Dogtober Pet Adoption Fall Festival 2026 | Day 2
Dogtober Pet Adoption Fall Festival 2026 is back—and bigger and better than ever! 🍂🐾
Join us October 17 – 18, 2026 for San Antonio’s largest fall pet adoption celebration, featuring a full day of family-friendly fun and 300+ adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Enjoy fall-themed activities, food, vendors, music, and plenty of opportunities to meet your new best friend.
Following the incredible success of last year’s event, we’re setting our sights even higher with a goal of helping 300+ pets find loving, forever homes. Come celebrate the season, make memories with your family, and maybe leave with a new member of the family! ❤️🐶🐱
Whether you’re looking for your next best friend or just want to enjoy a fun fall day with the family, there’s something for everyone at Dogtober. 🍂
What to Expect at Dogtober 2026
- 🐾 300+ Adoptable Pets – Meet your future best friend and find a pet to fall in love with!
- 🎃 Pumpkin Patch & Fall Photo Spots – Capture the perfect autumn memories with family, friends, and your four-legged friends!
- 🛍️ Fall & Pet-Themed Vendor Market – Shop 40+ local vendors and small businesses featuring seasonal finds, pet goodies, unique gifts, and more!
- 🎶 Live Music & Food Trucks – Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, seasonal treats, and plenty of refreshments throughout the day!
- 🐕 Foster Pet Paw-rade – Watch adorable adoptable pets strut their stuff and show off their fall spirit!
- 🎪 Fall Carnival Games – Fun, games, prizes, and activities for the whole family!
- 🎨 Kids Craft Zone – Pumpkin painting, seasonal crafts, and hands-on fun for kids of all ages!
- 🫧 Bubble Parties & Face Painting – Even more fun and activities for the little ones!
- 🎟️ Lotería & Games – Play, win prizes, and join in on the fun!
- 🍁 And So Much More! – Fall fun, family activities, adoptable pets, and plenty of opportunities to make memories all day long!
All Pet Adoptions Include
- First round of vaccinations
- First month of flea, tick & heartworm prevention
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Lifetime pet training support
- Free VCA Health Exam
- + free goodies for new paw-rents
General Admission is free and open to the public. Join us in giving hundreds of pets the loving homes they deserve—just in time for fall.
Early Access Option: Purchase a $50 Early Access Family Pass (good for 2 adults + kids under 18) to enter the event an hour early, get first pick of adoptable pets, enjoy priority parking, and unlock extra surprises. Space is limited.