Events & Fundraisers
Benny's PawtoberFest Pet Appreciation Day is the largest fundraiser for Benny's Pet Foundation. Thank you for your support!
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Benny's Pet Foundation presents - Benny's PawtoberFest - Pet Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 11th starting at 10:00 am. The event is being hosted by Benny's Pet Depot located at 5202 Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg.
*All Pets Must Be Leashed. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PETS AND OTHERS, PLEASE KEEP ALL LEASHES RESTRICTED TO 6FT OR LESS. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.*
*Family Fun FREE Community Event
*Plenty of FREE PARKING
*Fundraising Event
*Rain or Shine
*** Due to PA regulations - Pennsylvania Dog Law (Act of 1982, P.L. 784, No. 225). Same Day Adoptions WILL NOT Occur and there will be Absolutely NO PET SALES***
RESCUES:
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HOPE Dogs - Hounds of Prison Education
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Furry Friends Network
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Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center
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Molly's Place Rescue
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HART - Harrisburg Animal Rescue Team
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Castaway Critters
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Save a Galgo Espanol
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Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue
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Canine Rescue of Central PA
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SNORT Rescue
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Nirvana Animal Rescue
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Homeless to Home Husky Rescue
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CHAAMP - Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection
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Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation
PET RELATED NONPROFITS:
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Gulliver's Run
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Find Toby in PA
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PennyFix
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Petapalooza PA
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Summit Search & Rescue
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Caring Hearts Pet Therapy
VENDORS:
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Paparazzi Jewelry - $5 Jewelry Accessories (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips, children's jewelry)
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Linda Zimmerman - Local Author of Sadie and Her New Wheels
BPF BOOTHS:
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Low-Cost Nail Clips or Grinds - ONLY $10.00 (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny’s PET FOUNDATION)
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Pet Costume Contest & Pet Parade (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny's PET FOUNDATION)
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Food Table featuring Home-Style Soups and Bake Sale (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny’s PET FOUNDATION)
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DJ & Emcee ~ DJ EMD
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Raffle Prizes and 50/50 Drawing (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny's PET FOUNDATION)
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We will have a Beautiful Fall Backdrop so you can take your own Selfie or Group Pictures with your Fur-Babies.
PET RELATED FOOD VENDORS:
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FirstMate Pet Food
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Annamet Pet Foods
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Verus Pet Food
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Dr. Marty's
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NutriSource Pet Food
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Vital Essentials - Pet Food Experts
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Saint Rocco's Treats
PET RELATED VENDORS:
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Veterinary Imaging of Central PA
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Doggie U LLC
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June T. Minaya, Pet Portraits, Reflexology and Face Painting
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Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg - OTCH
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Invisible Fence of Harrisburg
SHIRTS FOR SALE!
Available at Benny's PET DEPOT
All Proceeds benefit Benny's Pet Foundation
Cash or Check Only
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors for Benny's PawtoberFest - Pet Appreciation Day
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