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The Dominican Republic is poised to celebrate a historic milestone with the launch of its first-ever dedicated animal festival, the Animal Fest República Dominicana 2025.

The landmark event is scheduled to take place over three days —October 3, 4, and 5— at the Pabellón de las Naciones in the Centro de los Héroes, coinciding with World Animal Day. Admission will be free of charge for all attendees.

More than just a celebration, Animal Fest has a vital mission: to promote responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and to serve as a crucial fundraiser for the “Ciudad de los Animales” (City of the Animals), an ambitious project dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and mistreated animals.

“We want the entire country to feel part of this movement and that together we promote the Ciudad de los Animales project, which will change the history of animal welfare in the Dominican Republic,” stated one of the organizers.

The festival promises a packed itinerary...

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