Calendar of Dog Events in Phoenix
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Dec. 6 — Holiday Pet Festival10:00 am – 5:00 pm
It’s the largest pet festival of its kind in Arizona and is hosted by Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary.
Join us for an exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and animals galore! Meet hundreds of animals looking for their forever homes. Animal rescue groups, veterinarians and animal care professionals will be on hand to answer pet related questions
and provide information.From the latest in pet products, pet foods and pet related services to unique and one-of-a-kind arts & crafts, perfect for your pets and pet-loving friends.
10:00 amDec. 6 — Holiday Pet Festival
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Dec7Sun
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Dec. 7 — Paws with Santa9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come to this central Phoenix festive Holiday Pet Event benefitting the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation.
Celebrate the season with your pooch at Paws With Santa benefitting Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. Pups and their owners can pose with Mr. Claus himself for a festive holiday portrait, mix and mingle over “yappy” hour food and drink specials, and enjoy complimentary pet goody bags provided by Noble Beast.
A $ 10 cash donation is suggested, with 100 percent of all donations benefitting Lost Our Home Pet Foundation’s mission to keep pets in loving homes when their families face major life challenges, and to provide compassionate alternatives when Realtors and the community find an abandoned pet.
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Dec. 7 — Fixing Fido’s Favorites1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come to the Desert Botanical Garden on the border of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale to hear an interesting presentation of what your dog should be eating. The diet of domesticated dogs today bears little resemblance to what their ancestors ate, and to what their wild relatives still eat. About 90 percent of the diet of these carnivores consists of meat, and the remaining 10 percent of grasses, grains, berries, fruits and bones. Commercial pet foods and treats emphasize grain, starch and sugar, and innumerable synthetic ingredients. Savvy veterinarians are beginning to link pet allergies and other health issues to a diet incompatible with a dog’s digestive tract. We will whip up several savory and easy-to-prepare treats that may not seem tasty to humans, but dogs love them. Protein and fat are emphasized over carbohydrates with no sweeteners or salt. Although we are making dog treats, students cannot bring their pets to the Garden at this time.
1:00 pmDec. 7 — Fixing Fido’s Favorites
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Dec13Sat
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Dec. 13 — 12 K’s of Christmas (all-day)Dec 13
Run with your dog during Arizona’s most dog friendly holiday event.
Santa Paws has a doggie bag full of Christmas gifts that we’ll be giving out as prizes for the Most Christmas Spirit, Best Christmas-themed Running Outfit, and Cutest Pet.
That’s right – your best friend is welcome to come run with you at the 12k’s of Christmas®.
Along with a 12k and 6k run/walk, there will also be a 1.2k Santa “Sled run/walk”, a fun activity for families kids.
Wear Santa Hats, dress up the kids as Elves, put costumes on your pets, and decorate your bikes, wagons and strollers. Santa Paws has lots of prizes!!!
Check out Santa’s “Pet” Village where Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and other local rescue groups will be on hand for families looking to find a new furry friend. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.
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Dec. 13 — Whippet Run9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Arizona Whippet Association will be running a dog course at Ramada 4 in Estrella Mountain Park west of Phoenix.
Spectators welcome!
Approximate run time is 9-3 on both Saturday and Sunday, 12/14. Come through the main entrance and continue past the Nature Center. When you come to a fork in the road, follow signs for Ramada 4.
9:00 amDec. 13 — Whippet Run
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Dec27Sat
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Dec. 27 — Evening Dog Walk4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Come on out to Estrella Moutain Park west of Phoenix for some hiking and canine bonding!
This hike is an opportunity for a nice change of scenery and a chance to meet other doggie friends.
There will also be some tips for hiking safely with your dogs in the desert. All friendly dogs at least six months old and current on their shots are welcome.
Please bring plenty of water for yourself and all of your furry friends and close-toed shoes. Leashes are required. Please meet at the Horseshoe trailhead at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
4:30 pmDec. 27 — Evening Dog Walk
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Jan. 10 — Paws for a Wish10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Paws For A Wish, the only Dog Sporting Event of it’s kind returns to Phoenix January 10th & 11th 2015 hosted by The National Canine Cancer Foundation. The ONLY event to showcase Agility, Lure Coursing, Herding Instinct Testing, AZ Dock Dogs and MORE with 100% of Net Proceeds divided between the National Canine Cancer Foundation and Make-A-Wish AZ.
Word at the dogpark is your dog wants to have some FUN – bring them out try the National Canine Cancer Foundation “Lure for a Cure” course presented by Blue Buffalo. Think they will have the fastest time of the weekend? Do…es your pup have that herding instinct, then let’s see how they do with live sheep. Take home a furry bundle of joy from our new PACC911 Rescue Zone featuring over 30 rescues or see if your dog jumps for height or length with AZ Dock Dogs.
10:00 amJan. 10 — Paws for a Wish
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Jan17Sat
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Jan. 17 — Paws in the Park8:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s that time of year again to bring out your favorite 4 legged friend to Scottsdale’s Paws in the Park.
Taking place at Chaparral off leash area, activities include vendors, informational booths, dog adoptions, giveaways and entertainment.
Also with the big game just around the corner bring your dog dressed in their favorite NFL team’s gear for a football themed costume contest.
To top the event off, register for the Sniff and Stroll fun walk for $10, with all proceeds going to benefit the off leash area. For more information call 480-312-0217 or go to www.scottsdaleaz.gov to register online. Course #11568
For more information, please call 480-312-0217 or email rphillips@scottsdaleaz.gov.8:00 amJan. 17 — Paws in the Park
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March 7 — DogFest Walk and Roll8:00 am – 10:15 am
Grab a leash and be part of Canine Companions DogFest Walk ‘n Roll in Scottsdale!
This community dog walk supports the mission of Canine Companions for Independence, to provide highly-trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities free of charge.
Form a team of fundraising friends, family members and coworkers and help change the lives of others! If you raise $100, you’ll get a DogFest bandana to sport at DogFest.
We look forward to seeing you at DogFest for a tail-waggin’ good time!
8:00 amMarch 7 — DogFest Walk and Roll
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July 1 — Padres Dog Days of Summer8:45 am – 9:45 am
Need an excuse to get out of the Arizona heat and go to San Diego? Take your dog to a baseball game there! The aptly named Petco Stadium does the baseball game up right for humans and canines alike.
And there is a million things to do with your dog in San Diego besides the game…
8:45 amJuly 1 — Padres Dog Days of Summer
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