Dog Friendly Events in New York
- New York has numerous dog-friendly events.dog image by .shock from Fotolia.com
Dog owners enjoy bringing their four-legged companions to dog-friendly events, especially if these events help raise money and awareness for needy humans or animals. In New York, numerous organizations throw fundraising events such as sponsored walks and canine carnivals to raise money for animal and human causes. - Strut Your Mutt is a bi-coastal event that takes place in Santa Monica and New York in mid-September. Organized by Best Friends Animal Society, Strut Your Mutt is a sponsored dog walk to raise money for Best Friends' New York branch. Activities include dog massages, training demonstrations, doggie yoga, free treats, food, music, contests and stalls selling dog products and accessories. Each registered walker receives a Strut Your Mutt T-shirt, and Best Friends features the top individual fundraiser from each city in their members' magazine.
Strut Your Mutt
Pier 84
Hudson River Park
New York, NY 10014
212-627-2020
bestfriends.donordrive.com - Paws in the Park is an annual fundraiser thrown in October by the Dutchess County SPCA. Registrants for this event receive an all-access pass to the day's events, contests, games and interactive booths. Additional events include the Husky Hike, a 40-minute walk through the woods especially for active dogs and their owners. The Poodle Promenade is a 25-minute loop walk on a level track, designed for older of less-active dogs and owners. Interactive events include an agility fun-run, pet portraits, canine singing contests, costume contests and dog/owner lookalike contests. All proceeds from Paws in the Park go to the Dutchess County SPCA to help shelter animals.
Paws in the Park
Bowdain Park
85 Sheafe Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
845-454-5345
pawsintheparkpetwalk.com - The National Eating Disorders Association organizes an annual fundraising walk in cities across the U.S. to raise money to help individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. NEDA's walk in New York City is typically in the early fall. Dogs are welcome, though participants must pay an additional fee per dog. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners must control and pick up after their dogs.
NYC NEDA Walk
Riverside Park Promenade
83rd Street
New York, NY 10025
908-219-4142
neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org - In early October, a group of volunteers from Aussie Paws Grooming in Valhalla hold a fundraiser to benefit the Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue group. Volunteers bathe dogs of all sizes and clip their nails for donations. Clean Paws for a Cause also raises money through selling raffle tickets and dog bakery items. Participants can also meet adoptable dogs from the Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue.
Clean Paws for a Cause
Aussie Paws Grooming
4 Cleveland Street
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-328-2422
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