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Events
We run things through the year with partners across Ho Chi Minh City — talks, walks, rides, exhibitions and adoption mornings. Here is what is on now.
What's on
Nothing is running right now. The fastest way to hear about the next one is to follow us.
Previously
Some of what we have run, so you can see the shape of a year.
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Friday 18 – Saturday 19 September 2026
The Compassionate Canvas
Yassou, Thao Dien, District 2
An art exhibition and auction. Five local artists exploring place, experience and compassion through painting and photography, with every work for sale in support of Laws for Paws Vietnam and Urban Glamp. Two days. One collection. All to build a forever home.
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Saturday 5 September 2026
Puppy Adoption Day
Brim Coffee
Come meet our rescue puppies looking for their forever homes. If you're thinking about adopting, this is the perfect chance to spend time with them and chat with our team.
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
Good Company Campaign
Businesses across Ho Chi Minh City
To celebrate International Dog Day, the team and two special guests — Abbie and Mina — visited local businesses across the city to spread a little puppy happiness and a break from the work day.
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
Wink Hotel International Dog Day
Wink Hotel, District 1
Wink Hotel invited us to celebrate our four-legged friends at their pet-friendly hotel — an afternoon with the dog community, talking about what we do, alongside our special guests Son, Bruno and Abbie.
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Saturday 8 August 2026
InterPetFest 2026
Ho Chi Minh City
Joining InterPetFest for another year: our team shared our mission, our next chapter — Urban Glamp — and quite a few puppy cuddles.
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Thursday 23 October 2025
Pack Chats x WBN
Catch Up Coffee, 73 Trúc Đường, Thảo Điền
Pack Chats returned for Vietnam Women's Day in partnership with the Women's Business Network, for a conversation on women's health and wellbeing — how cycles affect energy, productivity and health, and practical ways to support ourselves and others.
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Saturday 11 October 2025
Doggy Dash Mob
Creo, 17 Lê Văn Miến, Thảo Điền
With Dash Mob Run Club: a run made for people and pups alike. A casual 5K loop, or a dog-friendly 2K dash — bring your own dog, or we'll pair you with a rescue pup. Pup-friendly treats, a group stretch and adoption info afterwards.
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Friday 10 – Sunday 12 October 2025
InterPetFest 2025
Estella Place, An Phu
One of the city's biggest celebrations of pets and community. Our booth met adoptable dogs with the public, and we took the stage to share our mission and our stories.
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Saturday 4 October 2025
Paws to Park
Vừa Vừa Café, 215A10 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền
A relaxed afternoon stroll through Thao Dien's shady streets with Mark from Dog Walkers Thao Dien — a Saturday with your pup, meeting fellow dog lovers and giving back to the community.
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Sunday 21 September 2025
Pedal for a Purpose — Bubble's Bounce Back
Ara Spin Studio, 19 Trần Ngọc Diện
With Ara Spin Studio: a fundraiser ride with glow sticks and great tunes, open to all fitness levels. All proceeds supported Bubbles, one of our rescue pups recovering from hip surgery — and she was there to meet everybody afterwards.
Bring your business to the pack
Most of what we run happens with a partner: a café, a studio, a shop, a run club. If that could be you, tell us.
More ways to help
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Walk the dogs
Every walk a dog gets is someone who turned up.
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Foster a dog
Fostering is a big part of our rehabilitation process — a few weeks in a home before a dog starts on the adoption path.
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Bring a program to your school
Rescue dogs into classrooms and students into the shelter, with a program shaped to your school.
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Donate supplies
From dog food to cleaning supplies, the shelter runs on everyday essentials. In the city? Message us to arrange a drop-off.
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Visiting Ho Chi Minh City?
Book a guided shelter experience through Seek Sophie: meet the dogs, learn about animal welfare in Vietnam, no long-term commitment.
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The Pup Shop
Canvas totes, coin purses and bottle carriers, field-tested in chaotic environments. Every purchase supports the dogs.
Visit the Pup Shop
Want to support us every month?
The Care Collective keeps the shelter running quietly, consistently, behind the scenes. Every month, without the pressure of a big campaign.