A dog-friendly morning of movement, bonding, and community — supporting pets of domestic violence survivors.
What to expect
The Atlanta Dog Festival & 3K is designed to help dogs and their people move together, connect, and have fun — all while supporting pets of domestic violence survivors.
Every ½ kilometer, you’ll do quick, positive challenges like sit, stay, down, or paw.
Finish all challenges along the route to earn a raffle entry for prizes donated by sponsors and vendors.
Explore local, dog-centered businesses, products, services, and enrichment ideas.
Let your dog try fun, low-pressure activities and movement games in our agility space.
Complete the challenge stops and enter to win sponsor and vendor giveaways.
Your impact
Proceeds support Praline’s Backyard Foundation — providing safe boarding and foster care so survivors can seek safety without leaving their pets behind.
Temporary boarding and foster placements when a survivor needs to leave quickly.
Support for vaccinations and basic care so pets can be safely placed.
One less barrier to safety — knowing a beloved pet is protected.
How the morning works
Arrive, get settled, move together, complete challenges, then enjoy vendors and the festival space.
Grab your materials, stretch your legs, and get your dog comfortable before we start.
All paces welcome. Dogs remain leashed. Move at a pace your dog enjoys.
Quick “5-second wins” like sit, stay, down, and paw to build connection.
Complete all challenges to earn your raffle entry for prizes from sponsors and vendors.
Explore dog-focused vendors, enjoy the agility/play field, and celebrate community.
Sponsors
Our sponsors help fund safe boarding and foster care for pets of domestic violence survivors — and they help make race day unforgettable.
We’d love to feature your brand and your impact. Sponsorship supports lifesaving pet care and community programming.
Dog-focused vendors are welcome. Bring your products, services, and community spirit to the festival space.
FAQ
Here are the most common questions we hear from Atlanta dog parents.
Yes — leashed dogs only for everyone’s safety and comfort throughout the event space and course.
Nope. It’s a walk/run. All paces welcome — your dog sets the vibe.
Short, positive prompts every ½K (like sit, stay, down, or paw). They’re designed to be fun and easy.
Complete the challenge stops along the route, then you’ll earn an entry for sponsor and vendor prizes.
Proceeds benefit Praline’s Backyard Foundation, supporting safe boarding and foster care for pets of domestic violence survivors.
Ready to join us?
Register today and be part of a morning that helps keep a survivor’s pet protected.