Don't let your fitness go to the wayside as the weather gets cooler! Support both your health and that of your canine companions with a host of fitness related "pet" events coming up this autumn. If you're looking to save a little energy, check for other pet-related events such as dinners and auctions. Don't have a pet yet? There's plenty of "adopt-an-animal" events, too!
September
Bark for Life of Monroe
Presenting Organization: American Cancer Society
8 A.M. Saturday, September 14. Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe. facebook.com
A noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness. Demonstrations, contests and games.
Dogfest 2013
Presenting Organization: Dogfest 2013
10 A.M. Saturday, September 14. 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. 734-878-1928 or [email protected]. $5-10 per car.
Demonstrations, agility and triathlon courses, music, games, vendors and dog play in the Arise Church Community Dog Park.
Motor City Harley Davidson & Pug Rescue Network Adoption Event
Presenting Organizations: Motor City Harley Davidson and Pug Rescue Network
10 A.M. Saturday, September 14, Motor City Harley Davidson, 34900 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills. Free. pugrescuenetwork.com
See new 2014 Harley Davidsons and adopt and/or foster pugs. Free lunch.
Detroit Pistons Mega March for Animals
Presenting Organization: Detroit Pistons
9 A.M. Sunday, September 15. DTE Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. $30-35 registration. 248-377-8620 or [email protected].
Benefiting the Michigan Humane Society. Music, contests, pet and family-friendly activities, and more, all while walking the DTE Music Theatre grounds.
Walled Lake Pet Awareness Day
Presenting Organization: Pug Rescue Network
11 A.M. Sunday, September 15. Walled Lake's Historic Beach Front, 209 Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake. Free. 516-682-0396 or [email protected].
Merchandise and adoptable pugs.
Socializing Groups
Presenting Organizations: Pro K-9
7 P.M. Wednesday, September 18 and 25. Frog Island Park, 500 Market Place, Ypsilanti. prok9training.com
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Presenting Organizations: Michigan Humane Society and the Detroit Zoo
1 P.M. Friday, September 20 and 10 A.M. Saturday, September 21. The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak. 248-283-1000 or michiganhumane.org.
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from more than 30 animal welfare organizations will be available for adoption.
Bark For Life
Presenting Organization: American Cancer Society
10 A.M. Saturday, September 21. Heritage Park, 1010 S. Canton Center Road, Canton. 734-645-3048 or [email protected]. $5-20 per dog.
A Relay for Life fundraiser. A walk with your dog followed by contests, food, music and games.
Second Annual Critter Care
Presenting Organizations: Redford Jaycees and Tail Wagger's 1990
10 A.M. Saturday, September 21. Handy Park, 12121 Hemingway, Redford. crittercare2013.eventbrite.com. $10+ registration.
Dog walk, agility course, cutest and ugliest pet contest, raffle and more.
Dog Hikes with Pro K-9
Presenting Organizations: Pro K-9
3 P.M. Sunday, September 22. Lower Rouge Recreation Trail, Canton. prok9training.com
Bark For Life: A Canine Event to Fight Cancer
Presenting Organizations: American Cancer Society & Bark For Life of Redford
10 A.M. Sunday, September 29. Claude Allison Community Park, 18250 Beech Daly, Redford. 734-564-0017.
Dog walk event honoring the care-giving qualities of canine companions.
October
Dog Hikes with Pro K-9
Presenting Organizations: Pro K-9
3 P.M. Sunday, October 6 and 20. Lower Rouge Recreation Trail, Canton. prok9training.com
Howl-O-Ween Wixom
Presenting Organization: Howl-O-Ween Wixom
12 P.M. Saturday, October 12. Lyon Oaks Dog Park, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. meetup.com.
This Halloween themed dog event will feature vendors, a dog costume contest, dog agility course, games and activities, and goodie bags for everyone in attendance.
Vets for Pets
Presenting Organizations: Royal Oak Animal Shelter and Pasquale's Restaurant
6 P.M. Tuesday, October 15. Pasquale's, 31555 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak. 248-549-4002. $20.
Fundraiser for Royal Oak Animal Shelter, featuring complimentary hor d'oeuvres, cash bar and auction.
Guardians for Animals Pet Expo
Presenting Organization: Guardians for Animals
10 A.M. Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27. Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Dr., Madison Heights. guardiansforanimalspetexpo.org
Adoptions, pet contests and prizes, photography, shopping, microchipping, auction and more.
