Say hello to pumpkins, falling leaves and Dogster\u2019s list of tail-wagging October 2021 dog events and holidays. Don\u2019t worry, if you don\u2019t see your dog event on the list, just email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a> to include your dog event.<\/p>\n All month long: It\u2019s Pit Bull awareness month!<\/p>\n 1: national fire pup day<\/p>\n 1: national black dog day<\/p>\n 2: poodle day<\/p>\n 13: pet obesity awareness day<\/p>\n This new exhibit honors the work of search and rescue dogs during the rescue and recovery efforts on and after 9\/11. You\u2019ll also discover the history of search and rescue dogs along with highlights of the dogs that participated in the rescue and recovery efforts on 9\/11. This exhibit will also display the winners from the \u201cSalute to Search and Rescue Dogs\u201d art contest hosted by the museum as well as feature portraits by artist Ron Burns, creator of the coffee table book, The Dogs of Ron Burns: A Tribute to the Dogs of 9\/11<\/em>. A free virtual tour of the exhibit is also available on the Museum\u2019s website shortly after the exhibit\u2019s opening. The AKC Museum of the Dog adheres to all COVID-19 and social distancing protocols. All Museum visitors over 12 years of age must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. For more information on the exhibit or the Museum, please visit museumofthedog.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The evening includes a cocktail reception, live and silent auction, vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and an after-party with music by Haute Chile. Well-mannered leashed dogs are invited to join you. Each year, the Fur Ball celebrates compassion for animals and the people who love them. It\u2019s also one of the SDHS\u2019s most important fundraisers of the year. While optimistic that the Fur Ball will be an in-person event, the SDHS will evaluate based on the safety and comfort of guests and will share additional information as the event nears. For more information, email furball@sdhumane.org<\/a> or go to sdhumane.org<\/p>\n The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) is a group of member veterinarians and allies elevating the veterinary profession through innovation, education and advocacy of integrative medicine. Its annual conference will be held this year in in Reno, NV.\u00a0 For conference schedule and more information, go to ahvma.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wag it up for the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, a dog friendly event held from open to close at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, US. Admission is $15\/adult, $6\/child age 4-11, and children under 3 are free. For more details, go to familypetshows.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join the ASPCA on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00pm ET for this virtual program, hosted by NBC4 News Anchor Chuck Scarborough. The evening honors people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare. Link to view the event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Top canine athletes from across the country head to Murfreesboro, Tennesee, to compete\u00a0at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum. <\/a>Contenders will unleash their dogs and direct them with voice and hand signals\u00a0 through obstacle courses in a race against the clock, battling for the sport\u2019s most coveted prizes, including the Grand Prix of Dog Agility\u00a0<\/sup>World Champion title and the right to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes. Daily activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 24, with evening events on Saturday beginning at 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 protocols for wearing of masks and social distancing will apply.\u00a0 Go to cynosport.com<\/a> for current details on show day. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum is located at 304B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37129. The event is hosted by the United States Dog Agility Association<\/a> (USDAA) and sponsorship support comes from Vetz Petz Antinol the Official Joint Supplement of USDAA (antinol.com<\/a>.) Those who cannot attend the event can watch select final rounds livestreaming on vetzpetz.com\/cynosport<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dedicated to making all dogs feel loved and cared for, including dogs with special needs as part of its Subaru Loves Pets<\/a> initiative, the automaker’s annual nationwide campaign to support pets in need each October. More than 600 Subaru retailers will host in-person or virtual adoption events throughout the month of October. Participating Subaru retailers will donate $100 to partnering shelters for every pet adopted at these events. Subaru is also donating $10 to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for each Genuine Subaru Pet-Friendly Accessory<\/a> purchased through a retailer’s Subaru Parts Online website throughout the month of October. For more information about Subaru Loves Pets, please visit subaru.com\/pets<\/a> and follow #SubaruLovesPets<\/strong> and #MakeADogsDay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The annual Strut Your Mutt virtual fundraiser allows pet lovers across the country to raise funds for their favorite local shelter, rescue, or animal welfare organization. Although a primarily virtual event, many Best Friends Network Partners across the country have planned in-person, outdoor walks, so check here<\/a> to see if any local groups are getting together for a Strut. Walkers can register for free at www.strutyourmutt.org<\/a> to join Strut Your Mutt as individuals or members of a team. The event is not just limited to dogs and people that love them. Many cat organizations have also benefitted from being a part of Strut Your Mutt. The website<\/a> provides innovative, interactive fundraising tools for walkers to share on social media and raise funds for the animal welfare group of their choice.\u00a0 Also follow\u00a0the fun on the Strut Your Mutt<\/a> Facebook page. Starts at 9:00 a.m. ET with a welcome from Joe Gatto, followed by strutters across the country at 11:00, Best Costume and Best Kisser contests at 1:00, highlights and awards at 3:00 and 5:00, and a special closing by Joe at 5:15.\u00a0More at www.strutyourmutt.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Subaru, in partnership with the Philadelphia Union will be hosting this event dedicated to having fun with furry friends. The automaker invites local pet organizations and dog owners to enjoy food, games and more. For those looking to adopt a canine of their own, the event will include 100 dogs available for adoption from local animal organizations. Just register here<\/a> prior to arriving. <\/b>Event held from 10 a.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST at <\/b>Subaru Park, 2502 Seaport Dr. Chester, PA 19013.<\/span><\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: October 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: October 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Say hello to pumpkins, falling leaves and Dogster\u2019s list of tail-wagging October 2021 dog events and holidays. Don\u2019t worry, if you don\u2019t see your dog event on the list, just email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a> to include your dog event.<\/p>\n All month long: It\u2019s Pit Bull awareness month!<\/p>\n 1: national fire pup day<\/p>\n 1: national black dog day<\/p>\n 2: poodle day<\/p>\n 13: pet obesity awareness day<\/p>\n This new exhibit honors the work of search and rescue dogs during the rescue and recovery efforts on and after 9\/11. You\u2019ll also discover the history of search and rescue dogs along with highlights of the dogs that participated in the rescue and recovery efforts on 9\/11. This exhibit will also display the winners from the \u201cSalute to Search and Rescue Dogs\u201d art contest hosted by the museum as well as feature portraits by artist Ron Burns, creator of the coffee table book, The Dogs of Ron Burns: A Tribute to the Dogs of 9\/11<\/em>. A free virtual tour of the exhibit is also available on the Museum\u2019s website shortly after the exhibit\u2019s opening. The AKC Museum of the Dog adheres to all COVID-19 and social distancing protocols. All Museum visitors over 12 years of age must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. For more information on the exhibit or the Museum, please visit museumofthedog.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The evening includes a cocktail reception, live and silent auction, vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and an after-party with music by Haute Chile. Well-mannered leashed dogs are invited to join you. Each year, the Fur Ball celebrates compassion for animals and the people who love them. It\u2019s also one of the SDHS\u2019s most important fundraisers of the year. While optimistic that the Fur Ball will be an in-person event, the SDHS will evaluate based on the safety and comfort of guests and will share additional information as the event nears. For more information, email furball@sdhumane.org<\/a> or go to sdhumane.org<\/p>\n The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) is a group of member veterinarians and allies elevating the veterinary profession through innovation, education and advocacy of integrative medicine. Its annual conference will be held this year in in Reno, NV.\u00a0 For conference schedule and more information, go to ahvma.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wag it up for the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, a dog friendly event held from open to close at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, US. Admission is $15\/adult, $6\/child age 4-11, and children under 3 are free. For more details, go to familypetshows.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join the ASPCA on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00pm ET for this virtual program, hosted by NBC4 News Anchor Chuck Scarborough. The evening honors people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare. Link to view the event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Top canine athletes from across the country head to Murfreesboro, Tennesee, to compete\u00a0at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum. <\/a>Contenders will unleash their dogs and direct them with voice and hand signals\u00a0 through obstacle courses in a race against the clock, battling for the sport\u2019s most coveted prizes, including the Grand Prix of Dog Agility\u00a0<\/sup>World Champion title and the right to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes. Daily activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 24, with evening events on Saturday beginning at 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 protocols for wearing of masks and social distancing will apply.\u00a0 Go to cynosport.com<\/a> for current details on show day. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum is located at 304B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37129. The event is hosted by the United States Dog Agility Association<\/a> (USDAA) and sponsorship support comes from Vetz Petz Antinol the Official Joint Supplement of USDAA (antinol.com<\/a>.) Those who cannot attend the event can watch select final rounds livestreaming on vetzpetz.com\/cynosport<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dedicated to making all dogs feel loved and cared for, including dogs with special needs as part of its Subaru Loves Pets<\/a> initiative, the automaker’s annual nationwide campaign to support pets in need each October. More than 600 Subaru retailers will host in-person or virtual adoption events throughout the month of October. Participating Subaru retailers will donate $100 to partnering shelters for every pet adopted at these events. Subaru is also donating $10 to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for each Genuine Subaru Pet-Friendly Accessory<\/a> purchased through a retailer’s Subaru Parts Online website throughout the month of October. For more information about Subaru Loves Pets, please visit subaru.com\/pets<\/a> and follow #SubaruLovesPets<\/strong> and #MakeADogsDay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The annual Strut Your Mutt virtual fundraiser allows pet lovers across the country to raise funds for their favorite local shelter, rescue, or animal welfare organization. Although a primarily virtual event, many Best Friends Network Partners across the country have planned in-person, outdoor walks, so check here<\/a> to see if any local groups are getting together for a Strut. Walkers can register for free at www.strutyourmutt.org<\/a> to join Strut Your Mutt as individuals or members of a team. The event is not just limited to dogs and people that love them. Many cat organizations have also benefitted from being a part of Strut Your Mutt. The website<\/a> provides innovative, interactive fundraising tools for walkers to share on social media and raise funds for the animal welfare group of their choice.\u00a0 Also follow\u00a0the fun on the Strut Your Mutt<\/a> Facebook page. Starts at 9:00 a.m. ET with a welcome from Joe Gatto, followed by strutters across the country at 11:00, Best Costume and Best Kisser contests at 1:00, highlights and awards at 3:00 and 5:00, and a special closing by Joe at 5:15.\u00a0More at www.strutyourmutt.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Subaru, in partnership with the Philadelphia Union will be hosting this event dedicated to having fun with furry friends. The automaker invites local pet organizations and dog owners to enjoy food, games and more. For those looking to adopt a canine of their own, the event will include 100 dogs available for adoption from local animal organizations. Just register here<\/a> prior to arriving. <\/b>Event held from 10 a.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST at <\/b>Subaru Park, 2502 Seaport Dr. Chester, PA 19013.<\/span><\/p>\n The post Dug Up at Dogster: October 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays<\/a> by Melissa L. Kauffman<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nOctober Dog Holidays<\/h3>\n
ALL-MONTH-LONG September 2021 DOG EVENTS<\/h3>\n
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Through January 2, 2022: AKC Museum of the Dog exhibit:<\/a> 9\/11 Remembered: Search & Rescue Dogs<\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nOctober 2, 2021: 35th Annual Fur Ball Gala campaign fundraiser for the San Diego Humane Society<\/h4>\n
October 2-5, 2021: 2021 AHVMA Annual Conference<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nOctober 8-10, 2021: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo \u2014 Fall<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 13, 2021: ASPCA\u2019s 2021 Virtual Humane Awards & Dog of the Year Announcement<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 20\u2014 October 24, 2021: U.S. Dog Agility Association’s Cynosport Dog Agility World Games Championship<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nOctober 22, 2021: Subaru’s 3rd Annual National Make A Dog’s Day<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 23, 2021: Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt Day<\/em><\/h4>\n
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October 24, 2021: Make a Dog’s Day Fest at Subaru Park<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nOctober Dog Holidays<\/h3>\n
ALL-MONTH-LONG September 2021 DOG EVENTS<\/h3>\n
<\/h6>\n
Through January 2, 2022: AKC Museum of the Dog exhibit:<\/a> 9\/11 Remembered: Search & Rescue Dogs<\/em><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nOctober 2, 2021: 35th Annual Fur Ball Gala campaign fundraiser for the San Diego Humane Society<\/h4>\n
October 2-5, 2021: 2021 AHVMA Annual Conference<\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nOctober 8-10, 2021: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo \u2014 Fall<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 13, 2021: ASPCA\u2019s 2021 Virtual Humane Awards & Dog of the Year Announcement<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 20\u2014 October 24, 2021: U.S. Dog Agility Association’s Cynosport Dog Agility World Games Championship<\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nOctober 22, 2021: Subaru’s 3rd Annual National Make A Dog’s Day<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 23, 2021: Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt Day<\/em><\/h4>\n
October 24, 2021: Make a Dog’s Day Fest at Subaru Park<\/h4>\n
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