Posted by: For pet enthusiasts, it's always dog day. For extra festivities, National Dog Day and International Dog Day is August 26, and events in South Florida are offering fun for you and your best fluffy friend
For those interested in adopting or fostering a furry family member, rescue organizations and pet shelters are full of wonderful pets. Adoption fees are waived at Broward animal shelter.
Dog Day events in 2023 and Other Doggie Fun
Fort Lauderdale
Extra events August 26 and August 27 at Broward County animal shelter, 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. No adoption fees.
Pembroke Pines
A variety of restaurants and stores are participating in an International Dog Day event 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Shops at Pembroke Gardens . The stores and restaurants are permitting people and their dogs, and some are offering treats, and other festive selections. The plaza is at 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines 33027. Information is online.
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Fort Lauderdale
Dog Day event is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. August 26, and includes free Puppuccino treat for your pooch and pet vendors. The event is at Circle House Coffee, 727 NE 3rd Avene, Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free.
Delray Beach
Puppy social and ball-pit ‘paw-ty,’ in Delray Beach
Wellington
National Dog Day event 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. August 26 at Keller Williams Realty, 1400 Corporate Center Way, Wellington. The event includes vendors and a fashion show. Information is online.
Other fun for People Who Love Pets
- Woofing Waters in Deerfield is for the dogs
- Welleby Park in Sunrise offers free features for kids, families and dogs
- Pet Adoption Deals in Broward
- Be hurricane ready: Free resources provide up-to-the-minute info, tips
- Hurricane prep for pets: Have your supplies?
- Dog parks in Palm Beach for furry friends
- Free vaccines for pets
- Fun for dogs at waterparks in Broward
- Adopt a pet at Broward shelter with no fees
- Free microchips for Broward pets
Shops At Pembroke Gardens
Circle House Coffee
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