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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/content.cfm?section=events-solana-beach
in La Jolla store, 755 Girard Ave., 92037
More info - http://www.muttropolis.com/content.cfm?section=events-la-jolla
Purebred Dog Club Shows & Sporting Dog Events
Every month - For dates go to - http://www.sandiegodog.com/upcomingevents.html
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
Pets N Vets -Every
Sat. 1 to 2pm - 1170AM KCBQ http://www.petsnvetsradio.c
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
Jan.
26th - 27th -
S.D.
Cat Fanciers Annual Show
10am to 5 pm Cost: $8.00 plus $9.00 parking
- Del Mar Fair Grounds -Largest cat show & vendor
booths in San Diego County.
More Info: 760-942-6457
FEBRUARY 2008
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Feb. 1-18th -
15th 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
9th -10th-
Pet Sitting University 2 Day Seminar
9am to 5pm - Cost: $485.00 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 February 4th
To register email Instructor
Pamela Begeal at PetSitco@san.rr.com or
call 858-565-9317 www.PetSittingUniversity.com
Feb.
10th
-
2nd 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.
23th-24th-
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
Mar.
1st –
Pet
Telethon Fox Channel 6
Noon-5pm Cost: Pledge donation to benefit
S.D. Humane Society- More Info: 619-299-7012http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=evn_Telethon
To Pledge donation call 1-877-248-6263
Mar.
9th -
Ugly Dog Contest
10am to 3pm Cost: $8.00 Adults $2.00 12 & under
Dog entry fee per contest category $6.00 See
ad pg -Benefits Rancho Coastal Humane Society & Helen
Woodward Animal Center - Del Mar Fair Grounds-Paddock
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More Info: 858-755-5913
Mar.
15th -
Hillcrest Fund Raising & Adoption
Event - benefitting San Diego Humane
at TAG store for dogs & Cats
11 am to 3pm. Cost: Free to attend, fee to
adopt. Gift
bags are available for those who are interested
in adopting. Stop
by the
store to
pick up anapplication ahead of time.
Location 142 D University Avenue (in Hillcrest),
San Diego
, CA 92103
More Info: 619-497-0180 http://www.shop-tag.com
Mar.
15th -
Tails & Trails Dog Walk -
Fallbrook
9am to Noon Cost: $3.00 each category entry
in contests. Canine Contests, awarding prizes
to canine
competitors for events that include Ugliest
Cute Dog, Best Trick, Smallest and Biggest
Dogs, and Owner Look-Alike. And collect pledges
of $30.00 or more and receive a "goodie bag,
event t-shirt and one ticket for the prize
drawings. There will also be a One- mile
walk around preserve. Booths and dog-related
demonstrations..
Held at the Los Jilgueros Preserve on South
Mission Road just north of the Fallbrook
High School which is located at 2400 S Stage
Coach Lane, 92028. EVENT PARKING at South
Mission & Peppertree Lane (by Bank of
America)
To register click HERE
For event brochure click HERE More
Info: Connie Freese ConstanceFreese@msn.com or
760-519-2302
Mar.
15th-16th
-
Del Sur Kennel Club Dog Show– Del
Mar Fair Grounds
9am-4pm - Cost - FREE to enter, $8.00 to
park Dogs showing in several rings plus
vendor booths with pet products.
29th-30th-
Fools For Flyball 2008
8:00am to 5:00pm - Cost: FREE Come watch dogs from all over compete in flyball
competition at the beautiful Skydance Ranch in Oceanside, 321 Wilshire Rd, Oceanside,
Ca 92054.
For more Info - Email - PamelaBeane@sbcglobal.net Web
Site - http://www.CatchersOnTheFly.org
Mar.
30th -
Paws In The Park – Walk
to benefit Escondido Humane Society
7:30am to Noon - Cost: Collect Pledges - Kit
Carson Park in Escondido - More Info: 760-888-2275
APRIL
2008
April
6th -
Intro to the Pet Sitting
Business -
3 hour workshop
9:00am to Noon Cost: $40.00 This
is an introductory workshop and
will give you
the “basics” for starting a financially successful, self employed
pet sitting business. It will show you want services to offer and what not to
offer,
realistic start up costs, insurance and bonding information and much more.
The Instructor is Pamela Begeal of the Pet Sitting University and Director of
the Pet Services and Products Association.
Location - Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas
To register: Email Pamela Begeal PetSitCo@san.rr.com class
will
fill
quickly.
April
11th-13th -
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 12th
-
WOOFSTOCK A
Festival for Dogs and People benefitting
Canine Companions
for Independence
9am to 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, childrens
fun zone, live music, food and demonstrations
from assistance dogs.
NEW LOCATION this year in Balboa Park
at Presidents Way.
For more info - http://www.cci.org/woofstock/index.html or call Cheryl Crawford at 760-728-5525
April 17th
Planting with Your Pooch
6:30pm-8:pm - COST: $10.00. Having problems
keeping a nice backyard with your dog? Learn
about "pet-friendly" landscaping techniques
from a master gardener. Please note class
if for people, so please leave your great
pets at home>
For more info: Register at (619) 243-3424
April 19th
-
The Boston Terrier Club of San Diego is hosting it's annual "Boston
Fun Day" Everyone is invited to join us.
10am to 3pm - Cost: $10 adults and $5 children over 2. Games --
Prizes--Raffles--Food.
Held at the Hidden Valley Obedience Club, 3420
East Valley Parkway, Escondido, Ca. 92077.
For more info - e-mail barnonebostons@cox.net
April 26th
2nd Annual Solana Beach - Paws In Park
11am to 3pm COST: FREE La Colonia Park 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach
92075. 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 plus the Neuter
Scooter will be there for low cost spays and neuters so make your appointment
now by calling toll-free 1-866-772-9287.
For more info - http://solana-beach.hdso.net/docs/CS_PawsInThePark.pdf or call Kirk Wenger 858-720-2453
April 26th-27th-
Pet Sitting University 2 Day Seminar
9am to 5pm - Cost: $485.00 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 April 21st.
To register email Instructor
Pamela Begeal at PetSitco@san.rr.com or
call 858-565-9317 www.PetSittingUniversity.com
April
? -
Reptile Show - Del Mar Fair Grounds
10am-4pm Cost $8.00, for more information
go to www.IRBA.com
MAY
2008
May
3rd -
Walk For Animals-San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
7:00am-Noon, Cost: Collect pledges to
benefit the shelter. NEW LOCATION ON
GRASS!- Crown
Point Shores in
Pacific
Beach,
Crown
Point
Drive, 92109
More Info: or
web site at http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=evn_WalkForAnimals
May
10th-11th -
Cabrillo Kennel Club 9am to 5pm
- NEW LOCATION - Del Mar Fair Grounds.
Parking $9.00 http://www.sdfair.com
May
15th -
Pet Day on the Bay to benefit
Helen Woodward Animal Center & Rancho
Coastal Humane Society - Hornblower
Cruises
9:30am-4pm - Cost- Bring a towel or blanket recieve a free 1 hour bay cruise
fromHornblower 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. 2007.
More Info - Hornblower Cruises event calendar at www.hornblower.com or
call 619-686-8700.
May 17th
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 acknowlegment in program as patron, valet
parking,
priority seating, hosted wine with your dinner plus patron gift. This
year
will
be
1930's
Hollywood
theme,
black
tie
optional,
with
cocktail reception,
dinner,
whodonit theatrics courtesy of the Mystery Cafe and silent auction. Location
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa.
To purchase tickets - http://www.nchumane.org/news/pawstocelebrate08.html or
call 1-800-450-9950.
May 17th & 18th
The Bulldog Club of Greater San Diego hosts - AKC Sanctioned Dog Show
8am - 6pm Sat. 8am -Noon Sun. COSTS: Donations appreciated at entry.
This dog show will feature conformation, obedience and rally events. All contestants
will be bulldogs. Location - Bernardo Winery 13330 Paseo del Verno N. which also
offers daily wine tours.
For more info- Email show chair Naomi Bell at NaomiBell@hotmail.com
May
31st -
The 5th Annual Encinitas Wine Festival
to benefit several charities including
the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
5:00pm to 8:00pm Cost $100.00 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.
For more information go to http://www.EncinitasWineFestival.com or
call Rancho Coatal Humane Society at 760-753-6413. JUNE
2008
June 1st -
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 7th -
20th Annual Spring Fling - Helen Woodward Animal Center
For more information call - 858-756-4117 or visit the web site at http://www.animalcenter.org/news/releases/2008_fling_01.aspx
June
7th
3rd Annual "Cookout for Critters" ACES
Foundation fund raiser
11am to 3pm
COST:$75.00 benefiting the El Cajon Animal
Shelter. Includes a BBQ lunch at Joan Embery's
ranch in Lakeside plus entertaining programs
of horse dressage, mounted police and special
animal presentations by Joan Embrey.
For more info: http://www.acesfoundation.website-by-you.com/cookout.html Or email ACESInfo@cox.net
June 7th -
Novelty Dog Show 3rd Annual in Alpine
8:00am At Tom C Dykes Park at 1000 Tavern Rd. 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.
For more Info got to: http://www.alpinelions.org/fundogshow.html or
Email Beck at NoveltyDogs@yahoo.com or (619) 200-0675
June
7th
Annual Basset Hound Rescue Picnic
More Info - http://members.aol.com/sdbasset/frame.htm
June 8th -
Annual Fund Raiser & 40th ANNIVERSARY National Cat Protection Society- Spring
Valley
1-4:30pm Cost: Free, donations appreciated though. 9031 Birch St. Spring Valley,
CA 91977 Appetizers, silent auction items, balloon picks and tours of the facility.
More Info: www.NatCat.org 619-469-8771
Email - NatCatSpringValley@earthlink.net
June
8th
Carnival De Greyhounds
10am-3pm COST: $15.00 Includes
lunch. Bring your Greyhounds &
sunshades, chairs, x-pens etc. to 273
Chicory Lane, EL Cajon 92021 for live music,
contest, $5.00 doggie pedicures,
adoptions, silent
aution and raffle to benefit Operation
Greyhound.
For More Info: http://www.operationgreyhound.com/
619-588-6611
June
14th-July 6th -
Del Mar Fair – NEW
animal exhibit this year in the barn
with the big Whale painted on the front.
10am-7pm Cost: Free with fair entrance
of $11.00. The brand new AgriFair will
have new exhibits, long
with the petting zoo, “farm pasture,” Super KIDS Market, small
animal competitive exhibits and and a focus on agriculture. Be
aware the Fair
will be
CLOSED 2 Mondays this year on June 16th & June 23rd.
For more Info http://www.sdfair.com/fair/index.php?fuseaction=fair.home
June
14th -
Walk A Mile For Animals - Dog Walk & Animal
Faire
8:00am to 1:00pm - 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 animal readings by Paula
Brown and goes from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Rancho Coastal Humane Society,
389 Requeza St., Encinitas, 92024. For
vendor space or walker registration call
760-753-6413 and ask or the Development Director.
All proceeds will benefit Rancho Coastal
Humane Society.
June
14th-15th-
Bahia Sur Kennel Club Dog Show
9am-5pm Cost: Free – Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista,
91910
More Info Web Site - http://www.sandiegodog.com/bahiasur.htm
June 14-15
All Breed AKC Agility Trial sponsored by San
Diego Rhodesian Reidgeback Club
8:00am to 3:00pm Cost: Free to watch but cost
to enter. Location - Hidden Valley Obedience
Club grounds adjacent to Escondido Humane Society
at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027.
FOR MORE INFO - http://www.SDRRC.org
June 20th -
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.petsit.com/dogday/
June 21st
Chula Vista Pet Fest
8am to 1pm COST: FREE. This fun event located in a beautiful park setting features
a 2-mile Doggy Dash walk, 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.comor 619-422-1982
June
23rd-27th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
June 28th
4th Annual Loews Surf Dog Small Wave Competition 9am-3pm
COST: $40 for Surf Dogs in Heat One and $50 for Teams in Heat Two if registered
by August 13.
Registration after August 13 is $50 for Surf Dogs and $60 for Teams. 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.
To register or for more information, please visit www.LoewsSurfDog.blogspot.com or
call 619-424-4000 ext. 6696.
JULY
2008
July
7th - 11th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
July
11th-13th
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
7th - 11th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
June
13th-July 4th -
Del Mar Fair – NEW
animal exhibit this year in the barn with the
big Whale
painted
on the front.
10am-7pm Cost: Free with fair entrance of $11.00.
The brand new AgriFair will have new exhibits,
long
with the petting zoo, “farm pasture,” Super KIDS Market, small
animal competitive exhibits and and a focus on agriculture. Be aware the Be
aware the Fair will be CLOSED 2 Mondays this year on June 16th & June 23rd.
For more Info http://www.sdfair.com/fair/index.php?fuseaction=fair.home
July
27th - 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 or http://www.animalcenter.org/events/telethon/index.aspx
July
28th - Aug. 1st
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/ Or
http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
July
7th -
11th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
July
14th - 18th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
July
21st - 25th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
July
27th
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 or http://www.animalcenter.org/events/telethon/index.aspx
July
27th -
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 www.rchsthriftshop.com
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
2-3
Mt. Palomar Kennel Club Dog Show
9am-4pm Cost: FREE Rancho Buena Vista High School 1601 Longhorn Dr. Vista, 92083
Aug.
4th to 8th
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/ Or http://www.rchumanesociety.org/events/show.php?news_id=215
Aug.
9th -
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
9th -
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
16th -
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.
16
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
August 17
2nd 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
Aug. 23rd -
2nd 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 CA 92036. 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
23rd
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".
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 www.rchsthriftshop.com
Sept
7th–
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.
13th –
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
20th -
Parrot Expo 2008
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
? -
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals -
Registration 8:30am. First Races begin
at 9:30am COST: FREE to watch. At Qualcomm
Stadium Rugby Fields, near Section
J-5 in the Stadium Parking Lot All
dachshunds are invited to waddle and
trot their way to become San Diego's "Top
Wiener Dog." Qualifying rounds
will be held at the grass rugby fields
at Qualcomm Stadium near section J-5.
The top eight dogs from the qualifying
round will advance to the San Diego
finals. The winner of the San Diego
finals will advance and race against
the winning dogs from all around the
Western U.S. at the Port of San Diego
Big Bay Balloon Parade on December
27th. FOR MORE INFO: go to www.HolidayBowl.com;
Mark Neville 619-283-5808 ext. 309
or MNeville@holidaybowl.com.
Sept.
?–
Bunny Fest 2008- 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,
restuarant 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 refereshments 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/
Oct. 4th-5th
Kid's Putting For Pets - Fund raiser for Helen
Woodward Animal Center
Kids ages 7 to 12 years.
Time - TBA COST: Collect pledges from family
and friends like $1.00 per hole or $10.00
per round. 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.
11th-
The 3rd 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. 21st-
4th 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 Rbns1nest@aol.com or
858-487-6227. www.RanchoBernardoDogPark.com Or http://www.ranchobernardodogpark.com/DogPark-brochure-20071021.pdf
Oct. 25th
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
Oct.
? -
Between the Stripes" - 4th
Annual fund raiser for Lions, Tigers & Bears
1:00pm to 5:00pm Cost:? 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
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
October ?
Intro To Starting A Pet Sitting Business -
Escondido Humane Society
10am-1pm Cost: $40.00 - A 3 hour introduction
to starting and owning a financially successful
pet sitting busines, taught by Pamela Begeal
Director of the Pet Services & Products
Association and owner of her own pet sitting
business for over 12 years.
FOR MORE INFO: Call Ina Shookhoff Director
of Education (760) 888-2262 or email her at
Education@EscondidoHumaneSociety.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
October
?
$25,000 Grand Prix Horse Jumping - Del Mar
Fall Festival I Horse Show
7pm - Cost: $15.00 + Parking $9.00 in the Horse
Arena at the Del Mar Fair Grounds 2260 Jimmy
Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
FOR MORE INFO: www.JumpDelMar.com
October ?
Bat Talk hosted by The Buena Vista Audubon
Society
7:00pm meeting/social begins at 7:00pm, bat
program will start at 7:30.
Cost: FREE The BVAS We'll give our interactive
slide presentation, and then introduce you
to a few of the local bat species which might
be encounteredalong our coastal lagoons as
they hunt insects every night. BV Audubon Nature
Center, 2202 S. Coast Highway in Oceanside
92054
FOR MORE INFO: Call 760-439-2473 www.BatRescue.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 for you and your dogs, a street fair and party featuring costumes,
prizes, a doggie parade, carnival rides, food, and lots of craft items for pets
and people. Location - on Santa Monica Ave between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers
Street.
For more information please call Marion Miller at 858-274-2016 or email Melanie
at MelanieN@standfordalumni.org
October
?
4th Annual Bats In Your Belfry Halloween
Bash - At the Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Discovery Center
12 noon - 6PM Bat Lectures will be at 1:30PM and 4PM Cost: $5.00 per family
of 4; $1.00 per person over 4. The turnout for last year’s visit from
Dick Wilkins of Bat Rescue was so overwhelming that dozens were turned away.
So this
year we are offering two bat lectures. Beginning at noon, we will offer trick-or-treating
and refreshments. Because of limited lecture hall space at the Center, two
bat lectures will be offered at 1:30PM and 4PM. Those planning to attend the
4PM
lecture should not arrive before 3:30 pm. Tickets will be required
FOR MORE INFO: or to purchase tickets, stop by the Discovery Center 1580 Cannon
Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008 or contact Deb (760) 804-2969 or email deb@aguahedionda.org
October
?
20th 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
Nov.
22nd-23rd-
Pet Sitting University 2 Day Seminar9am to 5pm - Cost: $485.00 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 November 14th
To register email Instructor
Pamela Begeal at PetSitco@san.rr.com or
call 858-565-9317 www.PetSittingUniversity.com
Nov ?
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.orgNovember
?
Intro To Starting A Pet Sitting Business
9am-Noon Cost: $40.00 - A 3 hour introduction
to starting and owning a financially successful
pet sitting busines. 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
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
November
?
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
Nov. Generally
last weekend -
Wienerschnitzel
Wiener Nationals Finals Race at the Big
Bay Ballon Parade at Harbor Drive
10am - FREE to watch - Dachshunds from all across the western U.S. will compete
as one of the activities at the Big Ballon Parade for the Holiday Bowl.
More Info - www.HolidayBowl.com Mark
Neville 619-283-5808 ext. 309 or MNeville@holidaybowl.com
November ?
Jingle Bell 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: Call Horsepark (858)794-1171
November
?- December ?
Jingle Bell 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: Call Horsepark (858)794-1171
December ?
Holiday Doggie Cafe
6-8 p.m 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.
Beverages, sandwiches, salads, and more available
for purchase. Complimentary desserts and
dog treats provided. Behavior and Training
specialists "on-paw" to answer
training questions. Winter holiday pictures
will also be available for a $5 donation.
Plus music will be provided by the jazz band,
Forecast. Call (619) 299-7012 x2230 for
more information www.SDHumane.com.
December ?
Holiday Potluck at San Diego Turtle & Tortoise
Society
7:30pm 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 ?
Christmas Tree Lighting at Friends of Cats
5- 7pm COST: Please support a kitty by sponsoring an ornament on the tree. We
will have beverages, munchies and a good time for all. Location is at shelter
at 15587 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
FOR MORE INFO: www.FriendsofCats.org
December ?
Photos with Santa sponsored by Coastal German
Shepherd Rescue & Petsmart
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
?
Photos with Santa to benefit Wee Companions
11am-4pm COST: $9.95 at Petsmart 3610 Rosecrans,
San Diego 92110
FOR MORE INFO: www.WeeCompanions.com or call
(619) 523-4177
December ?
San Diego House Rabbit Society Holiday Party
1- 4pm Cost: $5.00 Donation children under
10 free. Please bring a vegetarian hors d'oeuvre
or snack to share. Rabbits are welcome, on
a leash or in a carrier. If you bring your
rabbit, please also bring a pen and litter
box to keep them safely contained. None will
be provided. Loomis Auditorium - San Diego
Humane Society 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego
92110
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.SanDiegoRabbit.org or email hrs@sandiegorabbits.org
December ?
Photos with Santa sponsored by Coastal German
Shepherd Rescue & Petsmart
Have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus
- part of theproceeds 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 ?
Annual Wiener Race Finals at San Diego Bay
Big Balloon Parade
9am COST: FREE to watch, races start in the
television area for the parade downtown on
Harbor Drive. Parade starts at 10am
FOR MORE INFO: www.HolidayBowl.com
December ?-Jan
?
Agility Trials Golden Retriever Club & SW
Rottweiler Club
9am COST: FREE to watch, cost to enter. Rohr
Park 4548 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, 91902
FOR MORE INFO: www.JumpNFunAgility.net
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