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Hanoi Pet Adoption — Adoption & Community Days

Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA)

Recurring adoption and community days through the year; check the Hanoi Pet Adoption Facebook page / website for the current schedule·Rotating venues across Hanoi — confirm with the organiser

Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA), active since 2015, is one of Hanoi's longest-standing dog and cat rescue and rehoming groups, having helped thousands of abandoned, abused and lost animals. HPA runs regular adoption and community days where rescued, health-checked and vaccinated dogs and cats meet prospective adopters, alongside fundraising and awareness events (their community calendar has included Barkfest, Running Paws, the Hachiko Festival pet fair and garage sales). Dates are announced ahead of time on their Facebook page and website — check there for the current schedule, location and adoption process.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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InterPetFest Vietnam — Hanoi PetFest

InterPetFest Vietnam

Annual international pet expo & festival in Hanoi — the 2026 Hanoi edition ran 17–19 April 2026; dates vary year to year, check interpetfest.com·National Exhibition Construction Center (NECC), 01 Do Duc Duc, Tu Liem area, Hanoi

InterPetFest Vietnam is Vietnam's largest international pet expo and festival, with a dedicated Hanoi edition (Hanoi PetFest) held at the National Exhibition Construction Center (NECC). The 2026 Hanoi edition ran 17–19 April 2026 with 200+ exhibitors from a dozen countries, a B2B networking day and two public days, plus community programmes including Hanoi CatFest, Hanoi DogFest and 'Dogs Offline' meet-ups with dog competitions and activities. A major gathering point for Hanoi's pet community, brands and adopters. Confirm the next Hanoi edition date on the official website before listing.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Barkfest (Hanoi Pet Adoption)

Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA)

Recurring dog-focused community carnival/fair; date not published far ahead — check the Hanoi Pet Adoption Facebook page / website·Rotating outdoor venue in Hanoi — confirm with the organiser

Barkfest is a recurring dog-focused community carnival organised by Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA), part of their event calendar alongside Running Paws and the Hachiko Festival. It brings Hanoi's dog owners together for activities, adoption corners, pet-product and food stalls, and fundraising for HPA's rescue and rehoming work. Editions are announced on HPA's Facebook page and website — confirm the next date, venue and programme there before attending.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Running Paws (Hanoi Pet Adoption)

Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA)

Recurring charity dog-walk / run fundraiser; date not published far ahead — check Hanoi Pet Adoption Facebook page·Rotating outdoor venue in Hanoi — confirm with the organiser

Running Paws is a recurring dog-walk / run community and fundraising event organised by Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA), part of their event calendar alongside Barkfest and the Hachiko Festival. Dog owners join a walk or run with their dogs to raise funds and awareness for HPA's rescue and rehoming work, and to socialise within Hanoi's dog community. Editions are announced on HPA's Facebook page and website — confirm the next date, route and registration details there before attending.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Petfair Vietnam — Hanoi (InterPet Hanoi Expo)

Petfair Vietnam / InterPet Hanoi

Annual international pet trade fair & festival at NECC Hanoi; the 2026 Hanoi edition ran 17–19 April 2026 (Fri B2B, Sat–Sun public) — dates vary year to year, check petfair-vietnam.com·National Exhibition Construction Center (NECC), Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi

Petfair Vietnam's Hanoi edition (also billed as 'InterPet Hanoi — Int'l Pet Expo Vietnam') is a large international pet trade fair and festival held at the National Exhibition Construction Center (NECC). The 2026 Hanoi edition ran 17–19 April 2026 — a Friday B2B trade day followed by two public days — targeting ~150 booths from several countries and thousands of trade and general visitors. Alongside the SE-Asia pet-industry showcase it draws Hanoi's pet-owning public for products, brands and activities. Confirm the next Hanoi edition date on the official website before listing.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Dog Owners in Hanoi — Community Meetups

Dog Owners in Hanoi (Facebook group)

Informal community meetups and walks, typically weekend mornings around West Lake (Ho Tay); check the Dog Owners in Hanoi Facebook group for dates·Rotating — commonly the West Lake (Ho Tay) area, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

The 'Dog Owners in Hanoi' Facebook group is the main hub for the city's expat and local dog-owner community, and organises informal meetups, group walks and socials — most often around the West Lake (Ho Tay) promenade in Tay Ho, Hanoi's most dog-friendly neighbourhood. Meetups are a chance to socialise dogs and share advice on vets, groomers, pet-friendly cafes and the practicalities of dog ownership in Hanoi. Dates and locations are posted in the group. Dogs should be leashed in public and up to date on rabies vaccination.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Tay Ho / Expat Dog Walk & Meetup

Hanoi expat & Dog Owners in Hanoi community

Informal weekend-morning group walks and socials organised via the expat and dog-owner community around West Lake (Ho Tay), Tay Ho; check the community Facebook groups for dates·Rotating — commonly the West Lake (Ho Tay) promenade, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

Tay Ho (West Lake) is Hanoi's most dog-friendly, expat-heavy neighbourhood, and its dog-owner and expat communities organise informal weekend-morning group walks and socials along the West Lake promenade. These meetups are a chance to socialise dogs, meet other owners and swap advice on vets, groomers and pet-friendly cafes. They are community-organised via Facebook (Dog Owners in Hanoi, Hanoi Expat groups) with no fixed calendar — check those groups for the next walk. Dogs should be leashed and up to date on rabies vaccination.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Hanoi Breed-Club Meetups (Corgi / Husky / Poodle)

Hanoi breed-club Facebook communities

Occasional off-line meetups ("offline") organised by Hanoi breed clubs — e.g. HỘI CORGI HÀ NỘI, Husky Hà Nội, Poodle Family Hanoi; check each club's Facebook group for dates·Rotating — typically a Hanoi park, lakeside or pet cafe; confirm with the organising group

Hanoi's active breed-specific Facebook communities — such as HỘI CORGI HÀ NỘI (Hanoi Corgi group), Husky Hà Nội and Poodle Family Hanoi — periodically organise offline ('offline') meetups where owners of the same breed gather at a park, lakeside or pet cafe to let their dogs socialise and swap breed-specific advice. These are informal, community-run gatherings with no fixed calendar; dates are posted in each club's group. A good way for owners of a particular breed to plug into Hanoi's dog community. Dogs should be leashed in public.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Hachiko Festival — Hội Chợ Vì Thú Cưng (Hanoi Pet Adoption)

Hanoi Pet Adoption (HPA)

Recurring pet fair ("Hội Chợ Vì Thú Cưng"); check Hanoi Pet Adoption Facebook page / website for the next edition·Rotating venue in Hanoi — confirm with the organiser

The Hachiko Festival (Hội Chợ Vì Thú Cưng, 'pet fair for animals') is a recurring charity pet fair organised by Hanoi Pet Adoption, combining pet-product and food stalls, adoption corners, activities and fundraising for HPA's rescue work. It is one of the more established community pet gatherings in Hanoi and draws both local and expat dog and cat owners. Editions are announced on HPA's website and Facebook page — confirm the next date and venue there before attending.

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. OurPetCircle is not affiliated with any event organisers listed above.