Winter Calendar of Animal-related Events

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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

Wednesday, February 3, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Kickoff - Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animals "I Love NYC Pets" Month! Sponsored by TD Bank.
Join the Mayor's Alliance and sponsor TD Bank for the kick-off of the Fourth Annual "I Love NYC Pets" Month! Enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and meet representatives of the Mayor's Alliance, TD Bank (formerly Commerce Bank) and wonderful dogs for adoption.
RSVP by Thursday, January 28th.
For more info contact info@animalalliancenyc.org.

For all "I Love NYC Pets" Month events throughout all five boros, visit www.animalalliancenyc.org/ilovenycpets/2010/special.php
 
Monday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show At Madison Square Garden!
Visit www.westminsterkennelclub.org for show events and ticket purchase info.
Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds and varieties will be judged and benched on Monday, with Group judging in the evening. Sporting, Working, and Terrier breeds will be judged on Tuesday, with Group judging and the famous "Best In Show" award this evening.
 
Month of February 2010
CSM Stray Foundation: Fred Kelly "I Love NYC Pets Month" Benefit Art Sale
CSM Stray Foundation Celebrates "I Love NYC Pets Month" with artist Fred Kelly. A percentage of the proceeds from artwork ordered on Fred's web site at www.fredsartworks.com in the month of February using code csm2 in the message on your order will benefit CSM Stray Foundation's spay/neuter/medical treatments of feral cats as well as the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Additionally, all pieces purchased on fine art paper are reduced by 25%, and all canvas prices are reduced by 40%. Take advantage of these great price reductions!
For more information, visit the CSM Stray Foundation web site at www.csmstray.org/images/csm2fundraiser2010final.pdf.
 

Brooklyn Events

Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 am - 6 pm
Adoption Event
Pet's Emporium, 105 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Visit www.foranimalsinc.com/events.html for more information.
 
Saturday, February 6th, 7 am to 9 am
Fido Brooklyn's Famous Monthly Coffee Bark!
On the Long Meadow beside the Picnic House.
Off leash play, coffee and treats.
Visit www.fidobrooklyn.org for more info.
 
Saturday, February 6th, 8:00 am
Early morning birding at Marine Park!
At the Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park and East 33rd Street and Avenue U.
Call 718.421.2021 if more information is needed.
 
Saturday, February 6th, begins 11 am
Wildman Steve Baldwin's Famous Monthly "Wild Parrots of Brooklyn Safari".
Starts at Brooklyn College.
Something you have to do at least once in your life!
Visit www.brooklynparrots.com for info and directions.
 
Saturday, Feb. 6th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Neighborhood Cats / NYC Feral Cat Initiative: "Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony" Workshop
Big Apple Car Service, 169 Bay 17th Street (at Bath Avenue), 3rd Floor (stairs only), Brooklyn
Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date!
There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required.
To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend.
For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site at www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/events.php.
 
Sunday, February 7th, 1:00pm
Surviving the Winter: Learn how winter residents of Propsect Park survive the cold weather.
Dress appropriately.
Meet at Picnic House, Third Street and West Drive.
 
Friday, February 12th, begins 7:30 pm
"Making the Jump to Saltwater" - With Todd Gardner, Aquaculturist at Atlantis Marine World, Lecturer and Author.
Presented by the Brooklyn Aquarium Society.
Included Marine Fish, Aqua-cultured Corals, Freshwater Fish, Plants, and Dry Goods Auction.
At the New York Aquarium, Education Hall, Surf Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn.
$5.00 donaiton for non-members.
For information please visit www.brooklynaquariumsociety.com or call BAS 24 hour Calendar of Events Hotline at 718-837-4455.
 
Saturday, February 13th, 1:00 pm
Wild Romance! Celebrate Valentine's Day by learning about how animals court each other. Bring your sweetheart for this lovely hike!
At Prospect Park, Picnic House, Third Street and West Drive.
 
Sunday, February 14th, 10 am
Winter Waterfowl! Take a stroll around Prospect Lake while we look for some winter visitors to NYC.
Bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather!
At Prospect Park, Wollman Rink, Parking Lot and East Drive.
 
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

Saturday, February 6th - 9:00 am
Birding Club at Van Cortlandt Park
Enter park at 246th Street and Broadway - Meet at Van Cortlandt Nature Center
Come bird with us! Bring binoculars if you have them.
For more information contact 718.548.0912.
 
Sunday, February 7th - 1:00 pm
Seal-Shore Safari - Pelham Bay Park
Meet at Pelham Bay Park Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, section 2 of Orchard Beach
Believe it or not, seals hang out by the beach between December and March! You'll get to see them during low tide.
Wear warm and comfortable clothes and bring binoculars if you have them.
For more information contact 718.885.3467.
 
Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1 pm to 4 pm
Neighborhood Cats / NYC Feral Cat Initiative: "Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony" Workshop
Bronx Library Center, Concourse Level, Conference Room 22, 310 Kingsbridge Road (just north of Fordham Road), Bronx
Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required.
To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend.
For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site at www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/events.php.
 
Sunday, Feburary 21st, starts 10 am
Wacky Winter Waterfowl
Join us the third Sunday of each month, bring binoculars if you have them!
At the Orchard Beach Nature Center, Meet at Pelham Bay Park Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, section 2 of Orchard Beach.
Call 718.885.3467 if more information is needed.
 
Saturday, Feb. 27th, 10:00 am
Winter Waterfowl at Van Cortlandt Park.
A great variety of ducks and other birds spend the winter at the Van Cortland Lake.
At VC Nature Center, W. 246th and Broadway.
Call 718-548-0912 if more information is needed.
 

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Long Island Events

Sunday, February 14, 2010 , 10 am-4 pm
Saturday, Feb. 6 - Deadline for all art work
Bideawee's Love Your Pet Art Contest & Expo
Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977
Bideawee, Inc., a leading pet adoption and animal welfare organization serving Long Island and New York metropolitan area communities, invites animal lovers of all ages to their Love Your Pet Art Expo on Valentine s Day, February 14th, from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM at the Bideawee Learning Center for People and Pets in Westhampton, New York.
Bideawee's Annual Art Contest and Expo features handmade works of art by children age 5 to 18 that creatively portray this year's contest theme, Show Them Some Love. The artwork should illustrate how to show love to your pet, or how your pet shows you love.
Winners will be chosen by gallery attendees and prizes will be awarded in four groupings based children s grade year in school: K-3rd, 4-6th, 7-9th and 10-12th years. There is a $5.00 entrance fee as a donation to help Bideawee continue to care for the many homeless pets residing in its shelters.
Deadline for children to submit their artwork is February 6, 2010. Art entries can represent any medium (photos, paintings, sculpture, finger painting, etc.). Artwork MUST include the artist s name, grade, school and phone number. The first 200 entries will be displayed at the Expo. Artwork should be taken directly to Bideawee's Westhampton Adoption Center at 118 Old Country Road between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, seven days a week.
For more information, call 631-325-0200 ext 118 or visit our website 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

Sunday, January 31st - 12 noon to 4:00 pm
Valentine's Day Pet Photos to Benefit Animal Haven
- Get your pet's portrait done by Petographs pet photographer Ixiana Hernandez at Animal Haven.
Only $30.00. Includes mini studio session and one digital photo.
By appointment only. To book session email petographs@gmail.com.
 
Sunday, January 31 - Noon to 6:00 pm
Linda's Feral Cat Assistance: Adoption Van
186 First Avenue (between 10th and 11th Streets), Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, contact Linda Bryant at (718) 205-1792 or teabag_1@earthlink.net, or visit the Linda's Feral Cat Assistance web site at www.lindasferalcatassistance.com.
 
Sunday, January 31st - Noon to 6:00 pm
Anjellicle Cats Rescue: Adoption Van at Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market, 9th Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets)
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Chelsea Market.
For more information, contact Angelica Lema at (908) 577-4816 or info@anjelliclecats.com, or visit the Anjellicle Cats Rescue web site at www.anjelliclecats.com.
 
Sunday, January 31st - meet at 5:00 pm
Owl Watch! It's a great time of year to observe and enjoy raptors in NYC!
Meet the Rangers at 100th Street and Central Park West.
 
Wednesday, Feb. 3rd - 7 pm
Join instructor Kari Harendorf for a unique way to get both you and your dog into shape ... through yoga! Participants and their canine companions go through ancient yoga techniques together in a relaxing setting that will leave you feeling refreshed.
Dogs participating in the class must be well-behaved and able to get along with other dogs.
Each Doga session is $20.
For more information, please contact: Deborah Green Learning Center Manager 212 532-4986, Ext. 285
 
Tues., February 9 - Sun., February 20, 11 am - 6 pm
Opening Receiption, Sat., February 13, 2 - 6 pm
A HOME FOR A PET AND A HOME FOR A PAINTING
New Century Artists Gallery, 530 West 25th St, 4th Floor
A fund raiser for The Humane Society of NY and Glen Wild Animal Rescue
Well behaved dogs are very welcome at the reception and at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit. A percentage of sales will be donated to both organizations.
For more information visit ahomeforapetandahomeforapainting.com or send email to arlene@arlenehorton.com.
 
Thursdayday, Feb. 11 - 12:30 pm
Book Selection: Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor
Special Guest Moderator: Mike Rueb, Bideawee's Behavior and Training expert One special way Bideawee promotes and supports the human/animal bond is through the exploration of literature. At the Manhattan Learning Center, book lovers come together 4 times a year to discuss and celebrate animal-related themes and characters. Selections include both fiction and non-fiction. Participants are invited to bring lunch.
For more information, please contact: manhattanlearning@bideawee.org or call 212 532-4455, Ext. 285
 
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:00-6:00 pm
Arlene Horton Gallery: "A Home for a Pet and a Home for a Painting" Benefit for the Humane Society of New York & Glen Wild Animal Rescue
New Century Artists Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, 4th Floor, Manhattan
A benefit for the Humane Society of New York and Glen Wild Animal Rescue, A Home For a Pet and a Home For a Painting is a solo exhibit of animal paintings by portrait artist Arlene Horton. Each painting sells for $200. Commissioned paintings are $500. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the Humane Society of New York and Glen Wild Animal Rescue. You may also purchase paintings from this exhibit prior to the event.
For more information or to purchase paintings in advance, contact Arlene Horton at arlene@arlenehorton.com, or visit the Arlene Horton Gallery web site at ahomeforapetandahomeforapainting.com.
 
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 am
Eagle Watch!
Join the Rangers on a walk to the Hudson River and look for Bald Eagles that visit the City this time of year. At Inwood Hill Park, Inwood Hill Nature Center. Enter Park at W. 218th Street and Indian Road. 212.304.2365 or 304.3401 for more info.
 
Wednesday, Feb. 24th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
NYC Bar Association: Dogs In Prison/Paws that Heal: Puppies Behind Bars and Glen Wild Animal Rescue Dog Program
NYC Bar Association, Stimson Room, 42 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan
Puppies Behind Bars and Glen Wild Animal Rescue Shelter Dog Program work with incarcerated persons at prisons and juvenile justice facilities, and with dogs, to improve the lives of both. Learn about these projects from their founders Gloria Stoga and Liz Keller, and from participants. Speakers include Gloria Gilbert Stoga, Founder and President, Puppies Behind Bars; Liz Keller, Founder and President, Glen Wild Animal Rescue; and Susan Hallett, Legal Action Center.
More info TBA.
 
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 am
Eagle Watch!
Join the Rangers on a walk to the Hudson River and look for Bald Eagles that visit the City this time of year. At Inwood Hill Park, Inwood Hill Nature Center. Enter Park at W. 218th Street and Indian Road. 212.304.2365 or 304.3401 for more info.
 
Sunday, February 28, 2010, noon
Sunday, Feb. 28th, 12 noon Raptors: The Master's of the Sky!
Explore the nature history, biology and ecology of raptors with a lecture and 'hawk walk.'
Meet at Belvedere Castle, Central Park, 79th Street and mid-park. 212.628.2345.
 

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

Fri., Feb. 12, 4 - 9 pm -- Sat., Feb 13, 10 am - 7 pm -- Sun., Feb. 14, 10 am - 5 pm
Super Pet Expo
NJ Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837
Shopping, comedy show, dog agility show, reptile exhibit
Visit www.superpetexpo.com for more information and for ticket purchase.
 
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

Saturday, Feb. 13th - 11 am
Duck Duck Goose!
At Hightland Park. Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street.
Look for ducks and geese.
 
Sunday, Feb. 28, 12 - 4 pm
Adoption Event
TD Bank (partnership with Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals)
10110 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375
Visit www.foranimalsinc.com/events.html for more information.
 

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Staten Island Events

Saturday, Feb. 6th - 11:00 am
Happy Hibernators! Where do the animals that call the park home go in the winter? Come learn where they've been camping out! At Blue Heron Park Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, 222 Poillon Avenue, btwn. Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard.
For more information, contact 718. 967.3542.
 
Saturday, February 27th, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Trap-Neuter-Return:How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony
(presented by Neighborhood Cats)
Port Richmond High School, 85 St. Joseph's Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
(NOTE: Please enter through the main door on St. Joseph's Avenue)
To register: email your name, address and phone number to lois@nycferalcat.org or call 212-662-5761 and leave your name, address and phone number on the voicemail.
$15 suggested donation, payable at the door.
Click members.petfinder.com/~NY190/tnrworkshop.pdf to download a flyer.
 
Saturday, Feb. 27th, 12:30 to 4:00 pm
Neighborhood Cats / NYC Feral Cat Initiative: "Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony" Workshop
Port Richmond High School, 85 St. Josephs Avenue, Staten Island (enter through main entrance)
Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date!
$15 suggested donation at the door.
To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend.
For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site at www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/events.php.
 
Sunday, March 7, 12:30 pm
Save the Date! -- ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Come join Pluto Rescue as we march along Forest Avenue in this year's Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade. Dress warm, bring family, friends and of course your canine companions on a secure leash.
Please e-mail plutorescue@aol.com for more details. Click members.petfinder.com/~NY190/spdparade.pdf to download a flyer.
 

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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.

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