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A Cardiff Dogs Home rescue dog taking part in Collar Club

Dog walk

24Aug

Collar Club volunteer dog walks

Monday, 24 August 2026–Monday, 2 November 2026

12:00

Cardiff Dogs Home, Cardiff

Booking required

Volunteer dog-walking sessions at Cardiff Dogs Home, currently offered every Monday and Saturday at noon. Advance booking is required and the form asks for an existing Cardiff Dogs Home walker number, so this is for registered volunteers rather than a public bring-your-own-dog walk. Check the live booking page for remaining spaces and induction requirements.

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A rescued greyhound representing Bristol DAWG

Charity

11Sept

Bristol DAWG community visit

Friday, 11 September 2026–Saturday, 12 September 2026

10:00–15:00

Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Bristol

No booking required

Meet Bristol DAWG’s rescue greyhounds and lurchers and chat with the charity team about adoption, volunteering and supporting their work. Representatives are usually at the centre from 10am to 3pm on both days. This is a relaxed drop-in charity visit; dogs attending the shopping centre should remain under their person’s control.

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Rescued greyhounds and lurchers visiting UWE Bower Ashton

Charity

15Sept

DAWG Day at Bower

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

12:00–14:00

UWE Students’ Union café, Bower Ashton, Bristol

No booking required

A free UWE Students’ Union event where students can meet rescued greyhounds and lurchers from Bristol DAWG and learn about the charity. This takes place inside the Bower Ashton SU café and is intended for the UWE community. Please do not bring a pet dog; the venue information confirms access for guide and assistance dogs.

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Official promotional image used by the Great Cardiff Feast organiser

Market

24Sept

The Great Cardiff Feast

Thursday, 24 September 2026–Sunday, 27 September 2026

10:00–19:00

Queen Street, Cardiff

No booking required

A free, outdoor and dog-friendly street-food festival with independent traders, drinks, music and entertainment. It runs Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Dogs are welcome, but this is a busy city-centre event rather than a dedicated dog social, so leads and consideration for crowds are essential.

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The Rescue Hotel Cardiff Half Marathon fundraising poster

Charity

4Oct

Cardiff Half Marathon for The Rescue Hotel

Sunday, 4 October 2026

09:00–15:00

Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff

Booking required

Run or support the Cardiff Half Marathon while raising funds for rescue dogs at Cardiff Dogs Home. The Rescue Hotel has a cheer squad on Penarth Road, with some resident dogs expected to join them. Race participation requires a confirmed place and fundraising arrangements. Pet dogs do not run the half-marathon course.

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Dog walk

9Oct

Railwalks Festival: Cardiff

Friday, 9 October 2026–Monday, 12 October 2026

09:00

Cardiff Central and listed meeting points, Cardiff

Booking required

A four-day programme of volunteer-led walks reached by rail, with easy, moderate and mountainous choices. Dogs are allowed only on specifically identified urban walks that do not involve group train travel; they are not permitted on the rural walks. Booking is required, including the dog-related questions for an eligible urban walk. Check the programme before choosing.

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Charity

27Nov

Bristol DAWG community visit

Friday, 27 November 2026–Saturday, 28 November 2026

10:00–15:00

Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Bristol

No booking required

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Dogs and their people enjoying Goodwoof at the Goodwood Estate

Dog show

15May

Goodwoof 2027

Saturday, 15 May 2027–Sunday, 16 May 2027

09:30–17:00

The Kennels, Goodwood, Chichester

Booking required

Goodwood’s two-day celebration of dogs, with more than 50 activities included in admission, demonstrations, expert advice, woodland walks, have-a-go activities and the opening breed parade. Golden retrievers take centre stage in 2027. Dogs and children aged 12 and under attend free, but all visitors and dogs must be included when booking.

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