May 2011 Pennsylvania Pet-Friendly Events
May 13th – AFAHS Auction for the Animals (Greensburg)
Join us for an Evening of Food, Fun, Friends and a Chance to Win Lots of Great Items! 7pm with 6pm Preview. Featuring: Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar, Door Prizes and Raffles and Silent, Live and Chinese Auctions of the following items: Art Decor, Leisure, Kids, Pets, Retail, Sports, Antiques, Gift Baskets, Outdoors, Pamper Yourself, Home Interior, Artwork Created by Our Shelter Animals… Something For Everyone! Ticket required for entry. ALSO, PLEASE NOTE THAT AS MUCH AS WE LOVE THEM, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE EVENT. Visit website for ticket information. This offer has now expired.
May 13th – 1ST Annual Hanni and Nina Cancer Foundation “Helping Animals Fight Cancer” Motorcycle Run (East Stroudsburg)
Food, beverages and music will be provided. Raffles, and Motorcycle contest (best one will win a trophy). Visit website for more information.
May 14th – Petapalooza Adoption Festival (Harrisburg)
Petapalooza is a fun-filled family event with food, vendors, entertainments, and the region’s most available pets. Animal shelters and rescue groups will be on-hand to showcase their available pets waiting for a forever home. Vaccinated, well-behaved pets are welcome. Visit website for more information.
May 14th – 1st Annual Mutt Strutt (Saylorsburg)
Walk a mile or two with your best 4-legged friend and help us raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Dog and people friendly vendors Face painting, Bake sale and games Please remember: Dogs must be on a leash at all times, Clean up after your dog, and Do not bring any dogs with aggressive tendencies. For more information, please call 570-402-7664 or email eileena1408@yahoo.com.
May 15th – Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue 5k Race and 1 Mile Walk Fundraiser (Lebanon)
The top three finishers will get donated prizes. Donated door prizes will also be awarded. Goody bags will be distributed to all participants. Post-race refreshments will be available. Visit Website for more information.
May 21st – 2nd Annual All Pets Furstival (Indiana)
This is a pet-friendly event – bring your critter(s)! We plan on having many vendors present – animal rescues, shelter groups, emergency groups, animal/emergency related orgs, etc. We plan on having two specified educational activities – To Be Announced once we get confirmation. We will have a Silent Auction. A food vendor will be present. For more information, please call 724-422-7301 or email indianacart@hotmail.com.
May 21st – Carbondale Canine Capers Fun Show (Carbondale)
A friendly competition that allows dog owners to show off their pets and meet fellow dog lovers. Contest might include: Adult and Children Best Trick/Talent, Dog/Owner Look Alike, Best Costume, Desperate need of a Bibb/Botox, Wiggliest Butt, Fancy Dress, and many more. For more information, please call 570.282.2533 or email crystalch@verizon.net.
May 29th – Devon Doggie Parade (Devon) *Pet Nanny is a proud sponsor!*
Free General Admission tickets to the first 300 children (12 and under) courtesy of Braxtons! Show off your pup in two categories; Pup/Human Companion Look Alike, and Devon Doggie Fashionista. Three prizes in each category. First place winners will be invited to parade in the Dixon Oval on Grand Prix evening! Dogs must be on leashes at all times. Download the application, fill it out, and pre-register at Wagsworth Manor on Wednesday, May 18th between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. or at Braxtons on Saturday, May 21st between 12 and 2 p.m. Visit the website for more information. This offer is now expired.