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US: Cape Cod, MA – Cape Cod Doxie Day – A Gathering of Doxies, Wiener-Wannabes, Dachshund Lovers, and Friends
Calling all dachshunds, wiener wannabes, dachshund lovers and friends…A Cape Cod tradition continues on Main Street, celebrating everything dachshund in charming Historic Barnstable Village.
Cape Cod Doxie Day invites you to join the first ever Wiener Waddle and Waggin’ Parade dachshunds in costume and decorated wagons, strollers and carts, are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best wagging and best waddle. Cheer on your favorite doxie in the Doxie Dash.
Bring Fido and help celebrate everything dachshund. Enjoy the many contest including longest doxie, teeniest weenie, best trick to name a few. Enter competitions to win prizes and bragging rights.
Fun for the whole family including the furry ones. Come on out and sing the official Dachs-song, mingle and meet other doxies to benefit local animal organizations. Take photos with the mini Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, and partake in the Blessing of the animals, and stop by the ask-a-vet table. There will be raffles, silent auction and more.
All well-behaved, on-leash dogs are welcome at Cape Cod Doxie Day. Admission is FREE and plenty of FREE parking. Rain Date Sunday, September 30th.
Proceeds from Cape Cod Doxie Day 2018 will benefit The Sampson Fund which helps pet owners pay for critical vet care bills which they would not have the means to do so without assistance (https://www.sampsonfund.org). They will be collecting donations packaged pet food and cat litter for Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (CCDART) http://www.ccdart.org
Location: Barnstable Village, Behind the Barnstable Courthouse, 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Date: Sat, Sep 29, 2018
Time: Noon til 3pm
Tel: 508-362-8986
ccdoxieday.com
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: capecodchamber.org
US: Wilson, NC – Celebrate Cinco de Barko in Wilson with your Favorite Furry Friend
Join The Maggie Society on May 5th for Cinco de Barko, a family friendly, dog friendly afternoon of fun, food and music all to support a worthy cause.
If you’re an animal lover, grab a tailgating chair, the kids and the dog’s leash and get ready to PAWTY!
Along with the amazing Steve Hardy providing the tunes, food trucks will be on site so make sure to show up hungry. (Valid ID required for adult beverage purchases)
Other event activities include: bounce house, crafts (for children), PAWtraits (for the furry guests), silent auction, demonstrations, photo booth, Maggie Gear and adoptable dogs.
Kids 10 and under Free Admission.
Proceeds will go to: The Maggie SocietyCanine Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Education
Location: 210 Tarboro St. West, Wilson, NC 27893 (The “Grassy Lot”)
Date: Sat, May 5, 2018
Time: 4 – 7pm
themaggiesociety.com/current-events.html
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: wilson-nc.com
US: Dillon, SC – Stop and Stretch Your Legs in Dillon
If you’re getting stiff from all that driving or the kids are just suffering from cabin fever from being in the car for so long, here is your perfect solution. The City of Dillon’s Wellness Center is approximately half way between New York and Miami. Why not stop and workout the kinks of travel or walk off that lunch while enjoy their facility. 
You are welcome to use (for FREE) the 1/2 mile lighted outdoor walking path outside the complex , which is open 24/7 and dogs on a leash are always welcome.
You can buy a day pass for a mere $5 to go inside and use the city of Dillon’s 40,000 sq ft indoor sport and fitness complex that includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, a free weights room and an aerobics & dance room. At the indoor sports complex you can let the kids play basketball, volleyball, or compete in a game of ping pong.
In addition they have a gym, dry sauna, locker rooms/showers, lounge, wireless internet, cable TV and trained staff. not Take a break and take advantage of this very inviting and clean gymnasium and fitness center.
Location: 1647 Commerce Dr, Dillon, South Carolina
Hours: Mon – Fri 5:30am – 8:30pm , Sat 8am – 5pm , Sun 2 – 5pm
Tel: 843-774-5115
cityofdillonsc.us/residents/wellness_center.php
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: cityofdillonsc.us
US: Dillon, SC – Dillon Wellness Center – Exercise Gym is only $5
The City of Dillon’s Wellness Center is approximately half way between New York and Miami. Why not stop and workout the kinks of travel or walk off that lunch while enjoy their facility.
You are welcome to use (for FREE) the 1/2 mile lighted outdoor walking path outside the complex , which is open 24/7 and dogs on a leash are always welcome.
You can buy a day pass for a mere $5 to go inside and use the city of Dillon’s 40,000 sq ft indoor sport and fitness complex that includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, a free weights room and an aerobics & dance room. At the indoor sports complex you can let the kids play basketball, volleyball, or compete in a game of ping pong.
In addition they have a gym, dry sauna, locker rooms/showers, lounge, wireless internet, cable TV and trained staff. Why not take a break from all the driving and take advantage of this very inviting and clean gymnasium and fitness center.
Location: 1647 Commerce Dr, Dillon, South Carolina
Hours: Mon – Fri 5:30am – 8:30pm , Sat 8am – 5pm , Sun 2 – 5pm
Tel: 843-774-5115
cityofdillonsc.us/residents/wellness_center.php
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: cityofdillonsc.us
Canada: Doggie Off Leash Vacation in Quebec
At Domaine Summum in Quebec, they believe that your furry best friends should be free, to be able to enjoy life with you. So they can run, bark, romp and roll throughout their hiking trails, and jump, splash and swim in their private lake.
Besides the pristine lake. there’s 200 acres of forest, with trails everywhere. Chalets are spotlessly clean and are well-equipped with a complete kitchen, grill, and a fire pit. You can order delicious frozen ready homemade meals prepared by their “Top Chef”.
The chalets are near Mont Tremblant Village and St-Jovite so that adds options for dining, hiking, golf, mountain biking and any number of other activities.
The owners love dogs (they are breeders of Bernese Mountain dogs) and understand what you need to have a great vacation with your pet running and barking, leash-free!
– No size restriction
– No breed restriction
– No extra fee for 2 dogs
– Pets can be left alone in the room ( without having to be in a crate )
– On site SPAWS (B&B for dogs)
– Special A La Bark menu for your pet
– On site Tail Waggin’ Day Camp