Bow Wow Luau
May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Bow Wow Luau

Come join us for a ton of fun!

There will be a food truck, dog games, dog themed vendors, silent auction and off-leash play.

Pre-registration will open mid-April.

All dog-friendly dogs are welcome. We ask that dogs be current on all vaccines and those over 6 months of age be spayed or neutered.

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Bark in the Park
Aug
8
5:00 PM17:00

Bark in the Park

Come and see Minnesota Basset Rescue.

Bark in the Park


Bring your favorite four legged friend to visit with companies and non-profit groups specializing in dogs.
The event will feature nail trimming for a fee and dog merchandise for sale at the vendor booths.
You and your dog can each enjoy an ice cream while you sit back and listen to the music from The Castaways.
There will be a food truck on site for the event.
Free dog license are available on site from the Blaine Police Department, with proof of vaccinations.

Music by the Castaways.

First 100 dog owners will receive a free gift.

Friendly reminder: dogs must be leashed outside of the fenced in dog park.

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Doggie Depot
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00

Doggie Depot

Come see MNBR at Doggie Depot

Doggie Depot

Activities, vendors, and shopping galore! If your pooch only puts one thing on their social agendog this winter, make it Doggie Depot 2024.

On Saturday, February 3, from 10 AM to 3 PM, Union Depot will be transformed into Doggie Depot, the bark of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. There will be pet-friendly vendors for shopping, rescues for adopting, the crowning of the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Canine King Boreas and Canine Queen of Snows at 11 AM and tons more fun!

Doggie Depot 2024 is FREE and open to the public, and there’s plenty of on-site parking. No tickets are required, so leash up your pup and join us for this furbulous event inside the Waiting Room at Union Depot!

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MNBR's Howl-O-Ween Party
Oct
21
11:00 AM11:00

MNBR's Howl-O-Ween Party

Join MNBR for a day of spooky fun and help us raise money for hounds in need!

When: Saturday, October 21, 2022 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Stone Mountain Pet Lodge - 9975 Xenia Avenue N Brooklyn Park MN 55443

The spooky fun will include

  • Dog games like bobbing for hot dogs and lights out

  • Dog costume contest

  • Silent Auction

  • more to come

All dog-friendly dogs are welcome. We ask that dogs be current on all vaccines and those over 6 months of age be spayed or neutered.

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Tails on Trails
Oct
8
12:00 PM12:00

Tails on Trails

This free event for dogs, dog owners, and dog lovers includes vendor booths, free activities, and more. This year, our event will feature demonstrations by Anoka County 4H Dog Project and the Mounds View Police Department K9 Unit.

This free event for dogs, dog owners, and dog lovers includes vendor booths, free activities, and more. This year, our event will feature demonstrations by Anoka County 4H Dog Project and the Mounds View Police Department K9 Unit.

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Petpalooza
Sep
16
2:00 PM14:00

Petpalooza

KS95'S PET PAWLOOZA IS A PET ADOPTION EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
2:00-5:00 PM

FREIGHTHOUSE STILLWATER

From big droolers to mini fur balls, there will be a wide array of furry friends looking for homes. We will have live music and a variety of pet vendors, pet experts and more that will create an afternoon of fun! See you there!!

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Bark in the Park
Aug
17
5:00 PM17:00

Bark in the Park

Come and see Minnesota Basset Rescue. We will have a booth!

Bark in the Park


Bring your favorite four legged friend to visit with companies and non-profit groups specializing in dogs.
The event will feature nail trimming for a fee and dog merchandise for sale at the vendor booths.
You and your dog can each enjoy an ice cream while you sit back and listen to the music from The Castaways.
There will be a food truck on site for the event.
Free dog license are available on site from the Blaine Police Department, with proof of vaccinations.

Music by the Castaways.

First 100 dog owners will receive a free gift.

Friendly reminder: dogs must be leashed outside of the fenced in dog park.

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Dog Days Luau
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00

Dog Days Luau

Come see Minnesota Basset Rescue. We will have a booth.

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and Westonka Community & Commerce is excited to announce that Dog Days Westonka 2023 will be taking place on Saturday, August 12, 2023.    The event will once again be held at Surfside Park in Mound, which is located at 2670 Commerce Blvd.

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a pet expo with a wide variety of pet products, services, and activities. The fun kicks off with the annual pet parade where pets and their people are invited to show up in costume. There will also be a cutest puppy contest, paddle-boarding with your dog demonstrations, Police Dog demonstration by Officer Eric and K9 Mattis from the Minnetonka Police Dept, food trucks, and music provided by Tom Burnevik of “TomTyme”.

Plus, there are several new attractions to check out. “Splash for Cash” is taking the summer off due to early poor water conditions. Instead, dogs will be able to sniff out prizes in the “Doggy Dune Dig.” Also new this year, a kitty corner dedicated to cat related products and services. Justin M. Anderson, the author of “Saving Stripes: A Kitty’s Story,” will be at the festival all day signing books.

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Basset Hound Races at Canterbury Park
Jun
25
11:30 AM11:30

Basset Hound Races at Canterbury Park

The floppiest race of them all! Basset Hounds are back to race at Canterbury Park during the 2023 racing season on Sunday, June 25. Enjoy the Basset Hound Races and plan a fun day at Canterbury Park

Basset Hound races will be throughout the live racing day on the main track.

No outside pets allowed.

MNBR will have a booth at the vendor space. So come and see us!

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Doggie Depot
Feb
4
10:00 AM10:00

Doggie Depot

Come see MNBR at Doggie Depot

Doggie Depot

Union Depot is going to the dogs for this year’s Doggie Depot! The event kicks off on Saturday, February 4 at 10 AM. Start the day with a doga session (dog yoga) taught by Studio 9-to-5. Shop local pet vendors in the Waiting Room and celebrate the grand crowning ceremony of the 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Canine King & Queen with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family.

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HOWL-O-WEEN Party
Oct
22
10:00 AM10:00

HOWL-O-WEEN Party

  • 2101 108th Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449 (map)
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Join MNBR for day of spooky fun and help us raise money for hounds in need!

When: Saturday, October 22, 202210:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: 2101 108th Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449

How Much: Admission is $10 per dog

The spooky fun will include

  • Dog games bobbing for hot dogs and lights out.

  • A dog costume contest.

  • A food truck

  • Vendors

  • Silent auction

All dog friendly dogs are welcome. We ask your dog be current on all vaccines and be spayed or neutered.

Click here to get to our event page.

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Tails on the Trails
Oct
9
1:00 PM13:00

Tails on the Trails

Mark your human’s calendar for New Brighton Parks and Recreation's barkin' awesome and furrtastic dog event: Tails on the Trails! Take your pup for a walk on the trails of Hansen Park while you visit company and non-profit vendor booths, see special dog-related demonstrations and let your leashed pup socialize with other neighborhood friends. No pup? No problem! There will be plenty of fun for the whole family. While there will be treats to purchase for your four-legged friend, food trucks will be available for the rest of us. This event is free to attend, but there may be a fee associated with some activities.

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Dogs Downtown
Sep
17
11:00 AM11:00

Dogs Downtown

Where: Peace Plaza Rochester MN

Every dog has his day, and this day is for all of them! There will be family fun "fur" everyone at Dogs Downtown! Your four-legged friends (and their humans) will have a blast with crafts, games, activities and giveaways! Take time to “paws” with your pups for this free canine-centric event.

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Linden Hills Woofstock
Sep
10
11:00 AM11:00

Linden Hills Woofstock

  • 4300 Upton Avenue South Minneapolis, MN, 55410 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Linden Hills Woofstock is a family-friendly tradition for people and their pooches! It is open to the public and allows for a unique shopping experience featuring products specifically geared towards pets and their owners. This event is a platform for animal nonprofits to share their stories. Entertainment includes both live music and doggy specific programming, featuring pet demos and a dog fashion show! This community event is rounded out with local artisans and food trucks creating an experience with something for everyone.

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Dog Days Luau
Aug
13
9:00 AM09:00

Dog Days Luau

Events include a pet expo with a wide array of pet products, services and activities. Just some of the Events include Paddle Board Demonstrations with your dog, the cutest puppy contest, a Pet Parade, Music will be provided by “The Abiders”, The Soft Serve Social Ice Cream Truck.

MNBR Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/606998830843903

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Dog Days of Summer
Jul
30
11:00 AM11:00

Dog Days of Summer

This is always such a good event. Lots of dog vendors with pet cloths, crafts, bakery items for pets, other rescues and kiddie pools of water for dogs to cool off and a couple of food vendors. And it is a good event to meet our volunteers and get connected with each other. You and your dog/s are welcome to sit in our booth or to wander and take in the sights.

MNBR Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/310839824511276

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Oct
24
10:00 AM10:00

MNBR's Howl-O-Ween Party

Join MNBR for day of spooky fun and help us raise money for hounds in need! Only $20 per family or $10 per person.

Join us for hot dog bobbing, costume contests (both human and hound), off-leash play, games, vendors, food, silent auctions, and more! All crowd-friendly dogs welcome!

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Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

Uptown Dog Fair

The Uptown Association (producers of the Uptown Art Fair) are excited to announce a new dog-related event! Family fun with all well-behaved dogs welcome! Minnesota Basset Rescue is excited to participate! Stop by and see some Basset Hounds, say hello and grab some MNBR merch!

Located near Bde Maka Ska parkway and The Mall in the heart of Uptown.

Enjoy dog vendors, pet portraits, photo opportunities, and demonstrations!

http://www.uptownminneapolis.com/events/uptown-dog-fair/

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