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***

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RESCUES:

HOPE Dogs - Hounds of Prison Education
Furry Friends Network
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center
Molly's Place Rescue
HART - Harrisburg Animal Rescue Team
Castaway Critters
Save a Galgo Espanol
Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue
Canine Rescue of Central PA
SNORT Rescue

PET RELATED NONPROFITS:

Gulliver's Run
Find Toby in PA
PennyFix
Petapalooza PA

PET RELATED FOOD VENDORS:

FirstMate Pet Food
Annamet Pet Foods
Verus Pet Food
OC Raw
NutriSource Pet Food
Vital Essentials - Pet Food Experts
Saint Rocco's Treats

PET RELATED VENDORS:

Veterinary Imaging of Central PA
Doggie U LLC
Pet Portraits by JT Minaya
Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg - OTCH

VENDORS:

Paparazzi Jewelry - $5 Jewelry Accessories (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips, children's jewelry)
Linda Zimmerman - Local Author of Sadie and Her New Wheels

BPF BOOTHS:

Low-Cost Nail Clips or Grinds - ONLY $10.00 (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny’s PET FOUNDATION)
Pet Costume Contest & Pet Parade (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny's PET FOUNDATION)
Food Table featuring Home-Style Soups and Bake Sale (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny’s PET FOUNDATION)
DJ & Emcee ~ DJ EMD
Raffle Prizes and 50/50 Drawing (ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Benny's PET FOUNDATION)
We will have a Beautiful Fall Backdrop so you can take your own Selfie or Group Pictures with your Fur-Babies.