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Cocker
Spaniel Social
1st & 3rd SATURDAYs OF EVERY MONTH -
In Oceanside & La Jolla
For more info email Peggy Mundell at SDDogRescue@cox.net Or
Visit Web Site - http://cockerspaniel.meetup.com/4/
French
Bulldog Meet-up Group -
Meet 2nd & 4th Saturday each
month at local parks & beaches
Form more info:http://www.frenchbulldog.meetup.com/41/ or
Email Robert Goulet at Rgoulet69@hotmail.com
Doggie
Happy Hour - W Hotel 421 West "B" Street,
San Diego, CA 92101
Last Tuesday 5-7pm - Bring
your dog and socialize on their outside
patio,
Please call first at 619-231-8220 to make sure they are still having it
The
Daily Pet
Monthy events in Del Mar store, 12845 El Camino Real, Del Mar, 92014
More info - http://www.thedailypet.com/
Muttropolis -
Monthly events
in Solana Beach store, 227 S. Cedros, 92075
More info - http://www.muttropolis.com
in La Jolla store, 755 Girard Ave., 92037
More info - http://www.muttropolis.com
EDUCATION CLASSES
Pet First Aid - American Red Cross
Held Monthly - Cost: $60.00 4-hour
class includeds Pet First Aid Handbook. Classes
held in Mission Valley & Vista.
For More Info: www.SDARC.org or call 858-309-1439
Happy Hour Lecture Series - San
Diego Humane Society
3rd Thursdays, Different classes and times.
For more info go to web site at - http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prg_HappyHour
Doggie
Cafe -
San Diego Humane Society
Last Friday 6-8pm - Have
fun socializing with your pets and trainers
will be on hand for training tips.
To reserve a space call 619-299-7012 extension 2230 For more info visit web
site - http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prg_DoggieCafe
Adult
Education courses - Escondido
Humane Society
Bi-monthly classes - for
list go to web site click on "Education",
then "Upcoming Classes" http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/
Pet
Sitting Business Courses - Pet
Sitting University
3 hour & 2 Day seminars available as
online courses or held at community colleges
and local humane societies throughout county.
For more info - http://www.PetSittingUniversity.com
KIDS
Animal Tales, a FREE story telling program for kids 4 to 8yrs. Stories
and crafts.
3rd Sunday, 1:00pm
More info -please call 619-299-7012 ext. 2251 or visit http://www.sdhumane.org and
navigate to "Just for Kids".
Tots
Tales, a FREE story telling program for preschoolers
or your playgroups.
4th Thursday, 10:30am
More info -please call 619-243-3432 or visit http://www.sdhumane.organd
navigate to "Just for Kids".
PARROTS
Parrot Classes
Monthly classes held at the Marina Village Conference Center, $10.00
Non-Members, $15.00 at the door.
To register go to web site at http://www.peac.org/sem_by_site.shtml
RABBITS
Volunteer
or find out more about San Diego House
Rabbit Society.
For more info call 619-718-7777 or visit web site at - www.sandiegorabbits.org
RADIO PROGRAMS
Talkn' Animals
with Dr. Dog - Every Sun. 9-10am -
760AM KFMB http://www.drdog.com/
VACCINATION
CLINICS- Low Cost
Rabies & Vaccinations
Throughout
County - Pet Network
For dates - http://www.petnetwork.us/
Rabies & Microchipping
At County Shelters - Department of Animal Services
For dates - http://www.sddac.com/clinics.asp
If
you offer an ongoing animal event, email
us at PetSitCo@san.rr.com
January 9th
San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society Monthly
Meeting
7pm - COST: FREE to the public. Speaker will
be: Board Member and past-President, Norris
Bakke, will review and highlight the Society’s
November trip to Galapagos Islands. Location
- Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado Room 101
FOR MORE INFO: www.SDTurtle.org
January 24th & 25th
San Diego Cat Fanciers 17th Annual Show
10am to 5pm - COST: $8.00 plus $9.00 parking
- Del Mar Fair Grounds -Largest cat show & cat
product and services vendor booths in San Diego
County. Over 450 cats and 41 different breeds,
Household Cat Competition, Cat Agility Competition,
Rescue Cat Adoptions, Pedigreed Kittens For
Sale and unique cat and gift items.
FOR MORE INFO: www.SanDiegoCat.org 760-942-6457
See Ad page 5 of magazine.
January 30th
Doggie Café – San Diego Humane
Society
6pm to 8pm - COST:$10 suggested donation. Bring
your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with
other dogs while you learn how to keep your
pooch calm in a distracting, cafe setting.
Also bring along a towel or blanket for your
pooch to sit on. Beverages, sandwiches, salads,
and more available for purchase. Complimentary
desserts and dog treats provided. Behavior
and Training specialists "on-paw" to
answer training questions.
FOR MORE INFO: And to reserve a table, call
(619) 299-7012 x2230 www.SDHumane.com.
FEBRUARY 2009
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Feb. 1-18th -
16th Anniversary SALE at Dog
Beach Dog Wash
7am to 9pm Daily - EVERYTHING in the store
is 15% to 50% OFF! Plus 15 FREE Dog Washes
will be given away each day during the celebration.
Located at 4933 Voltaire Street, San Diego,
CA 92107 http://www.DogWash.com
Feb.
6th-11th -
11th Annual San Diego Bird
Festival -
Sponsored by the San Diego Audubon Society.
Cost: All different prices on
workshops and day trips.
More Info go to
web
site at - http://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm
Feb.
8-10 -
Annual Greyhound Fest in Solvang
For More Info - http://www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org/
Feb.
14th
-
3rd Annual Cupids & Canines Dog Adoption
Event Sponsored by San Diego Animal
Support Foundationa
11am to 3pm Cost: Free
except for cost for adoption
Find your
PAWfect Match during
this huge adoption event, featuring 50
dogs of all breeds and sizes from 15
local shelters and rescues.
ALL IN ONE PLACE!! (Could it be any easier?)
Every dog adopted will receive a large goodie bag full of free gifts, services,
and treats, to make the transition to a new home as pleasant as possible!
A $2 raffle ticket may win you a basket of gifts and goodies worth more than
$375!
Held at Dunk N Dog dog wash - 3056
Clairemont Dr., San Diego, CA 92117619-847-8755
For More Info - http://www.sdshelters.com/news/Events.html
Feb.
16th -
Pawsitively Yours - Dog Adoption Event
Time: 11 AM to 4 PM Cost: Free except cost
for adoption.
Adoption and charity fund raising
event hosted by Camp Bow Wow El Cajon. There
will be several rescue groups and shelters
on hand with many availalble dogs that want
to be Pawsitively Yours! There will also
be raffle baskets with all proceeds going
to the ACES Foundation and El Cajon Animal
Shelter.
Location: Camp Bow Wow, El Cajon, 1677 N.
Marshall Avenue, Suite A, El Cajon, CA 92020
For More Info - Connie Garrett, 619-818-0923
Feb.
21st-22nd
Silver
Bay
Kennel Club Show
9am to 4pm Cost: FREE, Parking $9.00
- Del Mar Fair Grounds - Largest dog
show & vendor
booths in San Diego County -
More Info:
Silver Bay Kennel Club Jim Locke
Show Chairman 619-225-8737
March
5th – 8th
13th Annual San Diego Bird Festival - Sponsored
by the San Diego Audubon Society.
COST: All different prices on workshops and
day trips.
FOR MORE INFO: www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm
March 8th
Pet Telethon CBS Channel 8
9am to 2pm - COST: Call in and pledge donations
to benefit San Diego Humane Society- You or
your company can be a sponsor.
FOR MORE INFO: www.SDHumane.org and sponsorship
info contact Debby Hansen at events@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3408
MARCH 8
Ugly Dog Contest
10am-3pm - Cost: $8.00 Adults $2.00 12 & under
Dog entry fee per contest category $6.00. Benefits
Rancho Coastal Humane Society & Helen Woodward
Animal Center - Del Mar Fair Grounds-Paddock
MORE INFO: www.UglyDogContest.com (858) 755-5913
MARCH 13-15
The Dressage Affair
9am-4pm - Cost: FREE to park and watch. This
horse show will take place at Horsepark, located
two miles east of the San Diego Fair Grounds
at the intersection of El Camino Real and Via
de la Valle in Del Mar, 92014.
MORE INFO: www.SanDiegoDressage.com
MARCH 14-15
Del Sur Kennel Club Dog Show– Del
Mar Fair Grounds
9am-4pm - Cost - FREE to watch, $9.00 to
park. Dogs showing in several rings plus
vendor booths
with pet products.
MARCH 15
3rd Annual Solana Beach - Paws In Park
11am-3pm - Cost: FREE Come with your family
and pets and enjoy Flying Disc Dog & Flyball
demonstrations, see exotic animals from Pacific
Animal Productions, Pet experts in dog training
and nutrition will be on hand to answer your
questions. Pet related vendors with products
and services in the vendor village and pet
adoptions. (See ad page 6 of magazine) La
Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach,
92075.
MORE INFO: Call Kirk Wenger 858-720-2453
MARCH 21
Bandit The Biker Dog Memorial Blood Drive
sponsored by the San Diego Blood Bank
9am-3pm - Cost: Donation There will be free
food from Pat & Oscars, a Live Band and
Free Movie Passes, 1 Hour Harbor Cruise tickets
and Burrito Bucks from Chipolte to the first
40 donors to make an appointment to donate.
(See ad page 2 of magazine). Location San
Diego Harley Davidson 5600 Kearny Mesa Road,
92111.
Call
the Blood Bank at 1-800-469-7322 for an appointment
time. http://www.BanditTheBikerDog.com
MARCH 21-22
Signature 1 County Horse Show
9am-4pm - Cost: FREE to park and watch. This
horse show will take place at Horsepark, located
two miles east of the San Diego Fair Grounds
at the intersection of El Camino Real and Via
de la Valle in Del Mar 92014.
MORE INFO: Email Robin at RobinSerfass@cox.net or (760) 753-0431
MARCH 26-29
Spring Classic Quarter Horse Show
9am-4pm - Cost: FREE to park and watch. This
horse show will take place at Horsepark, located
two miles east of the San Diego Fair Grounds
at the intersection of El Camino Real and Via
de la Valle in Del Mar 92014.
MORE INFO: Call Larry Gimple (714) 444-2918
MARCH 29
Paws In The Park – Walk to benefit Escondido
Humane Society
8am-Noon - Cost: Collect Pledges - Kit Carson
Park in Escondido, fun 1.5 or 2.5 mile WALK
with your pets, plus pet contests, vendor village
and more. (See ad page 4)
MORE INFO: www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.org 760-888-2275
APRIL
2009
APRIL 11
WOOFSTOCK A Festival for Dogs and People
benefiting Canine Companions for Independence
9am-2pm - Cost: $5.00 includes entrance and
FREE parking and free opportunity ticket
in prize drawings. Plus a "Fun Walk" for
those who are interested in collecting pledges.
Many animal business vendor booths at the
vendor village for shopping, Canine agility
and fly ball courses, children’s fun
zone, live music, food and demonstrations
from assistance dogs. (See ad page 5)
MORE INFO: www.CCI.org/Woofstock or call
Cheryl Crawford at 760-728-5525
APRIL 16-19
National Horse Show – Western Week
9am-9pm – Cost: Parking $9.00. Shows
will be held in the Arena Complex at the San
Diego Fair Grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, 92014.
MORE INFO: www.DelMarNational.com (858) 792-4257
APRIL 17-19
Family Pet Expo in Orange County - 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
9am-4pm – Cost: Get discount coupons
starting April 1st at their web site - http://www.petexpooc.com/
APRIL 18
Night Of The Horse – Wild West Extravaganza
7pm - Cost:$18.00 Grandstand + $9.00 parking.
This is an exciting show of authentic stage
coaches, trick riders, mounted shooting, buffalo
and more.
MORE INFO: Call 858-792-4252 and tickets
APRIL 23-26
National Horse Show – Dressage Week
9am-9pm – Cost: Parking $9.00. Shows
will be held in the Arena Complex at the San
Diego Fair Grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, 92014.
MORE INFO: www.DelMarNational.com (858) 792-4257
APRIL 28 – MAY
3
National Horse Show – Hunter Jumper
Week
9am-9pm – Cost: Parking $9.00. Shows
will be held in the Arena Complex at the San
Diego Fair Grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, 92014.
MORE INFO: www.DelMarNational.com (858) 792-4257
MAY
2009
MAY 2
Walk For Animals-San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
7am-Noon - Cost: Collect pledges to benefit
the shelter. (See ad page 3) Crown Point
Shores in Pacific Beach, Crown Point Drive,
92109
MORE INFO: www.sdhumane.org (619) 299-7012
MAY 9
2nd Annual "Paws To Celebrate" North
Co. Humane Society fund raiser
6pm-10pm - Cost: $225.00 VIP Tickets $125.00
Regular tickets per person with discounts
for group tables purchased. VIP Tickets include
acknowledgment in program as patron, valet
parking, priority seating, hosted wine with
your dinner plus patron gift.
MORE INFO: www.NCHumane.org (760) 757-4357
MAY 14
Pet Rescue Day on the Bay to benefit Helen
Woodward Animal Center & Rancho Coastal
Humane Society
9:30am-4pm – Cost: Bring a towel or
blanket receive a free 1 hour bay cruise
from Hornblower
Cruises, 1066 N. Harbor Drive, 92101, to use
that day with your well behaved leashed dog
OR any other day without your dog up to Dec.
31st. 2009. (See ad page 6)
MORE INFO: Hornblower Cruises event calendar
at http://www.hornblowerholidays.com/sd/pet_rescue_day.htm or call 619-686-8700.
MAY 16-17
Mt. Palomar Kennel Club Dog Show
9am-4pm - Cost: Free to watch, NEW
LOCATION this year at Bates Nut Farm. 15954 Woods Valley
Road, Valley Center, 92082
MORE INFO: www.BatesNutFarm.biz (760) 749-3333
MAY 23
Walk A Mile For Animals - Dog Walk & Animal
Faire
8am-1pm - Cost: Entry fee is $15.00 and walkers
will receive T-shirt & bottle of water.
The walk will start & end at Rancho Coastal
Humane Society and go for 1 mile. The Animal
Faire portion will include, vendors, entertainment,
workshops, a bake sale and more. (See ad page
7 in magazine)
Location: Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389
Requeza St., Encinitas, 92024.
MORE INFO: For vendor space or walker registration
call 760-753-6413 and ask for the Development
Director. All proceeds will benefit Rancho
Coastal Humane Society. http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
JUNE
2009
JUNE 6
The 6th Annual Encinitas Wine Festival to benefit several charities including
the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
5pm-8pm – Cost: Tickets start at $75.00 per person. Held at the Quail
Botanical Gardens. Guest will stroll around the grounds sampling fine wines
and beverages from around the world while tasting the best dishes and desserts
from local restaurants.
MORE INFO: http://www.EncinitasWineFestival.com or call Rancho Coastal Humane
Society at 760-753-6413.
JUNE 6
21st Annual Spring Fling – benefiting the Helen Woodward Animal
Center
MORE INFO: www.AnimalCenter.org 858-756-4117
JUNE 6
4th Annual Novelty Fun Dog Show in Alpine
8am-11am NEW LOCATION Viejas Outlet Center 5005 Willows Road,
Alpine, 91901. This is a 'fun" event with prizes and refreshments. Entries
are $6.00 per class or $20.00 for 4, money raised through the Alpine Lions
Club will
go to benefit training of Animal Assistance Dogs.
MORE INFO: http://www.alpinelions.org/fundogshow.html or Email Beck at NoveltyDogs@yahoo.com or (619) 200-0675
JUNE 7
National Cat Protection Society (NATCAT) Annual Open House & Fundraiser
1pm-4:30pm - Cost: Free. A purr-fect retreat celebrating the cat shelter’s
41st anniversary with door prizes, a silent auction, raffle prizes, tasty refreshments
and many kitties to greet. Location is the NATCAT shelter. 9031 Birch Street,
Spring Valley, CA 91977.
MORE INFO: natcatsv@gmail.com or 619-469-8771
JUNE 12 – JULY 5
Del Mar Fair – Farm animals this year in the barn with the big
Whale painted on the front.
10am-7pm - Cost: Free with fair entrance of $11.00. The new AgriFair will have
new exhibits, along with the petting zoo, “farm pasture,” Super
KIDS Market, small animal competitive exhibits and a focus on agriculture.
Be aware the Fair will be CLOSED 2 Mondays this year on June 15th & June
22nd.
MORE INFO: http://www.sdfair.com/fair/index.php?fuseaction=fair.home
JUNE 13-14
Bahia Sur Kennel Club Dog Show
9am-5pm - Cost: Free Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista,
91910
MORE INFO: http://www.sandiegodog.com/bahiasur.htm
June 14
Fiesta Del P.A.W.S. Fund Raiser to benefit PAWS, Pets Are Wonderful Support
2:pm-7pm Cost:?
More Info: 619-297-7297 www.PawsSDC.org
JUNE 20
Chula Vista Annual Pet Fest
8am-1pm - Cost: FREE, $12.00 to go on 2-mile Doggy Dash Walk. This fun event
located in a beautiful park setting and features entertainment, pet-related
activities, vendor village of pet products and services, obedience demonstrations
and pet adoptions. Location is Memorial Park in Chula Vista. 373 Park Way,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
MORE INFO: www.ThirdAvenueVillage.com or 619-422-1982
JUNE 20
5th Annual Loews Surf Dog Small Wave Competition
10am-2pm - COST: $50 for Surf Dogs in Heat
One & Two and $55 for Heat 3. There is
no cost to attend and watch. Snacks and beverages
will be available for purchase at the event
(cash only). All proceeds will benefit the
Resort’s Good Neighbor Council, a group
of employees who volunteer their time to help
raise money for various non-profit organizations,
including Modest Needs and PAWS of Coronado.
MORE INFO: www.LoewsSurfDog.blogspot.com or
call 619-424-4000 ext. 6696.
JUNE 26
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Register your company or workplace to take
part in the National Take Your Dog to Work
Day, sponsored by Pet Sitters International.
To get your kit and posters go to http://www.TakeYourDog.com
June
?
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12 - A Week
In The World of Animals
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 Each day campers will get to experience the life
of a different animal group as they learn what it is like to be trained without
speech, move like a cat, build shelters and much more.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
JULY
2009
July
TBA
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12 - A Week
In The World of Animals
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 Each day campers will get to experience the life
of a different animal group as they learn what it is like to be trained without
speech, move like a cat, build shelters and much more.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
JUNE 12 – JULY
5
Del Mar Fair – Farm animals this
year in the barn with the big
Whale painted on the front.
10am-7pm - Cost: Free with fair entrance of $11.00. The new AgriFair will have
new exhibits, along with the petting zoo, “farm pasture,” Super KIDS
Market, small animal competitive exhibits and a focus on agriculture. Be
aware
the Fair will be CLOSED 2 Mondays this year on June 15th & June 22nd.
MORE INFO: http://www.sdfair.com/fair/index.php?fuseaction=fair.home
July 10-12
Wags For Wishes - NEW
LOCATION!
Will
be In a large area adjacent to the Otay Ranch
Towne
Shopping at 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista,
CA 91915-
COST: FREE + FREE PARKING– Dogs
and Dog Teams compete in all types of
activities from Flyball to Obedience,
many vendor booths,
food. Benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.
More Info: Rachael
Gershwin 858-707-9474
July
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12 - A Week
In The World of Animals
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 Each day campers will get to experience the life
of a different animal group as they learn what it is like to be trained without
speech, move like a cat, build shelters and much more.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
July
HOPE Telethon benefitting Helen Woodward
Animal Center
10am-2pm - Cost: Call in pledge donations.
It will air on KUSI Channels 51/9 For more
info - www.AnimalCenter.org
July
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12
- Animal Detectives
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 - At
Animal Detectives camp, students will
develop master detective techniques in
order to be able to enter the world of
animals and find out just what makes
them so special.
Rancho
Coastal Humane Society is located at
389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
July
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12 - A
Week In The World of Animals
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 Each day campers will get to experience the life
of a different animal group as they learn what it is like to be trained without
speech, move like a cat, build shelters and much more.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
July
Animal Camp for Students 11 to 15yrs. - Animal Companions 9:00am
to 4:00pm Cost: $200.00 Designed to give older students a chance to experience
animal care up close and personal, students will interact with animal care professionals
and shelter animals to learn what is involved in the care and safety of our pets.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
July
Animal Camp for Students 11 to 15yrs. - Animal Companions 9:00am
to 4:00pm Cost: $200.00 Designed to give older students a chance to experience
animal care up close and personal, students will interact with animal care professionals
and shelter animals to learn what is involved in the care and safety of our pets.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
July
HOPE Telethon benefitting Helen Woodward Animal Center
10am-2pm COST: Call in your donation. KUSI TV Channel 9/51. FOR MORE INFO: Call
(858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org
July
Dachshund Summer Picnic
Noon-3:30pm – Cost: Free – Balboa Park, Corner Presidents Way & Park
Blvd. Bring your own lunch, blanket, short leashes ONLY. www.SDDC.us
July
? -
Animal Adventure Camp Kids
5-13 (six,
one-week sessions to choose from) Cost $190.00
per camper Children can
interact and learn about animals through
games and crafts.
More Infor : Call 619-243-3432 or www.sdhumane.org
July
? -
50% OFF Sidewalk Summer
Sale
10:00am to 4:30pm-Location:
Thrift Shop 120 Aberdeen, Cardiff, 92007.
Youknow how inexpensive the treasures you
can find are at our thrift store, now imagine
them being 50%
off! Some items have never been seen by the public yet, so come on down.
Proceeds go to benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
For more info go to http://www.rchumanesociety.org/thrift_shop.asp
July
?
Annual Turtle/Tortoise & Plant
Sale benefitting the San Diego Turtle & Tortoise
Society
10am-4pm Cost: FREE Balboa Park, Casa del
Prado Room 101. We will have native and
exotic animals plus adoptions, plants, t-shirts,
baked goods and refreshments for sale.
More
Info: 619-593-2123 http://www.sdturtle.org/
August
15th
3rd Annual BIG DOGS Rock Adoption Event
11:00am to 3:00pm Cost: Free to attend but fee to adopt. Goodie bags filled with
lots of pet stuff to the first 50 adopters. Location - Fiesta Island on Mission
Bay.
FOR MORE INFO: www.SDShelters.com
August 22nd
NATCAT Cats and Kittens – Adoption Event
11:00am to 4:30pm – Cost: Free to attend, but fee to adopt. Reduced Adoption
Fees Today Only! The National Cat Protection Society (NATCAT) has many cats and
kittens of all ages, breeds and personalities, just waiting for warm homes – and
hearts. Visit our Adoption Event and start sharing a lifetime of love and companionship
with your new best friend right away. Also see NATCAT Paradise, our Retirement
Home for cats redesigned as a tropical paradise!
Location: NATCAT Spring Valley – 9031 Birch Street, Spring Valley 91977
FOR MORE INFO: (619) 469-8771 or springvalley@natcat.org
Aug.
Animal Camp for Kids 6 to 12 - Animal Detectives
9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $175.00 - At Animal Detectives camp, students will develop
master detective techniques in order to be able to enter the world of animals
and find out just what makes them so special.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is located at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY To Register Cal l(760) 753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org/
Aug.
Dog Days of Summer Contest & K-9
Festival in Cardiff - benefits
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
10am-2pm Cost: FREE Bring your pets and enter the costume contests and other
assorted contests for prizes, vendor booths with animal products, silent auction
items.
Location - Headline Graphics parking lot at the corner of Newcastle & Aberdeen
Ave. Cardiff 92007.
More Info - www.CardiffDogDaysofSummer.com or www.Cardiff101.com or
call 760-436-0431
Aug
Surf CLINIC for Dogs & People - Del Mar Beach Dog Beach benefitting Helen
Woodward Animal Center 10:00am to Noon Cost: $10.00 per person with
50% being donated to the Center. Pat Webber from San Diego Surf Academy and Rob
Kuty of San Diego Pet Training will be there to teach dogs and people to surf
in preparation for the Surf A Thon on Sept 7th.
Location - Dog Beach in Del Mar at the foot of Via De La Valle
FOR MORE INFO: Call 858-756-4117 or www.AnimalCenter.org and
click on "SurfDog
Surf-A-Thon".
Aug
Surf CLINIC for Dogs & People - Oceanside benefitting Helen
Woodward Animal Center Time TBA Cost: $10.00 per person with
50% being donated to the Center. At the Guy Takayama Surf Competition. Pat Webber
from San Diego Surf Academy and Rob Kuty of San Diego Pet Training will be there
to
teach
dogs
and
people
to
surf
in preparation for the Surf A Thon on Sept 7th.
Location - Dog Beach in Del Mar at the foot of Via De La Valle
FOR MORE INFO: Call 858-756-4117 or www.AnimalCenter.org and click on "SurfDog
Surf-A-Thon".
Aug.
Fur Ball - San Diego Humane Society 6pm-Midnight at shelter 5500 Gaines
Street, San
Diego, CA 92110
http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=evn_FurBall
Aug.
Pet Sitting University - 2 Day Seminar
9am
to 5pm - Cost: $499.00 Location - Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza
Street, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Includes instruction through lectures, video plus 100 page study guide, 2 additional
books on the pet sitting industry, free one page web site creation and hosting
for one year plus 8 legal business forms.
Registration Deadline August 20th
To register email Instructor Pamela Begeal at PetSitco@san.rr.com or
call 858-565-9317 www.PetSittingUniversity.com
Aug.
INTRO To Starting
A Pet Sitting Business
9am-Noon Cost: $40.00 - If you are just "thinking" about maybe pet
sitting but are not ready to actually start your new career than this short
3
hour course if for you. Class held
at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, CA 92024. Classes
fill quickly and you must pre-register to reserve your seat.
FOR MORE INFO: Call Pamela Begeal at 858-565-9317 or email her at PetSitCo@san.rr.com
Aug.
3rd Annual Kruise 4 K-9's Motorcycle
Run - Oceanside to Julian
8:00am Cost: $25.00 Motorcyclists from Southern California will blaze a trail
from Oceanside to Julian to lend a helping hand to California’s Labrador
Retrievers at Labrador Harbor’s fund-raiser. The run will end at Menghini
Winery in Julian, CA 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian CA92036. Registration/sign-in
will take place in the Spoons Bar and Grill Parking lot 2725 Vista Way, Oceanside,
CA 92054 at 8:00am. Ride begins at 9:00am. Ride approximate distance 56 miles.
Registration is $25/person which will include an event T-Shirt and lunch at
the winery.
Those not riding can still help out Labrador Harbor by sponsoring a rider, participating
in prize drawings, or making a donation to the cause. All proceeds from the Motorcycle
Run will benefit Labrador Harbor!
For more information go to: www.LabradorHarbor.org
AUG?
Surf CLINIC for Dogs & People - Del Mar Beach Dog Beach benefitting Helen
Woodward Animal Center 10:00am to Noon Cost: $10.00 per person with
50% being donated to the Center. Pat Webber from San Diego Surf Academy and Rob
Kuty of San Diego Pet Training will be there to teach dogs and people to surf
in preparation for the Surf A Thon on Sept 7th.
Location - Dog Beach in Del Mar at the foot of Via De La Valle
FOR MORE INFO: Call 858-756-4117 or www.AnimalCenter.org and
click on "SurfDog
Surf-A-Thon".
Aug
2009 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
8:30am - FREE This is the 12th Annual qualifying
race with over 300 dachshunds registered.
Location - Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot
- Section J5 on the Rugby Field
FOR MORE INFO www.HolidayBowl.com (619)
283-5808 Email Katharine@holidaybowl.com
August
? -
50% OFF Sidewalk
Art Sale
10:00am to 4:30pm - Location:
Thrift Shop 120 Aberdeen, Cardiff, 92007.
The ill be a wide variety of frames,
art, lighogrpahs, photography, oils, appraised
art & antiques.
Proceeds go to benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
For more info go to http://www.rchumanesociety.org/thrift_shop.asp
Sept
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Fund Raiser
for Helen Woodward Animal Center
9am-2pm Cost: $25.00 to register plus $5.00
per contest. FREE to watch. Enter your
dog in the surfing and/or costume contest
or just come and watch, food & entertainment,
plus a vendor village of all things pet.
More Info – 858-756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Or
http://surfdog.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=266837
Sept.
Dog Run at Coronado Cays Park
10:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $10. entry fee for each event. Free
to watch
Fun event featuring stress less competition for potpourri of mystery
prizes and entertaining
demos of obedience and agility.
MORE INFO http://www.sportsfiesta.net E-mail- Jiggdogg@aol.com Phone-
(619) 437-8840
Sept.
Tails
at Twilight Annual Gala benefiting Escondido
Humane Society
5pm-6pm VIP Reception 6pm-10pm Dinner & Auctions
at the Rancho Bernardo Inn's new Aragon
Ballroom.
Cost: Tickets $150.00 per person, VIP Tickets $250.00 per person. This promises
to be a spectacular, star-studded night of fine cuisine, music by Blue Largo,
dancing
and
an
incredible silent and live auction!
FOR MORE INFO: Call Abigail Rowland 760-888-2240 or email Development@escondidohumanesociety.org www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.org
Sept
Parrot Expo 2009
10:00am to 4:00pm Cost: FREE Many vendors with exciting products for you and
your parrot plus adoptable parrots from the Parrot Education & Adoption Center
of San Diego.
Location: Marina Village Conference Center, near Sea World - 1936 Quivira Way,
Room D-1, San Diego 92109
For Vendor or General Information: Call or email us (619) 287-8200 Parroted@cox.net
Sept.
BBQ Fund Raiser for Baja Animal Sanctuary
2pm to 6pm Cost $20.00 in advance, $25.00
at the door. Barbecued food, Chinese Raffle
& Silent Auction.
Location - Glen Avon Drive Park in San
Marcos, 92069
FOR MORE INFO - Email njrazd@yahoo.com or 760-489-8252 http://www.BajaAnimalSanctuary.com
Sept.
Bunny Fest 2009- San Diego
House Rabbit Society
10am-4pm Cost: FREE The day includes the "Fund
Raising Auction" where
you can get great deals on bunny themed collectibles, dishware and artworks.
Also find hotel and spa packages, theatre
tickets,
restaurant packages and more.
Watch
the amazing "Rabbit Agility Demonstration, visit the Bunny Kissing Booth,
shop with lots of great bunny-themed craft vendors and enjoy refreshments from
the
Cottontail Cafe. All proceeds go to benefit the San Diego House Rabbit society.
Location: Heritage Park in Old Town, corner of Harney St. & Juan St.
For more info: http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/
Sept.
Parrot Class – Subject: Foraging
1pm Cost: Members $5.00 Non $15.00 Pre-register at web site for discount. Classes
held at Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Room D-6
FOR MORE INFO: www.PEAC.org or Email Parroted@cox.net
Sept.
Parrot Class – Subject: Nutrition
2.45pm Cost: Members $5.00 Non $15.00 Pre-register
at web site for discount. Classes held
at Marina Village Conference Center, 1936
Quivira Road, San Diego,
CA 92109 Room D-6
FOR MORE INFO: www.PEAC.org or Email Parroted@cox.net
Oct.
Kid's Putting For Pets - Fund raiser for Helen
Woodward Animal Center
9am - COST: Collect pledges from family
and friends like $1.00 per hole or $10.00
per round. Kids ages 7 to 12 years. Prizes
awarded for pledge collections. Example collect
$500.00 in pledges and be
entered into drawing for 1 week vacation
at Disney World.
Location - Pelly's minature gold in Del Mar.
For More Info - www.AnimalCenter.org or call
858.756.4117 ext 312
Oct.
MuttMile in La Jolla – benefiting
San Diego Humane Society
7:00am – 9:00am Cost: $25.00 pre-registered,
$30.00 day of race. T-shirts $5.00. Register
to do the 1 mile walk/run in beautiful La
Jolla starting at the park at 1133 Coast
Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037. There will be a
costume contest first so dogs will not have
to walk or run in costume.
FOR MORE INFO: And to register www.CoastwiseMile.com or (310) 821-7898
Oct.
Between the Stripes" - 4th
Annual fund raiser for Lions, Tigers & Bears
1:00pm to 5:00pm Cost: $80.00 in advance, $90.00 at door. Entertainment, live/silent
auctions, door prizes,opportunity drawings, activities for the kids and scrumptious
food
- plus
the opportunity
to see all the Big Cats up close!
Tickets must be purchased in advance, call 619-659-8078 http://www.LionsTigersandBears.org
October
Showpark Country 6 Horse Show
8am-5pm - COST: FREE to enter and to park. This horse show will take place at
Horsepark, located two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the intersection of El
Camino Real and Via de la Valle.
FOR MORE INFO: www.Showpark.com
Oct.
Toy Dog Fanciers of N. San Diego Show 9am-4pm Cost: FREE $8.00 parking– Del
Mar Horse Park-14550 El Camino Real More Info: www.ToyDogFanciers.com Horsepark
858-794-1171
Oct.
The 4th Annual Animal House -
fund raiser for Rancho Coastal.
7pm to 10pm - Cost $100.00 per guest. Celebrity designers are creating animal
houses that will be built by local builders and auctioned off by our emcee Sam
Bass of radio station KYXY.
Location: Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, 92024.
For more information please email Patty Brooks at PBrooks936@aol.com
Oct.
Walk on the Wild Side 5K Walk - benefiting the San Diego Zoo
7:30am sharp Cost: $25.00 take advantage of this unique opportunity to stroll
through the San Diego Zoo before it opens to the public. Enjoy an opportunity
to meet Joan Embery and animal friends. Walkers will be given an event T-shirt
and goodie bag and will be treated to healthy refreshments, live entertainment,
and an expo after the walk. The walk starts in front of the Zoo and finishes
at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park near the entrance to the San Diego
Zoo
FOR MORE INFO: Call (760) 692-2900 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/walk/index.html
October
Del
Mar Fall Festival 2 Horse Show
8am-5pm - COST: FREE to enter and to park. This horse show will take place at
Horsepark, located two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the intersection of El
Camino Real and Via de la Valle.
FOR MORE INFO: www.JumpDelMar.com
Oct.
Spooktacular Walk for Helen Woodward Animal Center
8:30am-Noon Cost: Collect pledges for walk. Walk with your pets, food, entertainment,
raffles and vendor village.
More info: 858-756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org
October
Halloween Costume Contest & All Breed Lure Coursing by Luratics
9:30am-1:30pm Cost: Members FREE, Non-Members $10.00 per course run, includes
Buffet Lunch and costume contest. Lonnie Brewer Park, 10925 Fury Lane, La Mesa
91941
FOR MORE INFO: (619) 749-0724 www.Luratics.com
Oct.
Ocean Beach Canine Carnival -sponsored
by the Ocean Beach Kiwanis -
10am-4pm FREE Admission to the canine carnival
is free, but to take part in the contests
& parade dogs must register at
$5 per dog for single dogs, $8 for
groups
or floats. There will be a
street fair and party featuring costumes,
prizes, a doggie parade,
games, food, and lots of craft items for
pets
and people. Location - on Santa Monica Ave between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and
Ebers Street.
FOR MORE INFO: Call Sioux at 619-339-0001 or Melanie at (619) 225-8705 or email
Melanie
at oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.com
Oct.
For Paws Fiesta in Oceanside
11am-4pm - FREE come celebrate 70 years of
service to the community at the North County
Humane Society Dog Park at 2905 San Luis
Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058. There will
be a live band, raffle prizes and animal
vendor booths.
FOR MORE INFO Call Lindsay Hood at (760)
757-4357 x1211 or Email at PR@nchumane.org
October
22nd Annual Hall-O-Wiener Picnic - San Diego Dachshund Club
Noon - Cost: FREE Bring your lunch, blanket, shade gear and your costumed
dachshunds and watch the doxie's invade Balboa Park. Corner of Park Blvd. & Presidents
Way. NO extendo leashes please.
FOR MORE INFO: Go to www.sddc.us
October
Greater San Diego Hunter/Jumper Association Finals
8am-5pm COST: FREE to enter and to park. This horse show will take place at
Horsepark, located two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the intersection of
El Camino Real
and Via de la Valle.
FOR MORE INFO:http://www.gsdhja.org
November
6th Annual Dog Walk at Rancho Bernardo Dog
Park
8am to 11am Cost: Pre-Registration for WALK
is $25.00 and includes an event T-shirt, Day
of WALK registration is $30.00. vendors, free
samples, raffle prizes, refreshments. 18448
West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information contact Robin at at Rbns1nest@aol.com or
858-487-6227. www.RanchoBernardoDogPark.com
November
Del Mar Classic Dressage Show
8am-5pm COST: FREE to enter and to park. This
horse show will take place at Horsepark,
located two miles east of the Fairgrounds at
the intersection
of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.sandiegodressage.com
December
Winter Holiday Doggie Café & Pictures – San Diego Humane Society
6pm to 8 p.m. – COST: $10 suggested donation for the event plus an additional
$5.00 for Holiday Pictures
Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dogs while you learn
how to keep your pooch calm in a distracting, cafe setting. Dogs should be
friendly and on-leash (one dog per human handler, please). Dogs should be at
least four months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies, to
attend. Limited beverages, sandwiches, salads, and more available for purchase.
Complimentary desserts and dog treats provided. Behavior and Training specialists
will be "on-paw" to answer training questions. To San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego 92110
FOR MORE INFO: Call 619-299-7012 x2230 or www.SDHumane.org
December
Holiday Potluck at San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society
7pm - COST: Bring a dish to share, members free, membership $25.00 per year
Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado Room 101
FOR MORE INFO: www.SDTurtle.org
December
Photos with Santa to benefit Coastal German Shepherd Rescue & Petsmart
11am to 3pm – COST: $9.99 Have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus
- part of the proceeds go directly to the dogs!! Petsmart Encinitas 1034 N
El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
FOR MORE INFO: www.coastalgsr.org Store number: (760) 436-1220
December
Christmas & Hanukkah Pictures at La Jolla Muttropolis to benefit SNAP
Noon to 4pm – COST: Contact SNAP (619) 525-3047 for pricing. Photos will
be taken by professional photographer, Bev Woodward. Location – Muttropolis
7755 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037.
FOR MORE INFO: www.SNAP-SanDiego.org
December
Photos with Santa to benefit Wee Companions & Petsmart
11am to 4pm - COST: $9.95 at Petsmart 9896 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
(619) 448-1921
FOR MORE INFO: www.WeeCompanions.com or call (619) 523-4177
December
Pet Christmas Costume Parade & Pet Expo – Gaslamp Quarter Association
1:30 pm to 5pm - COST: $10.00 per pet/human duo. Fee will include participation
in the parade, collectable Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade dog tags, a Goodie Bag
featuring animal treats, discounts, coupons, and other pet friendly gifts.
There will also be a Pet Expo with local pet product & service vendors.
Location – Hilton Park at the corner of “K” Street & 4th
across from Convention Center.
FOR MORE INFO: www.gaslamp.org See Ad page 4
December
Photos with Santa & Yappy Hour to benefit Humane Society of Tijuana
5pm to 8pm - COST: $5.00 picture donation Location – La Jolla Brewhouse
7536 Fay Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037. They have a pet-friendly patio and there
will be a fun raffle to include a restaurant turkey dinner for four and other
prizes.
FOR MORE INFO: http://friendsofhstj.org/UpcomingEvents.html
December
Gift Wrapping to benefit San Diego Spaniel Rescue
10am to 4pm - COST: Donations to go to Spaniel Rescue. Gift wrapping will be
help held at the Barnes & Noble Store in Mission Valley’s Hazard
Center at 7610 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
FOR MORE INFO: http://sdsr.org/events.htm#December
December
Pet First Aid Class – San Diego Humane Society
1pm to 5pm - COST: $55.00 The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, in conjunction
with the American Red Cross, is pleased to offer a Pet First Aid certification
class. This four-hour class includes suggested treatments for choking or breathing
difficulties, possible broken bones, shock, poisoning or snakebites, carsickness
or temperature illnesses, and more.
FOR MORE INFO: Reservations are required to attend this limited-space class,
register on-line or call (619) 243-3424. www.SDHumane.com. This class is for
humans only - please leave your great pets at home!
December
T-Touch Class – San Diego Humane Society
6:30pm to 8pm - COST: $12.00 The Tellington TTouch is a gentle, hands-on approach
to the care and training of our animal companions. Using specialized touches
and movement exercises, TTouch helps reduce various signs of stress such as
excessive barking and separation anxiety. It will also enhance your pet's self-confidence,
allowing your pet to learn new and more appropriate behaviors. During the class,
participants will learn basic hand placements through a video and demonstrations.
FOR MORE INFO: Reservations are required to attend this limited-space class,
register on-line or call (619) 243-3424. www.SDHumane.com. This class is for
humans only - please leave your great pets at home!
December
Gift Wrapping to benefit San Diego Spaniel Rescue
4pm to 9pm - COST: Donations to go to Spaniel Rescue. Gift wrapping will be
help held at the Barnes & Noble Store in Mission Valley’s Hazard
Center at 7610 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
FOR MORE INFO: http://sdsr.org/events.htm#December
December
San Diego House Rabbit Society Holiday Potluck Party
4pm to 8pm Please bring a vegetarian hors d'oeuvre or snack to share. Door
prizes, bid on Raffle prizes and help us celebrate our volunteers and adopters.
Location – 4805 Mercury Street, Suite B & C, San Diego, CA 92111
corner of Ronson & Mercury.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.SanDiegoRabbit.org or email hrs@sandiegorabbits.org
December
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Finals Race at the Big Bay Ballon Parade
9am - COST: FREE to watch - Dachshunds from all across the western U.S. will
compete as one of the activities BEFORE the Big Ballon Parade. Location will
be in the Television/Grandstand area on North Harbor Drive just south of W.
Ash Street across from the Holiday Inn.
FOR MORE INFO: www.HolidayBowl.com Mark Neville 619-283-5808 ext. 309 or MNeville@holidaybowl.com
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