ohmidog!

 
There’s no reason — this weekend of all weekends — for you and the dog to sit around and complain there’s nothing to do.

For starters, there’s tonight’s (5 to 8 p.m.) Paws Fido Fashion Show, the last in a summer long series of themed, dog-friendly cocktail parties at Loews Annapolis Hotel.

Tomorrow at noon, there’s the official grand opening of the Locust Point Dog Park, held in conjunction with the day-long Star Spangled Festival.

On Sunday, just up the road from there, Merritt Athletic Club, 921 E. Fort Ave., will hold its Annual Doggie Swim at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per dog, and all proceeds go to the Maryland SPCA on Falls Road. Door prizes and vendors will be on hand to make this a fun event for the entire family.

Also Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.)  is the Beagle Bash, sponsored by Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland and held at Countryside Kennels in Owings. Admission is free and you don’t have to be a beagle to attend.

Meanwhile, in Cockeysville, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Pets on Wheels will be holding its annual Dog-a-Thon, which includes a walk, demonstrations, contests, food and entertainment. The event, at Oregon Ridge State Park, raises funds for the non-profit volunteer organization, which provides friendly visits from volunteers and their pets to people living in institutional settings.

For more information on these and other events, visit our Doggie Doings page.