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MA Rescue #0078

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Barktoberfest is back and better than ever for its 11th year!

Featuring more than 25 local animal-centric vendors, live music, over 15 food and alcohol trucks, raffle baskets, free kids face painting and activities, an off-leash dog park, agility course, and merchandise, Barktoberfest aims to bring over 1,500 attendees together as a community to share their love of animals, all while giving back to a great cause.

In addition to bringing some of our incredible southern rescuers to Massachusetts, Sweet Paws adopters will have the special opportunity to meet the person who rescued their furry friend and, for some, even reunite with their animal’s littermates.

Join us in celebrating the people behind the rescue! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at sweetpawsrescue.org/barktoberfest2026

Thank you to @newburyportbank and The Gifford Family for sponsoring Barktoberfest 2026 🩵

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📆 October 17, 2026 [Rain date October 18]
⏰ 12-5pm
📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, MA
🎟️ $12 for adults, children under 10 are free! by @sweetpawsrescue

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🚨WE HAVE A COMPLAINT TO FILE🚨

It's about Cider. And quite frankly, something needs to be done. 🙄😂

This girl has been going around making the rest of the dog population look bad, and we're starting to think she's doing it on purpose.

Take her out in public? Perfectly behaved. Other dogs are pulling, barking, and acting like they've never seen another living creature before. Meanwhile, Cider is just sitting there calmly, minding her business like she's been attending etiquette classes since birth.

Oh, and apparently she loves EVERYONE.

Dogs? Loves them.
Cats? No problem.
Chickens? Sure, why not.
Strangers? Hello, new best friend!

MA'AM. CAN YOU PLEASE HAVE ONE FLAW? 😂

And don't even get us started on her résumé.

🐾 Walks beautifully on leash
🏡 Does great in her crate
❤️ Sweet, gentle, and affectionate
🧸 Loves playing with toys
🚗 Happy to tag along with her people
🐕 Social and easygoing

At this point, we're convinced she's trying to win some kind of competition that nobody else knew they entered.

And the worst part? She's not even being obnoxious about it. She just quietly goes about her day being adorable, leaning into people for bum scratches and soaking up attention.

The AUDACITY. 🙄

So we've decided the only reasonable solution is to have Cider adopted immediately.

She's currently being fostered at a doggy daycare, which is great and all, but we're pretty sure this little overachiever would prefer to be showing off her skills in a home of her very own.

Preferably with someone who appreciates a ridiculously good dog and doesn't mind being shown up by a four-legged overachiever.

Cider is 4 years old, available for adoption, and clearly has no intention of lowering her standards.

🩷 Please share. Let's get this little show-off a family of her own!

wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2854132&name=Cider

MA License# 0078 by @sweetpawsrescue

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Who is ready for Barktoberfest this Saturday?! 🐾🎪

Come find Sprinkles by Stacey at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm from 12-5 PM! We’re stocking the booth with dye-free, dairy-free, and egg-free paint-your-own cookies, DIY dog house kits, and decorated sugar cookies.

We’ll also have gluten-free drop cookies at the table! 🍪✨

Grab yours to enjoy while hanging out at the fest or take it to-go for the weekend! See you Saturday, Newbury! 🍂

#vegancookies #barktoberfest #decoratedsugarcookies #glutenfreecookies #newburymassachusetts by @sweetpawsrescue

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🐾 Good food. Great cause. Lots of wagging tails! 🐶🌴🔥

This Saturday, Tropican Fork is bringing the bold Afro-Caribbean flavors to BARKTOBERFEST! 🐾

Come hungry, bring your pack, and enjoy some seriously delicious food while supporting the amazing work of Sweet Paws Rescue! ❤️

📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 12–5 PM
🎟️ https://www.sweetpawsrescue.org/barktoberfest2026
Great food, adorable pups, and a cause worth showing up for. What more could you ask for?! 🐕💕

See you Saturday! 🐾

#TropicanFork #Barktoberfest2026 #SweetPawsRescue #FoodForACause #rescuedog by @sweetpawsrescue

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🐾 Good food. Great cause. Even cuter pups! 🐶❤️

Come out and show some love this weekend! 💕

Tropican Fork will be serving up your favorite Afro-Caribbean flavors at Barktoberfest, all in support of Sweet Paws Rescue! 🐾

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 12–5 PM
📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm | Newbury, MA
🎟️ www.sweetpawsrescue.org
Come hungry, bring your friends, and help support an amazing cause. Good food tastes even better when it’s for a good cause! 🌴🔥

#TropicanFork #Barktoberfest #SweetPawsRescue #FoodForACause #SupportLocal RescueDogs by @sweetpawsrescue

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🐱 7 LITTLE SWEETHEARTS LOOKING FOR LOVE! ❤️

After making the long journey from Mississippi to Massachusetts this weekend, these adorable kitties are ready for one last stop… their forever homes! 🏡🐾

Are you looking to add a new furry member to your family?

One of these sweet faces might just be the perfect addition!

Archer💙
Charli🩷
Chester💙
Cheyenne🩷
Dori🩷
Moo Moo🩷
Tommy💙

Learn more about us👇
https://f.mtr.cool/wnbxfsbtqp

MA License #0078 by @sweetpawsrescue

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See you on Saturday!! #newburyma #northshorema #madogfoodtruck #barktoberfest #rescueismyfavoritebreed taken in Historic New England's Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm by @sweetpawsrescue

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Barktoberfest isn’t just a chance to spend a fun and memorable afternoon with the whole family. For us, it’s a chance to thank our rescue team for all the hard work, sleepless nights, and long hours they put in year after year saving animals in need.

For you, it’s the only time of the year where you get the opportunity to meet the rescuer who saved your furry friend! Every Barktoberfest, we fly out our southern team so they have the chance to meet our incredible community of adopters, and it may just be the best part of this amazing event.

If you want to meet the rescuer behind your dog or cat, get your tickets today!

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Featuring more than 25 local animal-centric vendors, live music, over 15 food and alcohol trucks, raffle baskets, free kids face painting and activities, an off-leash dog park, agility course, and merchandise, Barktoberfest aims to bring over 1,500 attendees together as a community to share their love of animals, all while giving back to a great cause.

Join us in celebrating the people behind the rescue! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at sweetpawsrescue.org/barktoberfest2026

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📆 October 17, 2026 [Rain date October 18]
⏰ 12-5pm
📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, MA
🎟️ $12 for adults, children under 10 are free! by @sweetpawsrescue

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I’m so excited to be back at @sweetpawsrescue Barktoberfest for my 4th year in a row! 🎃

Stop by the Mily K. Creative booth for a mini fall photo session featuring an adorable autumn setup.

For just $10, you’ll receive 1–3 digital photos, and the whole family is welcome to join in the fun!

All photos will be delivered digitally by November 1, just in time to show off your pup’s fall cuteness!

📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12–5 PM

Can’t wait to see our friends old and new this year! by @sweetpawsrescue

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Our best vendor lineup yet is here! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our 11th annual Barktoberfest this weekend. Bring your furry friend, support these amazing local businesses, and we'll see you all soon!

🩵 @titosvodka
🩵 @barewolfbrewing
🩵 @decantedwinetruck
🩵 @ipswichalebrew
🩵 @rollingspiritsnh
🩵 The Farmhouse
🩵 @thewhoopiewagon
🩵 @niceicebabyco
🩵 @harborcreamery
🩵 @birriagorditatacos
🩵 @stableandstonepizzaco
🩵 Ultimate Concessions
🩵 @tropican.fork
🩵 @fatbellysbbq
🩵 @laslemonade2023
🩵 @empoweronhaven
🩵 @sprinklesbystacey
🩵 @enchantedexpressionsfacepaint
🩵 @authorkathrynhills
🩵 @squirreladogbistro
🩵 @selchiesnacks
🩵 @skin_charge
🩵 @kendrascott
🩵 @vermontruff
🩵 @thecateredcanine
🩵 @neadsdogs
🩵 @haverhillswoofstock
🩵 @thrivepethealthcare_natick
🩵 @best_friends_pet_hotel
🩵 @amberleilaniphotography
🩵 @soccershots_ns_mv_nh
🩵 @bondvetboston
🩵 @happyplacephotobooth
🩵 @pawsitivestepsllc
🩵 Abigail’s Quails
🩵 Pet Stop of Northern New England
🩵 @poirieranissa
🩵 @thenaturaldog
🩵 @tailwaggingwalks_withkatrina
🩵 @mrfrscats
🩵 Stacey Sport
🩵 @milykcreative
🩵 Something Old Something New Thrift
🩵 @missingdogsmassachusetts
🩵 @veg
🩵 @newburyanimalhospital

Featuring more than 25 local animal-centric vendors, live music, over 15 food and alcohol trucks, raffle baskets, free kids face painting and activities, an off-leash dog park, agility course, and merchandise, Barktoberfest aims to bring over 1,500 attendees together as a community to share their love of animals, all while giving back to a great cause.

In addition to bringing some of our incredible southern rescuers to Massachusetts, Sweet Paws adopters will have the special opportunity to meet the person who rescued their furry friend and, for some, even reunite with their animal’s littermates.

Join us in celebrating the people behind the rescue! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at sweetpawsrescue.org/barktoberfest2026

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📆 October 17, 2026 [Rain date October 18]
⏰ 12-5pm
📍 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, MA
🎟️ $12 for adults, children under 10 are free! by @sweetpawsrescue

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Let’s Get Ready for Barktoberfest happening on Saturday! 🎪🍂

Sprinkles by Stacey will be heading to Newbury, MA for Sweet Paws Rescue’s 11th Annual Barktoberfest this Saturday, October 17th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM! Come catch us at the beautiful Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. (Rain date is Sunday, Oct 18th!) 🌧️➡️☀️

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid-at-heart, our pet-themed Paint Your Own Sugar Cookies and DIY Cookie Dog House Kits are the perfect festival project. Grab one to paint right at the picnic tables while listening to the live music, or take a few home for a cozy weekend activity! 🎨🍁

🩵 THE ALLERGY-FRIENDLY SCOOP for humans:
Our entire human menu—including our DIY art kits, gorgeous custom-decorated sugar cookies, and classic drop cookies—is 100% dye-free, dairy-free, and egg-free! ❌🥛❌🥚 Safe for food allergies and sensitive stomachs so absolutely everyone can treat themselves!

🐾 What else is happening at Barktoberfest?
• 🎶 Live music & entertainment
• 🚚 15+ food trucks, local beer, and wine trucks
• 🐕 An off-leash dog park & agility course
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free kids’ face painting and family activities
• 🎟️ Tickets are $12 for adults, and kids under 10 are FREE!

Come support an incredible animal rescue group, grab a sweet treat for yourself, and watch the pups live their best lives. See you at our booth! 🦴✨

#barktoberfest #sweetpawsrescue #newburyma #vegansugarcookies #noartificialcolors by @sweetpawsrescue

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