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Dog Events in New York City in July
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Dog Events in New York City in July

Check out New York City’s most complete dog-friendly calendar of events, here at Urban Dog. We list all sorts of events in the Big Apple that you can take your dog to. We also list events of interest to all Dog People in New York.

July is here and we’ve got Fourth of July celebrations — check out Chateau le Woof’s Suns Out Buns Out hot dog party in Astoria — as well as the debut of a brand new New York Dog Parade, celebrating Bastille Day, Le Carnival des Animaux on July 12th in Manhattan.

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Good Bye Bodhi
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Good Bye Bodhi

It’s been five years since my heart dog Bodhi died.

I didn’t want to get all maudlin about it, but I did look back at this essay I wrote about him and decided I’d re-post it on the anniversary of his death.

He really was the best boy.

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Dog Events in New York City in May
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Dog Events in New York City in May

May is bringing some lovely spring events to New York City for you and your dog.

First up: the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is sponsoring Paw Day on Saturday May 2 at the street fair on Second Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets.

Check them out. They’ll be there between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.

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Dog Events in New York City in April
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Dog Events in New York City in April

Spring is here and that means… BASEBALL!

Bark in the Park and Bark at the Park (yes, I know it can be a big confusing) are back!

Bark AT the Park is hosted by the NY Mets at Citi Field in Queens.

Bark IN the Park is hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn.

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Dog-Friendly Events in New York City in March
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Dog-Friendly Events in New York City in March

After St. Valentine’s Day and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February, dog-related and dog-friendly events in New York City are a bit more limited in March.

A monthly regular, and one of my favorites, is the dog-friendly comedy show at Boris & Horton, New York’s first dog-friendly cafe.

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Check out Urban Dog’s calendar of dog-friendly events in New York City. We include some events that are for humans only, but should appeal to dog owners. For a list view click here. If you are the organizer of an event or happening and want us to include it on our calendar, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you if possible. Put Urban Dog Calendar Event in your email’s subject line.