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The suburban city of East Point sits just to the southwest of Atlanta, making it a great spot for any dog lover who wants easy access to Atlanta’s best and biggest dog-friendly attractions. This location close to the capital of Georgia also means the city’s animals are well served by a plethora of animal welfare organizations and rescue groups.
Atlanta Humane Society is one of the oldest charitable organizations in the state and has been helping the city’s animals since 1873. Each year, the society helps around 30,000 animals and offers the assistance and care 9,000 dogs and cats need to find loving homes.
With a commitment to never euthanize adoptable animals, the Atlanta Humane Society never imposes time limits on the animals in its care. As part of its mission to improve animal welfare in the southeastern United States, this non-profit also implements preventative initiatives, education programs, and advocacy services throughout the wider community.
Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters is another non-profit that works tirelessly to help needy animals. Headquartered in Atlanta, this inspirational group runs Sadie’s Place, a no-kill shelter for dogs, and also operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats.
Furkids’ mission is to rescue homeless animals, give them the best medical care in a nurturing environment, and pull out all the stops to find them a forever home. Since it was founded in 2002, the organization has rescued more than 25,000 animals. If you’d like to help Furkids save more animals, consider making a donation, volunteering or becoming a foster carer.
Upcoming Dog Friendly Events in East Point
#1 Walk for the Animals
Want to take your pooch for a relaxing stroll, meet plenty of other animal lovers, and raise a whole lot of money for a worthwhile animal cause? Then Walk for the Animals is the paw-fect event for you! Held in October, this hugely popular event features a 5K/3-mile walk around Atlantic Station, but there’s also a 1-mile walk if you fancy something a little easier. You and your dog can join heaps of other dog owners and their pets for a relaxing walk, while you also have the chance to enter your pet in the always-entertaining costume and best trick contests! It’s free to register for the walk, but everyone who participates is encouraged to set up a fundraising page and raise money to support the animals in the care of the Atlanta Humane Society.
#2 Bark 'n Brew
Picture this: knocking back a refreshing brew or three, socializing with other animal lovers, raising money to support the Atlanta Humane Society, and doing it all with your dog by your side! Sounds grrr-eat, huh? Bark ‘n Brew is held in September at SweetWater Brewery, and it gives you the paw-fect excuse to enjoy yourself for a good cause. You can grab a brew, make some new friends, and meet plenty of other dog people and their canines — plus, pooches are welcome on the patio! Advance tickets start from $40 and include a commemorative SweetWater glass, beer tickets, and food samples from a host of Atlanta’s leading restaurants.
#3 Atlanta Pet Expo
Want to shop the latest and greatest products for your dog? Keen to learn about how to look after your pet and get some helpful pet care tips? Eager to watch a heap of exciting pet demonstrations and displays? If you answered yes to these three questions, head on down to the Atlanta Pet Expo, which is held in March at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds! Pets are welcome at the event, so grab your pooch before you go, and get ready for two days of exhibitors, demos, and pet-friendly fun. You can shop the best of the best in pet products, meet adoptable animals, watch agility demonstrations, learn about pet care, and so much more. There’s so much to experience that you’ll need two days to take it all in!
#4 Woofstock
With a name like Woofstock, you’d expect this event to be one great big party to celebrate all things canine — and you wouldn't be disappointed! Held in May, this annual pet party in the park is a much-anticipated event among dog lovers in and around the Atlanta area. Each year, it sees tens of thousands of pet lovers, many of them with their canine companions in tow, descend on either Suwanee Town Center Park or Smyrna Market Village for a weekend full of pet-friendly fun! Why the two venues? This event is so popular that it’s held twice a year, in May and September, so check the schedule for each event to find out what you and your dog can expect at this grrr-oovy pet festival.
#5 Dogtoberfest EAV
Dogtoberfest EAV (Easy Atlanta Village) is a non-profit with a mission to promote responsible pet ownership. Each year, it holds this family-friendly pet festival to benefit local non-profits that work to improve the lives of pets! For dog lovers, this means you can enjoy a jam-packed afternoon full of canine games and activities, with highlights including a doggy costume contest, grrr-eat raffle prizes, educational sessions, pet product vendors, and plenty of cute adoptable dogs to meet. The event is free for people and $5 per dog, while the costume contest also attracts a $5 entry fee. Add it to your diary for the year ahead!
