Nationwide Events
Friday, June 25, 2010
Eleventh Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day! Once again, Pet Sitters International urges the nation to 'Take Your Dog To Work' on Friday, June 25th. Sponsored by Pet Sitters International, Dog Fancy Magazine, and The Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Visit www.takeyourdog.com for downloads and tips on how to have a successful event at your place of work, including "How To Win Over Your Boss" and to use the day as a day for adoption awareness.
On-going
Feeding Pets of the Homeless -- Socially responsible veterinarian hospitals and clinics around the country are collecting pet food from their clients and are partnering with local food banks who then distributes the pet food to the homeless and disadvantaged. Participating clinics/hospitals are listed on the Feeding Pets of the Homeless website at www.PetsofHomeless.com along with the partnering food bank.
Citywide Events
On-going
Animal Relief Fund (ARF) - What started out as a simple act of kindness by the already-kind Yorkville Food Pantry in November 2008 with help from attorney Susan Kaufman has now evolved into its own organization. ARF's mission is keeping pets with their families and reduce the number of abandoned dogs and cats by distributing pet food to local food pantries which serve New York families in need. ARF has now partnered with several pet stores throughout the New York area where food donations are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For donation locations please visit www.arf-ny.org. If you or a friend need help please don't be shy, visit www.arf-ny.org/where.html.
Brooklyn Events
Friday, Sept. 10, 7:30 pm
A YEAR IN THE FISH ROOM
New York Aquarium Educational Hall, Surf Ave. and West 8th St., Bklyn, NY
Monthly meeting of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society
Presenting a talk by Jeff Bollback.
There will also be a freshwater and Maine tropical fish acution.
Free parking and free refreshments. Open to the public.
Through Spring, Summer and Early Fall
Now that the warm weather is upon us, don't Forget To Visit The Dog Beach!
In the Long Meadow below the Ball Fields.
Off-leash hours only!
Visit Prospect Park's Dog Beach for location.
Ongoing
Big Laughs for BARC! (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition Shelter) in Williamsburg.
Stand-up comedian, Jamie Lee, has organized monthly comedy shows to benefit BARC.
Visit Jamie's web page for more information and details about future shows: www.myspace.com/diamondsinthefluff or www.barcshelter.org.
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Bronx Events
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Long Island Events
Saturday, July 17, 12 pm - 4 pm
Rain Date July 24
Bideawee Doggie Social
118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977
Pups can cool down with a Bideawee dog wash, burn off some energy at the Bideawee Dog Park and Agility Course or demonstrate their greatness by earning a Canine Good Citizen certification. Guests will have a chance to win Raffle Prizes, receive a caricature portrait of their family and pet, get a reading with an Animal Communicator, and much more! Visitors can indulge on BBQ and treats for people and pets.
All dogs should be leashed for safety's sake. All non-members of the Dog Park must bring a copy of their dog s up-to-date vaccinations.
Food and activities will be available for a small donation that helps provide daily care for Bideawee s resident homeless animals.
For more information, contact 631-325-0200, ext 118; or visit: www.bideawee.org.
Sunday, July 18, 11 am - 4 pm
Tavi & Friends' July-Fling Adoption and Fundraiser
Mutts and Butts Pet Shop, 2076 East Merrick Road, Merrick, LI, NY
Wonderful Cats and Dogs who need fur-ever homes and families
will be available for Adoption!
TTouch demo for pets! Products to Raise Funds! STOP by... SHOP for products... ADOPT a pet!
Visit us at www.TAVIandFRIENDS.org
Third Wednesday of Every Month, starting 6:30 pm
Long Island Parrot Society Monthly Meeting. Talks, seminars, education, and more. Please leave your bird at home. $5.00 donation requested for non-LIPS members. At the American Legion Post, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, NY. Visit www.liparrotsociety.org for directions and more information.
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Manhattan Events
Tuesday, July 13, 6 - 9 pm
Diamond in the Ruff
211 West Broadway, Vino Vino
Diamond in the Ruff is a lunch party for Unleashed, an experimental leadership program for girls empowering them to be social change agents using animal rescue as their leadership laboratory. Unleashed rescues puppies from rural communities and provides resources to them. In addition, it is training girls to make a difference in social issues of our country.
For additional information contact stacy@corporateeq.com.
Tuesday, August 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm OR
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Career Opportunities for Pet Lovers
TRS Inc., 44 East 32nd Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10016
Love your pets more than your co-workers? Want to be your own boss? Pet care entrepreneur and businesswoman, Charlotte Reed, is offering a class that can facilitate your transformation from pet-owner to pet professional.
Reed will provide class participants with an overview of twelve pet-friendly career options. Pet-professions include: Dog Walker/Sitter, Blogger/Writer, Veterinary Technician, Pet Chauffeur, and more. Additionally, Reed will teach you how to get started, where to get educated about your chosen pet career, which national organizations can assist you, where to find clients, and how to avoid pet pitfalls. Whether you want to join the pet-industry on a part-time or full-time basis, Reed has something to teach you!
To register, visit petproclasses.eventbrite.com.
Ongoing Manhattan Adoption Events
Every Saturday and Sunday
Pet adoptions at Petco, Union Square, 17th Street and Broadway.
From EarthAngels Dogs for adoption are outside, cats are inside. For more information on dogs, please call (212) 252-3875 and for cats, phone (646) 338-2946.
Every Sunday, 1 pm to 3 pm
New York Siamese - Adopt beautiful Siamese cats at Petco, 86th Street and Lexington. Visit www.nycsiamese.org for more information.
Every Saturday, 2 pm - 5 pm
Rabbit Adoptions - at Petco Union Square (17th Street and Broadway)
Every Saturday, 1 pm - 4 pm
Rabbit Adoptions at Petco 86th Street (Lexington Avenue)
New Jersey Events
Saturday, July 24th - 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm
RAIN OR SHINE, indoor and outdoor.
Charity Pet Vendor Day
PAL Building 1250 Maple Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Plainfield Area Humane Society is calling on all pet lovers to help support their first annual Vendor Day charity fundraiser. The PHS, a no-kill shelter, is in desperate need of help to continue supporting the communities with caring for, rehabilitating, and medical treatment for stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals.
Vendor Day will feature pet and animal related vendors and groups, kid friendly, food, clothing, jewelry, crafters and more.
Admission: Adults and 11+: $2.00 donation per person
Children under 10: Bring a can of animal food for free admission!
Activities planned: Meet the Animals, face painting, balloon animals, carnival attractions and food, entertainment, door prizes, raffles and more.
For more details or information about vendor space(still available), please contact Jill Pavel at 732-423-7727 or spfundraiers@gmail.com.
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Queens Events
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Staten Island Events
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Westchester/ Connecticut & Beyond Events
Sunday, July 18, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Raindate: Sunday, July 25th
Dog Wash 2010 at New Rochelle Humane Society
New Rochelle Humane Society - 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801
For the 10th year in a row we' re washing the dogs outside on the shelter grounds at 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle!
It will be a fun-filled day of pet pampering, nail clipping, microchipping, good food and vendors. Stop by the "Ask the Trainer" booth, have your dog take the Canine Good Citizen Test, have fun with agility, take a family portrait, tour the Mobile Vet Squad's 26-foot long mobile veterinary hospital, or just come to see the police dog demonstrations!
Contact 914-632-2925 for more information.
On-Going
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at New Rochelle Humane Society
70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801
The New Rochelle Humane Society is collecting items to celebrate Earth Day EVERY DAY! Please bring in your recycleables (printer ink cartridges and cell phones) to benefit the homeless animals at NRHS. Please share this news with your friends and family, your schools and your jobs. Let's Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a good cause!
This is an ON-GOING campaign at New Rochelle Humane Society!
Contact 914-632-2925 for more information.
On-Going
"Buy-A-Brick" Dog Park
70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help create a beautiful doggie park at the shelter, a place where a shelter dog can relax outside with volunteers or staff! The park will be paved with bricks bearing your name or inscription of your choice. What a wonderful tribute for your wonderful pet, an animal lover or a beloved deceased pet. Please improve a shelter dog's life with this lasting gift.
This is an ON-GOING campaign at New Rochelle Humane Society!
Contact 914-632-2925 for more information.
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For even more events, be sure to visit the Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animal's site at http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/other.htm.
If you have an event you'd like to us to consider listing on the calendar, please submit it at least one month in advance. Send it to us using our submission form.
