Events

Oct
26

Falls Color Pack Walk

Enjoy the fall colors with your pups and The Dog Moms of Durham.

We will be meeting at 9a at the Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park.

Retractable leashes will not be allowed during pack walk. All dogs must be leashed on a 6ft (or shorter) lead.

Sign up here!

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Oct
29

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Nov
2

Boxer Bash

Join Carolina Boxer Rescue for their biggest event of the year… Boxer Bash! Stop by the Dog Moms of Durham Booth and say hello!

Learn more about this event here.

Durty Bull Brewing Co. | 206 Broadway St. #104, Durham

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Nov
10

Dog Walker Watch Training

Dog Walker Watch is a crime prevention and awareness program, similar to Neighborhood Watch.  The program encourages neighbors out walking their dogs to be extra ‘eyes and ears’ for law enforcement.  The program enhances the partnership between police and the community while providing resources for neighbors to be more aware and how they can effectively observe and report suspicious activity.

Learn More: https://natw.org/dog-walker-watch/

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Nov
26

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Dec
5

Volunteer Day at APS of Durham

Join the Dog Moms of Durham as we help out around the shelter at the Animal Protection Society of Durham. We will be helping the shelter staff with projects that their regular volunteers can't get to. This could be cleaning, organizing, etc.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here so we can let APS know how many of us will be coming, as this will help them decide what project we will be working on.

Meet us out front of the shelter by 3 p.m. We will have a Dog Moms of Durham Volunteer out front starting at 2:45 p.m. Where comfy clothes and shoes!

APS of Durham

2117 E Club Blvd.

Durham, NC 27704

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Oct
13

Upcycled Ghost Paint Night

Join Domestic Doodles and the Dog Moms of Durham at Ponysaurus (Durham location) on October 13th from 4-6pm for a fun and spooky paint night!

$5 per ticket will be donated to Hope Animal Rescue!

Thrifted paintings and all supplies will be provided — paintings will be distributed on a first come first served basis!

Purchase your tickets here!

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Oct
5

2024 Triangle Barkitecture

Triangle Barkitecture is a one-of-a-kind pet architecture and design competition to raise money for pets in need by supporting local foster and pet rescue organizations right here in the Triangle. Local architects, engineers, designers, and creative minds all over the Triangle compete to create the best custom pet architecture that is then auctioned off at the event with 100% of those profits going to pets in need. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by The Dog Mom of Durham booth and say hello!

Learn more about this event here.

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Sep
24

Bark & Bond

Bark & Bond on 9/24 has been cancelled due to weather!

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Sep
12

Bark in the Park at the Durham Bulls

Join the Dog Moms of Durham at Bark in the Park at the Durham Bulls on Thursday, Sept 12th at 6:35p.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Titosbark20240307-15253703

Human Tickets: $10

Dog Tickets: $5 (All proceeds from dog tickets benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions)

We want to fill the stadium during the game with as many Dog Moms of Durham as we can! Represent DMOD that night by wearing your DMOD appareal. Those wearing their DMOD appareal can stop by the Dog Moms of Durham Booth (located in the outfield during the game) to receive a free gift!

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Sep
5

Volunteer Day at APS of Durham

Join the Dog Moms of Durham as we help out around the shelter @aps@aps_of_durham. We will be helping the shelter staff with projects that their regular volunteers can't get to. This could be cleaning, organizing, etc.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here so we can let APS know how many of us will be coming, as this will help them decide what project we will be working on.

Meet us out front of the shelter by 3 p.m. We will have a Dog Moms of Durham Volunteer out front starting at 2:45 p.m. Where comfy clothes and shoes!

APS of Durham

2117 E Club Blvd.

Durham, NC 27704

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Aug
27

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Jul
30

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Jul
27

Pack Walk & Private Shopping at Lululemon

The Dog Mom of Durham’s are hitting the Streets… The Streets of Southpoint!

Join the Dog Moms of Durham for a morning avoiding the summer heat. We will start with a pack walk on the American Tobacco Trail (ATT). Pack Walk will start at 8:30 a.m. on the lawn outside the AMC movie theater at the Streets of Southpoint Mall. We will then head out to the ATT for a 30 minutes pack walk. *You do not have to bring a dog to join us for a pack walk. Any dogs that do join in the pack walk MUST be on a 6ft leash or shorter. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES will be allowed during pack walk.

At 9 a.m. we will be heading to Lululemon Southpoint for a private shopping experience before the store opens at 10 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by Playa Bowls Durham, offering a build your own acai bowl bar and pup cups! Dogs are allowed into the Lululemon store. 25% off one item discount will be offered to anyone who donates to our event rescue partner, Beautiful Together Sanctuary.

Adoptable Dogs from Beautiful Together Sanctuary will be on site from 10a-2p!

This event is FREE. However, pre-registration is required for this event as space is limited. Pre-registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-moms-of-durham-x-lululemon-durham-tickets-939974237247

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Jul
20

Beat the Heat Sip N' Shop

Get out of the heat and shop local vendors and meet adoptable dog with Perfectly Imperfect Pups Rescue.

Vendor Line Up:

Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital

Pawlite Pups

Woofies NW Raleigh

Pup Pastry

Backpack Butter

Binky & Bell

Growing Davis

Wicks for Wags

Southern Clay

FurFriends Pet Care

Hosted at Dssolvr, 630 Rigsbee Ave, Durham

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Jun
25

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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Jun
21

National Dog Party Day

Help us celebrate National Dog Party Day! 🎈🥳 Enjoy an evening of games, treats and doggie play time!

Event Activities:

🐕 Off leash doggie play time (indoor, air-conditioned space)

🎲 Games for both humans and dogs

📷 Party themed photo booth with Assorted Poppies Photo

🍷 Dinner and drinks provided (for the humans)

🧁 Cupcakes for humans AND pups

Preregistration is required for this event! Human tickets are $20 and includes food, drinks, and a gift. Dog tickets are $10 and includes a photo session with Assorted Poppies Photo, pupcake, and a party goodie bag.

Register here. *Space is limited.

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Jun
15

Dog Dad Olympics

The Dog Moms of Durham Present... Dog Dad Olympics!

During an afternoon of friendly competition, Dog Dads can show off their skills as well as their pups skills! This event benefits Beautiful Together Sanctuary!

 

Event Activities:

🍺 11a-3p Beer Hunt

In celebration of the last weekend to put your votes in for Beautiful Together's Rescue Brew Fundraiser, you and your dog will be able to hunt prize/treat filled "beer" cans that will be hidden throughout the bark yard! $10 for 5 beer cans! Proceeds will benefit Beautiful Together Sanctuary.

🍪 12p Treat Catching Contest

How good is your pup at catching cookies? How good are YOU at catching cookies? In this unique treat catching contest, Dog Dads will pair up with their pups to see who makes the best treat catching TEAM! Prizes will be awarded! $5 donation to Beautiful Together Sanctuary to enter!

👨🐶 1p Father - Dog Look Alike Contest

Have you been told you look like your dog? Or your dog looks like you? Well now is your chance to show it off! Contest participants will showcase their "twining" with their dogs in this father-dog lookalike contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.

$5 donation to Beautiful Together Sanctuary to enter.

🎶 11:30a-2:30p Live Music

🛍️ 11a-3p Local Vendors

Shop local makers and business! Support Small!

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Jun
9

Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital Birthday Party

Urban Tails is almost 4 YEARS OLD! 🤯

What does that mean?! Well, of course, A PAWTY!! 🥳🥳🥳

Mark your calendars 🗓️
Sunday, June 9th from 1p-4p at @mysticfarmdistillery 🍹🥃

Event Activities:

@savinggracenc with adoptable pups,

Yummy treats from @michelles.baking.obsession

@thedogmomsofdurham hosting a dog themed craft

@assortedpoppiesphoto with a party themed photo booth

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Jun
1

APS Walk for the Animals

It’s here! The 2024 Walk for the Animals! On June 1st, at Duke University’s East Campus, APS of Durham is going to stretch their legs with the biggest animal lovers in Durham.

The Walk is a yearly reminder that APS can only do our life-saving work thanks to our incredible community lifting them up with their energy, compassion, and commitment. This year, they are encouraging folks to team up and fundraise to help us reach our 2024 goal of $120,000. Then, we’ll come together on June 1st to celebrate!

Join the Dog Moms of Durham Team: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/APSWalk/team/DogMomsofDurham 

On June 1st, we party together! Their big walk around Duke East Campus, led by our Grand Marshal, is only one part of the festivities. There will pet contests, congratulate the biggest fundraisers, award raffle prizes, and more! Make sure to register to attend, grab your 2024 Walk T-shirt, and meet us there to celebrate all your hard work!

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May
28

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

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May
11

National Dog Mom Day Festival

Are you a Dog Mom? Then May 11 is YOUR day!! Join The Dog Moms of Durham for National Dog Mom Day and enjoy an afternoon just for you!

Event Activites:

Pup-up Market: Shop local vendors!

Doggie & Me Floral Photo Booth: Reserve your spot with Five Freedoms Photography to get a Doggie and Me Floral Photo! Floral Headbands and floral collars by Golden Flora!

and more…

Visit the event page above to learn more!

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May
9

Bark in the Park at the Durham Bulls

Join the Dog Moms of Durham at Bark in the Park at the Durham Bulls on Thursday, May 9th at 6:35p.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Titosbark20240307-15253703

Human Tickets: $10

Dog Tickets: $5 (All proceeds from dog tickets benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions)

We want to fill the stadium during the game with as many Dog Moms of Durham as we can! Represent DMOD that night by wearing your DMOD appareal. Those wearing their DMOD appareal can stop by the Dog Moms of Durham Booth (located in the outfield during the game) to receive a free gift!

Don’t have a Dog Mom of Durham Tee? Visit our store, which can be found above! Free Delivery to all Durham Addresses! Use coupon code BULLS at check out to received 20% off your purchase and guaranteed delivery in time for the game! Discount Code expires 5/8/24 at 11:59 p.m.

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Apr
30

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

For our April Bark & Bond, we will be Celebrating National Tie Die Day! Come out and tie-dye a Bark & Bond Tee and Bandana! More details to come!

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Apr
27

DPR Canine Field Day

Stop by and say hello at The Dog Moms of Durham Booth at DPR - Canine Recreation’s Canine Field Day.

“Enjoy a day in the park with your furry friend! Join us for Canine Field Day, where you and your dog can participate in fun field game activities! There will be games and activities for all energy levels! Field Games will include an agility course, 50-yard dash, non-competitive Frisbee catch & ball fetch area, bobbing for treats, a treasure hunt, and so much more! After your dog is tired from playing games all the fun games, stroll the pet market or get to bite to eat at the food trucks!”

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Apr
13

Doggie Safety Class

Join us for an informative and interactive Doggie Safety Day event! Designed to equip pet owners with essential skills and knowledge, this event is a must-attend for anyone who wants to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry companions.

Learn Canine CPR: Gain hands-on experience in performing CPR on dogs. Our certified instructors will guide you through the proper techniques to revive your pet in case of an emergency.

Master the Heimlich Maneuver for Pets: Discover how to effectively perform the Heimlich maneuver on dogs to dislodge foreign objects from their airways and prevent choking incidents.

Pet Fire Safety: Understand the importance of fire safety for your pets and learn practical tips on how to prevent fires, create evacuation plans, and safely evacuate your pets in case of a fire emergency.

Natural Disaster Preparedness: Be prepared for any natural disaster by learning how to create a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan for your pets. From hurricanes to earthquakes, we'll cover everything you need to know to keep your furry friends safe during challenging times.

Whether you're a seasoned pet owner or a new fur parent, Doggie Safety Day is your opportunity to become a proactive and informed advocate for your pet's health and safety. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn lifesaving skills and prepare for the unexpected!

Featuring Pawsitive Empowerment Dog Training

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Apr
6

Paint Your Pup

  • Unleashed, The Dog & Cat Store - University Location (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a colorful work of art celebrating your pet! Event will be held at Unleashed, The Dog & Cat Store of Durham on University Drive. A portion of each ticket will be donated to Perfectly Imperfect Pups!

You'll a pre-drawn 11x14” canvas and step by step instruction to turn your pet into a work of art!

Please email your reference photo(s) to victorialowryart@gmail.com no later than April 4th.

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Mar
30

Pup, Pints & Play

Stop by the Dog Moms of Durham Booth at the Pups, Pints & Play Pup-up Market at Waverly Place!

“Join us for an unfurrgetable day. Explore a marketplace filled with wag-worthy delights and meet the sweetest adoptable pets while you enjoy local beer and live music. All the proceeds will benefit Second Chance Pet adoption.”

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Mar
26

Bark & Bond

On the last Tuesday of each month, The Dog Moms of Durham meet up at Boxyard RTP for social time for both pups and their people! Starting at 6 p.m. we will meet at the Bark yard to allow the pups to run around. Then at 7 p.m. we head into their Dog Friendly outdoor facility to enjoy dinner and drinks!

If you pup is not into play time, still feel free to join us for human social time at 7 p.m.!

https://boxyard.rtp.org/barkyard/

For our March Bark & Bond, we will be having a Spring Cleaning Donation Evening with Paws4ever! Paws4ever’s Pet Pantry can temporarily supply food, toys, litter, and other resources to owners who have fallen on hard times. So clean out your pups old items and bring them to Bark & Bond!

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Mar
16

Egg Hunt & Adoption Event

Start a yearly Easter tradition with The Dog Mom’s of Durham Egg Hunt!

Event Activities:

Egg Hunt: You and your dog will have the opportunity to hunt for goodie filled eggs. Egg prizes range from doggie treats to grand prize baskets! The 2024 Egg Hunt will raise funds for Carolina Boxer Rescue. For every $10 donation you will be able to gather 5 eggs.

Photo Booth: The Easter Bunny will be stopping by for your pup to snap a quick pick! Photos will be taken by Assorted Poppies Photo. $10 Suggested Donation to Carolina Boxer Rescue is encouraged.

Treasure Hunt: Humans will be invited to follow Easter themed clues to find the hidden treasure!

Vendors: Shop local vendors and meet dog friendly businesses!

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