Pet Friendly Events and Activities:

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Note: Swann Animal Clinic and Sidekicks Stay & Play are not affiliated with these businesses or events.
This is an ever-changing, complementary guide for pet owners living in or visiting the Amarillo, TX, and surrounding area.
Amarillo Pet Friendly Events
  • MuttFest:
    • This local Amarillo event is put on annually by the Amarillo SPCA. Pet-friendly businesses and vendors often come out to show support for the Amarillo animal community. The event often includes contests and prizes, food and beverages, vendor booths for pet-friendly fun and shopping, a vaccine clinic, and more! Learn more about Muttfest. 
       
  • Texas Tech University Barks & Recreation Pet-Friendly Event:
    • Each year, TTU brings dogs and cats from Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare to its teaching hospital. At the end of each school year, they host an adoption event to help these animals find loving homes. These animals are well-cared for, have received appropriate veterinary care, and are matched with homes based on a variety of factors. 
       
  • Fast Cat 
    • Hosted by locally by Panhandle Kennel Club, Fast CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. It’s over before you know it — and it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch your dog run at top speed, ears back, eyes focused, legs strong. And if your dog is really fast, you might earn bragging rights if their name makes onto our list of top 20 fastest dogs by breed! All dogs can participate in Fast CAT, whether purebred or mixed breed. {Excerpt from AKC.org}
       
  • Barn Hunt 

    • Not everyone will understand the importance of “rat catchers,” but if you live in the countryside, you sure do! “Rat catchers” rid farms of destructive vermin – and the hunting and teamwork skills required to do so are the foundation of the sport of Barn Hunt. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate and mark rats (which are always safely held in aerated tubes) hidden in a maze of straw or hay bales.

      Some breeds are specifically created to fill this role, as well as some mixed breeds, being up to the task, but as long as your dog can fit through an 18″ wide by bale-height tall tunnel, he’s eligible! “Barn Hunt tests the nose, speed, agility, and surefootedness of dogs that have a history of above-ground vermin hunting,” said Robin Nuttall, founder of the Barn Hunt Association.” {Excerpt from AKC.org} Learn more about Barn Hunt. 

  • Panhandle Kennel Club Dog Show
    • The PKC is a non-profit organization formed to advance the interests of purebred dog breeds and educate our community on responsible dog ownership. Visit their Facebook page for additional details regarding event times. 
       
  • Sod Poodles Bark in the Park 
    • For fans who wish to join a Sod Poodles game with their four-legged friend, Bark in the Park is the perfect night out! "Pooch Passes" are now available for purchase. This includes a ticket on our lawn and the ability to bring your pooch into the stadium! Pooch passes are required for all dogs to enter the ballpark. Learn more about the Amarillo Sod Poodles. 
       
  • Summer Farmers Markets 
    • Amarillo
    • Canyon 
       
  • Autumn Trunk Or Treats
     
  • Annual Vaccine Drive

Amarillo TX Pet Friend Patios

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