Cold, rainy, sunny, cloudy – the month of March has it all. Give your pup a little spring by checking out these dog events and holidays in March 2021. Make sure to check the event websites to see if the event will be in person or virtually. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we would be happy to host your dog event.
March 2021: Animal Poison Prevention Month
Human medications (prescription and over-the-counter), chocolate, and food are just some of the top dog toxins you need to keep your dog away. Update your memory of other canine toxins and what to do about them by reading the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control section on their website.
Animal-loving children aged 6 to 8 can participate in the 5th annual Vet Set Go “Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2021” by writing and submitting an essay. Photo courtesy Auburn University Junior Vet Camp
March 1 – March 31, 2021: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Junior Vet Camp online essay contest
Veterinarian Set Go, along with Merck Animal Health, invites 6th to 8th grade students to take part in the 5th annual Vet Set Go “Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2021”. The online essay contest awards three prizes for tween and teen students Auburn University Junior Vet Camp from July 11th to 16th, 2021 at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, one of the leading veterinary schools in the country. The online essay contest opens on Monday March 1st and entries are due by Wednesday March 31st. The prize package is valued at $ 845 and includes camp tuition, room and board at the Auburn Junior Veterinary Camp in Auburn, Ala. Transportation to camp is the responsibility of the winners. The contest opens at 8 a.m. EST on Monday, March 1, 2021. An online submission of the essay is available at www.vetsetgo.com. The contest ends on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and all essays are due by 11:59 p.m. EST. The three selected winners will be informed of their free experience in the Junior Vet Camp by May 30, 2021. The prize package is valued at $ 845 and includes camp tuition, room and board at the Auburn Junior Veterinary Camp in Auburn, Ala. Transportation to camp is the responsibility of the winners.
Say hello to Hollywood dogs with the AKC’s newest virtual exhibit. Photo courtesy of the AKC Museum of the Dog.
January 5 – April 11, 2021: Hollywood Dogs Virtual Tour
Enjoy the AKC Museum of the Dog’s Hollywood Dogs exhibition from the comfort of your home. This is a free virtual event, although donations are greatly appreciated. Further information can be found at museumofthedog.org.
The documentary STRAY, directed and produced by Elizabeth Lo, will premiere on March 5th.
March 5, 2021: Premiere of the documentary STRAY
STRAY is filmed through the eyes of three stray dogs in Istanbul and explores what it means to live as a being without status or security. Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal are looking for food and shelter that travel through Turkish society and give viewers an unvarnished portrait of human life and dog culture. The different lives of Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal intersect when they form close relationships with a group of young Syrians who share the streets with them. The gaze of these strays acts as a window into the overlooked corners of society: women in loveless marriages, demonstrators without weapons, refugees without refuge. The film is a critical observation of human civilization through the unfamiliar gaze of dogs and a sensory journey into new perspectives. Directed and produced by Elizabeth Lo.
Photo: chabybucko / Getty Images
March 7th – March 13th 2021: Professional Pet Sitter Week
Founded in 1995 by Pet Sitters International (PSI), this 27th annual event honors professional zookeepers and educates pet owners about the benefits of professional pet care at home. Looking for a fun career? Checkout professional pet sitting at Petsit.com.
March 13, 2021: K-9 Veterans Day
Honor those wonderful canines who sacrificed and served in the American military. Here are the states that officially recognize this compliance: Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, and West Virginia. Do you want to support military dogs? The most recent support legislation was HR 6188 – Support Our Military Working Dogs Act, introduced in March 2020 by Representative John Garamendi. Keep track of this here.
March 21, 2021: Premiere of the truffle hunters
Puppy has a nose for truffles? Or do you just love watching a good documentary? This takes us to the forests of Piedmont, Italy, where three high-ranking truffle hunters are in search of a rare and expensive white Alba truffle. Of course, we dog lovers will be trapped in the well-trained men’s truffle hounds. Directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw.
March 21 – March 27, 2021: National Poison Prevention Week
Use social media to remind your animal-loving friends that medications (prescription and over-the-counter), chocolate, and groceries are just some of the top pet toxins and what to do about them. Check out the Animal Poison Control section of the ASPCA on their website.
March 23, 2021: National Puppy Day
Are you thinking about saving a puppy? Today is a great day to start your research. If you can’t adopt a puppy, support your local rescue by volunteering, fundraising, or promoting social awareness.
March 24 – March 26, 2021: Global Pet Expo
Presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), this fair for the pet industry will take place in a fully digital format. Global Pet Expo Digital Access is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass market buyers, and other qualified professionals. More information at www.globalpetexpo.org.
