National Dog Week is this week

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT

Megan Ivaska with K9 Resorts previews Bark Fest

National Dog Week is this week. A local community event celebrates, Bark Fest, this Saturday. Megan Ivaska with K9 Resorts discusses the day, including rescue organizations on site.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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