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Chase is an entertainer. See below. (Photo - SD Humane)
October is a great month for fun with Fido. Check out the events listed below, then tune in again in the coming days for a list of Halloween happenings.
But first…
TODAY’S ADORABLE ADOPTABLE
Source: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Chase (photo at right)
I'm 52-pound, neutered shepherd/Rottweiler mix, one year and seven months young, and have all my shots.
Even if I do say so myself, I'm a fantastic dog who can't wait for a second chance start at life and a family to love!
Adorable and friendly, I'm one entertaining pup. I like to receive lots of mental stimulation and physical exercise. I'd be thrilled to accompany my people friends on their athletic pursuits and outdoor activities.
It will be important that my new pet-parents demonstrate consistent leadership and training with me, so that I can learn how to be the best pup I can be. Due to my high energy level, I will do best in a home with children eight years and older or adults only. While I enjoy the company of other dogs, I would to prefer to live in a home without cats.
To help my new pet-parents and me get started off on the right paw, the Humane Society's five week Head Start class is included in my $169 adoption fee. My adoption fee also includes my neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, certificate for a free veterinary exam, and more! Please visit me at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA soon.
For more info about Chase an more adorable adoptables visit:
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel. (619) 299-7012
OCTOBER CANINE CALENDAR
October 17, Saturday
TAILS AT TWILIGHT GALA FUNDRAISER
Benefits Escondido Humane Society
Source: Escondido Humane Society
You and your well-mannered, leashed canine companions are cordially invited to join us at the Escondido Humane Society’s 16th Annual Tails at Twilight Gala. We will “Fall in Love” as we celebrate the season and the love shared between people and their pets in benefit of the lifesaving animal rescue efforts of the Escondido Humane Society.
Our VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive sWAG Bag, specialty wines, and an auction preview. All guests will enjoy a hosted bar of Orfila wines and Stone Brewery beers, delectable dining, entertainment, and special shelter guests. Dog Butlers will cater to the needs of our canine friends to ensure that they enjoy their night in celebration and support of animal rescue at the Escondido Humane Society.
Our live auction features a trip for two to Paris, France—the City of Love, Calendar Cover 2011, Name the Street, and a $1,000,000 Match Challenge. Our silent auction will include a gorgeous diamond necklace, signed sports memorabilia, travel, entertainment, pet pampering packages, and much more.
Cost: $100 per person for regular seating; $200 per person for VIP seating (includes early admission, specialty wines, and exclusive sWAG bag – one lucky bag will contain a gold Tiffany bracelet!).
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or auction information:
Tel. (760) 888-2235
Abigail Rowland Kouzi, Development Director, development@escondidohumanesociety.org
www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ehs_073.htm
October 18, Sunday
BARKTOBERBEST
Source: Southern California German shepherd rescue
Join Southern California German Shepherd Rescue for Barktoberfest, sponsored by Stone Brewery, La Jolla Brewery, Miller's Field and more.
Markim Pet Resort
4393 Carmel Valley Road
12:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.
Guests over 21 will enjoy two glasses of beer or wine, lunch, entertainment and other activities! Guests under 21 will enjoy soda or water, lunch entertainment and more! For those over 21, additional beer or wine will be available for purchase per glass. (If you are 21 or over please bring your ID, we will not serve to those without proper ID.)
Entry for adults is $25 per person, 14 and under are $10 each until October 10. From October 11 to the day of the event the entry fee is $35 per person for adults, 14 and under are $15 per person. Friendly dogs who are leashed are welcome with an RSVP!
For more info:
www.barktoberfestsd.com or http://www.socalrescue.org
Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
LEASH YOUR FITNESS BOOT CAMP CLASSES FOR HUMANS AND DOGS
Source: Leash Your Fitness media release
Team up for aerobic exercise with your pooch in this novel fitness program.
Leash Your Fitness is expanding out from its Del Mar classes to hold more in Balboa Park and Mission Bay.
Monday and Wednesday classes:
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Mission Bay near the Fiesta Island bridge
Tuesday and Thursday classes:
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Balboa Park near the dog park entrance
Evening classes at Mission Bay will begin in October.
For a full schedule, pricing, or more info:
Dawn Celapino, owner
www.leashyourfitness.com
www.twitter.com/leashyourfitnes
October 22, Thursday
(and third Thursday of each month)
HAPPY HOUR LECTURE SERIES AND WORKSHOP
At San Diego Humane Society and SPCA (SD Humane)
Source: SD Humane
Happy Hour Lectures feature interesting topics related to pets and pet parenting. We also hold workshops on more in-depth topics. Each lecture includes materials, light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
For more info:
www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer
October 16, Friday
and selected Fridays through December
DINNER WITH THE DOGS
At Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS)
(Info from RCHS)
A new monthly program will give children the opportunity to tour the shelter to see the animals, make themed crafts for shelter pets, play with friendly animals and enjoy a special dinner from Noodles and Co. with new friends.
Each program meets on a Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Education Center and has a different theme, reflecting the time of year. Sign up for one or all the programs and spend an evening with the animals. Special thanks go to Noodles and Co. for sponsoring Dinner with the Dogs.
Dates and themes:
Friday, October 16, 2009 Fall Fest
Friday, November 20, 2009 Thankful for Pets
Friday, December 18, 2009 Happy Holidays
All programs meet from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Education Center at RCHS.
For more info:
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-6413
Fax: (760) 753-6664
www.rchumanesociety.org/
October 17, Saturday
FIRST AID FOR DOGS AND CATS
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Source: San Diego Humane
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is pleased to offer a Pet First Aid certification class. This four-hour class includes suggested treatments for choking or breathing difficulties, possible broken bones, shock, poisoning or snakebites, carsickness or temperature illnesses, and more.
Cost: $60 per person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (you choose the species that you want or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification.
Reservations are required to attend this limited-space class, register on-line or call (619) 243-3424. Click here for more information. This class is for humans only—please leave your great pets at home!
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address:
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
If you'd like to attend this event you can RSVP online at www.sdhumane.org/site/Calendar/1848284085
October 17, Saturday
PUP CRAWL
Source: downtowndoglover.com
Featuring seven amazing bars and dogs in costume, this event is sure to be paw-some! Check-in at the Tin Fish, then crawl from one dog-friendly establishment to another at your leisure. Socialize on the patio with other dog owners and soak up the scene! Each venue will feature a signature drink (like cosmo-PAW-litans) or drink specials.
Local pup pleasers will be on site also to give away treats and other dog delights. Human participants will receive a Pup Crawl T-Shirt and drink specials. Costume contest judging from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m at Tin Fish, sponsored by Muttropolis.
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more info:
downtowndoglover.com/
Every Tuesday
CANINE COCKTAILS
At Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo San Diego’s “Canine Cocktails” charitable Yappy Hour for guests, locals, and their pooches, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
http://www.hotelindigo.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/sanis?&gclid=CL3wgfilzJwCFQ7xDAodjWayJw&dp=true#
Hotel Indigo
(Gaslamp Quarter)
509 9th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel. (619) 727-4000
October 24, Saturday
19th ANNUAL PEOPLE PET WALK
Benefits Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC)
Source: HWAC
After 18 years of starting bright and early in the morning, Helen Woodward Animal Center's 19th annual People*Pet Walk will "put its best paw forward" beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, October 24.
It will still be held at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe with a great walk between the thoroughbred horses next door at Jenny Craig's "Rancho Pasaena" thoroughbred farm. Choose from the 1- or 2-mile walk. Then come back for the kid-friendly haunted house in our 100-year-old Education building.
Registration and check-in opens at 1:00 p.m.
The "Walk" starts at 2:00 p.m..
The Spooktacular Costume Contest for people and their pets starts at 3:00 p.m.
There's a dog agility course and carnival throughout the afternoon.
And at 5:00 p.m. kids (and their dogs) can Trick or Treat with some of Helen Woodward Animal Center's favorite animals.
A great event for individuals, clubs, neighbors, or the whole family...with or without pets...starting at 1:00 p.m. this year.
For more info:
www.animalcenter.org/events/walk/
October 30, Friday
(and last Friday of each month)
DOGGIE CAFÉ
At San Diego Humane Society and SPCA (SD Humane)
Source: SD Humane
Have fun socializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while you practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food!
The San Diego Humane Society's certified behavior training team will be on-hand offering "dog-friendly" training tips on how to keep your dog calm and happy in this fun, pet-friendly cafe setting.
Our Doggie Cafe events are usually the last Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the San Diego Humane Society located at 5500 Gaines Street in the Linda Vista area.
(Our dog-friendly cafe is also open to people and pets every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. So you can feel free to visit during these hours with your well-behaved on-leash pet, however please note that trainers are only on-site during the special monthly events.)
The Doggie Cafe is the place to "see and be seen" for the canine set. Space is limited and reservations are required!
Guests of the Doggie Cafe are asked to "reserve a table" by signing up online or by calling (619) 299-7012 extension 2230 please be sure to let us know which Cafe you'd like to attend and how many people and dogs will be in your party!
Cafe Details:
Dogs should be friendly and on leash. One dog per human handler please. Guests are encouraged to bring a towel or blanket for dogs to lounge on and any special treats for discerning pooches, who may be picky eaters! Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies, to attend. The $10 per person suggested donation covers a brief behavior and training presentation, door prizes and free refreshments and snacks. Plus, your donations will help continue to fund valuable programs that help animals and people in our community.
You also have the opportunity to purchase specialty drinks and gourmet pet treats from our very own Doggie Cafe Coffee Bar! Please note: All of the San Diego Humane Society's training is accomplished using modern "dog-friendly" positive reinforcement training techniques—no choke chains or corrections necessary. Come find out why these gentle, humane methods are the choice of today's most modern and effective dog trainers.
For more info:
www.sdhumane.org/site/Calendar/1509795737
To look for more October dog and critter events and programs go to:
www.sandiegodog.com/juneevents.htm
www.animalmagazineofsandiego.com/calendar_events.htm
www.sdhumane.org/site/Calendar/1509795737
www.sdshelters.com/index.shtml
www.snap-sandiego.org/events.php
www.petloverspublications.com/SD/sd_calendar.html
Worldwide - www.animalsvoice.com/wycd/calendar.php
Tell us about your dog- or animal-related event in southern California (or near enough). Email youradopteddog@yahoo.com.
A lifelong dog addict and rescuer, Katerina (a.k.a. Kathryn Makris) wrote Your Adopted Dog: Everything You Need to Know about Rescuing and Caring for a Best Friend in Need (The Lyons Press, 2007) with coauthor Shelley Frost. Katerina's other credits include seventeen novels, numerous newspaper and 
magazine articles, and a CBS teleplay.
Email Katerina at youradopteddog@yahoo.com, and visit her and Shelley at www.youradopteddog.com
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