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Your weekends are about to get a whole lot more pet-friendly. 🐾🎉 Here are a few events coming up that are worth checking...
03/26/2026

Your weekends are about to get a whole lot more pet-friendly. 🐾🎉 Here are a few events coming up that are worth checking out:

1️⃣ Oh My Dog Rescue Adoption Event
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🏠 Host: Oh My Dog Rescue
📍 PetSmart Des Moines

Looking to add a new furry friend to your family? Stop by to meet adoptable pups and connect with the team from Oh My Dog Rescue. You never know… your next best friend might be waiting for you. 🐶💛

2️⃣ Lucky Pup Carnival
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏠 Host: Hiking Dog Co.
📍 3800 Merle Hay Rd

Step right up! This dog-friendly carnival features fun challenge stations where pups can sniff, move, and play their way to earning coins for prizes. Go at your dog’s pace, enjoy the games, and see how many rewards you can collect together. 🎪🐾

And if you’re planning ahead…

3️⃣ Raise Your Paw Auction
📅 Saturday, April 18
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🏠 Host: ARL of Iowa
📍 The Meadows Event & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows

A night of fun, fundraising, and animal love. Enjoy live music, appetizers, auctions, and even a kitten cuddle lounge, all while supporting pets in need. It’s one of the ARL’s biggest events of the year and a great way to give back. 🐱🎶💛

Some familiar powder faces you maybe recognize... 🤍🐾 Now it's time to meet some new ones!Submissions are officially open...
03/24/2026

Some familiar powder faces you maybe recognize... 🤍🐾 Now it's time to meet some new ones!

Submissions are officially open for this month's Powder Face(s) of the Month! If you've got a senior pet with a sweet, sugar-dusted smile, we'd love to see them.

Submit a pic & bio of your pup in the comments 🔽 for a chance to be featured in our March newsletter! 📸

03/20/2026

So, this was supposed to be all about finding something for Beck. She's our tough chewer, so I picked up some collagen chews from Red Barn and a tougher toy to test things out. But there was a twist (regarding the chews at least).

Libby ended up going through more of the chews than Beck did. Like, half the bag and more. Beck still took care of business on the toy though.

Different dogs with different preferences, and sometimes a surprise or two along the way. 😄

There’s no shortage of ways to get out, explore, and spend time with fellow animal lovers this spring. 🐾🌷 Here are a few...
03/18/2026

There’s no shortage of ways to get out, explore, and spend time with fellow animal lovers this spring. 🐾🌷 Here are a few upcoming events to keep on your radar:

1️⃣ Spring Reset Pack Walk
📅 Sunday, March 22
🕐 1:00 PM
🏠 Host: Chasing The Wild Iowa Dog Hiking Club
📍 Raccoon River Park

Looking for a calm, structured way to get outside with your dog? This pack walk focuses on leash skills, neutral socialization, and intentional group movement. All dogs stay on leash with no greetings, just a relaxed, grounded walk with good energy. 🌿🐕

2️⃣ Adoption Event
📅 Sunday, March 29
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (dogs)
🏠 Host: ARL of Iowa
📍 PetSmart Ankeny

Stop by to meet adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits and maybe find your next companion. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and adopters receive added perks like training discounts and retail offers. It’s a great opportunity to connect with pets ready for a fresh start. 🐶🐱💛

And if you're feeling a little adventurous…

3️⃣ Dubuque Reptile Expo
📅 Saturday, April 4
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🏠 Host: Show Me Reptile Show
📍 Grand River Center

Step into a world of scales, colors, and incredible creatures at this one-of-a-kind reptile expo. From geckos and tortoises to more exotic species, you’ll have the chance to learn from experts, explore vendor booths, and even meet your next cold-blooded companion. It’s an experience you won’t forget. 🐍🦎✨

Sometimes, the cuteness is just too much!
03/17/2026

Sometimes, the cuteness is just too much!

Have you ever tried buying a new bath mat and, well...you see the picture. 😂🐕This dynamic duo here saw our new bath mat ...
03/16/2026

Have you ever tried buying a new bath mat and, well...you see the picture. 😂🐕

This dynamic duo here saw our new bath mat and thought, "That looks like a comfy bed!" What vision.

You'd think with all the dog beds around here they'd have plenty of options, but somehow the brand new bath mat became the top pick. I suppose if it's comfortable enough for naps, that's all the approval it needs.

Does anyone else's pets immediately claim the newest thing in the house?

03/12/2026

Experiment time with Beck. 🐾

I saw this red pepper treat idea from one of the authors of The Forever Dog and decided to give it a try. Just remove the seeds and core, add wet food, a couple treats, and bone broth, then freeze.

It's a little messy...but Beck approves. 🌶🐶

03/09/2026

The face of someone who loves you... and remembers who controls the treat jar. 😅🐶🎙

🎥: Odin the XL Bully

There's no dog that's happier to see you than a muddy dog. 🐾 Sure, it might mean a bath later, but that happy muddy face...
03/07/2026

There's no dog that's happier to see you than a muddy dog. 🐾 Sure, it might mean a bath later, but that happy muddy face usually make it worth it.

Show us your muddy pups or rain-loving pets in the comments! 🌧🐶

Spring is starting to bring more ways to get out, connect, and spend time with fellow pet lovers. 🐾🌸 Here are a few upco...
03/05/2026

Spring is starting to bring more ways to get out, connect, and spend time with fellow pet lovers. 🐾🌸 Here are a few upcoming events worth adding to your calendar:

1️⃣ Caturday – Meet Adoptable Cats & Kittens
📅 Saturday, March 14
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🏠 Host: Whiskers TNR of Warren County
📍 Norwalk Easter Public Library

Stop by the library to meet adoptable cats and kittens during this relaxed meet-and-greet with Whiskers TNR volunteers. It’s a great chance to learn about the adoption process, ask questions about the Trap-Neuter-Return program, and spend some time with some very charming felines. 🐱💛

2️⃣ Painters for Pets
📅 Thursday, March 26
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🏠 Host: The Pet Project
📍 Jasper Winery

Art lovers and pet lovers unite for the 10th annual Painters for Pets. Browse unique artwork from talented local artists while supporting a mission that helps keep pets in loving homes. Enjoy appetizers, live music, and both silent and live auctions, all for a great cause. 🎨🐾

And last but not least…

3️⃣ Buzz Run + Stylin’ Paws Downtown Dog Walk
📅 Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17
📅 Event Day: Saturday, May 16
🕢 7:30 AM
🏠 Host: The Buzz Run
📍 Fleet Feet Des Moines

Whether you run, walk, or just enjoy being out with your pup, this community event is all about movement and giving back. Choose from several distances, bring your dog along, and enjoy finish-line snacks while supporting Animal Lifeline of Iowa. 🏃‍♀️🐶

03/04/2026

NOW ENROLLING. A new clinical trial is underway in the College of Veterinary Medicine for dogs with chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE).

03/04/2026

Pet owner see a lot of products out there, and sometimes it's good to take a second look. 👀 Check out this video from Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist, where he dives into something many people might not think about right away. Worth checking out. 🐾

🎥 Credit: Grant Harting

✨ Disclaimer: Great Iowa Pet Expo is not a veterinary or medical professional organization and does not provide medical advice. For questions about medications or your pet’s health, please consult your veterinarian. ✨

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