Treat Your Pooch to the Dog Days of Summer Festival in Chestnut Hill

Dog Days of Summer features psychic paw readings, pet vendors, "Yappy Hour" specials and so much more.

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Courtesy of Chestnut Hill Philadelphia

Our canine companions have shed their winter coats and are so eager to get out; they may just paw down the front door. Take them to the Dog Days of Summer festival! Chestnut Hill celebrates mans’ best friend with a day-long event that offers an abundance of activities catered to dogs and dog lovers, alike.

Look forward to caricaturists, music, and a photo booth. If the pooch just can’t seem to get that whole, “sit, stay, and roll over,” bit, professional instructors will be on-hand to help him figure it out. Once Sparky tires of obedience training, take him over to the pet psychic booth to get his paw read. Then head to one of the Chestnut Hill restaurants for “Yappy Hour” specials from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Local pet stores will set up vending booths along the avenue where, among other things, health providers will be available to offer complimentary veterinary advice. If you’re currently in the canine market, pay a visit to one of the many animal rescues expected to make an appearance. Keep a look out for PAWS, PhilAdoptables, Blind Dog Rescue, New Leash on Life, and Pinups for Pitbulls.

The Dog Days of Summer event is hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District and takes place on Sunday, July 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Germantown and East Southampton avenues.

Give the pups a chance to socialize with fellow butt sniffers. Chestnut Hill doesn’t discriminate; cats are more than welcome to attend the celebration as well.