Saturday November 7
Regular Canine to Five Indoor Dog Park, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, Canine to Five, 3443 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI.
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association People, Pets, and Vets, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Macomb Community College at Garfield/M-59, 44575 Garfield Road,, Building E, Clinton Twp, MI. This great event for all ages has more than thirty exhibits including dentistry, leader dogs, microchipping, anatomy, surgery, radiology, parasitology, and emergency care. Children also learn about the importance of grooming, the seriousness of obesity, and the significance of lab animals. They experience unusual pets, such as sugar gliders and llamas. And even take their "wounded" stuffed animals to the Teddy Bear Clinic for surgery. Live animal exhibits will feature reptiles and exotic pets, rabbits, a piano-playing dog, miniature horses, minature goats, chickens and canine agility training with demonstrations. There will also be face painting, balloons and lots of fun activities for the kids. Admission is free.
Tail Wagger’s USA 20th Anniversary Tail Wagger's Bowl, Woodland Lanes, 33775 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI, 9:30 am (kids and adults), 1:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 8:00 pm (adults only). Cost: $25/adult, $10/youth includes bowling, meal, T-shirt and prizes during event to benefit animals in need. Reserve by e-mailing tailwaggers.1990@yahoo.com.
Sunday November 8
All Creatures ULC Sunday Spiritual Services. Explore your spiritual connection with your pets and other pet lovers at All Creatures ULC — the perfect place for people who want to include their pets in their spiritual life! Services held at 1:00 pm at Dunk N Dogs Pet Spa, 27911 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. For more info, call Rev. Claudia at 313-563-0162 or e-mail claudiabarber@lycos.com.
4th Annual Trivia Classic to Benefit Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White, Allen Park, MI. Ten rounds with ten trivia questions each, plus prizes, medals, raffle and refreshments. $20 per person. Call Steve or Cindy at 313-382-2979 for more info.
The Troy All Dogs Playgroup Meetup Hike at Stony Creek Metro Park, 1:00 pm, Utica, MI. You must join meetup.com to attend this event. Sign up is FREE.
Monday November 9
Dunk N Dogs Rough and Tumble Dogs Pooch Party, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 27911 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. Reservations required, call 734-422-WASH.
Tuesday November 10
Dunk N Dogs Gentle and Mild Dogs Pooch Party, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 27911 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. Reservations required, call 734-422-WASH.
Thursday November 12
Dunk N Dogs Rough and Tumble Dogs Pooch Party, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 27911 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. Reservations required, call 734-422-WASH.
Multi-Day Event
November 12-14, 2009, P.A.W.S. Millionaire Party, 4:00 pm – 2:00 am each day, Woodhaven Lanes, 20000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI. Come play Texas Hold 'Em and support P.A.W.S. All proceeds from this event go to support P.A.W.S.'s efforts to help homeless animals. For more information, call 734-556-2164.