Dogs jump for joy at the thought of all the fun they can have at PawsAbilities! Whether your dog is a working dog or a beloved pet, you're sure to find something fun to do. Test your mettle in the Dog Olympic Games, find out if your dog is the cutest dog at the show in the Cutest Dog Contest, try your luck at Paw Draw, participate in the costume contest, shop at the many vendors, and more!
Event Information
- When
- Saturday,
March 10, 2012 - Sunday,
March 11, 2012 - Time
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
2300 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Tickets
- Purchase tickets online through March 5
- $8 general admission
- $4 children ages 4-12
- Purchase 2-day tickets at the door
- $10 general admission
- $5 children ages 4-12
What are you going to do at PawsAbilities 2012?
- Dog Olympic Games
- Find out if your dog has what it takes to be a canine Olympian in the Dog Olympic Games! If your dog can wriggle under a limbo stick, retrieve socks or give doggy kisses like a champ, your dog may have what it takes to clinch the gold! You can register for the games the day of the event. Each game costs $1. Or you can purchase a bandana and play as many games as you want on both Saturday and Sunday.
- Cutest Dog Contest
- Does your dog have a face that makes people say, "Awww"? Do people smile every time they see your dog? Enter that cute dog in the Cutest Dog Contest! It's free to enter. Winners will be chosen by audience applause.
- Great Biscuit Bite-Off
- If you enjoy baking special homemade treats for your favorite four-legged friend and your dog thinks you're a top-notch baker, be sure to enter the Great Biscuit Bite-Off! Our service dogs will judge the competition to decide which homemade treat is the tastiest. It's free to enter. We will recognize the top three winners on our blog and Facebook page. Learn more about the Great Biscuit Bite-Off.
- More fun!
- Other fun events for you and your dog include the costume contest, the Abrams & Weakley parade, Agility Try-outs, the Kids' Corner, and many fun demonstrations. Don't forget about the special events to celebrate working dogs!
- Tickets
- Tickets cost $8 for adults or $4 for children ages 4-12 in advance. You can purchase tickets online starting in January 2012. After March 5, tickets will only be available at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for children.
For even more information about PawsAbilities and Susquehanna Service Dogs, follow @SSDOGS on Twitter, like SSD on Facebook, or follow the SSD blog. We will be posting photos from last year’s big event and stories about the other exciting things to do at PawsAbilities 2012.
Dogs have an amazing ability to bring a smile to your face. Even something as simple as petting a dog can brighten your day. Susquehanna Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Children & Family Services, trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with disabilities. These service dogs assist children and adults to become more independent and lead full, rich lives in the community – truly earning the nickname “man's best friend.” All proceeds from PawsAbilities benefit the work of Susquehanna Service Dogs and Keystone Therapy Dogs, so bring your dog and family and have fun supporting these wonderful service dogs!
If you would like to support SSD, make a donation or become a vendor or sponsor of PawsAbilities. It’s only with your support that we are able to continue providing service dogs to assist people to become more independent.
We hope to see you and your four-legged friends at PawsAbilities 2012!
