Things to Do with your Dog in New York City in February
Urban Dog’s calendar of NYC Dog Events returns! Bigger and better than ever! It’s THE most comprehensive listing of NYC dog events on the internet. And what month is better than February for dog-centric events in New York than February? It’s when the “Super Bowl” of dog shows, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, comes to town.
Below you’ll find some highlights of February events.
Click here for Urban Dog’s full calendar.
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
This month marks the 143rd edition of the biggest dog show in the United States: the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. It takes place on Monday and Tuesday, February 11th and 12th at Piers 94 and 96 during the day and at Madison Square Garden at night.
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American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds
The American Kennel Club hosts its annual Meet the Breeds event on February 9th at Piers 92 and 94 in Manhattan. Dog lovers will get to meet more than 100 different breeds of dogs (and some cats too!) at this family friendly event.
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Fundraiser for the Bully Project
City of Dogs author Ken Foster will be signing copies of his book to help raise money for the Bully Project, an organization dedicated to helping Pit Bulls. It takes place at Cafe Bark in Manhattan on February 23 at 2:00 PM.
For more about City of Dogs, click here; for more about the Bully Project, click here.
Dog Art Exhibit at the William Secord Gallery
In conjunction with Westminster, the William Secord Gallery in Chelsea is hosting an exhibition of paintings depicting dogs from the Non-Sporting, Sporting, Terriers, and Toy groups. The exhibition runs from the 9th through the 13th.
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The Good Dog Show: A Dog Friendly Comedy Show
Food, beer, comedy, and dogs! Who could ask for anything more? Comedians perform for humans and dogs at DSK’s Haus on Hanson in Brooklyn. They even invite dogs onstage to participate. There’s a happy hour from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM; the comedy starts at 8:00. It all takes place on Thursday, February 21st.
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Animal Care Centers Adoption Events
Animal Care Centers has adoption events all over the city.
Click here for a full list.
Boris & Horton Events
Boris & Horton has a full month of events. Highlights include many breed meet-ups, a weekly trivia night on Thursdays, a St. Valentine’s Day Party, a comedy show, and BINGO.
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