Finally, Spring has sprung so you have perfect weather for these May 2022 dog events and holidays. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event.
All-Month-Long Dog May 2022 Holidays
Chip Your Pet Month — May is national Chip Your Pet Month, reminding you to microchip you pet and to keep his information updated at the microchip company. Find a list of microchipping and pet recovery services here.
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — May is national Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, reminding you to check in with your veterinarian when your dog has symptoms of either seasonal allergies or asthma, both of which can cause health concerns.
National Pet Month — May is National Pet Month, a time to celebrate your dog and all that dogs and other pets do for us.
May 2022 Daily Dog Holidays
May 1, 2022: Mayday for Mutts
May 1, 2022: Purebred Dog Day
May 3, 2022: Specially-abled Pet Day
May 10, 2022: German Shepherd Dog Day
May 14, 2022: Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 14, 2022: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 30, 2022: Memorial Day
See a complete listing of dog monthly and daily holidays for 2022 here.
ALL-MONTH-LONG May 2022 DOG EVENTS
May 1, 2022 — June 30, 2022: 2022 Bark for Your Park Grant Contest
The 2022 Bark for Your Park™ grant contest opens on May 1, sponsored by PetSafe (creator of pet products from leashes to house training to pet travel and mobility), which will award prizes totaling $125,000 to nine deserving communities. The submission period runs from May 1 to June 30, 2022. Entries will then be reviewed by a panel of judges, and 30 communities will be selected to compete in the public contest voting period later this year. Following the contest voting period, the four communities with the most votes pursuing a new park will receive $25,000 each, and the five communities with the most votes pursuing improvements to an existing local park will be awarded $5,000 each. Here is the full grant contest timeline :
· Submission Period: May 1 – June 30, 2022
· Finalists Announced: August 1, 2022
· Voting Period: August 1-31, 2022
· Contest Winners Announced: September 2, 2022
For more information and to submit, go to barkforyourpark.com.
May 1, 2022: The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Trainer Chris Perondi and his group of rescue dogs take center stage at the Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC; newberryoperahouse.com
May 12-13, 2022: Chicago Vet Show
An veterinary pet educational and networking conference for veterinary professionals held in Chicago, IL; us.vetshow.com/chicago
May 14, 2022: Winnebago Pet Expo
Families and dog lovers will love this fun day of pets taking place at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, WI. Tickets, directions and more information at winnebagopetexpo.org
May 22, 2022: Pages for Paws Campaign Celebration and Pet Adoption Event
Th Pages for Paws campaign is a free event taking place in Long Island on Sunday, May 22nd as a concluding celebratory event of Hindi’s Libraries Pages for Paws campaign. New York-based nonprofit Hindi’s Libraries donates new and gently used children’s books across the globe (See Today Show video here.) launched its Pages for Paws campaign in conjunction with Kids Adopt a Shelter , a local nonprofit that supports animals in Long Island shelters and rescues. Through the end of April, for every children’s book Hindi’s Libraries receives that focuses on a pet or animal, Redbarn Pet Products will match the book with a donation to KAS of one day of nutritional products for a sheltered or rescued pet. To date, Hindi’s Libraries and Kids Adopt a Shelter has collected 890 children’s books (which equals to 890 days of pet nutrition) with the expectation of doubling this number with the support of local girl scout troops and major book publishers. To celebrate the success of the event and to bring the Long Island community together, Hindi’s Libraries & KAS are hosting a pet adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Oceanside, NY (3644 Long Beach Rd) on Sunday, May 22nd from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Cats and dogs will be available for adoption at the event as well as children’s authors signing their animal or pet themed books. Redbarn Pet Products will provide small gifts for all attendees! Hindi’s Libraries will also be accepting children’s book donations at the event and guests are welcome to drop off their new or gently used children’s books as well. More information here or email info@hindislibraries.org.
May 28-29, 2022; Goodwoof, a grand celebration of all things dog
It’s a brand-new dog event dedicated to canine companions and their families. Event held at The Goodwood Estate in Chichester, West Sussex, England. See the trailer here.
