28/09/2026
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves 🎤🐶
We’re Must Love Dogs & Comedy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to shake up the traditional comedy show by bringing together three things we love: dogs, comedy, and community.
We started in NYC in 2021, when the city was reopening after COVID and people were ready to get back to live entertainment, but their pandemic pups weren’t quite ready to be left home alone. At the same time, shelters and rescues needed more visibility for dogs looking for their forever homes.
Thus, Must Love Dogs & Comedy was born. 🐾
We produce dog-friendly comedy shows where:
🐕 You can bring your pup to the show
🏠 Adoptable dogs get the spotlight and a chance to find their forever families
🎤 Comedians, especially underrepresented performers, get paid opportunities to perform
❤️ A portion of every show’s proceeds supports animal rescue and wellness
And after five years, the pack has grown:
🐾 $36,000+ raised for animal rescue and wellness
🎤 600+ diverse comedy acts featured
🎟️ 150+ sold-out shows nationwide
Our lineups celebrate Womxn, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and POC performers, along with all kinds of comedy and talent, from stand-up and sketch to character and musical performances.
We’re also passionate about helping pet parents learn more about products, services, and resources that can help their furry family members live their best lives.
We’re here to prove that comedy is better when the whole pack is included. ❤️🐾
Follow along for upcoming shows, adoptable pups, comedians, and plenty of doggy hecklers. 😂