Community events

Dog Events & Meet-ups in Manila

5 recurring dog and pet community events in Manila — expos, adoption drives, charity walks, meetups and more.

Dates change every year — always confirm the current date and venue directly with the organiser before attending.
Dog community event — representative imageFeatured
ExpoAnnual

World Pet Expo Philippines

Worldbex Services International
Usually September·World Trade Center Metro Manila, Gil Puyat Ave Ext, Pasay

The Philippines' premier all-inclusive pet expo, organised by Worldbex Services International, bringing together pet owners, enthusiasts and industry leaders around pet food, fashion, grooming, healthcare and services, with attractions including a Pawshion Show, Koi Show and expert pet-care talks. The 2026 edition runs 24–27 September at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026
Dog community event — representative image
FundraiserRecurring

PAWS Fundraising Events (Bon ApPETit · Pet Blessing · FURst Date)

Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Throughout the year — check organiser·Metro Manila

A slate of recurring PAWS fundraisers supporting the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center: Bon ApPETit (a charity luncheon with a pet-and-human buffet), Pet Blessing (a mass with individual pet blessings, free admission), and FURst Date (a Valentine's cuddle session with shelter animals). Dates and venues are announced per edition on the PAWS events page.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026
Dog community event — representative image
Adoption driveRecurring

CARA Welfare Adopt-A-Pet

CARA Welfare Philippines
Several times a year — check organiser·Greenbelt (Ayala Center), Makati (rotates)

Recurring adoption drives run by animal-welfare non-profit CARA Welfare Philippines (est. 2000), most often held at Greenbelt in the Ayala Center, Makati, where rescued and rehabilitated cats and dogs meet potential adopters. CARA champions humane, community-based welfare through CNVR, humane education and responsible pet ownership.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026
Dog community event — representative image
ExpoAnnual

Philippine Pet Expo

Philippine Pet Expo
Usually February·SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay

A large annual consumer pet expo at the SMX Convention Center (Mall of Asia), featuring pet products, food and plant/aquatics exhibitors, breed showcases and adoption partners for dogs, cats and other pets. Held alongside co-located hobby shows. The 2026 edition ran 20–22 February; a 2027 edition is expected but not yet dated.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026
Dog community event — representative image
FundraiserAnnual

PAWS Scaredy Cats & Dogs

Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Usually late October (Halloween season)·Rotates — past editions at Ayala Malls venues / Eastwood

PAWS' flagship annual Halloween pet costume competition — billed as the country's grandest and most awaited pet costume contest — and a key fundraiser for the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center. Now past its 20th edition, it has grown from 15 contestants into the biggest Halloween pet event in the Philippines. Venue rotates between Metro Manila malls year to year.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

All event information is aggregated from public sources. Dates, venues and details change every year — always confirm with the organiser before attending. PawHub is not affiliated with any event organisers listed above.

Dog parks →Local groups →Community home