Picture a day where wagging tails, playful paws, and laughter fill a space, with a chance to witness the unique, unspoken connections between humans and animals.

This is what the Paw Carnival brings for Dhaka's residents. Organised by Pampered Paws Bangladesh, this year's event is set to take place at Gulshan Society Lake Park on February 7.

This day-long carnival will bring pet owners, enthusiasts, and advocates together, connected by their mutual love for animals. With 30 stalls offering everything from gourmet pet treats and handcrafted accessories to plant shops and animal welfare foundations, every corner will have something to explore for every visitor.

This year, the event will introduce something truly special, the Pet Adoption Drive Show, an initiative designed not just to find loving homes for animals in need, but to reshape the way adoption is perceived.

This anticipated segment will merge music and advocacy together by featuring artists like Rafa, Black Zang, and Oli Louis, who will lend their voices to a cause that goes beyond entertainment.

Similar to the previous edition, the popular Pet Fashion Show by Pampered Paws Bangladesh will also turn the spotlight on pet models dressed in charming couture, proving that style isn't exclusive to humans.

Beyond the laughter and delight, this segment is a reminder of the everyday joy pets bring.

For those looking to open their hearts or expand their families, the Adoption Wall will once again display photos showcasing prospective pets waiting for a family to call their own. Meanwhile, a petition signing board will offer pet owners a chance to push for designated hours in public parks, advocating for a Dhaka that grows into a more inclusive space for its four-legged residents.

Adopting a pet isn't just about giving them a better life, it's about transforming your own. When a pet enters your household, it changes your life with all its presence, be it turning quiet mornings into playful ones, or lonely evenings into warm ones, or simply evoking the sense of patience and responsibility that comes along with it.

With support from Shwapno, ISHO, Roja, and Furry Friends Foundation, Paw Carnival 2025 has grown into a movement. Whether you come with a pet or leave with one, you will walk away with something just as valuable; the reminder that love, when shared, has the power to change lives.