Pets in the City
Come and discover top dogs, curious cats and slithering snakes as Smithfield Square is transformed into a pet lovers paradise! The annual Pets in the City, brought to you by Dublin City Council and supported by the DSPCA and King of Paws, will take place on Sunday, 29th May, in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.
This free, family friendly event promises to be a great day out for animal lovers living in the city with a wide range of activities, stalls and entertainment. The DSPCA King of Paws Training Team will host Dog Agility Workshops and Scruffs Dog Show, where members of the public are invited to enter their own furry friends.
Pet enthusiasts can expect a range of stalls offering great deals on all kinds of animal accessories, grooming products, toys and novelty items as well as the opportunity to avail of micro-chipping and pet health advice from the DSPCA. A reptile corner, world of birds and a small animal farm will give visitors the opportunity to interact with, and learn about, all kinds of animals.
Ardmhéara Bhaile Átha Cliath / Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh said, “Pets in the City is a fantastic day out and offers families the opportunity to bring their pets into the city for a fun and interactive event. There is such a wide variety of animals to see and activities on offer, the whole family are sure to enjoy it. Bainigí sult as an lá.”
Alex Petrilli, Head Dog Trainer at the DSPCA said of the event, “We’re thrilled to be supporting Pets in the City again this year. It will be a fabulous, lively, and interactive day out at Smithfield Square, right in the heart of Dublin. We always welcome the opportunity to help people take the very best care of their animals through micro chipping and advice”.
Pets in the City is brought to you by Dublin City Council and is supported by the DSPCA and King of Paws.
For more information visit www.petsinthecity.ie