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Sweet, handsome Cubby! (Photo - FOCAS)
November is busy with great events to entertain and educate you and your best furry friends. Enjoy the listings below.
But first…
TODAY’S ADORABLE ADOPTABLE
Source: Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS)
Cubby (photo at right) is as sweet as he is handsome. This shepherd-collie mix is only 10 months old, and weighs about 65 pounds.
Cubby was found in the desert, feet and face covered in cactus spines. He's fit as a fiddle now, and has all the exuberance and joy you'd expect in a youngster.
He's eager to please, will do well in obedience training, and is full of affection.
Cubby is being fostered as part of the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) rescue program.
His $150 adoption fee includes microchip, license, vaccinations, and neuter.
For more info:
Tel. (858) 205-9974
Saturday, Nov 14, 2009
HOPE TELETHON ON KUSI 9/51
Benefits Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC)
With help from Diane Keaton and other celebrities, “HOPE” will be the message when Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts its annual HOPE Telethon on KUSI TV (9/51).
Tune in and pledge!
Time
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The cornerstones of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s HOPE Telethon are:
. Helping people with special challenges
. Orphaned cats and dogs finding safe haven
. Parents and children learning about sharing the earth
. Educating shelters about “the business of saving lives”
The stars of the HOPE Telethon will be HWAC’s dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, and other animals. The broadcast will showcase the Center’s programs for more than 75,000 children and adults in San Diego County each year through its seven main departments:
In addition to Adoption and Education programs the Center provides:
. AniMeals for the pets of homebound elderly and disabled people
. Pet Encounter Therapy for people in institutions
. Therapeutic horseback Riding for people with mental and physical challenges.
. The award winning Club Pet boarding facility
. And the Center’s Equine / Large animal hospital
On-air hosts include some of San Diego’s best-known animal lovers.
. Bridget Naso, Lena’ Lewis, and Dave Scott from KUSI-TV
. Dave Mason from 105.7 – The Walrus
. Tori Peck from KSON radio’s Cliff and Company morning show
. And HWAC spokespeople Trisha St. George and John Van Zante
Academy Award winning actress Diane Keaton will headline the HOPE Telethon. Keaton serves on the Board of Directors for Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Laura Nativo from CBS-TV’s Greatest American Dog will also appear.
For more info, or to find your new best friend, visit:
Helen Woodward Animal Center
6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe
Tel. (858) 756-4117
www.animalcenter.org.
Saturday, November 14th
LEASH YOUR FITNESS NA-MUTT-STAY CLASS AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Take a one-mile fun walk with exercises along the way, then enjoy a hatha yoga class with your pooch.
Leash Your Fitness is an ongoing program of classes designed for people of all fitness levels to exercise together with their dogs. Novice exercisers are welcome.
Time:
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. – Fun walk
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Doggie ice cream social at Paw Pleasers
Place:
The Original Paw Pleasers
2525 University Avenue
Cost:
$15.00 per person (one dog per person)
$10.00 per person for Leash Your Fitness paid class participants
(includes walk, class, ice cream social and goody bag to go)
Bring:
Yoga mat or towel, leash, and toy for your dog in case boredom strikes!
Wear loose clothes.
Reservations required.
For more info:
dawn@leashyourfitness.com
www.leashyourfitness.com/
Saturday, November 14
SMALL DOG ADOPTION DAY
Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP) is teaming up with Howlistic, a natural, holistic, and organic Dog Wellness Center, to bring our monthly Small Dog Adoption Day to San Diego/Mission Hills.
Come meet our adorable adoptable dogs. And if you already have a dog (or several), be sure to get some good stuff to bring home.
Time
12 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Place
Howlistic Dog Wellness Center
914 West Washington Street
San Diego
(Mission Hills)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
HOME SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Place
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Cost
$7 per child
Elementary school children aged 7 to 12 are invited to learn about animals at a program just for home-schoolers. These programs were designed by a California credentialed teacher to meet California state curriculum standards.
This session’s theme is “gratitude.”
Reservations are required.
Parents or guardians are required to stay with their child throughout the lesson.
For more info:
Tel. (619) 299-7012, ext. 2320
E-mail: outreach@sdhumane.org.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
PET DISASTER PREP LECTURE
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
You can never be too prepared in case of emergencies and neither can your pets. Come learn how to plan for emergencies, what supplies your pets will need, what to do with your pets in case of evacuations, and more from a representative from our Investigations and Animal Rescue Reserve team.
Time
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Cost
$12 per person, includes materials, light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments.
Please note all classes are for people only - please leave your great pets at home. Space is limited.
For more info and to pre-register:
Tel. (619) 243-3424
Or online at www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer
Saturday, November 21
OPEN HOUSE – NEW MISSION ANIMAL & BIRD HOSPITAL AND BARK AVENUE RESORT AND CAMP
You and your two-legged and four-legged family and friends are invited to tour the newly opened 11,000 square foot facility and partake of the day’s festivities.
Time
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Place
655 Benet Rd.
Oceanside
(just ¼ mile west of the airport on Highway 76)
Plans include:
Tours
Take a self-guided tour of the hospital, pet resort and Bark Avenue Dog Park.
Win a $500 Shopping Spree
Every person taking a tour of the facility will receive one raffle ticket to be entered in our drawing for a number door prizes. Prizes include a $500 American Express Gift Card. (Note: winner must be present for the drawing which will be held at approximately 2:00 p.m.)
Photos with Santa
We have received word that Santa’s first stop this holiday season will be Mission Animal & Bird Hospital. Elves with cameras from El Camino High School’s National Honor Society will take photos of Santa with you, your pets, and other family members. Freat opportunity to get a holiday keepsake and make a small donation to help out the ECHS National Honor Society raise funds to build two homes for needy families in Baja.
Canine Companion for Independence Demonstration
CCI will be on hand with several service dogs to discuss CCI’s mission and showcase the incredible skills of their dogs
Project Wildlife Demonstration.
Project Wildlife will bring several birds of prey so that everyone can experience their magnificence, up close and personal.
Birds, reptiles, and other animals
Many “non-domestic” pets to admire from up close or from afar will be on-site.
Pet Adoptions
Several adoption groups will be on hand to introduce you to your new furry or feathered family member.
Refreshments
El Camino High School’s FFA Club will be selling pizza, soft drinks, baked goods and other reasonably price goodies, with all proceeds going to their group.
And much, much more!
For more info:
Tel. (760) 433-3763
www.MissionAnimal.com
Saturday, November 21, 2009
LEASH WALKING LEVEL 2
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Is your dog a training superstar, but just can't seem to walk nicely on a leash? Why let your dog drag you down the street, when instead he could attentively trot by your side? Come to our Leash Walking workshop and learn the secrets to having your dog walk nicely on-leash in any situation.
Time
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Space is limited.
For info and registration:
Tel. (619) 299-7012 ext 2704
Or online at http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home_page.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
The San Diego Humane Society’s Pet Loss Support Group provides an environment where thoughts and emotions can be shared with those in similar circumstances. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia.
Sessions are usually an hour and a half in length.
Time
10:00 a.m.
Place
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Cost
There is no fee for the session; however donations are greatly appreciated.
Bring
Please bring pictures of your pet with you to the sessions.
Reservations are encouraged but not required.
For more info and registration:
Tel (619) 299-7012, extension 2311
Or online at www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer
Saturday, November 21, 2009
PUPPY SUPPORT GROUP
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Have a new puppy? Got some questions? Bring your puppy for an hour of open-forum problem solving and puppy play! Puppies must be current on their vaccines and under 16 weeks of age.
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost
$35 per lesson
Place
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Pre-registration required.
For more info and registration:
Tel. (619) 299-7012, extension 2247.
Or online at www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer
Saturday, November 21, 2009
ADVANCED EDUCATION
This is an advanced-level class designed to build and refine upon the good behaviors learned in the intermediate-level Moving on Up training class. This class is designed to hone skills to perfection level.
Dogs must be 18 weeks or older to attend this class.
Prerequisite is Moving on Up! class.
Time
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Place
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Space is limited.
For more info and registration:
Tel (619) 299-7012, extension 2247
Or online at www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer
November 21
A GREENER CHRISTMAS SHOP AND DOG ADOPTIONS
A portion of sales benefit Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP)
A Greener Christmas is ready for the 2009 Christmas season, with art made from recycled materials, plus unique high-end, handmade holiday ornaments. A better way to share with others: Gifts made from recycled products; wreaths, ornaments and art handmade from found objects.
A Greener Christmas is now offering a wide variety of products and gift wrapping services.
A portion of all sales will benefit SNAP.
And while you're there, meet our canine adoptables.
Place
Seaside Bazaar in Encinitas
S. Coast Hwy 101 next to La Paloma Theater
To donate supplies (anything works!) or to help, please contact krisnelson @ cox.net (remove spaces).
The Greener Christmas Shop will also be open:
December 5: Seaside Bazaar in Encinitas, Coast Hwy 101 next to La Paloma
Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 2009
CLICKER CLASS
Nan Arthur of Whole Dog Training presents a clicker training class.
Arthur is a dog trainer, book author (Chill Out Fido! – How to Calm Your Dog, Dogwise Publishing), and San Diego Pet Behavior and Training Examiner (www.examiner.com/x-11861-San-Diego-Pet-Behavior-and-Training-Examiner).
Place:
The Original Paw Pleasers
2525 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
For more info:
Tel. (619) 293-PAWS (7297) or (888) 670-PAWS (7297)
loree@pawpleasers.com
www.pawpleasers.com/
www.wholedogtraining.com/index.html
Saturday, November 28, 2009
SMALL DOG ADOPTIONS
Monthly cooperative adoption event (on the last Saturday of each month) with Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP), the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, Muttropolis of La Jolla and Ark Antiques of La Jolla.
Help our incredibly sweet adoptable dogs from the South Bay relocate to the shores of La Jolla! Our volunteers will walk the dogs between Muttropolis and Ark Antiques. We'll see you there!
Time
12 noon – 3 p.m.
Place
Muttropolis
7755 Girard Ave
La Jolla
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