Hill Country Animal League Clinic

10/14/2026

Your Saturday plans just got a whole lot better! 🐾

Barktoberfest is just THREE days away, and we’ve got a full day planned for you! From Doggy Dash races and costume contests to rescue pet adoptions, local vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, and more, there’s something for everyone (including your four-legged friends)!

📍 Boerne Main Plaza
📅 THIS Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE admission!

Grab your friends, bring your pups, and come spend the day with us. We can’t wait to see you this Saturday!😉

Event details: https://hcaltx.org/barktoberfest/

10/13/2026

It’s a Great Day SA! Catch our mascot, Tex, Glenda the Good Witch and Dolly for their television debut this morning ❤️

If you missed it, the whole team will be at Barktoberfest this Saturday from 10-4 at the Boerne Main Plaza.

Learn more about Barktober and how your pets can celebrate as well

10/13/2026

A big shoutout to our Pack Leader Sponsors! 🎉

Barktoberfest wouldn’t be the same without the businesses and organizations that show up for our community and support our mission. We’re so grateful to have partners who help make this event happen and continue making a difference for pets across our community!

Thank you for being part of our pack! 🐶💛

A special thank you to our Pack Leader Sponsors:
Frost
H-E-B
Raising Cane's
CommuniCare Pediatrics - Boerne
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists - San Antonio
Boerne Veterinary Clinic

10/12/2026

Some of the best Barktoberfest memories come with a new best friend. 🐾

Every year, local rescue organizations bring adoptable pets to Barktoberfest, giving them a chance to meet potential forever families. These are just a few of the sweet faces we’ve met over the years!

Join us on October 17! Who knows? You might just meet your new best friend.

📍Boerne Main Plaza | 10 AM–4 PM

10/12/2026

Good care and a great community go hand in hand!🩺

We’re excited to recognize My Urgent Care Clinic as one of our Top Dog Sponsors for this year’s Barktoberfest! Dedicated to serving the Boerne community, My Urgent Care provides convenient, accessible healthcare for individuals and families in the area.♥️

A big thank-you to their team for supporting HCAL and helping make Barktoberfest possible!🐾

Learn more: https://www.myurgentcaretx.com/boerne |

10/09/2026

Turns out our mascot’s AC broke. Luckily, we knew who to call.😉

Next stop: Boerne Air Conditioning & Heating! Family-owned and operated, they’ve served Boerne and surrounding Kendall County communities since 1980, handling everything from AC and heating repairs to maintenance and installations.

We’re grateful to have Boerne AC as a Barktoberfest Presenting Partner. Thank you for supporting HCAL and helping make this year’s event possible!♥️

Go show their team some love—and keep them in mind the next time your AC acts up.

Boerne Air Conditioning & Heating

10/07/2026

The countdown to Barktoberfest is on! 🐾

Planning your day? Here’s the schedule so you don’t miss any of the fun!

10–11 AM: Check-In, Registration & Practice Doggy Dash Run
11 AM–12 PM: Costume Contest
12:30–1:30 PM: Doggy Dash Races
1:30–2 PM: Dachshund Races

📍 Boerne Main Plaza
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE admission!

Bring your pup, invite your friends, and spend the day enjoying local vendors, food, drinks, and plenty of dog-friendly fun!

Who’s coming? 👀

10/07/2026

🐾 CUTE & VACCINATED!

Thanks to our partnership with the Hill Country Animal League Clinic , 63 pets received vaccinations today, marking a 66% increase from last year.

A huge thank you to Dr. Gina Pena and Bree Forest for spending the day helping keep so many pets and their families healthier, happier, and protected. ❤️

Don’t forget! Boerne Animal Care Services invites students entering 6th through 8th grade in fall 2026 to join Animal Academy this June and explore the world of animals through hands on learning, special guests, and exciting weekly sessions throughout the month.

Registration is open through May 29, and space is limited. Visit MyBoerneNews.com or click the link in the comments to learn more and sign up! 📚🐍🦅🐐

10/06/2026

Tex was supposed to be there for a sponsor visit. The staff had other plans.

Thank you to Hill Country Animal Emergency Hospital, one of our Barktoberfest Top Dog Sponsors, for welcoming our mascot and supporting HCAL!

The amazing team at HCAEH provides emergency veterinary care for pets across the Texas Hill Country, with a commitment to treating patients with the care they’d want for their own pets. If our mascot’s welcome is any indication, this is the kind of attention you’d want for your pet, too.❤️

Show their team some love: Hill Country Animal Emergency Hospital

10/01/2026

Barktoberfest wouldn’t be the same without partners who show up for this community.

A huge thank you to Ginny Thompson State Farm, one of our Presenting Partners, for helping make this year’s event possible and for supporting the work HCAL does for pets across the Hill Country.

We’re so grateful to have them in our corner. Go show some love and help us thank them for supporting Barktoberfest!

Ginny Thompson - State Farm Insurance Agent