The Dog Guide San Antonio

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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!

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.

Bark in the Park San Antonio
2022-10-29 16:00 - 21:00 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Off the Leash Inaugural Fundraiser and Silent Auction
2022-11-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Casa Hernán Cantina, 411 E Cevallos St., San Antonio, 78204
Footbridge Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser event ‘Off The Leash’ will be hosted by local celebrity Chef Johnny Hernandez, on November 12, 2022, from 2pm-5pm, at his much-anticipated Southtown margarita bar, Casa Hernán Cantina.
Footbridge Foundation invites you to this exciting event to celebrate the work that they undertake in San Antonio and to help raise money for our furry friends!
All ticket purchases, donations, and silent auction proceeds will go directly toward rescuing cats and dogs in San Antonio as Footbridge Foundation continues to expand. With your help now, we will establish our first surgery center in the Spring of 2023, providing a much-needed service to San Antonio. We will also provide vaccinations, preventative care, food, shelter, care, and compassion until we are able to match each animal with a loving adopter.
The tickets will include:
Exclusive access to Johnny Hernandez’s newest and much anticipated Casa Hernán Cantina.
Food and drink, to include a selection of incredible botanas and two signature margaritas courtesy of Johnny Hernandez.
Entertainment:
Roma Villavicencio host of Great Day SA on Kens 5. Roma will be our fabulous MC for the event. She enjoys meeting new people and sharing stories and experiences with all of San Antonio and will be sharing a few stories at ‘Off the Leash’.
Falco is a music producer and teaches DJ at the AM Project, a nonprofit that uses digital art and music to empower children. Falco focuses on open format blending of pop, reggae, and other party beats!
Mariachi Diamante & Los Mayorales will close the party, bringing their own unique sound to the event. Brush up on your mariachi classics, as requests will be welcome!
In addition to the great venue and entertainment, Footbridge Foundation will be hosting a ‘Silent Auction’. The auction will begin 10 days before the event and will close 30 minutes before the event finishes. There are amazing prizes to be won, from a trip to the Super Bowl, Iceland, and many prizes donated by local businesses and supporters of Footbridge Foundation and the amazing work that they do.

(While we are raising money for our four-legged friends, this event is for two-legged friends 21 and over only. Thank you!)

Parks + Rec Virtual Dog Park Ambassador Orientation
2022-11-15 18:30 - 19:30
San Antonio Parks and Recreation is looking for outgoing dog-lovers to become Dog Park Ambassadors. Volunteers will help staff educate park visitors about dog park etiquette and safety in order to create a safe and fun experience for all. An online orientation will be hosted on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Classic Rock Night
2022-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Hops & Hounds, 1123 Ave. B, San Antonio, TX, 78247
Come enjoy a night of classic rock with us! We have the fantastic Two for Tuesday Band out to help bring classic rock to Hops&Hounds. This will be an outdoor event so bundle up. But don’t worry we will have heaters as well as blankets and sweatshirts for sale. Don’t forget that we also have spiked hot apple cider and hot chocolate to keep you warm!

Pet Nights with Santa at North Star Mall
2022-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | North Star Mall
Get your furry friends together to strike a pose with St. Nick, capturing paw-fect holiday moments to share with family and friends!

Pet Nights with Santa at The Shops at La Cantera
2022-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, 78256
Capture Santa photos with your pets. Everyone is welcome, even without pets. During Pet Night events, we’re collecting donations on behalf of The Humane Society of the United States at participating locations.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
2022-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hops & Hounds, 1123 Ave. B, San Antonio, TX, 78247
We will be hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest along side Pawderosa. We will have prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Sign up will begin at 5 pm and the contest will begin at 6:30pm. We want to see your dogs in their ugliest sweaters! We will have our winter drinks available such as spiked apple cider and hot chocolate to keep you warm.

Puppy in the Window Adoption Event
2022-12-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Neiman Marcus – La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX, 78256, United States
Who doesn’t love a little window shopping? This window display will be the most adorable one yet! Forget your fur coats and leather boots and stop in for some kisses from SNIPSA’s cutest little helpers! Kick off your Christmas shopping spree and find the only gift that will love you in return!

Saturday, December 10th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Neiman Marcus 15900 La Cantera Pkwy 78256

Adoption Event at the 44th Holiday Parade and Fun Run
2022-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
Join Footbridge Foundation at The 44th Annual Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade and Fun Run where we will have our foster dogs available for adoption! We will be there from 6:30 pm to 8pm.
There will be the parade, music, food trucks, and of course our pups!

Deck the Paws Parade at Botanical Garden
2022-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
Bring your four-legged friends to enjoy fresh air, holiday blooms, and specialty canine commodities & Holiday from local vendors. Dress up your fur family in the best holiday attire and join the Deck the Paws Parade. Winners from each category will receive a prize! All dogs must always be on a leash and must leave the Botanical Garden by 12 p.m.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the Doggy Dress Up Contest judging begins at 11 a.m.
Fee: Two-legged entry included with Garden admission or membership + $5 per leashed dog.
Doggy Dress Up Contest Categories:

Best Costume Overall
Best Dog/Owner Costume
Best Puppy in Costume (for dogs 1 and under)
Best Duo Costume (for dogs with a matching theme)

Dog Guidelines

All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate shots and registrations.
Dogs in heat or aggressive animals may be removed from the Garden at the discretion of the management; no refunds.
No dogs will be allowed in the Garden after 12 p.m. and all dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Dogs must stay on pathways and will not be allowed at The Zachary Foundation Culinary Garden, Family Adventure Garden, and Children’s Vegetable Garden.

Arfordable's Woof and Wag Dog Walk: Holiday Edition
2022-12-11 17:30 - 20:30
Enjoy the holiday lights at the beautiful Pearl Brewery followed by leisurely walk on the San Antonio River Walk’s Museum Reach Extension.

Come and meet the trainers of Arfordable Dog Training. Refreshments will be provided.

Open to the public and local rescues. Come one, come all!

For the safety of your pet and others, all dogs must be current on all vaccinations including Rabies, Parvovirus, Distemper, and Bordetella.

Dogs must be friendly with people and other dogs.*

*For socialization cases, feel free to have a muzzle and plenty of treats handy. Baskerville Muzzles are recommended as they allow the dog to eat, drink, and breathe comfortably.

Walk a Dog with Animal Care Services
2022-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | City of San Antonio Animal Care Services, 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX, 78227, United States
Help volunteer with District 9 staff and give our rescue dogs some exercise and love!
