Dogs In Toyland

February

Feb 2-5
AKC Agility Trials
Jacksonville Equestrian Center
13611 Nomandy Blvd., Jacksonville

Sun Feb 5
Edison Festival of Light Mutt Strutt
2p
Sam Galloway Ford Dealership,
1800 Boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers.
www.EdisonFestival.org.

Sat Feb 11
Woofstock CANCELLED
10a-2p
Pet-centric vendors, rescue groups, demonstrations, food and fun for the whole family.
Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.

18th Annual Paws in the Park
9a-Noon
Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando.
SPCA Central Florida. www.OHS-SPCA.org.

My Furry Valentine
11a-3p
The Shops at Wiregrass,
28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel.
Benefit for Animal Based Charities.
Contact Rick Medina at 813.380.5674.
www.AnimalBasedCharities.org.

Feb 13-14
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Madison Square Garden
Penn Plaza, New York, New York.
www.WestminsterKennelClub.org.

Sat Feb 18
Annual Reunion

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid Florida
10a-3p
Lake Parker Park, Lakeland.
www.GRRMF.org.

Bark for Life
9a-1p
Take a bite out of cancer by walking with your dog to support Relay for Life.
Gulf High School, 5355 School Rd., New Port Richey.
Contact Sheila Stiles: 727.267.4666

The Paw-skers
A Pet Lovers Gala.
Naples Grand Beach Resort.
Benefits the Humane Society Naples.
www.HSNaples.org.

Feb 18-19
Cool Critters Agility Group
AKC Sanctioned Tea Cup Dog Agility Trial,
Valrico. Call Ileana at 813.653.1494.

Feb 23 - 26
International Combined Driving Event
FEI Dressage, Cross Country Marathon,
Timed Cones Competition.
Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City.
For ticket information, call 352.521.3661.
www.LittleEvergladesRanch.org

Sat Feb 25
Paws for the Arts
9a-2p
Let your pets show off their artistic talents to
create a memorable muttsterpiece.
Canterbury School,
990 62 Avenue NE, St. Petersburg.
Call Melissa at 727.365.7788 for
vendor participation and more information.

Sat March 3
22nd Annual Walk for the Animals
8a-Noon
Huizenga Plaza, Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.
Benefits Humane Society of Broward County.
www.humanebroward.com

Trail of Tails
9a-1p
The Jacksonville Landing.
Benefits Jacksonville Humane Society.
www.JaxHumane.org

Sat March 10
The Tampa Pet Expo
10a-6p
Shop. Learn. Play. Adopt.
Meet Shorty, Pit Boss and Hercules.
Florida State Fairgrounds,
4800 US Highway 301, Tampa.

Woofstock Music Fair
11a-7p
Founders Park, Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Visit www.KeysWoofStock.com for details.

25th Anniversary Bark in the Park
8:30a-Noon
Al Lopez Park,
4900 North Himes Avenue, Tampa.
Benefits Humane Society of Tampa Bay
www.HumaneSocietyTampa.org

Sat March 17
20th Anniversary Mutt Strut
9a-1p
Eagle Lake Park, Largo
Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas.
Contact Twila Cole for vendor participation and walker sign up. 727.797.7722 ext. 222. www.HumaneSocietyofPinellas.org.

St. Petty’s Day Party
4p-7p
TASTE, Safety Harbor
Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas.
www.HumaneSociety ofPinellas.org.

Dogs Day in Dade City
2p-5p
A family and dog-friendly event.
Agnes Lamb Park, Dade City.
For vendor participation, call 352.424.4972

2nd Annual FLA Department of Corrections Doggie Dash
8am Registration; 9am (5k & 8k); 9:30 (1 mile)
SouthWood, Tallahassee - Grove Park Drive at Terrebone Drive
Presented by the Gulf Winds Track Club
Proceeds to benefit DOC's inmate dog programs.
info@correctionsfoundation.org or call 850.717.3712

Sun March 18
Droolapalooza 2012
1p-3p
Twedt's Lanes, 13100 Seminole Blvd., Largo
This is the 5th Annual Newfie Club of Florida Rescue Fundraiser.
Come meet more than two tons of these gentle giants.
Brown Bag Raffles and Auction.
Call 727.581.4102

Sat March 24
Paws in Motion
8a-Noon
Beautiful Downtown Bradenton at the Riverfront.
The New Barker is the official dog magazine.
Benefits Humane Society of Manatee County.
www.humanemanatee.org.

The Artful Purpose Art Show
Coincides with Paws in Motion.
Sponsored by Realize Bradenton and The New Barker to raise awareness and help support the efforts of the No Kill Manatee County Movement. Contact Laura@RealizeBradenton.com for artist and vendor participation.

Cat’sino Catsablanca Gala
6p
A benefit for the Cat Depot, Sarasota.
Laurel Oak Country Club, Sarasota.
Call 941.366.2404.

Sun April 1
The 8th Annual Doggie Art Festival
Winter Park. Presented by The Doggie Door and BullFish. Call 407.644.2969 for vendor and artist participation.

Benefits Sebastian Haul Fund.

Sat April 7
6th Annual PawFest
10a-3p
Carnival in Dog House Village.
Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Sat April 14
7th Annual Ruskin PetFest
9a-1p
Tampa Bay’s only OFF-Leash event.
Ott’s Off Leash Dog Sanctuary, Ruskin.
Proceeds will benefit C.A.R.E., a no kill animal shelter in Ruskin. www.CareShelter.org.