Nationwide Events
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
The ASPCA's Free and low-cost mobile spay and neuter van travels throughout the five boroughs in every neighborhood-right to your door! (And if you have a pit bull, pit-bull mix or certain large-breed dogs it's FREE!) Low income pet owners in NYC's 5 boroughs with proof of public assistance such as welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or public housing qualify for FREE spay/neuter services for their cat or dog.
For exact times the van will be in your area as well as pre-visit instructions (Spanish and English) visit www.aspca.org/Aspca-nyc/mobileclinic or call 877-SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692).
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
Saturday, February 4, 9 - 11 am
Fido Coffee Bark in Prospect Park
Look for coffee, pastries, dog biscuits as well as relevant information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues. And it's all FREE!
Directions:
In the Long Meadow beside the Picnic House
Enter Prospect Park at 9th Street,
walk straight in until you come to the ball fields (on right),
make a left along the meadow.
Or
Enter Prospect Park at the Villa (PPW and 4th St),
go through parking lot and out the back across Inner Drive.
For more information about FIDO visit www.fidobrooklyn.org.
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
February 11th, 2012
Contest entries due February 5, 2012
BIDEAWEE'S 4th ANNUAL LOVE YOUR PET ART CONTEST AND EXPO
118 Old Country Road Westhampton, NY 11977
Children are encouraged to display their love for animals during Bideawee s Love Your Pet Art Contest and Expo. Students in grades K-8th can submit their artwork to the Adoption Center at Bideawee in Westhampton now through February 5, 2012. Art entries can represent any medium including drawings, photos, paintings, sculpture, and finger painting, and must be accompanied by the Bideawee Art Expo submission form, which can be downloaded at www.bideawee.org.
The first 300 entries will be displayed in the Bideawee U Learning Center in Westhampton on Saturday, February 11, 2012. All are invited to come see these expressions of love for pets and animals in need. A $5 donation will grant you entrance into the show and help continue to care for the pets in need at Bideawee.
Winners from each grade category will be featured in Bideawee s monthly newsletter and receive prizes from Splish Splash, Dave and Busters and Tanger Outlets. All winners will also be entered into a special Facebook contest to win an exclusive tour and lunch at Bideawee for their entire class. For more information please call 516-785-4687 ext 7369.
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
January 26 - February 12, 2012
Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
Dog Park Play
The Drilling Company Theater, 236 West 78th Street
"Dog Park," A Comedy Written And Directed By Maura Kelley, has won two prestigious grants.
Do you love dogs? Love comedy? Theater? Are you an advocate for green space?
Then Dog Park is just for you!
Tickets $18 general admission. Actors Equity Showcase.
Running time 85 minutes.
www.dogparkshow.com
To purchase tickets visit www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=DOG13
For additional information contact bridget@bridgetobrienprandevents.com.
Monday and Tuesday, February 13 and 14
Westminster Dog Show
Madison Square Garden, Seventh to Eighth Aves., 31st - 33 St.
Visit http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org for the daily schedule and ticket information.
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
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Queens Events
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Staten Island Events
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Westchester/ Connecticut & Beyond Events
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.
