March is packed with canine events and pet shows the whole family can enjoy!
This month, one organization I’d like to highlight is Vet Set Go, which is running an essay contest for middle schoolers to win a scholarship for junior vet camp at Auburn University in Alabama over the summer. The deadline to participate is March 31.
This program is part of a larger effort to bring a younger generation into the veterinary workplace to meet the growing number of pet parents and animal care needs. Learn more about tackling the vet shortage here.
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March 2023 Canine Events
Until March 9, 2023: Help MIB Agents, a leading nonprofit for pediatric osteosarcoma, raise money during their OutBarking Osteosarcoma fundraising campaign for cancer research during Rare Disease Month. MIB Agents is selling gold dog bandanas for $23 each in a bid to raise $47,000 in honor of the 47 children who are diagnosed with cancer every day. Additionally, pet parents can enter MIB Agent’s dog photo contest by taking a photo of their dog wearing the bandana and using the hashtag #OutBarking. Buy your bandana here until March 9!
March 1 to 12, 2023: Married. Previously called Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference. Southeast trade show for pet grooming and care professionals held at the Georgia International Convention Center. For more information visit groomd.org
March 1 – March 31, 2023: 6th, 7th and 8th grade students can enter the “Become a Vet Camp” contest for a chance to win a scholarship prize package to attend Auburn University Junior Vet Camp in Alabama during the summer. The essay contest is sponsored by Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals to encourage aspiring teen and pre-teen vets to pursue careers with animals. For more information on entering the contest, visit vetsetgo.com.
March 10-12, 2023:Greater Philadelphia Pet Show. Family pet show with shopping, exhibits and special attractions. At the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. familypetshows.com
March 17-19, 2023: Great pet show. Play, shop and learn about pets in this three-day extravaganza for pet lovers. Takes place in Chantilly, Virginia. superpetexpo.com
March 17-19, 2023: ClickerExpo2023. Educational event for animal education enthusiasts and professionals. The conference venue is the Hyatt Regency Dulles, Washington, DC clickerpexpo.clickertraining.com
March 22-24, 2023: World Pet Show. Trade show for the pet industry showcasing new and innovative pet products. Restricted to members of the pet industry. Held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. globalpetexpo.org.
March 26, 2023: Bark Mitzvah mixer at the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism. Animal vendors, food trucks, gifts, music, a Bark Mitzvah service led by the rabbi. The Bark Mitzvah runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free and open to the entire community.
Want to see what dog holidays are coming in 2023? Check Dogster’s Dog Vacation Checklist.