Noida to Host Mega Pet Carnival on Feb 9, Prizes for the Top 12 Pets & Pet Parents

Noida:  empathy towards dogs in the community, the Noida authority has announced a ““Pet Roll Carnival 2025”, providing pets and pet parents with the chance to participate in friendly competitions to demonstrate the lifestyle of pets, said officials on Wednesday.

The event is the first of its kind and is set to be held on February 9 at Shivalika Park in sector 33. At least 250 dogs and 35 unique breeds are said to be participating.

“The event is aimed at offering a unique opportunity for residents to engage in creative activities and competitions along with their pets. The motive of the event is to help people get connected with each other and celebrate the diverse cultures. The event is to encourage compassion and love towards animals and fellow humans. We have a culture where we offer the first meal to dogs and cattle in our families traditionally. We need to encourage and preserve that culture of compassion,” said Sanjay Kumar Khatri, additional chief executive officer, Noida authority.

The event will commence at 10 AM on February 9 and conclude at 9 PM the same evening. According to officials, international experts on pets from Germany, Ukraine and the Czech Republic will judge the competition and choose the 12 top dogs in different competitions.

The event also features a musical band, a DJ, and food stalls from popular chains as Dominos, Burgerama, and Blue Tokai coffee. Scoopy Scrub and other pet grooming stalls and training experts will also be participating at the event.

“People will be able to adopt a pet in the adoption drive that will be organised at the event. Pet parents will be able to seek free expert advice on their dogs. The facilities such as de-worming and anti-rabies vaccination will also be available at the event, which is likely to become a permanent feature in the city’s annual cultural activities,” said Khatri.

“The most important goal of this event is also to engage citizens in healthy discussions on how people can coexist with community dogs without conflict,” said a Noida authority official.