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. http://www.facebook.com/BarkForLifeMonroe
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. http://www.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. http://www.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 http://www.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. http://www.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. http://www.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. http://www.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. http://www.meetup.com/Last-Day-Dog-Rescue-MI.
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. http://www.guardiansforanimalspetexpo.org
Adoptions, pet contests and prizes, photography, shopping, microchipping, auction and more.
