Pets entered in the competition can win titles and prizes such as tallest pet, shortest pet, best trick, ugliest pet, best dressed, most like owner and the best pet selfie winner.
Blacktown Kennel Club will hold a free dog obedience demonstration as well as a Q & A with Steve Austin.
“Blacktown city residents love their pets, so the Pet Festival is a fantastic way for our city to celebrate these animals, while also promoting responsible pet ownership,” Mayor Tony Bleasdale said.
“Pet Festival provides a great opportunity for local pet organisations and businesses to showcase their causes, products and services in a pet-friendly environment.
“There will be free microchipping for residents, and free vet checks too.”
It will be the first time this year’s Pet Festival is held at the recently opened Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) at Glendenning.
“BARC is changing the face of animal care, adoptions and rehoming in our city and beyond,” Mr Bleasdale said.
“I invite you to bring your pet and your family along to BARC, have a look at the state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy a great family day out.
“BARC has many animals looking for their forever homes, so I encourage everyone to have a look at the animals up for adoption.”
Council will unveil the new Russ Dickens OAM vet clinic, named in honour of the late vet and former Blacktown city mayor.
For details: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/2023-Blacktown-City-Pet-Festival
