Dogtober Pet Adoption & Fall Festival 2026

Dogtober is back! Meet 300+ adoptable pets and enjoy a pumpkin patch, fall family fun, food, vendors, music, and more! 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. Want to be part of Dogtober 2026 as a vendor? We’d love to have you join the fun! Submit your vendor application here: saacs.info/dogtobervendor Please note that applications are subject to review and submission does not guarantee acceptance. Vendors will receive their application status via email, and approved vendors will receive additional event information and next steps. Questions? Email us at: [email protected].