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Spring Calendar of Animal-related Events
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Citywide Events
Monday, May 12th through Friday, May 16th
Calling all service dogs throughout New York City--free eye exams for working canines.
NYC Veterinary Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center in Manhattan is teaming up with The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® (ACVO®) to get the word out to service dog handlers and take part in the ACVO® National Service Dog Eye Exam event. Potential participants must go through a registration process at www.acvoeyeexam.org. Dr. Vanessa Kuonen, a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist will be seeing patients.
NYC Veterinary Specialists is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is located in Manhattan at 410 W. 55th St. Between 9th and 10th Avenues, across the street from the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre.
For further information, please visit www.nyc-vs.com.
Thursday, May 15, 7 pm sharp
The 2nd Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser
HA! Comedy Club, 163 W. 46 St., Manhattan
We are thrilled to announce our second annual comedy show performed by renowned comics Jim Mendrinos and Leighann Lord plus special guests! Please join us for an evening of hilarious comedy while supporting the cause. All proceeds benefit the animals of Bobbi & the Strays.
Tickets are $25* per person in advance or $30 at the door if available.
*Additional 2 item food or drink minimum pp - 21 and over please!
50-50 raffles available and your ticket guarantees your entrance for the Door Prize.
For all info and tickets (RSVP and payment due by May 4 please), email us at bobbicares2@aol.com.
Jim and Leighann are fellow animal lovers who are really helping our cause-not to mention they are so hilariously funny!!!. This is a show you'll remember for a long time to come--if you went last year you know how we all laughed until we cried. Check out their web pages jim-mendrinos.com and leighannlord.com.
Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 pm
First Annual Doggie Pedal Parade
Bring your dog and bicycle to the first annual Doggie Pedal Parade. The ride will highlight bikes adapted to transport animal companions as well as the benefits of adopting homeless animals. We will stop along the way at animal rescue shelters and animal friendly locations. Are you dog curious but without a pup of your own? Then put on your best set of whiskers and dress up as your favorite animal.
Ride ends in a park (TBD) for a doggie celebration with snacks and drinks.Please, no Ruff Riding at this event. For the safety and fun of the group, please LEAVE NON-SOCIAL PETS AT HOME.
Participants will also be given free "Trails to Tails" adoption and dog run location maps; New York Tails Magazine has been one of the key sponsors of this innovative, annual map by Rational Animal for several years. You can also get a copy online at www.rational-animal.org.
Statewide Events
Monday, May 26, 2008, 11 am to 3 pm
Memorial Day Open Houses at Farm Sanctuary's New York Shelter!
The rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary love visitors as much as you will love touring our New York Shelter in beautiful upstate New York! Spend Memorial Day with hundreds of intelligent and charming animal ambassadors and learn what you can do to help farm animals in need. Free guided tours will be offered, every hour on the hour, from 11 am until 3 pm.
Visit www.farmsanctury.org for more information and directions.
Saturday, June 14th (rain: Sunday)
June Jamboree at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in Woodstock, NY.
Fantastic farm tours with our furry and feathered friends, Foot tappin' live music! Absurdly delicious food and kids activities! Many other things worthy of exclamation points! Just 2 hours north of NYC.
$10 Per Adult - Kids Under 12 Free.
Visit www.WoodstockSanctuary.org or call 845-679-5955 for more information.
Friday, July 4th, all day, 11 am to 3 pm
Fourth of July "Pignic" at Farm Sanctuary's Upstate New York shelter!
Come celebrate America's independence with the rescued pigs at Farm Sanctuary. Treat your family to a shelter tour, delicious food and an opportunity to rub a pig's belly. The Pignics are free and open to the public-with tours offered, every hour on the hour, from 11 am until 3 pm. Visit www.farmsanctuary.org for more information.
Online
2008 The Unexpected Pit Bull Calendar
Online Fundraiser
The Unexpected Pit BUll Calendar salutes Pit Bulls while raising funds for top rescue and advocacy organizations. By illustrating stories of Pit Bulls sharing their lives with a variety of people and animals, the calendar aims to help inspire a better understanding and appreciation of Pit BUlls, and combat the negative stereotype held against these dogs. Calendars are $17.99 each plus shipping; discounts for bulk orders.
For more information or to order your calendar, visit www.theunexpectedpitbull.com.
Nationwide Events
Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:30 am - 10 am
How TNR Can Help Your Shelter. At Animal Care Expo, Orlando, FLAn estimated 80% of kittens are born to feral and stray cats! Often these kittens and many feral adults wind up in shelters, causing intake rates, euthanasia rates and shelter costs to rise. For shelters with animal control responsibilities, feral cats can also be a large source of complaint calls, further draining man-hours and resources. In this workshop taught by Bryan Kortis, Executive Director of Neighborhood Cats, you'll explore how a communitywide Trap-Neuter-Return program can help resolve these issues by reducing and managing the feral cat population in your area.
Friday, June 20th, All Day
Pet Sitters International Celebrates Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day!
By encouraging your employers to participate and by following the recommended suggestions to make your workplace pawsitively pet-friendly on Friday, June 20, 2008, you are helping to ensure that dogs who need loving homes will be found by people who need their love. That's what it's really all about. In 2008, PSI, along with our friends, intends to make our celebration of a "decade of dogs at work" even better for dogs everywhere.
For more information, including promotional packets and advice on convincing your boss to celebrate the day, visit www.petsit.com.
Saturday, June 28th, All Day
See Spot surf during the Loews Surf Dog Competition on June 28, 2008 in Imperial Beach, Calif. - the nation's largest surfing competition for man's best friend. There's no dog paddling for these surf dogs. Canine counterparts are invited to hang 10 (errr, 20) for a great cause. Last year, 47 brave surf dogs took to the waves and more than 1,000 spectators gathered to watch the competition unfold. The cost to enter the competition is $45 for Heats One and Two and $50 for Heat Three. There is no cost to attend and watch. In addition to the Loews Surf Dog Competition, canines, owners and spectators will enjoy puppy portraits, mutt massages, goody bags and a variety of burgers, dogs and snacks prepared by the talented Chefs of Loews. All proceeds will benefit the Resort's Good Neighbor Council. To register or for more information, please visit www.LoewsSurfDog.com.
On-going
Feeding Pets of the Homeless [ALL PETTS] -- 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.
Brooklyn Events
Saturday, May 17th, 8 am
FIDO Memorial Service For our Departed Dogs
In the Long Meadow by the Fido Memorial Tree; It's located in the Long Meadow on the path by the little pond. If you take the path directly down into the meadow from the Picnic House and make a right at the bottom, it's the seventh tree on the right.Come share pictures, memories, the reading of names, or even a moment of silence for those departed canines who meant so much to us. You can even list your departed pet with FIDO.See www.fidobrooklyn.org for more information.
Sat, June 7th, 7 am to 9 am
FIDO Brooklyn's Monthly Coffee Bark!
In the Long Meadow below 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. You'll see a crowd clustered around some tables and the Fido banner.
Coffee, pastries, dog biscuits as well as relevant information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues. As a regular monthly event, Coffee Bark stands as a shining example of all that is great about off-leash recreation in City parks. Over the course of our 2 hour event, many of the hundreds of dogs and their people who take advantage of the Long Meadow, stop by for coffee and chat about the concerns of the day. This is our way of making contact with each and every dog and owner and to let them know what FIDO is all about.
For more information visit www.fidobrooklyn.org.
Saturday, June 7th, 12 Noon
Wild Quaker Parrot Safari right in the middle of Brooklyn!
Meet at Brooklyn College's Hillel Gate, which is at the intersection of Hillel Place and Campus Road.
Wear anything except bright orange (Monk Parrots freak out when you show them something orange: in fact orange tags are one of the best ways to convince Monk Parrots to build away from electrical infrastructure). Wear green, blue, white, but orange will drive away the birds.
Optional Part II of the Wild Parrot Safari: After getting our share of the raucous antics of the Brooklyn College Parrots, at approximately 1:45 PM, our group will walk to the Q Train (BMT) station at Avenue H and journey to Green-Wood Cemetery, where we will observe the late-afternoon antics of the parrots residing there. If you just want to see the Green-Wood parrots, show up at 2:30 PM and we'll be there. To get to Green-Wood, take the R Train to 25th Street and walk one block East to 25th and 5th Avenue.
For more information, visit www.brooklynparrots.org.
Friday, June 13th, begins 7:30 pm (auction starts 8:30 pm)
"Advanced Lighting Technologies for Aquariums" presented by Tullio DelAquilla and the Brooklyn Aquarium Society.
At Education Hall, NY Aquarium, at West 8th Street in Brooklyn. Accessible by car and public transportation.
Aquacultured corals, marine fish, freshwater fish, plants and dry goods auction. Free admission, refreshments and parking!
For more info and directions, please visit www.brooklynaquariumsociety.org or call the BAS 24 hour calendar of events at 718.837.4455.
Friday, June 27th, 5 pm to dusk
FIDO Pupnic...
In the Nethermead - hours 5pm to dusk
Our annual potluck picnic for pooches and their people! Brooklyn dog owners and their canine companions -come celebrate summer with "Pupnic,", a picnic under the trees for people and dogs alike. Food donations are always welcome but look for spectacular trays from many of Downtown Brooklyn's best restaurants.
Visit www.fidobrooklyn.org for more info.
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Bronx Events
Wed., May 28, 4 pm
Project Whoopee Humane Society
310 East Kingsbridge Rd., Bx. NY 10458
Seminar on preventing, spotting, reporting animal cruelty. Different types of cruelty. Animal Care: responsibilities, laws, general care. Careers with animals in the 21st century, etc.
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Long Island Events
Wednesday, May 21st, doors open 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 or call 631.957.1100 for more information. for directions and more information.
Wednesday, June 11, 12 noon to 2:30 pm
North Shore Animal League America: Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon
The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Avenue, Garden City.
For more information or to RSVP, contact North Shore Animal League America at (516) 883-7900 x821 or denisez@nsalamerica.org.
Wednesday, June 18, doors open 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 or call 631.957.1100 for directions and more information.
Sat., July 19, 2008, 9 am to 5 pm
South American Parrot Conference by the Long Island Parrot Society (LIPS). Tickets - $35.00. Sally Blanchard will headline the all-day event which will also feature presentations by Board certified avian veterinarian0s, Drs. Heidi Hoefer and Robert Monaco, conservation and species-specific workshops, raffles, vendors and more! Fan of amazons, macaws and conures-this is for you.
Visit www.liparrotsociety.org or call 631.669.0094 for reservations and information.
Third Wednesday of Every Month, starting 6:30 pm
Long Island Parrot Society Monthly Meeting. Talks, seminars, education, and more. Please leave your bird at home. $5.00 donation requested for non-LIPS members. At the American Legion Post, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, NY. Visit www.liparrotsociety.org for directions and more information.
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Manhattan Events
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 pm
The Good Dog Foundation: 10-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner.
At Espace, 635 West 42nd Street (between 11th and 12th Avenues), Manhattan.
Dogs are welcome to attend with their people. (Check back for more details.)
For more information, contact The Good Dog Foundation at (718) 788-2988 or 1-888-859-9992 or info@thegooddogfoundation.org, or visit The Good Dog Foundation web site at http://www.thegooddogfoundation.org.
Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30 pm
Cat Therapy Workshop with Cat Therapist Carole Wilbourn and her cat Orion.
At the Mid-Manhattan Library, Fifth Ave. and 40 Street.
Questions are welcomed!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:00-7:45 pm
Yoga with Dogs at Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan
Doga (or "dog yoga") is a partner class for you and your dog. Led by Kari Harendorf, who helped pioneer this hybrid practice, our Doga sessions have been featured in articles in TimeOut New York, The New York Post, and The New York Times. Doga is all about bonding with your pet and giving the dog 45 minutes of undivided attention and praise from their favorite person in the world. The dogs do sun salutations and you'll learn specific massage techniques to calm your dog and aid both circulation and digestion processes. And don't worry: You'll also get a workout, while your dog assists you in traditional and modified poses.
Pre-requisites: Your dog must get along with other dogs. This class is held 7:00-7:45 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Admission is $18 per class (package deals available). For more information, contact Bideawee at (212) 532-4986 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site at http://www.bideawee.org/events/upcoming_events/viewEvent.php?event_id=55.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00-8:00 pm
Pet Loss Support Group
Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street 3rd Floor, Manhattan
At Bideawee, we believe that our four-legged companions are important parts of the family. Saying goodbye to our loving animal companions can be a tough and very emotional journey. Bideawee wants you to know that you are not alone. Each support group is facilitated by one of Bideawee's qualified volunteers who specialize in animal bereavement - Lynn Krigbaum, LMSW, a licensed practitioner and ordained interfaith minister, and Joan Fromewick, LCSW, an experienced professional therapist. Groups take place: Every 1st Friday of the month, 10:00-11:00 am, and every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:00 pm (call ahead to confirm each meeting). These meetings are free. Families, including children, are welcome.
For more information, contact Manhattan Learning Center at (212) 532-4986 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site at http://www.bideawee.org.
Thursday, May 15, 7 pm sharp
The 2nd Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser
HA! Comedy Club, 163 W. 46 St., Manhattan
We are thrilled to announce our second annual comedy show performed by renowned comics Jim Mendrinos and Leighann Lord plus special guests! Please join us for an evening of hilarious comedy while supporting the cause. All proceeds benefit the animals of Bobbi & the Strays.
Tickets are $25* per person in advance or $30 at the door if available.
*Additional 2 item food or drink minimum pp - 21 and over please!
50-50 raffles available and your ticket guarantees your entrance for the Door Prize.
For all info and tickets (RSVP and payment due by May 4 please), email us at bobbicares2@aol.com.
Jim and Leighann are fellow animal lovers who are really helping our cause-not to mention they are so hilariously funny!!!. This is a show you'll remember for a long time to come--if you went last year you know how we all laughed until we cried. Check out their web pages jim-mendrinos.com and leighannlord.com.
Friday, May 16, Doors open at 6 pm - show starts at 7 pm
Barking Mad Bingo! At Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan (between Broome and Grand.)
Dress for excess. You've got to see it to believe it and you've got to be in it to win it! $20 admission; pets welcome. Call 212.274.8511 for reservations.
Saturday, May 17, noon - 4 pm
Bideawee will be using North Shore Adoption League's adoption van to bring some of our adoptable cats and dogs to the public! Come by and meet your new best friend! Talk to staff and volunteers about the adoption process. The van will be parked near Wholefoods at E. Houston and Bowery.
Contact audrey.fisher@bideawee.org for more information.
Saturday, May 17th, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Frisbee Seminar. Can your dog catch a piece of popcorn? Fetch or Chase stuff? Then your dog can catch a Frisbee! Join renowned trainer Denise Herman who has taught all types of dogs from Border Collies to Chihuahuas to catch Frisbees... Your dog can be next! This seminar is $50 per dog/handler team and advanced registration is required. All dogs in attendance must be friendly with people and other dogs. The fee to audit this seminar without your dog is $25 per person.
RSVP: activedogs.meetup.com/53/ or 212-414-9597.
Saturday, May 17, Reception begins 6 pm
Dinner and Entertainment from 7 pm to midnight
At Cipriani Wall Street
Farm Sanctuary "Gala 2008." Always a classy, fun, star-studded evening of vegan delights to benefit and raise awareness for the plight of factory farm animals.
Special guests include Kristen Bell, Rachel Leigh Cook, Jennifer Coolidge, Emily Deschanel, Christine Ebersole, Lisa Edelstein, Swoosie Kurtz, Vanessa Marcil, Peter Max, Esai Morales, Kevin Nealon, Eric Roberts,Ally Sheedy, Loretta Swit, True Whitaker, Persia White, Debra Wilson Skelton and many more. Hosted by Heather Mills and Melissa Rivers. Tickets are $400 per person.
To purchase tickets, donate and learn more, or to find out about sponsorship and advertising opportunities and make product donations and auction contributions to support the event, please contact us at 607-583-2225 ext.221 or gala@farmsanctuary.org.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8:30 pm to Midnight
Intro Dance Class (Triple Swing): 8:30-9:30 pm
Multi-Style Dance Party: 9:30 pm-Midnight
Dancing For Animals: Saturday Night Dance Party.
Dance Times Square, 156 West 44th Street, 3rd Floor (between 6th Avenue and Broadway), Manhattan.
Dance the night away in Manhattan's most beautiful studio while helping your fellow animals at the same time! Dancing for Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds, via dancing activities, for animal welfare organizations, educating people about animal welfare issues, and inspiring volunteerism and community activity. They hold dance parties every other Saturday night, with all funds raised going to support their educational programs and to give financial support to animal organizations. Come early for an introductory class in a specific dance style, then dance the night away from Swing to Mambo to Foxtrot. Music for all dances played. Admission is $10.
For more information, call Dancing for Animals at (212) 946-1824.
Wed., May 21, noon - 3 pm
Milk-Bone® Celebrates 100th Anniversary by Building the World's Largest Dog House in Times Square
Military Island in Times Square - Intersection of Broadway and 7th Ave. between 43 and 44 St.
With the help of more than 100,000 Milk-Bone® dog biscuits and standing at 18 feet high, the 480 square foot dog house will play host to a paw-ful of activities. A special celebrity guest will help present a $1 million donation to the Milk-Bone® Canine Heroes program.
Enjoy entertainment from doggy dancers, paw readers and personalized artwork from professional pet caricature artists. Celebrity Pet Photographer, Christopher Ameruoso, will also be in attendance showing off 10 of his favorite celebrity paw-tographs that will be auctioned off following the event to benefit Canine Assistants.
Wed., May 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
RSVP by May 20
"The Pet Industry in a Changing Economy" Lecture and Cocktail Reception. With Robert L. Vetere, President of the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. $25.00 Admittance Fee; Business Attire Required.A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Central Barkers of the Central Park Conservancy. At the Metropolitan Dog Club, 122 East 83 St. RSVP by Tuesday, May 20 at 212-288-8067.
Saturday, May 24, 2008, Noon - 4:00 pm
Whole Foods and Bideawee / North Shore Animal League: Off-Site Adoption Event!
Whole Foods, East Houston and Bowery, Manhattan.
Bideawee will be using North Shore Adoption League's adoption van to bring some of our adoptable cats and dogs to the public. Come by and meet your new best friend! Talk to staff and volunteers about the adoption process. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Audrey Fisher at (212) 532-4455 or audrey.fisher@bideawee.org.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Stray From the Heart and Bella Starlet Dog host Spring Fling: Daisies, Dogs and Daffodils.
Get those dancing shoes on and your best spring outfit because Stray from the Heart, Bella Starlet Dog and all the animals invite you to a magical night of music and dancing with Baldwin Drive. Maria Milito, "Countdown" at MSNBC NEWS, DJ for Q104.3 NYC, Fill-in Host for "The Call" at NY1 NEWS and avid supporter of animal welfare and adoption facilities throughout NYC and long time Stray from the heart supporter and brilliant photographer, Nina Chiofalo will be honored. Tickets start at $100.00 and include hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dancing, raffle, silent auction and more. There are still sponsorships available. Please contact rsvp@strayfromtheheart.org or call 212.726.DOGS for more details.
Wed., May 28, 6:30 pm onwards
Friends of Animal Care and Control Fundraiser
105 East 73 St., townhouse of Dr. Howard Bellin and Kandis Koustenis
Please join Glenn Close and The Friends of Animal Care & Control supporting the homeless and neglected pets of New York City for an evening of food, drink, the jazz piano of David Kolataze, a canine fashion show and silent auction.
Tickets are $200 each and must be purchased in advance. They are 100% tax deductible. To purchase tickets or donate log onto http://www.nycaac.org/. All major credit cards accepted.For more information contact Betsy Goldman at 646-522-4387.
Saturday, May 31st, 7 am to 9 pm
Central Park Paws presents it's first "Bagel Bark" during off-leash hours. At the North End of the Great Lawn. Enter park at 86th Street and walk to mid-park.
For more information visit www.centralparkpaws.org.
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 8:30 pm to midnight
Fundraiser:
Intro Dance Class (Mambo): 8:30 - 9:30 pm
Multi-Style Dance Party: 9:30 pm - Midnight
Dancing For Animals: Saturday Night Dance Party.
Dance Times Square, 156 West 44th Street, 3rd Floor (between 6th Avenue and Broadway), Manhattan
Dance the night away in Manhattan's most beautiful studio while helping your fellow animals at the same time! Dancing for Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds, via dancing activities, for animal welfare organizations, educating people about animal welfare issues, and inspiring volunteerism and community activity. They hold dance parties every other Saturday night, with all funds raised going to support their educational programs and to give financial support to animal organizations. Come early for an introductory class in a specific dance style, then dance the night away from Swing to Mambo to Foxtrot. Music for all dances played. Admission is $10.
For more information, call Dancing for Animals at (212) 946-1824, or visit the Dancing for Animals web site at www.dancingforanimals.org.
Sat., May 31, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Pet First Aid Class and CPR Workshop for your Pets
Bideawee Learning Center, 410 E. 38 St., Manhattan
This 4 hour workshop includes: pet CPR and rescue breathing, helping your pet in a medical emergency, Assessing your pets vitals, choking management, bleeding protocols, poisoning, restraining your pet, and more.
Cost is $85. Register by calling 212-532-4986 or email manhattanlearning@bideawee.org.
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 12 noon to 6:00 pm
The Good Dog Foundation: Therapy Dog Day.
At Tompkins Square Park, 7th Street and Avenue A, Manhattan
Agility course and clinic; cool dog contests: best costume, best look-alike team, fastest sit, and more; face painting for kids; meet fellow dog lovers and therapy dog volunteers.
Dogs are welcome to attend with their people. Bring a picnic and drinks.
For more information, contact The Good Dog Foundation at (718) 788-2988 or 1-888-859-9992 or info@thegooddogfoundation.org.
Sunday, June 1, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tellington TTouch Training At Animal Haven Soho
Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre St. Manhattan
Learn how TTouch can help you create positive changes in behavior, enhance wellness and create a deeper bond between you and your pet. Calm and de-stress your pet; overcome fear issues; bring an animal out of shock, enhance quality of life, minimize behavioral issues.
Pre-registration is required. Class is limited so register early.
Cost $65 per person. Proceeds benefit the animals of Animal Haven and Tavi & Friends, a non-profit group dedicated to helping special-needs animals.
Register by mail or online: http://mitails.com/id18.html
Thursday, June 5, 6:30 - 9 pm
A Happy Hour to Benefit JASA's PETS Project
The Village Pour House, 64 Third Ave (11th St. and Third Ave.)
$15 admission fee at the door. Open bar from 6:30 - 7:30, free appetizers and a raffle with great prizes. Donations of pet food are welcome and will get you free raffle tickets.
All proceeds will benefit JASA's PETS Project, which addresses the needs of elderly pet owners whose capacity to care for their pets has been compromised by frailty, illness and/or inadequate income.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Brett Lowitz at 212-273-5275 or volunteer@jasa.org.
Friday, June 6, 2008, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Pet Loss Support Group
Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street 3rd Floor, Manhattan
At Bideawee, we believe that our four-legged companions are important parts of the family. Saying goodbye to our loving animal companions can be a tough and very emotional journey. Bideawee wants you to know that you are not alone. Each support group is facilitated by one of Bideawee's qualified volunteers who specialize in animal bereavement - Lynn Krigbaum, LMSW, a licensed practitioner and ordained interfaith minister, and Joan Fromewick, LCSW, an experienced professional therapist. Groups take place: Every 1st Friday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 am, and every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (call ahead to confirm each meeting). These meetings are free. Families, including children, are welcome.
For more information, contact Manhattan Learning Center at (212) 532-4986 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site.
Saturday, June 7th, 9 am to 11 am
Coffee Bark in St. Nick's Dog Park at 137th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, New York (at the top of the city steps)
Socialize with fellow dog owners and discuss issues concerning St. Nicholas Park and St. Nick's Dog Park while enjoying coffee and breakfast treats.
Sunday, June 8th, 8 am to 10 am
Fort Tryon Dog Owner's Group "Coffee Bark." at Sir William's Dog Run, located at Sir William's Dog Run is located in Fort Tryon Park, between Broadway and the Henry Hudson Parkway to the East and West, and Riverside Drive and 190th Street to the North and South. (right behind the leaf café)
http://www.ftdog.org/index.html. (Pug Meetup from 10 am to 12 noon sometimes follows; please check website.)
Sun., June 8, noon - 4 pm
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival
Washington Square Park, Chess Corner (SW corner).
Washington Square Park Dog Run Association is organizing this adoption festival. In addition to adoptable cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, and rabbits, this event features a steel drum band, low-cost microchipping ($25) for dogs and cats, and Ask the Veterinarian, Ask the Trainer, Ask the Groomer, and Ask The TTouch Practitioner booths.
For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Yoga with Dogs!
At Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan
Doga (or "dog yoga") is a partner class for you and your dog. Led by Kari Harendorf, who helped pioneer this hybrid practice, our Doga sessions have been featured in articles in TimeOut New York, The New York Post, and The New York Times. Doga is all about bonding with your pet and giving the dog 45 minutes of undivided attention and praise from their favorite person in the world. The dogs do sun salutations and you'll learn specific massage techniques to calm your dog and aid both circulation and digestion processes. And don't worry: You'll also get a workout, while your dog assists you in traditional and modified poses. Pre-requisites: Your dog must get along with other dogs.
This class is held 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Admission is $18 per class (package deals available).
For more information, contact Bideawee at (212) 532-4986 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee Web site.
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 8:30 pm to midnight
Intro Dance Class (Mambo): 8:30 - 9:30 pm
Multi-Style Dance Party: 9:30 pm - Midnight
Dancing For Animals: Saturday Night Dance Party
Dance Times Square, 156 West 44th Street, 3rd Floor (between 6th Avenue and Broadway), Manhattan
Dance the night away in Manhattan's most beautiful studio while helping your fellow animals at the same time! Dancing for Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds, via dancing activities, for animal welfare organizations, educating people about animal welfare issues, and inspiring volunteerism and community activity. They hold dance parties every other Saturday night, with all funds raised going to support their educational programs and to give financial support to animal organizations. Come early for an introductory class in a specific dance style, then dance the night away from Swing to Mambo to Foxtrot. Music for all dances played. Admission is $10.
For more information, call Dancing for Animals at (212) 946-1824.
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Pet Loss Support Group: At Bidawee Learning Center
410 East 38th Street 3rd Floor, Manhattan.
At Bideawee, we believe that our four-legged companions are important parts of the family. Saying goodbye to our loving animal companions can be a tough and very emotional journey. Bideawee wants you to know that you are not alone. Each support group is facilitated by one of Bideawee's qualified volunteers who specialize in animal bereavement - Lynn Krigbaum, LMSW, a licensed practitioner and ordained interfaith minister, and Joan Fromewick, LCSW, an experienced professional therapist. Groups take place: Every 1st Friday of the month, 10:00-11:00 am, and every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:00 pm (call ahead to confirm each meeting). These meetings are free. Families, including children, are welcome.
For more information, contact Manhattan Learning Center at (212) 532-4986 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site at www.bideawee.org.
Friday, June 27, Doors open at 6 pm - show starts at 7 pm
Barking Mad Bingo!
At Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street (between Broome and Grand.)
Dress for excess. You've got to see it to believe it and you've got to be in it to win it!
$20 admission; pets welcome. Call 212.274.8511 for reservations.
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
June 30th, 2008, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm - shotgun at 11 am
Animal Haven's 3rd Annual Golf Classic!
At the Montammy Golf Club - Alpine, NJ.
This year we're honoring Animal Haven adopter and supporter Vanessa Williams, star of the ABC-TV mega-hit Ugly Betty, and two outstanding friends of Animal Haven, Gianna and Jim Paterson. We've also lined up 30 sports and entertainment all- stars, including Yogi Berra, Gerry Cooney, and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, to golf and party with us. After 18 holes adjourn to the clubhouse; meet a few of our adorable, adoptable dogs on the cocktail terrace while sipping bubbly (or whatever) and nibbling hors d'oeuvres, then savor a moveable feast throughout the dining rooms and lounges. In the showroom, the Awards and Entertainment Show, hosted by Spencer Ross and starring Freddie Roman, will feature a drawing and live auction of spectacular luxury and fantasy packages.
For reservations for golf/dinner/show or dinner/show only or for information about sponsorships and journal ads, please contact Tiffany Lacey at 917.459.2422 or visit Animal Haven's website at http://www.animalhavenshelter.org/.
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Queens Events
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 9:00 am
Bi-Weekly Bark Brigade
At Forest Park, K-9 Korral Dog Run (Park Lane South and 85 Street), Queens
Bring your dog and join the Rangers for a walk in the woods. No pooch? No problem. Come anyway. Program meets every two weeks during the spring.
For more information and directions visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/related_information/related_information.php?pIDs=Q015&MD=EVENTS
Saturday, May 31st, 12 noon to 4 pm
For Our Friends Annual Luncheon and Auction!
Luncheon and auction will be at Monahan's, 214-17 41st Avenue in Bayside
$50.00 per person
For Our Friends, Inc. is a nonprofit, no kill, rescue group. FOF keeps all dogs until a loving home is found for them. We are devoted to saving dogs/puppies in need. Many of our dogs have been abandoned and have literally been found by our volunteers in the streets of Queens and the Bronx.
Call 718.279.4450 for more information. Items for our raffle and auction such as household, jewelry and pet items are welcome.
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 9:00 am
Bi-Weekly Bark Brigade
At Forest Park, K-9 Korral Dog Run (Park Lane South and 85 Street), Queens
Bring your dog and join the Rangers for a walk in the woods. No pooch? No problem. Come anyway. Program meets every two weeks during the spring.
For more information and directions visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/related_information/related_information.php?pIDs=Q015&MD=EVENTS
Saturday, June 21, 2008, Noon - 3:00 pm
Allied Rockaway Foundation for Animal Recreation and Fitness (ARF-ARF) / City of New York Parks and Recreation: It's My Bark Day At Rockaway Freeway Dog Park, Rockaway Freeway between Beach 81st and Beach 83rd Streets), Queens.
An animal awareness day to promote responsible dog ownership, animal citizenship, and use of city parks. Dog and cat adoptions. Low-cost microchipping ($25, includes insertion and registration) for dogs and cats. Low-cost spay/neuter (free with proof of public assistance, otherwise $25 per animal). Lots of activities for dogs and dog owners. Admission is free.
ARF-ARF is a member of NYCDog and is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Email info@arfarfrockawaybeach.org for more information.
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Staten Island Events
Saturday, May 17, 2008 (rain or shine), 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival - Staten Island
Wolfe's Pond Park (near the Park House).
Wolfe's Pond Pooches is organizing this adoption festival. In addition to adoptable cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies, this event features a steel drum band, low-cost microchipping ($25) for dogs and cats, and Ask the Veterinarian, Ask the Trainer, Ask the Groomer, and Ask The TTouch Practitioner booths. For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
No More Tears Rescue: Chinese Auction
At St. Andrew's Church, 40 Old Mill Road
Raise money to rescue and rehabilitate puppy mill dogs. Join us for a fun afternoon winning beautiful gifts/baskets and treats for your dogs! Learn how you can help us stop puppy mills! Tasty desserts and beverages will be available. Tickets are $25.
For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Laura Amato at foundfreedom@nomoretearsrescue.com, or visit the No More Tears Rescue web site.
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Westchester/ Connecticut & Beyond Events
Saturday, May 17th, All Day
Animal Haven's First Woofstock and Tour Day!
Spend the day in the country and see Animal Haven Acres in the Catskills.
Tickets: $30.00 per person or $75.00 per person which includes round-trip bus ride with on-board activities to the sanctuary.
Bus picks guests up at 9 am at Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street.
For more info, directions, tickets please call Tiffany Lacey at 917.459.2422 or email tiffanyl@ah-nyc.org.
Sun., June 22, 2008, 1 pm
War Dog Memorial Celebration
at Hartsdale Pet Cemetery & Crematory
75 North Central Park Avenue
Visit www.petcem.com for additional 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.