Dog Events in Van Wert, OH

Bring Fido out for a game of ball at this Bark in the Park-style event! The Mud Hens will take the field as the ‘Mud Hounds' for this series of dog-friendly games. There will be designated seating for you to watch the game (Sections 120 and 121) as well as special water stations, mini-pools, and designated restroom areas. Fans with their dogs will enter Fifth Third Field through the Center Field Gate on St. Clair Street. Be sure your pup is on a six ft. (or less) leash and well-mannered.

Bring Fido out to this annual event featuring adoptable animals, pet-focused businesses and organizations, and of course, celebrating all things dog! Most downtown shops open up to the pups, and they can stop by outside and score free treats and gifts. There will also be live shows, vendors and contests.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at this adults-only event (21+) featuring appetizers, a DJ, dancing, a cuddle lounge, photo booth, a raffle and more!

Bring Fido to this heartwarming, family- and dog-friendly one-mile walk honoring organ and tissue donors, including local hero race car driver Bryan Clauson, and raises funds for the Indiana Donor Network Foundation’s Bryan Clauson Legacy Fund. Enjoy walking alongside your pup, engaging local vendors, raffles, and refreshments all to support donor families and celebrate the gift of life.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this vibrant community festival celebrating local creativity, culture and connection. The multi‑day event features artisan markets, unique performances, live music, food trucks, street entertainment, and interactive experiences designed to showcase the best of Amherstburg’s artistic and steampunk cultural scene.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join participants on this 2.2-mile ruck/walk supporting suicide prevention and raising awareness of mental health among veterans. The event begins with personal testimonials before participants follow a route through downtown Adrian to Comstock Park and back, concluding with a banner-signing ceremony.

Bring Fido out to this annual event featuring low cost rabies vaccines and microchipping, great affordable food, rescue groups, vendors, dog demos, and more!

This Paws for HOPE Dog Fun Show Fundraiser, hosted by Ribbon of Hope, invites 50 registered pups to compete for "Best of" awards. Enjoy vendors with pet products, training tips, a photo booth, food and a special talk on support dogs. Spectators are welcome free; owners must pre-register their dog and present proof of current vaccinations. For the safety of all involved, no "walk ons" will be permitted on the day of the event.

Celebrate the arrival of fall at this community festival featuring a vendor market, food vendors, kids activities, live music, a parade, and a Dachshund Derby! Guests can enjoy a full day of seasonal fun, including a beer and wine garden and performances throughout the evening.

Bring your leashed pup out to this annual event to see the Southern Ohio Flying K9 demos, visit many dog-related vendors to get some great products, and see the rescues and shelters with adoptable pets, too. Food trucks, raffles, and more can also be enjoyed during your visit. Don't miss the Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race happening in the morning!

Bring your leashed pup to this annual event, featuring pet-centric activities, vendors, food trucks and more! A pooch parade will occur at 2:00 PM, with prizes awarded to category winners. Please visit their website for a full list of vendors and recommendations on what to bring as a donation.

A pet-focused 5K race that takes place during the Dublin Pet Fair aims to raise awareness for animal welfare. The race will start and end at the Dublin Rec Center and will travel through the Indian Run Meadows Park with the turning point at the ML Red Trabue Nature Reserve. Rescue organizations and shelters will bring adoptable pets, and the event will feature pet races, a pet parade, and a veterinary wellness clinic.

This dog-friendly event is all about pampering your pup with dog-related vendors, interactive stations, doggie spa services, treats and goodies. Guests can also enter to win a variety of raffle baskets.

This annual event invites your Dachshund out to compete in the race! In addition, there will be other fun activities like a costume contest at 10 AM, a raffle and more. Parking will be available in the swimming pool parking lot.

Bring Fido along while you shop and browse from 100+ local vendors, enjoy live music and indulge in food trucks! The event is held at two different locations: The DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young's Creek Park and the public parking lot on East Jefferson Street (just west of the Franklin College entrance).

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to join their owners at this annual fundraising event! Two- and four-legged friends can participate in this three-mile, paved route featuring part of the Franklin trail system and Franklin College walkway. The walk begins at 3:30 PM, and attendees are invited to stick around for the concert at 4:15 PM.

Dress up your furry friends for a fun-filled afternoon of spook-tacular costumes, exciting prizes, and treats for both pets and humans. After the contest, let your pups burn off some energy at Hill's Bark Park, where they can run, play, and mingle with new four-legged friends.

Kick off Halloween week with Fido at this family-friendly celebration featuring kids activities, a family 5K, a pet costume contest, Trick Your Trunk, and more seasonal fun. Bring your pup to show off their best costume and enjoy a festive day of Halloween activities for the whole family.

Marion Animal Care and Control will be offering a vaccine clinic once a quarter (currently scheduled for January 30th, April 24th, July 24th, and October 30th), including DAPP vaccines for dogs (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) and HCP vaccines for cats (Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Panleukopenia). Low-cost services include $10 microchips, $5 dewormer and $8 flea treatment. Please note that rabies vaccines will not be available at this clinic. All animals must arrive on a leash or in a secure carrier.

Bring Fido and join thousands of fellow Halloween enthusiasts for one of the oldest and largest Halloween festivals in the country! This annual event will feature artists, merchants, music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, a parade, music, beer and food trucks. Let Fido join in the fun by entering the Canine Costume Contest.