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The town of Gilbert may once have been known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World”, but these days it has a few more strings to its bow. One of those strings is a thriving community of committed dog lovers, as well as a variety of animal rescue organizations that are always ready to provide help to pets who are doing it tough.
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a perfect example. Founded in 1993 as Citizens for Tempe Strays, this non-profit is dedicated to the homeless and stray animals in and around Gilbert. It rescues dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes and helps them find loving owners, but also promotes spaying and neutering to help reduce pet overpopulation. If you’re looking to give an animal a new lease on life, Friends for Life Animal Rescue always has plenty of pets up for adoption.
It’s a similar story at Cooper’s Chance Animal Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue that was established in 2006. With a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abused and neglected animals, Cooper’s Chance Animal Rescue gives rescued dogs the care and rehabilitation they need to find happiness in a new forever home.
Whether providing essential medical care to abused and neglected animals, rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned puppies and homeless mothers with nursing litters from shelters, or providing dignified end-of-life care to abandoned senior dogs and terminally ill pets, this inspirational organization makes a huge difference to the animals that need help the most.
Upcoming Dog Friendly Events in Gilbert
#1 Woofstock
Woofstock is an annual canine celebration that promises Fido-friendly fun for the entire family. Held in Tumbleweed Park, this free event has just about everything you and your pooch need for a good day out! There are dog training demonstrations and performances by the Purina Pro Plan Performance Team, heaps of pet-friendly vendors, and a Walk of Honor to salute veterans. It’s all hosted by the American Service Animal Society and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, with so much to see and do all day long that your dog will howl with delight! Check out all the fun this November.
#2 12k's of Christmas
If you like getting active with your pooch, you’ll love the 12 k’s of Christmas. Held at Gilbert’s Freestone Park, this dog-friendly event is Arizona’s largest Christmas run and festival. There are 12k run, 6k run/walk and 1.2k run/walk options available, and your dog is welcome to compete by your side at all of them! There’s even an award for the best-dressed pet, while Santa’s Pet Village, Christmas carolling, and the Christmas Bazaar will be sure to get you and your pooch in the festive spirit. Admission ranges from $15 to $45, and your pet will love the exciting community vibe at this paw-sitively fabulous holiday event.
#3 Barktoberfest!
What could possibly be better than a festival celebrating all things dog? Absolutely nothing — that’s what! Barktoberfest! is a much anticipated event on every Gilbert dog lover’s social calendar each year. Held in October, this free community event offers six hours of tail-wagging fun for the whole family. Event highlights include pet-friendly shopping, a dog wash, live entertainment, a lure, course, agility, raffles, and heaps of pet contests. Adoptable animals are available on-site, and all the fun is hosted by Friends For Life Animal Rescue. If you’re looking for a dog-gone good time with your furry friend, you don’t need to look any further than Barktoberfest!
#4 DOGtoberfest Arizona
DOGtoberfest Arizona is the state’s most Spooktacular Halloween pet festival Hosted by Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary. It's run to benefit this grrr-eat local rescue group and promises a huge range of rockin’ pet entertainment. There’s live music from paw-some local bands, rock-themed pet products from a selection of vendors, dog training demonstrations, and even the chance to get your dog photographed with a number of spooky Halloween characters! Food trucks and car shows also feature, but the biggest highlight is the Pet Costume Contest. With scores of furry and fluffy friends competing for some paw-some prizes, it truly is a sight to behold for all dog lovers.
#5 Doggie Street Festival
Want to pamper and treat your pet to a fun and relaxing day out? Phoenix’s annual Doggie Street Festival, held at Steele Indian School Park, is just the ticket! With Fido by your side, you can sample the latest and greatest pet foods, treats, services, fashion products, training, veterinary care, and so much more. Live music, delicious food, and amazing auction prizes are also on offer, but the main reason for the festival is to promote pet adoptions. You’ll be able to meet adoptable animals from a host of local rescues on the day, so there’s plenty of grrr-eat reasons why you and your pooch should join in the fun!
