Pittsburg Pet Connections Magazine, along with Robinson Animal Hospital and The Waterfront, teamed up with the Coalition to Adopt, Rehome, and Match Abandoned Animals (CARMAA) to support DogtoberFEST 2021. Hosted by CARMAA, the 1-day adoptathon's mission is to heighten awareness about adoption and the several rescues and shelters available within Western Pennsylvania.
DogtoberFEST 2021 event details
DogtoberFEST is expected to host approximately 2,000-2,500 dog-loving attendees and over 100 shelters, rescues, and vendors. Here are key details and resources surrounding this one-day pooch-filled event.
- When: Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm EST
- Where: The Waterfront – 185 W. Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, 15120 (parking lot behind Ulta Beauty store)
- Parking: Plenty of parking available near Macy’s and PF Chang’s Restaurant.
- Raindate: Sunday, October 3, 2021 (same time and location)
- Call: For more information, call 412.738.4233
- Email: pghpetconnections@gmail.com
According to an organizational press release, the event is being held for the 11th year. This year's event will be held outdoors at The Waterfront in Homestead, Pennsylvania (see sidebar for event information), and spotlight adoptable dogs from shelters and breed-specific rescues including some cats.
Admission is free for the public and attendees are encouraged to bring their dogs with them so long as they are fully vaccinated and people-and dog-friendly (ie, no retractable leashes). Attendees will also be given the chance to participate in the Pooch Pride Parade Costume Contest the starts at 11 am EST with over $500 in prizes for the most original dog-owner look-alike and the best overall costume ($10 entry fee).
Additionally, DogtoberFEST is set to offer a variety of specialty vendors including live music by Moosetracks, Ask-A-Trainer and Ask-A-Vet Booths, an enrichment trail for attendees and their dogs, Paw Painting with CARMAA, training demonstrations by Daisy's Dog Training, grooming demonstrations by Woody's Dog Wash, and more.
All donations for the event will go to each participating rescue and shelter (donation amount will be based on proceeds).
Both rescue and shelter exhibits will be FREE (if vending products are included, there will be a $50 charge). Pet businesses start at $150 per booth and nonpet will be $500 per booth. For more information and to submit completed exhibitor forms, visit the event website.
Reference
Media Advisory DogtoberFEST is back. News release. May 15, 2021; Coalition to Adopt, Rehome, and Match Abandoned Animals (CARMAA). Accessed August 16, 2021. [email]
