Wag your tail at IVEC’s Pet Carnival July 14
By Jess at July 4, 2012 | 11:01 am | 0 Comment
Over 1,000 pet lovers and furry friends are expected to attend the 14th annual Pet Carnival, taking place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat, July 14 on the lawn outside of the Indianapolis Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (IVR/IVEC), near Beech Grove on Indy’s southeast side. The pet-friendly event is free to the public and includes product displays, samples, discounted
2012 Indy Pet Pride
By Jess at May 9, 2012 | 12:04 pm | 2 Comments
It's time for 2012 Indy Pet Pride! This year's event will be held on June 4th from 7-9 PM in the parking lot at 707 N. Senate Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. Pet Pride’s focus is to bring together the community and their dogs for what promises to be a barking good time! This event is free and open to the public. Leashed dogs are encouraged to attend. For their
2012 Parade-a-Bull
By Jess at March 28, 2012 | 11:58 am | 0 Comment
On Saturday, March 31, Indianapolis has two great dog events taking place. First, we have the Easter "Begg" Hunt going on in Broad Ripple Park. Next is a celebration of all things bully breed - the Parade-a-Bull - hosted by the Humane Society for Hamilton County! A lot of people unfairly judge bully breeds as vicious or dangerous dogs. This annual celebration makes an
Easter “Begg” Hunt
By Jess at March 26, 2012 | 10:15 am | 1 Comments
Have you ever held an Easter egg hunt for your dog? Sounds like fun, right? This year, Three Dog Bakery Indianapolis will be doing just that with their Easter "Begg" Hunt! Over 2,000 treat-filled Easter eggs will be hidden around Broad Ripple Park on Saturday, March 31 2012 for your dog to sniff out. Registration is just $5,00 per dog, with all proceeds benefiting
2012 Butler Bulldog Jog
By Jess at March 19, 2012 | 10:56 am | 0 Comment
On Saturday, March 24, The Butler University Health and Recreation Complex is hosting the 20th Annual Bulldog Jog. In addition to the 5k run and 5k walk, this year's event will include a 1-mile dog walk grand marshaled by Butler Blue II. Butler Blue II and Blue III visit the Indy Star Although the deadline for early registration has passed, you can still register
Cocktails for Canines
By Jess at February 20, 2012 | 12:55 pm | 0 Comment
Please join Mended Hearts Indy at the Indiana War Memorial on Saturday February 25, 2012 4:30 – 7:30pm for the 3rd annual Cocktails for Canines fundraiser! Sample Upland beer, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, appetizers and Holy Cow, Cupcakes! while enjoying live music from Mark Allen and Rivetshack, and performances by ComedySportz Indianapolis, Motus Dance
Meet Your Match Event at Club Canine
By Jess at February 13, 2012 | 2:36 pm | 1 Comments
Are you looking to add to your doggy family? This may be the perfect event for you to meet your match! Club Canine and ARPO to Host “Meet Your Match” Dog Adoption Event on Valentine’s Day When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 7:00-8:30 p.m. Where: Club Canine Doggie Daycare and Boarding 457 3rd Ave.
Don’t Miss the Indy Winter Classic
By Jess at February 10, 2012 | 9:25 pm | 0 Comment
The Indy Winter Classic dog show is being held this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 8 AM to 3:30 PM. When I found out about this event, I wanted to write up an article with all of the pertinent information an attendee of the Indy Winter Classic would need. I came up woefully short. I have pretty good google-fu, and it was still hard for me to come up with
Great Indy Pet Expo
By Jess at November 9, 2011 | 9:05 pm | 0 Comment
It's time for the Great Indy Pet Expo again!! This weekend, November 12 and 13, in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, thousands of people and their leashed adult-aged pets (accompanied by this handy release form) will gather to see fantastic shows, compete in contests, learn from presentations, see some adoptable dogs from great local rescues, and
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
By Jess at October 21, 2011 | 11:19 am | 2 Comments
In an effort to increase positive Pit Bull awareness, Indy Pit Crew will be participating in National Pit Bull Awareness Day with a walk and festival on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Veterans' Memorial Plaza. All dog-friendly dogs, regardless of breed, are welcome to attend. There will be a dog costume contest and a talent contest with prizes awarded. For more