Deb Kaneb and Gus, a Certified Reading Partner and Therapy Dog, are back and looking forward to hearing stories read by YOU! Reading with a certified reading dog helps to build confidence with a safe, nonjudgmental partner. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and make sure to bring a favorite book or allow time to pick out your just right book at the Library.
An interactive, fun festival for the entire family and for a great cause! Friendly dogs are welcome (must be leashed)! Come to Newbury, throw a blanket down, listen to some tunes and hang out with us for the day! You can enjoy music by a favorite local band, shop the new fall SPR merchandise, play some lawn games just for fun or even just relax and have something to eat and drink amongst good company!
Join Salem Main Streets for Howl-o-ween featuring plenty of fun and games, information about local rescues and pet-focused downtown businesses, and most importantly, a pet parade and costume contest with prizes!
Come to the Marblehead Street Festival at Bank Square (intersection of Washington and Hopper Street). This festival is a fun tradition that's part of 4th of July celebrations! There will be something for everone including magic, street perfromers, live music, face painting, sidewalk chalk art, henna tattoos, fairy houses, juggling, hula hoops and more.
The G.A.R. Memorial Library invites kids of all ages to come read to Thor, the library's reading therapy pet! Thor's a great listener and would love to hear your story, so come sign up in poerson at the library!
Cape Ann Animal Aid invites rescuers and their pet to reunite at Stage Fort Park! Bring the family for a day of fun, games, and food! Connect with rescuers and Cape Ann Animal Aid staff and volunteers!
Looking for a new family pet? Attend our FREE Microchip & Adoption Event on Saturday, October 23rd, to meet some nice pups looking for new homes. If you are pre-approved by Sweet Paws you can even take your new pet home with you that day!
The Ipswich Humane Group is teaming up with Marini Farm in Ipswich to host a Doggy Maze Daze Fundraiser to support the Ipswich animal shelter. One weekend only Marini Farm will open the corn maze for pet owners and their four legged friends! Guests can bring their canine companions and get lost in the maze!
Grab your 4-legged friend and head on down to The Green at MarketStreet Lynnfield for the best doggy social hour this side of the sun! We’ve partnered with PolkaDog Bakery to bring you Dog Friendly Vendors, A Photo Booth and Giveaways! Notch Brewing will be in attendance to quench your thirst.
The Notch Mobile Biergarten will be visiting Project Adventure on Moraine Farm in Beverly. Admission is free, there will be food for sale from the crew at Bambolina, and visitors will be able to explore the private property designed by the renown landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Enjoy a day outside with friends, family, good food, and great beer. Dogs are welcome and there is on-site parking available.
