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Santa Barbara, CA
Trails 'n' Tails: In honor of National Dog Day, the Santa Barbara Botanic
Garden invites people to bring their on-leash dogs to the site for
activities including a "Who's That Doggie in the Meadow" photo contest,
snacks, a canine caricature artist, giveaways, dog care demonstrations and
products for sale. Visitors who bring dogs will receive $2 off admission.
The garden is always dog-friendly; visitors can bring pets on leashes at
any time. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa
Barbara. $8 adults; $6 seniors, youths 13-17, college students and active
military; $4 kids 2-12; free for children under 2. 682-4726;
www.santabarbarabotanicgarden.org
Benicia, CA
Benicia Main Street hosts its second "A Great Dog Day by the Bay" from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event includes a free disc-throwing
competition for dogs of all skill levels. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
The tournament begins at 10:30. Among the activities are a dog contest for
ugliest, cutest and owner/dog look-alike. Contest entry fee is $5 per dog.
Part of the proceeds benefit the Humane Society of the North Bay. Info:
707-745-9791,
www.beniciamainstreet.org/ms_events/dog_day.html
San Clemente, CA
August 26th - Art Walk, downtown San Clemente festival with live music and
local artists. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Avenida Del Mar.
Pets are welcome.
Seattle, WA
Yappy Hour: In recognition of National Dog Day on Friday, The Maxwell
Hotel is hosting a benefit for the Seattle Humane Society with food,
drinks, doggy bags and canine contests. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and
there will be adoptable dogs on site for those looking for a new
housemate. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Friday, 300 Roy St., Seattle; $20
(206-286-0629).
www.themaxwellhotel.com/latest-news
Silverdale, WA
Celebrate National Dog Day at Kitsap Humane
www.kitsap-humane.org/celebrate-national-dog-day-kitsap-humane
Las Vegas, NV
In observance of National Dog
Day on August 26th, Camp Bow Wow Las Vegas will be having a fundraiser for
the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation.
www.campbowwow.com/us/nv/lasvegas
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Hendersonville, NC
HANDS ON {A Child's
Gallery}
Friday, August 26th is National Dog Day! So, come on in and let's
celebrate the canine culture! Bring in your favorite stuffed dog and
get a wellness check-up in the Vet Exhibit. At 4 pm a police dog
will visit Hands On! Come meet a working dog! Free with admission.
All ages/all day.
www.handsonwnc.org
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Charleston, SC
Gas Light Art and Wine Gallery Yappy Hour
for
Carolina Coonhound Rescue 5-8pm
Charleston, SC
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Yappy Hour - Saturday, August
27 - Irvin House Vineyard Grape Stomp Festival, 1st Annual Hair of
the Dog Pub Crawl, & the Free-Furr-All Toy Breed Play Group. Rain or
shine.
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