Barktoberfest, Woofstock and Howl at the Moon and Whine

It’s a busy time of year for pet lovers to help out their furry friends and have fun at the same time.

Here are some of the events taking place in the South Bay.

Howl at the Moon

Show your support for basset hounds at the “Howl at the Moon and Whine” festival on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the History Club Los Gatos. A $20 donation buys you dinner and the chance to bid in a silent auction. Raffle items include a Kindle and tickets to Disneyland.

All proceeds benefit the Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue.

Walk N’ Wag

Also on Oct. 15, the Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is holding “Walk N’ Wag” in San Jose. It’s a 5K walk through Kelley Park that you and your dog can do to raise money for homeless dogs and cats. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Afterward there will be entertainment, dog agility demonstrations and the chance to win prizes.

For more information, visit the HSSV website.

Fall Furry Flurry

Okay, it may be hard to say quickly, but the “Fall Furry Flurry” on Sunday, Oct. 16 promises to be fun. Held at the in Campbell, the festival includes a 5K walk, a silent auction, raffle, largest and smallest dog contests and a costume contest. Each participant receives a t-shirt, raffle ticket and pet good bag and money raised benefits PAWS for SJACS (San Jose Animal Control Center).

For more information, visit the PAWS for SJACS website.

Woofstock

On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Mountain Winery in Saratoga is holding a day of wine tasting, music and fun for your and your pets in a relaxing setting. Woofstock starts at noon and features live bands, a dog costume contest, pet-related vendors and pets available for adoption from Furry Friends Rescue. Admission is $15 online and $20 at the door and includes a complimentary taste of four reserve wines when you bring your pet.

For more information, visit the Furry Friends website.

Pet of the Week

This week’s pet looking for a forever home is Tracks, a 1 1/2 year-old cocker spaniel mix. He’s an energetic fellow who loves to play, play, play. He would do best with an active family who could spend a little time giving consistent training and a good exercise regime.

For more information about Tracks or other animals available for adoption, visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley website.

And this Saturday, Oct. 1 ...

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Humane Society Silicon Valley is holding “Barktoberfest,” a dog adoption event that features a wide variety of breeds and sizes and the opportunity for prospective pet parents to find the right dog that matches their personality and lifestyle.

Breeds include beagles, poodles, Chihuahuas, Rottweilers and pit bull terriers, to name a few. Barktoberfest also features “pawfurred pricing,” where adopters can name their adoption fee for dogs over the age of six months.