HyCan 2025: Hyderabad’s Biggest Celebration of Pets, People and Purpose
Hyderabad, October 28, 2027: The Hyderabad Canine Club announces HyCan 2025, one of India’s most loved and largest pet events, bringing together over 500 dogs, 100 cats, and thousands of animal lovers. Organised by the Hyderabad Canine Club, it will be hosted in association with: GHMC, Rashtra Raksha University, and Kennel Club of India
It will be held on November 8th and 9th, 2025, at the OM Convention in Narsingi from 10 am to 8 pm. Over 5000 visitors are expected to visit during the two days of the show. It will feature pet shows for dogs and cats, an “Aqua Zone” with aquatic displays, and opportunities for pet businesses to showcase products and services. This will be Hyderabad’s largest display of 80 to 100 varieties of fish.
Held annually, HyCan is more than a show—it’s a movement celebrating the deep bond between humans and animals. This year’s edition promises to be the most impactful yet, featuring two special public-interest initiatives that go far beyond the show ring.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, HyCan 2025 partners with the Government of Telangana and GHMC to launch “Safe With Dogs”, a public awareness campaign designed to reduce fear, build understanding, and promote responsible pet ownership.
The initiative aims to make Hyderabad a truly dog-friendly and safe city, where people and pets can coexist harmoniously. GHMC will invite pet-friendly cafés, shops, and establishments to take part in educational workshops at HyCan, where they will learn about responsible pet care and dog safety, earn a GHMC-endorsed certificate, and display a “Safe With Dogs” sticker at their premises as a mark of commitment.
The program will run four times a day over the two-day event and will be inaugurated by the Collector of Hyderabad. This initiative offers powerful civic value and visual media opportunities, demonstrating how city institutions and citizens can unite for animal welfare and public safety.
In another first, HyCan 2025 will host the National Canine Bravery Awards, organised jointly by the RRU Commando K9 Academy and the Hyderabad Canine Club.
This symbolic collaboration between Rashtra Raksha University (RRU) and the Kennel Club of India (KCI) shines a spotlight on the nation’s K9 units — dogs that serve alongside India’s police and security forces.
Entries from Central and State Police K9 units across India are being reviewed, and selected stories of courage will be featured in HyMag, HyCan’s official publication.
During the event, the top 2–3 K9S will be honoured with the National Canine Bravery Award in the presence of senior police and CPO dignitaries, celebrating real-life canine heroes and their invaluable service to the nation.
It will be a Weekend for every animal lover. HyCan 2025 also features: All-Breed Championship Dog Shows will be held, and they will be judged by six international judges. A Cat Championship, plus an Aquatic Display with rare fish and aquariums, will also be held. The other activities during the two days of the event include the International Dog Grooming Competition, Grooming Seminars, and Cat Grooming Workshops
A lot of fun activities and interactive sessions for families and children are planned to engage them. From elite competitions to engaging workshops, HyCan promises a weekend of learning, laughter, and love for pets and people alike.