Dog-friendly events around Australia

What is it? Ready, get set, go! Walk for a great cause by entering the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. Held nationally, this event raises money for the RSPCA’s work in the community, including the care of more than 30,000 animals entering their shelters each year. Head over to the Million Paws Walk South Australia website for more information and to register (registration opens early 2014).

When and where? 2014, location TBA.

What is it? If you’re looking for a fun way to help animals in need, look no further than the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. Thousands of people and pets will be participating and funds raised help with the RSPCA’s care of more than 30,000 animals entering their shelters each year. Head over to the Million Paws Walk Tasmania website for more information and to register (registration opens early 2014).

When and where? 2014, in locations around Tasmania.

What is it? Yappy Hour at Good Golly! Doggy Day Care & Gym is the doggy social event of the month. Join other owners and their pups for an hour of chatting and play in a large indoor area.The entrance fee is $5 per dog for regular daycare clients and $10 per dog for other dogs. For more information, click here.

When and where? Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Good Golly! Doggy Day Care & Gym, Stuart Park.

What is it? Join thousands of people and their pooches for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. Held Australia-wide, this event raises money for the RSPCA’s care of more than 30,000 animals entering their shelters each year. Head over to the Million Paws Walk Northern Territory website for more information and to register (registration opens early 2014).

When and where? 2014, location TBA.

What is it? Take your pup shopping and browse the stalls featuring homemade jams, marmalades, DVDs and other goodies. Click here for more info.

When and where?

• Nov. 9, 2013, from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Peace Park, York.
• Dec. 14, 2013, from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Peace Park, York.

What is it? If you’re an animal lover who’s up for a day out, sign up for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. You’ll be joined by thousands of people and their pooches as you pound the pavement for a worthy cause. Funds raised go towards the RSPCA’s care of more than 30,000 animals entering their shelters each year. Head over to the Million Paws Walk Western Australia website for more information and to register (registration opens early 2014).

When and where? 2014, in locations around Western Australia.

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