Spring Calendar of Animal-related Events

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City/State/Nationwide | Brooklyn | Bronx | Long Island | Manhattan
 
New Jersey | Queens | Staten Island | Westchester/Connecticut/Beyond

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.
 

Brooklyn Events

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

Sat., March 27, 11 am - 2 pm
Saturday, April 3 (rain date)
Annual Bideawee Eggstravaganza for families and pets
Bideawee Adoption Center, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, New York
11:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt; 12:00 PM - Photos with the Easter Bunny
Bideawee families and children will gather on the Bideawee landscaped grounds for the celebratory Easter Egg Hunt. Two courses will be set up: one for children up to age 6; and another for kids 7 and older. A winner for each group will be selected based on the child who collects the most eggs containing a Bideawee Button inside.
There is a $10 fee per photo to help support Bideawee pets residing in its care and for ongoing educational programs. Guests will enjoy holiday candy and snacks during this special event. All pets should be on a leash or in a carrier.
For more information contact 631-325-0200, ext 118; or visit: www.bideawee.org.
 
Third Wednesday of Every Month, starting 6:30 pm
Long Island Parrot Society Monthly Meeting. Talks, seminars, education, and more. Please leave your bird at home. $5.00 donation requested for non-LIPS members. At the American Legion Post, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, NY. Visit www.liparrotsociety.org for directions and more information.
 

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Manhattan Events

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

Save the Date - May 21st - 23, 2010
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB): Fifth International Conference on Pet Loss and Bereavement and Training Workshop in Pet Loss and Bereavement Counseling
Hilton Hotel Conference Center, Newark Liberty (NJ) Airport
This unique conference is designed to serve pet owners and the professionals who serve them and the animals they love. Bereavement counselors, vets, their staffs, and shelter and other involved personnel will give presentations on a variety of topics, including Accidents, Aftercare Options, Animal Hospice Care, Animal Shelter Work, Anticipatory Bereavement, Children and Pet Death, Compassion Fatigue and the Pet Bereavement Counselor, The Elderly and Petloss, Emergency Preparations for our Pets, Euthanasia, Feral Animals. Guilt, How to Design and Implement a Counseling Practice, Lost and Missing Pets, Problems with Animal Communicators,Religion and Petloss, Service Dogs and Their Loss, Support Group Workshop, and The Pet as a Family Member. There will also be focused panel discussions with attendee participation.
On Friday, May 21, Dr. Wallace Sife teach our highly acclaimed 10-hour workshop for pet bereavement counselors (ten Continuing Education credits will be awarded, as well as the APLB Certificate of Training).
For more information or to register, visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) web site at www.aplb.org.
 

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Queens Events

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Staten Island Events

Saturday, April 3, 11 am
What your pup should expect when you're expecting
BiscuitMagoo, 235 Main Street Staten Island, NY 10307
A FREE* workshop on how to prepare your pup for the arrival of your new baby! *Donations will be accepted.
When Canine Behaviorist Julie Cattabiani learned that she was expecting she realized the need for an informative workshop for new parents to prepare their pup for their new arrival. After bringing the idea to BiscuitMagoo owner Ayana Verdi (who is also expecting!)
This workshop will also be followed by a Bite Prevention for Children workshop created to teach children what to do (and what not to do!) when coming into contact with a strange dog.
For more information contact 718.948.2231 or Email: BiscuitMagooSpa@aol.com.
 

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Westchester/ Connecticut & Beyond Events

Saturday, May 1, 10 am - 2 pm
Wags and Whiskers Walkathon & Pet Fair!
FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights
Join us at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights for the most exciting fundraiser of the year and help save the life of a homeless animal by registering and collecting pledges!
First, you'll high-tail it with your best buddy on 2 mile walk. Then enjoy live music by 100.7 WHUD, fabulous food and refreshments, games and crafts for the kids and shopping in our vendor village!
Top Fundaiser will win an exciting 1 week vacation, lake front, on Indian Lake in the Adirondecks (includes boat)! Other top prizes include 1 year of free grooming, c/o PAWfection and more!
Cost: $20 registration fee; $35 families of 2 or more; kids under 12 enter and walk FREE!
For registration information or questions contact lisa@spca914.org or visit www.spca914.org.
 
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.

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