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Friday-Sunday, March 20-22 Annual Spring Fling Adopt-A-Pet 11a-6p (Fri & Sat) 11a-5p (Sun) In conjunction with Florida’s Largest Home Show, produced by Turner Exposition. Adoptable dogs, cats, pup- pies and kittens. Co-hosted by Second Chance Boxer Rescue. There is no charge for rescue group participation. Email
TurnerExpo@aol.com.
Saturday, March 21 Dogs’ Day in Dade City 10a-2p Agnes Lamb Park (across from The Edwinola on Meridian), Dade City. Don’t miss the Dog Wagon Parade, starting at 10a. and the Dog Got Talent contest. Vendors. Food and Refreshments. Demonstrations. For vendor participation (12x12 booth - $20) call 352.807.2984.
DogsDayInDadeCity.com.
Annual Bark-A-Que A benefit for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Details forthcoming. Contact Christine Patrick at 352.425.1981 for more information and vendor participation.
MedicalServiceDogs.com.
Bark in the Park. 11a-3p Music. Beer. Vendors and a Fundraising Walk. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water St., Tampa. A benefit for Humane Society of Tampa.
HumaneSocietyTampa.org.
Friday, March 27 5th Annual Dog Days Event Hosted by Trinity Regional Rehab Center, 2144 Welbilt Blvd., Trinity. Bring your dog and family for an evening of fun and frolic. Food. Live music Rescue Groups. Very cool Raffle Items & Giveaways. One of the top prizes is a pet- friendly getaway package from TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach. Free admission to the public. Vendor space available. Call Annette at 727.418.6146.
Saturday, March 28 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon. Baldwin Park, 4990 New Broad Street, Orlando.
GuideDogsWalkAThon.org.
Tuesday, March 31 Cesar Millan Live 7:30p Listen to Cesar as he reveals the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions in this exciting new, live show. The Lakeland Center, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland. For ticket information, call 863.834.8137.
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Saturday, April 11 9th Annual PawFest 10a-3p Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas A kids and canine-friendly carnival in Dog House Village at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo. Activity Midway. The Playhouse. The Art House. The Doggy Mall. And The Bark Cafe. Vendor space goes fast for this event. Please contact Michelle Simmons at 727.776.7250.
Spring Pet Festival 9a-1p Patches Family Pledged Pet Walk around Lake Trinity. Adopt-A-Palooza event with local rescues, retail vendors and concessions. Entertainment and Demonstrations. Vaccines and Microchips. Humane Society of Pinellas Call 727.797.7722 ext 222
Sunday, April 12 12th Annual Doggie Art Festival Hosted by The Doggie Door Boutique of Winter Park. Proceeds benefit Sebastian Haul Fund. Call to artists and vendor participation: Contact Brian at 407.644.2969.
Saturday, April 18 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water St., Tampa.
GuideDogsWalkAThon.org.
Saturday, April 25 3rd Annual Canine Floating Lantern Memorial Lake Baldwin, Orlando. For more information, visit
FloatingLanternMemorials.com.
5th Annual Paws for Peace Walk April 25 8a-9a - Registration 9a-Noon Walk and event. A walk to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
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April 26 and May 10 Pets in the Park Nights. Presented by American Stage and The New Barker. Featured production of In the Heights, winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical. Demens Landing Park, Bayshore Dr. & 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg - on the waterfront. For more information and vendor participation, call Roman at 727.823.1600, ext. 202.
Friday, May 1 Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon & Fashion Show White. Hot. Sexy. With signature cocktails, shopping and auction. Benefit for Humane Society of Sarasota County. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive. For sponsorship information, email
whitney.prewitt@
mercedesmedical.com HSSC.org
Saturday, May 9 13th Annual Puppy Love 6p-10p The Historic Coliseum, 535 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. A benefit for Pet Pal Animal Shelter. For ticket information and sponsorships, visit
PetPalAnimalShelter.com.
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Last Sunday of every month: Harbour Island Art Walk. Noon-5p Bring the dogs and browse among the arts and crafts along the waterfront. Contact Wendy Harding at
Wendy@HarbourIslandArtWalk.com for vendor information.
April - August Bark in the Park With the Bradenton Marauders Benefits Humane Society of Manatee County. McKechnie Field, Bradenton. Sunday, April 19 - 1p game. Pups run the bases. Tuesday, May 26 - 6:30p game. Half way to Halloween Saturday, June 27 - 6:30p game. Adoption night. Thursday, July 23 - 6:30p game. National Hot Dog Day. Sunday, August 16 - 5p game. Splash Day and Pups run the Bases. For more information, and vendor participation, call 941.747.3031.
BradenetonMarauders.com. Co-sponsored by The New Barker.
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