The Dog Guide San Antonio

Monthly Bark in the Park
2022-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Phil Hardberger Park – WEST, 8400 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
Come join us for our monthly Boston Terrier social! When you enter the park from Military Highway, take the first right. The dog park is along your right side behind the bushes/trees. The parking lot is on your left. We will be there from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. We will be in the small dog section of the dog park.
If the parking lot is full, go back to the main entrance street and turn right. There will be additional parking just down the street all within walking distance of the dog park.
It’s always lots of fun to see so many Boston Terriers running all over the place. (The most we’ve had at one time was around 30. C-R-A-Z-Y!!!!!) As one first time participant said, “These is organized chaos.” It’s a good idea to bring your own water bottle and bowl. Toys too. And plastic bags for those accidents. We look forward to seeing you!
IMPORTANT: Please stop to read the dog park rules which are posted at the dog park’s entrance.

FREE Mobile Pet Wellness Clinic
2022-08-27 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Lockwood Park, 801 N Olive St, San Antonio, TX, 78202, United States
The Animal Defense League of Texas and Animal Care Services will be hosting a pet vaccination and microchipping event each month to support our community members and pets in need. The ADL mobile clinic will be in your community on August 27, 2022 at Lockwood Park from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Clinic services are available for San Antonio residents only and free of cost with proof of residency.

What’s included: Free vaccines, microchips, and prevention (for selected district per event)

What to expect: Clinic services are available for San Antonio residents only. Please be prepared to provide a valid driver’s license or identification card for verification. Each clinic location will be in a targeted district. For this clinic, priority for services/resources will be given to those residing in the District 2 zip codes. After all district residents are taken care of, then we will continue to provide services for city wide residents.
District 2 zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78208, 78209, 78218, 78219, 78220
***Limit to 125 pets served, 3 pets per household. All services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ***

For your pets: All canines must remain on a leash or in a carrier. All felines must remain in a carrier, one adult per carrier or two kittens per carrier. Each eligible pet 12 weeks or older will receive a 1-year Rabies vaccine. DHPP vaccines will be provided for canines. FVRCP vaccines will be provided for felines. Microchips will be available for all pets. Up to one year supply of flea and tick prevention will be given to the targeted district while supplies last.

Pet Adoption Event!
2022-09-03 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Petco Stone Oak, 23014 US Hwy 281 N. Ste 107
Join us for an in-person adoption event Saturday, July 2nd at Petco Stone Oak located at 23014 US Hwy 281 N. Ste 107 from 12 PM – 4 PM.

There will be many cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens all currently in foster care and available for adoption! Bring the entire family and find the perfect pet!

For the Love of Dogs 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
2022-09-07 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | For The Love Of Dogs Pet Boutique & Grooming, 2815 N Loop 1604 E Suite 111
Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with us!
$5 Nail Trims
20% off all boutique purchases
Treat bags with coupons
Thank you all for the love and support we’ve received and we hope to see you all!

Downtown Dog Market
2022-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Legacy Park, 111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Calling all metro-doggos!

Walk your humans on down to The Dog Guide San Antonio’s Downtown Dog Market! Enjoy the vibrant lawn of Legacy Park and help your human get in touch with their city-loving side at this FREE event on Third Saturdays this fall.

FREE Parking: Thanks to our dog-loving friends over at Artpace, we’ll have free parking available for each market.
You can find the Artpace lot at 513 N Flores, and it’s just a brief walk up to the market at Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St.
Artpace also welcomes well-mannered, leashed doggos in their gallery, and on their rooftop.

Find your new furry family member with our local adoption partners and meet some of San Antonio’s top dog-friendly businesses.

Our September event will include FREE coffee from Estate Coffee Co. and Bexar Essentials will be out to help register voters!

Sponsorships available, email amy@dogfriendlysanantonio.com for inquiries.

Interested in being a vendor at this event? Fill out our vendor application form here: https://bit.ly/2022-fall-dog-market-vendor

Sniff y’all there!

Hogwarts Pet Portraits
2022-09-17 10:30 - 17:00 UTC | Furbaby Pet Boutique, 1619 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78210
Hogwarts Pet Portraits are happening on September 17th at Furbaby Pet Boutique.

Dogs and Dog Tags
2022-09-17 17:00 - 23:00 UTC | StreetFare SA, 1916 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX, 78218, us
Join StreetFare SA Saturday, September 17th from 5-11 p.m. at our DOGS AND DOG TAGS event and enjoy gourmet hot dog tastings along with other great food truck treats, beer/bourbon tastings, gourmet hot dog contest, pet adoption, dog costume contest, live wrestling, local vendors, music, games, FREE PARKING, and much more fun!
Your tickets will get you 6 hot dot tastings from 6 different food trucks. Please remember to vote for your favorite gourmet hot dog! We can’t wait to see what the food trucks’ version of the best hot dog will be.

Enjoy lots of fun including:
*Gourmet Hot Dog Contest from the Best Food Trucks!
*Beer and Bourbon Tastings from Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling
*Pet Adoption from Rescue Pets Serving Vets and San Antonio Dog Rescue
*Live Wrestling from Texas Wrestling Academy
*Live Music from the RXS Band
*Night Market with Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
*Dog Costume Contest!
*Playground, Yard Games, & Moon Bounce for the Kids
*Dog Park (friendly pets are welcome but must remain on their leash)
*Airstream Bar with a variety of over 40 beers, frozen margaritas, sodas, water, and more!
*FREE PARKING!

Missions Baseball:Bark in the Park
Nelson W. Wolff Stadium, 5757 Highway 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227, San Antonio, TX, 78227, us
Sharing event***
Missions vs. Sod Poodles
Game Highlight: Bark in the Park pres. by North Park & Dominion Subaru
-Fans will be allowed to bring their four-legged friends to Wolff Stadium to enjoy some Missions baseball! | Presented By North Park & Dominion Subaru
Tickets 🎟
https://mpv.tickets.com/?orgId=53849&agency=MILB_MPV&eventId=14077&tfl=San_Antonio_Missions_Promotions-tickets-na-single_game_tickets-x0-unknown-unknown#/event/E14077/seatmap/?selectBuyers=false&minPrice=10&maxPrice=30&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

15th Annual Race for the Rescues
2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
It’s almost time for SNIPSA’s 15th Annual Race for the Rescues! This important charity event is SNIPSA’s largest fundraiser to raise awareness about the plight of homeless dogs and cats in our area. Proceeds from the race support SNIPSA’s spay/neuter outreach in the community and provide veterinary care for rescue animals. Sign up or consider sponsoring this worthy event to help further San Antonio’s mission of becoming a No-Kill city!

Monthly Bark in the Park
Phil Hardberger Park – WEST, 8400 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, TX, 78231, us
Come join us for our monthly Boston Terrier social! http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/smileys/smile.gifWhen you enter the park from Military Highway, take the first right. The dog park is along your right side behind the bushes/trees. The parking lot is on your left. We will be there from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. We will be in the small dog section of the dog park.
If the parking lot is full, go back to the main entrance street and turn right. There will be additional parking just down the street all within walking distance of the dog park.
It’s always lots of fun to see so many Boston Terriers running all over the place. (The most we’ve had at one time was around 30. C-R-A-Z-Y!!!!!) As one first time participant said, “These is organized chaos.” http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/smileys/laughing.gif It’s a good idea to bring your own water bottle and bowl. Toys too. And plastic bags for those accidents. http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/smileys/confused.gif We look forward to seeing you! http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/smileys/cool.gif
IMPORTANT: Please stop to read the dog park rules which are posted at the dog park’s entrance.

FREE Mobile Pet Wellness Clinic
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Frank Garrett Community Center, 1226 NW 18th St, 78207
The Animal Defense League of Texas and Animal Care Services will be hosting a pet vaccination and microchipping event each month to support our community members and pets in need. The ADL mobile clinic will be in your community on September 24, 2022 at Frank Garrett Multi Service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Clinic services are available for San Antonio residents only and free of cost with proof of residency.

What’s included: Free vaccines, microchips, and prevention (for selected district per event)

What to expect: Clinic services are available for San Antonio residents only. Please be prepared to provide a valid driver’s license or identification card for verification. Each clinic location will be in a targeted district. For this clinic, priority for services/resources will be given to those residing in the District 5 zip codes. After all district residents are taken care of, then we will continue to provide services for city wide residents.

District 5 zip codes: 78204, 78225, 78226, 78207, 78237, 78228

***Limit to 125 pets served, 3 pets per household. All services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ***

For your pets: All canines must remain on a leash or in a carrier. All felines must remain in a carrier, one adult per carrier or two kittens per carrier. Each eligible pet 12 weeks or older will receive a 1-year Rabies vaccine. DHPP vaccines will be provided for canines. FVRCP vaccines will be provided for felines. Microchips will be available for all pets. Up to one year supply of flea and tick prevention will be given while supplies last.

San Antonio Pug Meetup
2022-09-25 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Phil Hardberger Park – EAST, 13203 Blanco Road, 78216
☀️Next Meet-Up will be on Sunday, September 25th from 8:30-10:30am OUTDOOR at Phil Hardberger Small Dog Park EAST
🚙*There are 2 parking areas on each side of the dog park. Follow the side walk, both will lead you to the small dog park. Parking can be limited, so please plan accordingly. Additional parking is available at CVS

Chalk It Up
2022-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Downtown San Antonio
Bring your family and friends to the 19th annual Artpace Chalk It Up, a free festival of contemporary art that transforms Downtown San Antonio into a gallery – from the ground up. This year’s theme celebrates the San Antonio River!
Artpace Chalk It Up will take place on Houston Street, between N Flores and N Presa.

Artpace Chalk It Up turns Downtown San Antonio into a chalk canvas, showcasing San Antonio-based artists and raising funds for Artpace’s education and public programs. Chalk It Up encourages everyone to become an artist for a day as we work on a collaborative city block-sized mural. Local schools, universities, and non-profits are invited to play a significant role at Artpace Chalk It Up by creating an original design together as members of “TeamWorks.”

Texas Husky Rescue San Antonio Adoption Event
2022-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Pet Supplies Plus – San Pedro, 15034 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio
Looking to add a new family member to the pack? Come meet some fantastic huskies who would love nothing more than their very own forever family!

Event location:
Pet Supplies Plus
San Pedro Avenue 15034 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78232

Event Time:
Sunday, September 11, 2022
11 AM – 1 PM CT

Harvest Night Markets
2022-10-12 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Historic Pearl
Visit Harvest Night Markets at Pearl on October 12, 19, & 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shop fall-themed items from Pearl Markets vendors and make memories at the pumpkin photo-op with our Pearl Model T truck. The markets will also include activities like face painting, pumpkin painting, and live music courtesy of Stable Hall.

Wednesday, October 12
Featuring music from pop, soft-rock, jazz, and R&B artist Zach Carney
Wednesday, October 19
Featuring music from soft rock, neo-soul, and early-jazz artist Carbonlily
Wednesday, October 26
Featuring music from Grammy-award winning guitarist Joe Reyes

This event is free and open to the public.

Second Thursday at The McNay
2022-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, 78209
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Second Thursdays are back at the McNay! Join on the second Thursday of each month from August through October for live music, art, friends, drinks, and food. Enjoy FREE general Museum admission (4 to 9 p.m.) courtesy of H-E-B during this family-fun event. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to lounge on the grounds. Pets on leashes are always welcome on the grounds.

Downtown Dog Market | Bark or Treat + Costume Contest
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Legacy Park, 111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Calling all metro-doggos!

Walk your humans on down to The Dog Guide San Antonio’s Downtown Dog Market! Enjoy the vibrant lawn of Legacy Park and help your human get in touch with their city-loving side at this FREE event on Third Saturdays this fall.

FREE Parking: Thanks to our dog-loving friends over at Artpace, we’ll have free parking available for each market.
You can find the Artpace lot at 513 N Flores, and it’s just a brief walk up to the market at Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St.
Artpace also welcomes well-mannered, leashed doggos in their gallery, and on their rooftop.

Find your new furry family member with our local adoption partners and meet some of San Antonio’s top dog-friendly businesses.

Our September event will include FREE coffee from Estate Coffee Co. and Bexar Essentials will be out to help register voters!

Sponsorships available, email amy@dogfriendlysanantonio.com for inquiries.

Interested in being a vendor at this event? Fill out our vendor application form here: https://bit.ly/2022-fall-dog-market-vendor

Sniff y’all there!

🎃 October Bark or Treat + Dog Costume Contest Info:
Visit our vendors for some family-friendly bark or treating + dress your doggos up for our costume contest.
Early bird costume entry is just $5 or $10 at the door, and all registrations help us waiver the vendor fee for our rescue partner.
Registration will be open from 10:00 – 11:30AM. Judging will begin at 12PM at The Dog Guide SA booth, with winners of the costume contest announced shortly after. Costume categories are Spookiest, Best Doggy-Owner Duo, and Best in Show. Group costumes count as a single contest entry.
Each costume contest winner will win a prize pack with gifts from local dog-friendly business including:

SouthPaw Waggery surprise
Choice of bandana from Ritzy Rebels
More to come!

Costume Contest Rules:

Contestants must register dog(s) online or in-person by 11:30AM on event day.
Pairs or groups may be registered as a team, but will only count as 1 entry.
All dogs must be on leash
Dogs must be under voice control at all times
Awards will be given for Spookiest, Best Doggy-Owner Duo, and Best in Show
Contestants must arrive at competition site 15 minutes prior to judging.

Barktoberfest 2022
2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | 100 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006, 100 N Main St, Boerne, 78006
Join the Hill Country Animal League at the 2nd Annual Barktoberfest, a community event benefiting low cost spay & neuter surgeries and wellness care for pets in the greater Hill Country area!
This Oktoberfest inspired festival will be held on the Main Plaza in Boerne and will be complete with local vendors, craft beer from Tusculum Brewing, music, food trucks, raffle prizes, pet adoptions, dog costume contests, activities for the kiddos, a petting zoo, doggy dash races, and more.
Come hang out for the day to support a great cause and local small businesses!

Halloween Pet Potraits
2022-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Furbaby Pet Boutique, 1619 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, Texas, 78210
Join Pop of Color Images at Furbaby Pet Boutique for Halloween Pet Portraits on Saturday, October 15th.

Puppy Noses + Yoga Poses
2022-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell Street, 78204
Every third Thursday, we are partnering with Mobile Om to bring a little cuteness to your flow. You’re invited to our next guided puppy yoga class with Cassandra and some of our tiniest tail-waggers! These heartwarming and interactive sunset sessions are a wonderful way to re-center. Sign up and secure your spot with a donation to our life-saving mission.

Barktoberfest
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Gillman Subaru San Antonio, 16048 Interstate 35 North, Selma, TX
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Gillman Subaru San Antonio BARKTOBERFEST!
Every October we celebrate “Subaru Loves Pets” and on October 22nd we are going to show you just how much Gillman Subaru loves them.

Paws in the Park Costume Contest
2022-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Legacy Park, 111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Calling all witches, goblins and creatures of the night! Don’t miss out on SNIPSA’s annual Paws in the Park Costume Contest! Dress up your creepiest canines and bring ’em on down for a ghostly good time!

Wednesday, October 26th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Located at Legacy Park
103 W Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205

Wags and Wine
2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Villa at Gruene, 1190 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
It’s time for the annual Halloween-themed pet-friendly happy hour at Villa at Gruene from 5 pm – 7 pm. Prepare your pet’s spookiest costumes for the costume contest. There will be light snacks, door prizes, and vendors! We can’t wait to see what you prepare!

Spooktacular Halloween Bash
2022-10-28 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Tower of the Americas, 739 E Cesar Chavez, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Get ready for a Spooktacular evening at the Tower.
Enjoy our pumpkin patch, live music, delicious food, moon bounce & activities for the kids!
Enter our pumpkin carving contest to show your creative side and you could win a great prize!
Join us at the Tower for this FREE & FUN Family Event!

Bark in the Park San Antonio
2022-10-29 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | Sunken Gardens Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Bark in the Park is a pet costume contest and expo in San Antonio benefiting the following local pet rescues: SA Pets Alive & Animal Defense League of TX

Bark in the Park will feature family-friendly entertainment and activities including a kid’s zone, pet expo, adoption drive, and of course our Pet Costume Contest with prizes up to $1,000!

Dog-Friendly Hike at Lost Maples
2022-10-30 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lost Maples State Natural Area, 37221 FM-187, Vanderpool
Come experience the beauty of Lost Maples.

Plan is to hike both West & East Loop for a moderate~7 miles. Early exit point available. Event is dog friendly. Great idea to pack snacks or a light lunch for the halfway point. More details to come. Hike starts at 10:30am.

Trails Fur Tails 5k
2022-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | McAllister Park Pavilion #2
Join the annual family friendly, pet friendly 5K! Proceeds will benefit Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare (AAPAW) which provides support and veterinary funding for rescue groups in and around the San Antonio area. There will be pets available for adoption from our rescue group members, music, games, photo ops, food, and lots more!

Little Woodrow's 3rd Invitational Weiner Dog Derby
2022-11-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Little Woodrow’s Stone Oak, 606 West Afton Oaks Boulevard, Hollywood Park, TX, 78232, US
Get Set, Get Ready, Get Going … to the 3rd Invitational Weiner Dog Derby being held on SUNDAY, November 6th, from 1 PM to 5 PM.

Check in opens at 11am and will close registration and check in shortly after noon. The first races will begin at 1pm! If you’re planning to race at Dachtoberfest, this is a great time to get in some fun practice.

There is a $10 registration fee and all race proceeds will be donated to DDRTX!

Little Woodrow’s
606 W Afton Oaks Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78232

Dachtoberfest with Diamond Dachshund Rescue
2022-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Helotes Fair Grounds, 12210 Leslie, Helotes, 78023
Dachshund racing, food trucks, vendor shopping, and much more is what you will find at the Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas Dachtoberfest Event! If you love dachshunds, or even just dogs, this is the event for you! Bring your friendly pooch and family and come watch the weenie races or if you have a dachshund, enter them in the weenie dog race! Shop at the large variety of vendor booths! Grab some tasty lunch at a food truck! To register your dachshund to race, visit: dachtoberfest.org
