Dog Events & Meet-ups in Ho Chi Minh City

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VAWO Dog Adoption Day

Vietnam Animal Welfare Organisation (VAWO)

Usually held on weekends in Ho Chi Minh City; check VAWO Facebook page for current schedule·Various venues across Ho Chi Minh City; confirm with VAWO

Vietnam Animal Welfare Organisation (VAWO) hosts regular dog and cat adoption events in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together rescued dogs from HCMC's shelters and foster network. Dogs are health-checked, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. VAWO is one of Vietnam's most active animal welfare organisations and the primary adoption pipeline for expats in HCMC. Events typically feature adoption consultations, vet advice, and education on Vietnam's animal welfare landscape. Check VAWO's Facebook page for the most current event schedule and location — they post confirmed events 1–2 weeks in advance.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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SC VivoCity Pet Fair

SC VivoCity Mall — Events Team

Various dates throughout the year; typically on weekends — check SC VivoCity Events calendar·SC VivoCity Mall, 1058 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

SC VivoCity — the large Singaporean-developed shopping mall in Phu My Hung — hosts regular pet fairs and pet-friendly events that draw the District 7 expat community and dog owners from across HCMC. Events typically include pet product stalls, breed showcases, grooming demonstrations, pet photography, and adoption corners. One of the most accessible pet-community gathering points in southern HCMC. Dogs are welcome on event days — confirm current pet-entry rules and event schedule on the VivoCity website or Facebook page before attending.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Saigon Dog Run

Saigon Dog Run community organisers (Facebook group)

Weekend mornings (6–8am) to beat the HCMC heat; check Saigon Dog Run Facebook group for dates·Rotating venues — Tao Dan Park, Thao Dien riverfront, and other HCMC parks

Community-organised dog run and social meetup for HCMC dog owners. Typically held in the early morning to avoid the city's intense heat, gathering at parks in Thao Dien, Tao Dan, and other accessible green spaces. The event is part social run, part community meetup — a chance for expat and local dog owners to connect, socialise their dogs, and share tips on life with dogs in Saigon. Organised through a Facebook group; check the group for the latest event schedule and location. Dogs should be on leash in public parks, vaccinated (including rabies), and friendly with other dogs.

Organiser siteChecked: July 2026

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Thao Dien Expat Dog Meetup

Saigon Expat Dog Owners (Facebook group)

Weekend mornings 6:30–8am in Thao Dien, District 2·Thao Dien riverfront and quiet streets, Thu Duc City (District 2), Ho Chi Minh City

Informal weekly or bi-weekly dog meetup organised by the expat dog owner community in Thao Dien — HCMC's most dog-friendly neighbourhood. Held in the early morning before the tropical heat makes outdoor activity difficult. Dogs socialise on the riverfront paths and quiet back streets of Thao Dien while owners share information about local vets, groomers, pet-friendly cafes, and the practicalities of dog ownership in Vietnam. Rabies vaccination is expected for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed on public streets. A welcoming group for newly arrived expats navigating dog life in Saigon.

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.