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Representative Vigils
Event Schedule for International Homeless Animals' Day: August 16, 2008
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UNITED STATES
Arkansas
Sponsor(s): Murphy Dog Park
Vigil Site: Murphy Dog Park, Rogers, AR
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Contact: Toni Carter, Phone: 479-426-3640, Email: tocarter@sbcglobal.net
Event: Blessing of the Animals, live music, awards, candlelight vigil
Sponsor(s): Bryant Animal Control & Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Mills Park Main Stage, Bryant, AR
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:30PM
Contact: Tricia Power, Phone: 501-653-0765, Fax: 501-653-2022,
Email: tpower@cityofbryant.com
Event: Service with Prayer, Candlelight Vigil
California
Sponsor(s): From the Heart Animal Behavior and Dog Training
Vigil Site: 561-I Brunken Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Contact: Barbara DeGroodt, Phone: 831-783-0818, Fax: 831-783-0657,
Email: k9tootr@fromtheheart.info, Website: www.fromtheheart.info
Event: Mardi Gras theme, adoptions, food, silent auction, games, candlelight vigil
Sponsor(s): Purrfect Cat Rescue
Vigil Site: Niles Community Park, Fremont, CA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008
Contact: Jennifer Wargo, Phone: 510-739-1597, Email: jennifer@purrfectcatrescue.org,
Website: www.purrfectcatrescue.org
Event: All Day Community Event, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): People Assisting Lodi Shelter (PALS) & Lodi Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Adoption Center, 1405 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi, CA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Contact: Phone: 209-224-0354, Website: www.palslodi.org
Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zippy Zone Dog Run, Dedication of Mural,
Royal Caribbean Cruise Drawing,
Discount Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Cats or Kittens Adopted That Day
Colorado
Sponsor(s): Colorado All Breed Rescue & Training
Vigil Site: Cottonwood Creek Park, Soccerfield Area
Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Contact: Ruth, Phone: 719-264-6460
Email: ruth.brunette@csallbreed.org, Website: www.haveanicedog.org
Event: Educational Activities, Local Rescue Groups, Pet Related Seminars, Working Dog Show,
Children's Games & Entertainment, Rescue Dog Parade, Raffles, Candlelight Vigil
Connecticut
Sponsor(s): The Queenie Foundation, Inc.
Vigil Site: East Hartford Town Green
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Contact: Enid Breakstone, Founder and Exec. Director, Phone: 860-649-4488,
Email: queeniefound@hotmail.com, Website: www.queeniefoundation.org
Event: "Creating Compassionate Children" Meet 'n Greet, Blessing of the Animals,
Special Guest Speaker Heidi O'Brien, Director of Outreach, Humane Society Youth,
Music, Food, Candlelight Vigil
Delaware
Sponsor(s): Delaware Humane Society, Concord Pet Food & Supplies
Vigil Site: Concord Pet Food & Supplies, 1720 Faulkland Road (Chestnut Run Shopping Center),
Wilmington, DE 19805
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Contact: For More Information - Phone: 302-995-2255, Website: http://www.concordpetfoods.com/
Event: Adopt-A-Thon
Florida
Sponsor(s): Humane Society of the Nature Coast
Vigil Site: Humane Society of the Nature Coast, intersection of Wiscon and Mobley Roads, Brooksville
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00PM
Contact: Phone: 352-796-2711, Website: www.naturecoasthumanesociety.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil (Please Bring Own Candle), Treats for Shelter's Animals are Welcome!
Also ask about the Humane Society's Pet Food Bank to assist families
in need during the current economy.
Sponsor(s): Superior Mutts Doggie Rescue, Inc.
Vigil Site: Taste Restaurant in College Park, 717 W. Smith Street, Orlando, FL 32804
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - Car Wash 12:00Noon - 4:00PM, 3:30PM Live Music
Contact: Christopher Murphy, Phone: 407-947-9552, Email: yuktrude@yahoo.com
Event: Car Wash, Live Music Benefit
Sponsor(s): SPCA of Central Florida, Orange County Animal Services
Vigil Site: 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Contact: Susan Buser, Phone: 407-924-3814, Website: www.orlandopets.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil (please bring own candle), leashed pets welcome
Sponsor(s): Cats Angels, Inc. SPCA
Vigil Site: Gazebo in Central Park on Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 6:45PM Registration for Walk, 8:00PM Candlelight Vigil
Contact: Beth Hackney, Phone: 904-321-2267, Email: catsangels@bellsouth.net,
Website: http://www.catsangels.com/
Event: 8th Annual 2-Mile Walk and Candlelight Vigil
(Please Contact For Walk Sponsor Form)
Sponsor(s): Gulf Coast Humane Society
Vigil Site: Edison Mall (inside mall/entrance of Dillard's) & Gulf Coast Humane Society
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM-3:00PM (Edison Mall), August 16 & 17, 2008 (GCHS)
Contact: Phone: 239-332-0364 Ext. 308, Website: www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org
Event: Pet Adopt-A-Thon All Weekend
Sponsor(s): Animal Guardians of Brevard,
The Brevard County South Animal Care and Adoption Center (SACC)
Vigil Site: SACC, 5100 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne AND
NACC, 2605 Flake Road, Titusville
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Contact: Phone: 321-253-6608 (SACC) or 321-264-5119 (NACC),
Website: www.AnimalGuardiansofBrevard.org
Event: Special Adoption Event, Free Identification Microchips for Adopted Animal at Event,
Reduced Adoption Fees, Refreshments
Illinois
Sponsor(s): Livingston County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Humiston - Riverside Park in center of town, Pontiac, IL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Contact: Karen Gregory, Phone: 815-844-7837, Email: lchsadmin@gcacoop.com
Event: Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Young at Heart Pet Rescue
Vigil Site: Palatine Park District Dog Park at Harper College (entrance off Algonquin Road)
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - Dusk
Contact: Louise, Phone: 847-398-4563, Email: jlbasgall@ameritech.net,
Website: www.yahpetrescue.com
Event: Agility Demo, Games, Treats, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Save-A-Pet Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Downtown Grayslake
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 11:00PM
& August 17, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Contact: Phone: 847-740-7788, Email: Information@save-a-pet-il.org
Event: Summer Days and Parade - Save-A-Pet will have a booth - come and meet some animals and shelter volunteers!
AND
Sponsor(s): Save-A-Pet Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Save-A-Pet Adoption Center Parking Lot, 31664 N Fairfield Rd., Grayslake, IL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00PM - 11:00PM
Contact: Phone: 847-740-7788, Email: Information@save-a-pet-il.org,
Website: www.save-a-pet-il.org
Event: 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil, Animal Stories, Poems, Songs
Sponsor(s): Orphans of the Storm
Vigil Site: Jaycee Memorial Park, Wilmot Road, Deerfield
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00AM - 12:00Noon
Contact: Phone: 847-945-0235, Email: jborchew@orphansofthestorm.org,
Website: www.orphansofthestorm.org
Event: Pooch Parade, Prizes, Treats, Go To Website To Print Out a Pledge Card
Indiana
Sponsor(s): Knox County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Gregg Park's Band Shell
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Dog Swim) 6:00PM Vigil
Contact: Kathy Dotson, Phone: 812-886-0403, Email: jkdot@vincennes.net,
Website: www.kchumanesociety.com
Event: Dog Swim, Vendors, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Partners for Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (P.A.W.S.)
Vigil Site: Riley Park Pool, Greenfield, IN
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 -12:00Noon - 4:00PM
Contact: Nancy, Phone: 317-467-1816, Ext. 1, Email: pawshancock@aol.com,
Website: www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN353.html
Event: 5th Annual P.A.W.S. Pool Party - Dog Swim, Fun Agility Course. See website for details!
Kansas
Sponsor(s): Humane Society of Atchison
Vigil Site: West Lanes Bowling Alley, 1416 Main, Atchison, KS and
Veteran's Memorial, River Road & Commercial
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 & August 17, 2008 (See Event for times)
Contact: Sharon Berry, Phone: 913-367-3647 or 913-367-5548,
Email: wildberry@prodigy.net,
To signup for Bowling Tournament, call Bob 367-4775 before August 13th.
Event: Bowling for Animals!
Bowling Tournament (8/16 - 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM and 8/17 - 1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Candlelight Vigil, Blessing of the Animals, Live Music, Guest Speakers (8/16 - 8:00PM)
Kentucky
Sponsor(s): Lawrence County Humane Society & Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Wal-Mart (Louisa, KY)
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Beverly Pack, Phone: 606-571-6224, Email: sixcatpack@mindspring.com
Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Observance
Sponsor(s): Pulaski County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Inside Somerset Mall, 4150 South Highway 27,
Somerset, KY 42501, Stoplight #23
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 4:00PM
Contact: Phone: 606-451-ADOPT, 606-382-5070, Website: www.bhumane.org
Event: Pulaski County Humane Society Adopt-A-Thon
Maine
Sponsor(s): The Animal Welfare Society
Vigil Site: Petsmart in Biddeford
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Phone: 207-985-3244, Website: www.animalwelfaresociety.org
Event: Adopt-A-Thon
AND
Sponsor(s): The Animal Welfare Society
Vigil Site: Children's Museum of Maine
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 1:30PM
Contact: Phone: 207-985-3244, Website: www.animalwelfaresociety.org
Event: Learn All About the Animal Welfare Society, Meet Some Animals, Create A Craft
Michigan
Sponsor(s): Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Friends Training Center, 2621 Telegraph, Dearborn, MI 48120
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Contact: Elaine Greene, Phone: 313-943-2697,
Email: dasgreene@aol.com, Website: www.dearborn-animals.com
Event: Open House, Bake Sale, Adoptions,
Microchip Clinic (Microchip Clinic from 12:00Noon - 2:00PM)
Minnesota
Sponsor(s): Minnesota Valley Humane Society
Vigil Site: 1313 Highway 13 East, Burnsville, MN 55337
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:00PM
Contact: Danielle Valley, Phone: 952-894-5000, Fax: 952-894-6669,
Email: daniellev@mvhspets.org, Website: http://www.mvhspets.org/
Event: Candlelight Vigil
New Jersey
Sponsor(s): Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
Vigil Site: Blue Tulip, 213 Rte 206 South, Chester, New Jersey
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Lauren Swern, Phone: 973-347-4499, Fax: 973-347-8987,
Email: info@noahsarknj.org, Website: www.noahsarknj.org,
Blue Tulip, Phone: 908-879-4400, Website: www.bluetulip.com
Event: Information Stall, Donation Drive
Sponsor(s): Best Friend Dog and Adoption, Inc.
Vigil Site: The Mill, Cranford, NJ
Date & Time: August 17, 2008 - 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Contact: Charlotte, Phone: 908-486-0230, Email: bfdaaa@gmail.com,
Website: www.bestfriend.petfinder.com
Event: Pet Adoption Day (cats & dogs), Canned Cat Food Donation Drive
North Carolina
Sponsor(s): Greater Triad Shag Club
Vigil Site: Thirsty's 2, 119 North Chimney Rock Rd., Greensboro, NC
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM
Contact: Peggy Waye, Phone: 336-288-3651, Email: pwaye7@msn.com,
Website: GreaterTriadShagClub@groups.msn.com
Event: Wish List Drive to benefit local humane society and spca.
Please bring canned dog and cat food, bagged food, toys, blankets, collars, etc.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
Sponsor(s): Rockingham County Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: The Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 1401 W. Harrison Street,Reidsville, NC 27320
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Contact: Caroline Sanders, Phone: 336-342-4022,
Email: csanders@reidsvillevet.com, rockinghamcountyanimalshelter@hotmail.com
Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org,
Myspace: www.myspace.com/rockinghamcoanimalshelter
Event: Candlelight Vigil (number of candles limited, please bring your own)
Ohio
Sponsor(s): Cat Welfare Association
Vigil Site: Cat Welfare Association, 741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:00PM (doors open at 7:30PM)
Contact: Gail Harbert, Phone: 614-268-6096 ext. 103, Email: cwavolunteers@gmail.com,
Website: www.catwelfareohio.com
Event: Candlelight Vigil, Guest Speakers (check website for list of speakers)
Oklahoma
Sponsor(s): Ardmore Animal Care
Vigil Site: Ardmore Animal Care, 321 Carol Brown Blvd., Ardmore, OK 73401
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 4:45PM
Contact: Kim Lee, Phone: 580-223-7070, Fax: 580-226-7737,
Email: animalshelter@cableone.net, Website: www.ardmoreanimalshelter.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil
Pennsylvania
Sponsor(s): Lehigh County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Contact: Alice Zuanet, Email: AMZ@lehighhumane.org, Website: www.lehighhumane.org
Event: Book Signing with Sandra Gerencher,
Author of "Second Chance - How Adoption Saved A Boy with Autism & His Shelter Dog",
International Homeless Animals' Day Event
Sponsor(s): Hope - Hounds of Prison Education
Vigil Site: Borders Books & Music, Camp Hill, PA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Kelly McGinley, Email: hopedogs@comcast.net,
Website: http://www.hopedogs.org/events.htm
Event: Meet & Greet
Sponsor(s): Bradford County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Bradford County Humane Society, Route 220, Ulster, PA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 3:00PM
Contact: Carmen Arey, Phone: 570-888-2114, Fax: 570-888-8707,
Email: Bradfordchs@cqservices.com, Website: www.bradfordchs.petfinder.org
Event: Live Music, Refreshments, Adoption Stories, Speeches,
Shelter Animals Available for Adoption, Information Stall
Rhode Island
Sponsor(s): Defenders of Animals
Vigil Site: Rose Larisa Park (across from the Crescent Park Carousel), Riverside, RI
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Contact: Dennis Tabella, Phone: 401-738-3710, Email: defendersanimals@aol.com,
Website: www.defendersofanimals.org
Event: Awards, Musical Entertainment, Candlelight Vigil
Texas
Sponsor(s): Animal Defense League of Texas
Vigil Site: HEB Foods, 9900, Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230 &
Animal Defense League of Texas, 11300 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217-2318
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - HEB Mobile Adoption - (12:00Noon - 3:00PM),
See Website for Adoption Hours at Animal Defense League of Texas
Contact: Phone: 210-655-1481, Website: www.adltexas.org,
Event: Mobile Adoption and Special Adoption Rate
Utah
Sponsor(s): Sevier County Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Sevier County Animal Shelter, 2555 North Interchange Road, Sigurd, UT
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Contact: Julie Tebbs, Email: seviercountypetadoptions@yahoo.com,
Website: www.seviercountypetadoptions.com
Event: Open House - Shelter Tours, Gift Bags for the New Adoptees, Adopt-A-Thon
Virginia
Sponsor(s): Holly Help Spay Neuter Fund with Believe in Bristol
Vigil Site: Cumberland Street Park, Downtown Bristol
Date & Time: August 14, 2008 - 6:00PM
Contact: Sue Williams, Phone: 276-466-5375, Email: jshelli856@earthlink.net,
Website: www.hollyhelp.org
Event: Bark in the Park, Rescue Groups, Candlelight Vigil
AND
Vigil Site: State Street, Bristol, VA/TN
Date & Time: August 15, 2008, 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Contact: Sue Williams, Phone: 276-466-5375, Email: jshelli856@earthlink.net,
Website: www.hollyhelp.org
Event: Border Bash, Candlelight Vigil (Please bring own candle)
West Virginia
Sponsor(s): Greenbrier Humane Society
Vigil Site: The Green Space (downtown Lewisburg), Intersection of Rt. 60 &
Rt. 219, Lewisburg, WV
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:00PM
Contact: Cathy or Angie, Phone: 304-645-4775, Fax: 304-645-5560
Email: greenbrierhumanesociety@verizon.net, Website: www.greenbrierhumane.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil (Please Bring Flashlight, Glow Stick, or Candle)
Wisconsin
Sponsor(s): Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies
Vigil Site: Online at http://savinglives.wihumane.org/virtualvigil
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - August 23, 2008
Contact: Meg Earsley Email: info@wihumane.org
Website: www.wihumane.org
Event: Virtual Candlelight Vigil
INTERNATIONAL
Argentina
Sponsor(s): Anima - Etica para los Derechos Animales
Vigil Site: TBD
Date & Time: 16 de agosto de 2008 - 15hs.
Contact: Ana Maria Aboglio, Email: anima@anima.org,
Website: www.anima.org.ar
Event: Information Drive - see flyer http://www.anima.org.ar/movimientos/campanas/buenascompanias/sinhogar/16_8_08.html
Canada
Sponsor(s): H.A.R.T. (Humane Animal Rescue Team)
Vigil Site: Terwillegar Dog Park
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 3:00PM
Contact: Phone: 780-455-4278, Fax: 780-447-4034,
Email: info@humaneanimalrescueteam.ca, Website: www.humaneanimalrescueteam.ca
Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Observance
Colombia
