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APRIL 2025

Saturday, April 19
Dog Expo
9a-Noon
Windmill Park, 700 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek.
Hosted by the City of Coconut Creek.
Vendors, dog-related activities, entertainment.
For more information and vendor participation, contact Victoria Wain, VWain@CoconutCreek.net

Sunday, April 20
Annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt
Noon-5p
The HONU, 516 Grant Street, Dunedin.
$10 raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to see Brad Paisley in concert at The BayCare Sound.
Bring your dogs and watch them have fun looking for Easter Eggs. Fun is also planned for the humans.

13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival
8a-4p
Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach.
Sponsored by Ron Jon Surf Shop and presented by Brevard Humane Society

Thursday, April 24
14th Annual Happy Tails

presented by Home Port Marina
5:30p-8p
Ozone Blue Grilling Company, 125 Orange St., Palm Harbor.
Enjoy live music, Luau themed dinner and dessert. Games. Mobile bidding. Silent & Live Auction.
A benefit for Humane Society of Pinellas. For sponsorship ops and more event info, click here.

Friday, April 25
Clearwater Threshers Beach Dogs Night
Gates open at 5:30p, game starts at 6:30p
Clearwater Threshers vs. Daytona Tortugas
BayCare Ballpark, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater.

Saturday, April 26
14th Annual Paws for Peace Walk & 5K Run
An event to raise awareness and end abuse.
Hosted by Harbor House, Orange County’s state-certified domestic violence services provider with an on-site kennel. The Paws for Peace Kennel is one of the few domestic violence shelters in Florida to accept pets. 65% of domestic violence victims delay fleeing because they fear for the safety of their pets. Statistically, 48% to 71% of victims with pets report that their pets have been abused or killed. Since opening their doors 13 years ago, the emergency kennel has housed hundreds of dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, turtles, and other animals. The Paws for Peace Walk & Run raises the funds needed to support domestic violence survivors and keep the pet shelter running, which keeps pets and their owners safe.
For event information, to become a sponsor and/or to register click on this link.

37th Bark Brew Fest
5p-7p
Dirty Oar Beer Company in Historic Cocoa Village, 329 King Street, Cocoa Village
Food, favorite l.ibations, 50/50 drawing, raffle baskets.
Co-hosted by Tails at the Barkery, proceeds benefit Great Dane Love, A Central Florida Rescue, Inc.
www.GDLCF.org

ShotVet Affordable Pet Shots
Hosted by SPCA Ocala
4p-5p
Marion Oaks Dog Park, 325 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala.

FREE Microchip & Vaccine Clinic for Dogs
Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg.
Presented by Friends of Strays

Sunday, April 27
Moms, Pups & Dads Bark & Brunch
The Addison, 2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton.
Pet are invited to attend this fundraising event for Tri-County Animal Rescue.

MAY 2025

Saturday, May 3
Florida Wiener Dog Derby XV
Jurassic Bark
During Tampa’s Riverfest
World’s Largest Wiener Dog Races
Start Time: 11a
Includes Chariots of FIRE Wheelie Dog Derby
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa.
For event updates, click here

Sunday, May 4
Chihuahua de Mayo
1p-5p

Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave.
Chihuahua Race, Costume Contest, raffle prizes, DJ, Jell-O shots, drink special and more.
Masa’s Food Truck on-site. Proceeds to benefit Limbo Chihuahua and Skyway Dachshund.
For more information, click on the event link here.

Paws for Cinco de Mayo
2p-4p
Milpa Tacos y Tortillas, 207 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Village.
Proceeds to benefit Touch of Grey Rescue.

Woofstock Lite: Barks at the Barnacle
11a-4p
Barnacle in the Grove, 3485 Main Highway, Miami.
Dog lure Couse, Blessing of the Animals, Doga, Professional Photographs.
Donations to benefit Paw Patrol Animal Rescue

Friday, May 9
Bark in the Park
Gates open at 5:30p
Join the Bradenton Marauders as they welcome baseball fans and their well-behaved dogs to Lecom Park, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton.

Saturday, May 10
Annual Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed.
A benefit for Franklin’s Friends.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13-14
Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pet Experience
Esteemed speakers and holistic veterinary experts from all over the world. Once-in-a-lifetime experience for pet parents, pet professionals, veterinarians, vet techs, vet students. DoubleTree In by Hilton Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando. General admission ($249) includes open seating during presentations, access to The Natural Pet Market, swag bag, breakfast and lunch both days. For more information, speaker line-up and ticket purchase, click on this link.

Tuesday through Friday, May 13-16
International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association
18th Annual Conference
Marriott Clearwater Beach on Sand Key.
This unique, multi-day event brings together professionals from veterinary medicine, law enforcement, animal welfare, and forensic sciences to explore the latest advances in veterinary forensics and animal cruelty investigations.
👣 Conference highlights include:
– Hands-on pre-conference workshop: From the Scene to the Courtroom.
– Cutting-edge presentations on animal cruelty, forensic techniques, legal processes, and more.
– Keynote addresses from Dr. Marty Becker and Dr. Temple Grandin.
– Evening soiree, networking opportunities, and an open-to-the-public Temple Grandin book signing.
For more information and registration , click this link.

Thursday - Sunday, May 15 - 18
Greater Fort Myers Dog Club’s Annual Dog Show Extravaganza
Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers.

Saturday, May 17
4th Annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing
8a
South 5th Street A1A, Flagler Beach.
Small, medium and large dog surfing heat. Human/Dog Tandem Surfing. Costume Contest.
There will be dog-centric vendors, a kissing and photo booth and more. 100% of proceeds will go to K9s for Warriors, Flager Humane Society and SMART of Flagler County. New to the event – Adoptable Dog Row… an opportunity for rescue groups to set up and show off their adoptables.
Click link for more information and updates.

Homes Fur Dogs Expo
9a-Noon
Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Rd., Parkland
Hosted by the City of Parkland
More Info, click here…

Saturday, May 31
Adoptapalooza
11a-3p
Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto
Free parking and attendance. Leashed pets welcome.
Raffles. Auctions. 100+ local adoptable pets. 60+ pet-friendly retail vendors.
Co-hosted by Manatee County and Friends of Manatee County Animal Services.

23rd Annual Puppy Love
6:30p-10p
Dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing. All to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter. TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. For more info and ticket prices, visit event link here.

JUNE 2025

Saturday, June 14
First Annual CATSINO NIGHT
6p-9p
Boca Ciega Ballroom, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach
Authentic Las Vegas gaming tables, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker.
DJ. Cash bar. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres.
For event information and to purchase tickets, click here

OCTOBER 2025

Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12
2025 Ocala Pet Palooza
World Equestrian Center
Vendor inquiries: Jennifer Patterson: Patterson@bmg1.com

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