PAW Day Pet Health and Wellness Fair

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is closing out National Pet Month with the return of their signature PAW Day Pet Health and Wellness Fair, held this year as part of the First Avenue Festival on the Upper East Side, on Saturday, May 31 from 11am to 4pm. Organized by AMC’s Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education, the free street fair will take place on 1st Avenue between 73rd and 74th Streets, filling the entire block with a variety of pet-centric, family-friendly activities and helpful pet health resources. Pet parents, families, and community members of all ages are welcome to participate in a paw-fect day of fun with their four-legged companions. While AMC has hosted smaller pet fairs in the past in NYC parks, this is the first year that the event will be part of a larger community street fair. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up valuable pet health information from the Usdan Institute and speak directly with AMC veterinary staff across several specialties, including Avian & Exotic Pet, Behavior, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Primary Care. The event will also feature a “Kid’s Zone” with fun and educational activities for children, including a toy-making station, an x-ray craft, face painting, and a stuffed animal exam station for aspiring little veterinarians. Additionally, curious canines can engage in a stimulating scent challenge led by AMC’s Behavior Team. Local animal welfare organizations will also be on-site to share information and resources, including Animal Care Centers (ACC), PAWS NY, and The Good Dog Foundation.