Pet SHow

Where Dunnville’s Pets Become Mudcat Legends!

Think your pet has what it takes to steal the spotlight? Bring them to the Mudcat Festival Pet Show for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition during the 50th Annual Dunnville Mudcat Festival!

Whether your pet is talented, adorable, unique, or simply full of personality, this event is open to pets of all kinds. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other well-behaved pets are welcome to participate.

Join us as we celebrate our beloved companions and award prizes in a variety of fun categories.

Pet Show Categories

  • Best Costume
  • Best Trick
  • Looks Most Like Their Owner
  • Smallest Pet
  • Best Ears
  • Best Coat
  • First to Speak
  • Most Unique Pet

Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Participation Guidelines

  • All pets must be under the control of their owner at all times.
  • Dogs must remain on a leash.
  • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
  • Pets should be comfortable in a public setting and able to safely interact with people and other animals.
  • Participants are encouraged to arrive early to register and prepare for judging.

Whether you’re competing or simply coming to watch, the Mudcat Festival Pet Show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the special pets that bring joy to our lives. Bring your camera, bring your family, and join us for an afternoon filled with smiles, wagging tails, and memorable moments.

We can’t wait to meet Dunnville’s cutest, funniest, and most talented pets!

LOCATION: Central Park – Dunnville
DATE: Sunday June 14th, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration & Pet Photo Showcase

REGISTER AT THE SHOW!

There is no advance registration required. Simply bring your pet to Central Park on Sunday, June 14th and register when you arrive.

Want to get the excitement started before the event?

Post a photo of your pet on the Dunnville Mudcat Festival Facebook page and tell us a little about them! We will be featuring many of these photos in a special Pet Show highlights article following the event.

Whether your pet is entering a category or just coming to meet new friends, we can’t wait to see the amazing animals that make our community so special.

 

 

PRESENTED BY…

The Dunnville Chamber of Commerce and Mudcat Festival Team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ruffin’s Pet Centres for bringing the Mudcat Festival Pet Show back to our community.

Many longtime residents will remember the beloved Pet Show hosted years ago by the Lioness Club of Dunnville, with Ruffins as a sponsor. While the Lioness Club was unable to take part this year, Ruffin’s stepped forward to help revive this cherished tradition in their memory, ensuring a new generation of families and pet lovers can enjoy the fun once again.

As a business dedicated to the health, happiness, and well-being of pets, Ruffin’s is the perfect partner for this event. Their support helps create an opportunity for pets and their owners to share the spotlight, build memories, and celebrate the special bond we have with our animal companions.

Thank you for honouring a piece of Mudcat Festival history while helping create new memories for years to come.

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