Sunday, September 6, 2026 2 to 5 p.m.
Yappy Hour with the League for Animal Welfare
Third Eye Brewing · 11276 Chester Road, Cincinnati
An afternoon at the brewery with the League for Animal Welfare. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
September to December 2026
Dog Events Around the Nati
Grab the leash. Here is what is happening for Greater Cincinnati dog lovers in September to December 2026, from yappy hours and adoption days to dog sports.
Bring your dog
Grab the leash and go
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at these local gatherings.
Adoption & shelter events
Meet an adoptable pet
These events are mainly for meeting adoptable animals, so please confirm with the organizer before bringing your own dog.
Anderson Farmers Market
St. Timothy's, 8101 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati
The League for Animal Welfare joins the Anderson farmers market.
Saturday, September 5, 20269 a.m. to noon
First Sunday Shelter Hike
Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati
Check with the League about participation and whether personal dogs may join.
Sunday, September 6, 20269 to 11 a.m.
Joanie Bernard Foundation Adoption Event
50 West, 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati
Friday, September 11, 2026Noon to 4 p.m.
Purrfect Tails
League for Animal Welfare
Location and sign up details are on the League's events calendar.
Saturday, September 12, 20269:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Joanie Bernard Foundation Adoption Event
50 West, 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati
Saturday, September 12, 2026Noon to 4 p.m.
Paddle For Paws
The Pickle Lodge at Lunken Landing, 669 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati
The third annual charity pickleball tournament benefiting Save The Animals Foundation.
Saturday, September 26, 202610 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fall Festival
Burger Farms, 7849 Main Street, Cincinnati
The League for Animal Welfare joins the farm's fall festival.
Saturday, September 26, 2026Noon to 3 p.m.
Who-Dey Adoption Dey
Narrow Path Brewing, 106 North Karl Brown Way, Loveland
Sunday, September 27, 20261 to 3 p.m.
Purrfect Tails
League for Animal Welfare
Location and sign up details are on the League's events calendar.
Saturday, October 10, 20269:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Purrfect Tails
League for Animal Welfare
Location and sign up details are on the League's events calendar.
Saturday, November 14, 20269:15 to 10:45 a.m.
STAF Winter Open House
Save The Animals Foundation, 4011 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati
Meet STAF's adoptable cats and dogs, recent rescues and long timers alike, at their biggest event of the season.
Sunday, December 6, 20262 to 5 p.m.
Purrfect Tails
League for Animal Welfare
Location and sign up details are on the League's events calendar.
Saturday, December 12, 20269:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Where else to look
Local event sources we love
These trusted local organizations host pet-friendly events all year long. Bookmark their calendars so you never miss a thing.
Cincinnati Nature Center
Guided hikes, family nature programs and seasonal festivals in Milford.
View calendarCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Members' nights, adult-only after-hours events and family days year-round.
View calendarSPCA Cincinnati
Adoption events, vaccination clinics and community fundraisers.
View calendarLeague for Animal Welfare
Adoption days, story times and volunteer events in Batavia.
View calendarGreat Parks of Hamilton County
Dog-friendly trails, outreach programs and animals-alive events.
View calendarCincinnati Animal CARE
Recurring PetSmart dog-adoption meet-and-greets around Western Hills, Eastgate, Florence, Springdale, Oakley, Newport and Milford. Confirm the date and time before you travel.
View calendarSave The Animals Foundation
Volunteer orientations and adoption events for cats and dogs in Sharonville.
View calendarOutdoor schedules can change for weather or extreme heat. Check the organizer's page on the day of the event, and always bring water for your dog.
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Adoption days, fundraisers, meetups and more, we would love to help spread the word to Greater Cincinnati pet parents. Send us the details.
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