Dog About Town: Walking, a Hockey Game and More Things to Do

Is running or walking more one of your resolutions this year? The Run for Rover, at 9 a.m. Saturday, can help get you on track. Things will start at Carrollton's new McInnish Dog Park and continue through the sports complex for a full 5K. A shorter route will be available for smaller or older dogs, or those still working off their holiday weight. There will be awards, including for the overall dog and top three dog finishers. 2241 Sandy Lake Road. $15 for humans, $5 for dogs; $5 more the day of the event (registration starts at 7:45). Proceeds will go to the city's animal shelter, and supplies and donation will be collected. cityofcarrollton.com.Also on the schedule•PetSmart Charities' National Adoption Weekend is featuring thousands of rescue groups. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. petsmartcharities.org.•Paws in the City's annual Martinis for Mutts party (two-leggers only) is at 8 p.m. Friday at Candleroom, 5039 Willis Ave. $30, includes a specialty drink and a raffle ticket. martinisformutts.com.•The Greyter Metroplex Sighthound Walking Club will walk the Katy Trail at 10 a.m. Saturday and return for lunch at the Katy Trail Ice House, 3127 Routh St. Park at Reverchon Park. Free admission. For more information, email greytermetroplexsighthoundwc@gmail.com or call 214-537-3879.•There will be a Hearts and Hounds yappy hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the patio at Eight11 in Frisco, 7080 Main St. Collin County Animal Services will be doing adoptions, and 10 percent of wine, beer and lunch proceeds will be donated to Adopt My Heart. 469-888-4037. facebook.com/adoptmyheart.•Pints for Pups, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Harvest House in Denton, will raise money for the city's animal shelter, which will be doing adoptions. 331 E Hickory St. A $10 donation will get you an event glass and a pour of Alaskan Brewing's Husky IPA. facebook.com/pintsforpups.•This month's Pooches & Smooches parties at the Waterside development in Fort Worth are continuing with Don't Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank, DFW Lab Rescue and Saving Hope on Saturday and DFW Lab Rescue on Sunday. The festivities are from noon to 4 p.m. next to the Grove, a green space behind Taco Diner. Coming up: Humane Society of North Texas on Feb. 25 and Cody's Friends Rescue on Feb. 26. Bryant Irvin Road at Arborlawn Drive. A $5 donation is suggested if you want to take a selfie in the kissing booth. facebook.com/watersidefw.  Continue reading...