we) continue to face. The campaign theme this year is “Be Bold For Change”.
March 13 – K-9 Veterans Day
March 17th – Saint Patricks Day
March 23rd – National Puppy Day
Spend the day celebrating the joy that is puppies and to promote adoption! Check out the event at Purina PawsWay below.
Events
Pet Loss Support Group
March 4th, 2017
11am to 1:00pm
Purina Pawsway -245 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Cost: FREE. To register email pawswaypetlossg
If you have experienced the loss of your animal or are anticipating the loss of your animal, know that you are not alone in the grief that you are feeling. The purpose of this group is to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone’s grief matters. Participants will have an opportunity to express their loss and share memories of their companions.
Doga at PawsWay
March 4th, 2017
11:30am to 12:30pm
Purina PawsWay, 245 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Cost: $5+HST (per human participant) -Registration is now OPEN!
Take a deep breath and get into downward dog pose… with your dog! We are excited to welcome back DOGA, a special yoga class that can be done with your best bud by your side. Come down to Purina PawsWay and learn how to incorporate your dog into your yoga practice! Discover the many benefits that both you and your dog get from practicing together.
Bring your mat, some water and a non-retractable leash.
Dog Lovers Days
Saturday March 11, 2017:
Chatham ON, Bradley Centre
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo
Harborfront Pet Ambassador Camp in partnership with PawsWay
March 13-17, 2017
An educational opportunity for kids to learn more about responsible pet care, pet training and pet safety.
Global Pet Expo
March 22nd-24th, 2017 in Orlando Florida
I will be attending. Let me know in the comments if you’ll be there.
Purina Puppy Day
March 23rd, 2017
Head on over to Purina PawsWay to celebrate National Puppy Day with them! More details to come.
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