Events
See our events calendar here. Current Scheduled Events:
Dog Day in the Park
Saturday June 4th, 2011 9:30 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Riverside Park
Map: 2907 Monroe Ave Grand Rapids MI 49505
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Join us for Dog Day In The Park -- hosted by Grand Rapids Kennel Club, helping to promote responsible dog ownership. Enjoy games, contests, prizes, demonstrations, training and more! Leash up your dog and meet us at Riverside Park for a great day of fun for your favorite canine companion!
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Rescue Review 2012
Saturday March 24th, 2012 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Kalamazoo Kennel Club
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Please join us at the Rescue Review on March 24th from 11-2 to celebrate all of our rescue dogs!
West Michigan Pet Expo
Saturday March 31st, 2012 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM
Location: Delta Plex
Map: 2500 Turner AVE Grand Rapids MI 49544
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Cocker Nation is going to have a booth a this years West MI Pet Expo. Please come and visit us. The West Michigan Pet Expo is Michigan’s premiere pet event, which offers over 50 displayers, non-stop entertainment, and many educational seminars that are designed to appeal to all levels and types of pet owners.
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West Michigan Pet Expo
Sunday April 1st, 2012 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Delta Plex
Map: 2500 Turner AVE Grand Rapids MI 49544
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Cocker Nation is going to have a booth a this years West MI Pet Expo. Please come and visit us. The West Michigan Pet Expo is Michigan’s premiere pet event, which offers over 50 displayers, non-stop entertainment, and many educational seminars that are designed to appeal to all levels and types of pet owners.
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2012 Annual Picnic
Saturday June 23rd, 2012 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Ann's Home
Map: 488 8 Mile RD NW Comstock Park MI 49321
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Our Annual picnic is being held near Grand Rapids this year. Lunch and beverages will be provided. We hope to see you all there! Please RSVP to cockernation@yahoo.com. Invitations have already been emailed. If you didn't get one then we don't have a current email address for you. We did have a few returned.
All for one Festival
Saturday August 4th, 2012 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: All for one Fesitval
Map: Memorial Field E Grand Rapids High School East Grand Rapids MI 49506
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Join us for a celebration of the power of one choice, one person and one business to positively effect the one world we all share. Attendees will enjoy live music, yoga classes, cooking demonstrations and a vast array of vendors including artists, local businesses and non-profit organization all highlighting healthy living opportunities in our community. This year all proceeds will benefit Sasha Farms near Ann Arbor and Farm Sanctuary. Our family friendly event welcomes your leashed and happy to attend canine companions.
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Angel fund event
Saturday August 25th, 2012 9:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Strong Veterinary Hospital
Map: 29212 Five mile livonia mi 48154
We will be at Strong Veterinary Hospital's event from 9-2. There will be several other rescues there as well as representatives to discuss topics such as heartworm and pet allergies. I will put the link to the event up soon.
Dog Day in the Park
Saturday September 15th, 2012 9:30 AM until 02:30 PM
Location: Riverside Park
Map: 2907 Monroe Ave Grand Rapids MI 49505
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Cocker Nation will have a booth at this annual day-long extravaganza will be held on September 15, 2012 to promote responsible dog ownership and will include educational booths, apartment housing for dog owners, bandanas for dogs (with in-kind donation), carnival games, demonstrations of various types including but not limited to obedience and rally matches, drill team by BOW-WOW BUNCH 4-H, retrieving, canine freestyle dancing, search and rescue, lure coursing demonstrations, micro-chipping, Police Canine Unit and more! Additionally, Canine Good Citizen evaluations will be conducted, rescue groups and vendors will be available to offer information regarding services and products. The Police Canine Unit will conduct demonstrations. There will also be carnival games and concessionaires with great food
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Pet Awareness Day
Sunday September 16th, 2012 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Downtown Walled Lake
Map: Walled Lake Mi
I will post more information on this event soon.
West MI Pet Expo
Saturday April 13th, 2013 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM
Location: Delta Plex
Map: 2500 Turner AVE Grand Rapids MI 49544
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The 8th Annual STAR 105.7 West Michigan Pet Expo is the longest running and best attended pet expo in Michigan. Attracting more than 60 pet related vendors, the event provides non-stop entertainment to attendees with talented pet shows, seminars, and adoption areas. The West Michigan Pet Expo is produced by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and the DeltaPlex. Crowds in 2013 are expected to reach the 10,000 mark over the two days.
West MI Pet Expo
Sunday April 14th, 2013 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Delta Plex
Map: 2500 Turner AVE Grand Rapids MI 49544
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The 8th Annual STAR 105.7 West Michigan Pet Expo is the longest running and best attended pet expo in Michigan. Attracting more than 60 pet related vendors, the event provides non-stop entertainment to attendees with talented pet shows, seminars, and adoption areas. The West Michigan Pet Expo is produced by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and the DeltaPlex. Crowds in 2013 are expected to reach the 10,000 mark over the two days.
Garage Sale
Friday May 17th, 2013 12:00 PM until Saturday May 18th, 2013 12:00 PM
Location: Lake Isabella
Map: Lake Isabell MI
All garage sale proceeds will go to help saving more unwanted and neglecting Cocker Spaniels. HOURS COMING SOON!
Meet Your Best Friend at the Detroit Zoo
Saturday May 18th, 2013 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Detroit Zoo
Map: Detroit MI
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Presented by Purina One and supported by PetSmart Charities, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo will be held outdoors under tents in the Zoo's front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower. There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo. The event will include special appearances by Detroit Zoo mascots Junior Z and the Zooper Heroes.
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Dog Bowl in Frankenmuth
Saturday May 25th, 2013 9:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Frankenmuth River Place
Map: Frankenmuth MI
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A high energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Located in Frankenmuth River Place. Lots of great events: Best Costume Contest, 50 yrd. Doggie Fun Run, Fashion Show, Disc Dog Competitions, Wiener Dog Races, Pet Retail Vendors, Dog Bowl 2013 King and Queen, Dog Breeds of the World Show, Annual Canine Cruise of the Bavarian Belle River Boat, DockDogs Competition and Hot Air Balloons. There will be many rescue groups and animals for adoption.
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2013 Annual Picnic
Saturday June 8th, 2013 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Tammy' House
Map: 2480 Gilbert Road Lansing MI
Annual Picnic for former Adopters. The picnic is being held in Lansing this year. Lunch, beverages, and dessert will be provided. We also have a fenced yard this year. Please RSVP with how many people and dogs will be attending to cockernation@yahoo.com.
Rescue Garage Sale
Friday June 21st, 2013 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Tammy's House 1
Map: 2480 Gilbert Lansing Mi 48911
All garage sale proceeds will go to help saving more unwanted and neglecting Cocker Spaniels. HOURS COMING SOON!
Rescue Garage Sale
Saturday June 22nd, 2013 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Tammy's House 1
Map: 2480 Gilbert Lansing Mi 48911
All garage sale proceeds will go to help saving more unwanted and neglecting Cocker Spaniels. HOURS COMING SOON!
Petsmart Adoption Day
Saturday March 18th, 2017 6:49 PM until 06:49 PM
Location: Petsmart - Dearborn
Map: 5650 Mercury Drive Dearborn MI 48126
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Come Meet Gran and Buddy at Pestmart from Noon-3:00 PM.