Event Schedule for International Homeless Animals' Day: August 20, 2011
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In 2010, for the 19th consecutive year, ISAR was pleased to have assisted animal rights/welfare organizations, as well as concerned individuals, in 38 states and 18 foreign countries in making their International Homeless Animals’ Day events a success.
UNITED STATES
ALABAMA
Sponsor(s): Greater Huntsville Humane Society Location: 2812 Johnson Rd. Huntsville, AL. 35805. Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - Hours of Operation - 10:00AM - 4:30PM Contact: Phone: 256-881-8081, Website: http://greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org , Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Open House
ALASKA
Sponsor(s): Friends of Pets & Anchorage Animal Care & Control Location: Anchorage Animal Care & Control, 4711 Elmore Road Anchorage, AK 99507 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 5:00PM Contact: Phone: 907-562-2535, Website: http://www.friendsofpets.org/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil, Meet Volunteers and Staff from Friends of Pets
and Anchorage Animal Care & Control and furry friends whose lives were saved.
ARIZONA
Sponsor(s): Humane Society of Southern Arizona Location: 3450 North Kelvin Blvd., Tucson Date & Time: Friday, August 19, 2011, and Saturday, August 20, 2011(11:00AM - 6:00PM), Sunday, August 21, 2011 (12:00 Noon - 5:00PM) Contact: Phone: 327-6088, Email: webmaster@hssaz.org, Website: http://www.hssaz.org/ Event: Come help the HSSA on Friday, Aug. 19th as they tie orange ribbons on the fence depicting each of the 5,500 animals taken in by the HSSA so far in 2011. (The color orange designates humane treatment of animals.) Ribbons will be provided during normal business hours on Aug. 19th. The public is also invited to hang a picture in honor of their own pets adopted from the HSSA or any shelter. The HSSA will be collecting donations of pet food and supplies. In honor of International Homeless Animals' Day, the HSSA will hold adoption specials throughout the weekend - all dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are only $25.
CALIFORNIA
Sponsor(s): Basic Needs Foundation, Inc. Location: Vons Supermarket Parking Lot, 5610 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240, Kern County Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:00AM - 4:00PM (Spay/Neuter Clinic) & 9:00AM - 12:00Noon (Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic) Contact: Ha Adolfo, Email: info@basicneedsfoundation.org, Website: www.basicneedsfoundation.org, Address: Basic Needs Foundation, P.O. Box 413, Harbor City, CA 90710-0413 Event:Spay Day Lake Isabella - Low-cost spay/neuter opportunities for low-income pet guardians and for feral cats from cities including Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights, Weldon, Onyx, Bodfish, Mountain Mesa,
South Lake, and Kernville in Kern County, CA. A low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic will also be available at this location. Donations are still needed to help fund this low-cost clinic. Please see event page for more information.
Sponsor(s): Desert Paws Location: Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 5:00PM - 6:30PM Contact: Email: info@desertpaws.org,Website: www.desertpaws.org Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil Observance, snacks provided, cash bar.
Sponsor(s): Appelation California & Central California SPCA Location: 32749 Avenue 7, Madera, CA 93637 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:00PM - 11:00PM Contact: Phone: ApCal 559-674-9463 (WINE), CCSPCA 559-233-7722 ext. 127, Website: http://ccspca.com/blog-spca/programs/national-homeless-animals-day-at-apcal/ Event: CCSPCA Mobile Unit Adoption Event, Guest Appearance by Friends of Madera Animal Shelter.
Sponsor(s): Paws and Tails Animal Rescue Location: Petco, 420 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 1:00PM Adoption Event, 5:00PM Guest Speakers Contact: Terry, Phone: 510- 418-8602; Email: terry@pawsandtailsrescue.net, Website: www.pawsandtailsrescue.net Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Light a Candle for Life Special AdoptionEvent.
During this special event, Paws and Tails will be donating their spay/neuter cost from animals adopted to ISAR to help further educate pet owners everywhere about the importance of spaying and neutering their companion.
Sponsor(s): Camp Bow Wow and Labs & Buddies Rescue Location: Camp Bow Wow, 29348 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills (in the Lobby) Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 12:00Noon - 3:00PM Contact: Email: laura@labsandbuddies.org, Website: http://labsandbuddies.org/, http://www.campbowwow.com/us/ca/agourahills/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adoption Event. All proceeds collected from the adoptions will go toward the rescue, medical care and boarding of the dogs.
Sponsor(s): Pasadena Humane Society Location: Petco, 7262 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel, CA91775 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Marlin Miller, Mobile Outreach Coordinator, Phone: 626-792-7151 Ext. 119, Email: mmiller@phsspca.org, Website: http://www.pasadenahumane.org/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adoption Event
COLORADO
Sponsor(s): Harmony Animal Wellness Location: 26290 Hwy 74 #5, Kittredge, CO 80457-0592 Date & Time: The month of August 2011 Contact: Phone: (303) 674-6288, Email: harmonyanimalwellness@gmail.com, Website: http://www.harmonyanimalwellness.com/index.html Event: SPAY & NEUTER SPECIAL - In honor of International Homelss Animals' Day, which falls on August 20th this year, and because we are concerned about pet overpopulation, Harmony Animal Wellness is having a spay and neuter special for the month of August. Spays and neuters for any rescued dog or cat are 25% off this month only. "Rescued" means the dog or cat came from an animal shelter, or reputable rescue organization. No privately bred or purchased animals are eligible for this special.
Sponsor(s): All Breed Rescue & Training Location: Norris-Penrose Equestrian Center Date & Time: Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:30AM - 4:30PM Contact: Phone: 719-264-6460, Email: haveanicedog@gmail.com, Website: www.haveanicedog.org Event: 13th Annual Romp in the Park! Doggie Water Park, Raffles, Vendors, Agility, Contests, Demonstrations, and More!
CONNECTICUT
Sponsor(s): The Queenie Foundation, Inc. Location: Hubbard Green, Hubbard Street, Glastonbury Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 3:00PM - 7:30PM Contact: Enid Breakstone, Founder and Director - Phone: 860-649-4488, Email: queeniefoundation@hotmail.com, Website: http://www.queeniefoundation.org/ Event: Candlelight Vigil, Pooch Parade and Costume Contest, Meet 'n Greet, Music, Vendors, Food, Interfaith Blessing - See Flyer and Press Release for Details.
FLORIDA
Sponsor(s): Cats Angels Inc., SPCA Location: Central Park Gazebo, Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:00PM - 8:00PM Contact: Beth Hackney, Executive Director - Phone: 904-321- 2267, Email: catsangels@bellsouth.net; Website: http://www.catsangels.com/index.html Event: Walk and Candlelight Vigil to commemorate International Homeless Animals' Day.
Sponsor(s): Humane Society Naples Location: 370 Airport - Pulling Road N., Naples, FL 34104 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Ali O'Connor Phone: 239-643-1880 x 18, Website: www.humanesocietynaples.com Event: Fur, Fun and Feasting - International Homeless Animals' Day Open House and Food Fair
Sponsor(s): Susan Buser Vigil Site: 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:45PM Contact: Susan Buser, Phone: (407) 924-3814 Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil in Conjunction with the SPCA of Central Florida, Orange County Animal Services (Please Bring Own Candle), Leashed Pets Welcome
Sponsor(s): AT&T and The Humane Society of Bay County Vigil Site: AT&T Planet Cellular, 3212 W 23rd St., Panama City, FL Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 12:00PM - 4:00PM Contact: Phone: 850-215-0352, Website: http://www.adoptme.org/Index.aspx Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adopt-a-thon
Sponsor(s): SPCA Tampa Bay Vigil Site: 9099 130th Ave N Largo, FL 33773 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM Contact: Email: info@spcatampabay.org; Website: http://www.spcatampabay.org/ Event: SPCA Tampa Bay Homeless Animals' Day - SPCA Tampa Bay will hold its annual National Homeless Animals' Day Adopt-a-Thon & Open House on Saturday, August 20th, from 11am to 5pm.
Many activities are planned to inspire potential adopters to come out and meet their next best four-legged friend and set a new one-day adoption record. This year’s goal is to see 50 pets find new homes.
Sponsor(s): LoveyLoaves, Waterford Lakes Lost Pets, Smokey Bones Vigil Site: Smokey Bones, Waterford Lakes Location Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM Contact: LoveyLoaves, Phone: 407-446-2245 Email:loveyloaves@gmail.com, Website: http://web.me.com/dapplebean/LoveyLoavesInc/LoveyLoaves_Inc.html Event: Paws on the Patio - Celebrate your pets! Bring your pooch and enjoy the outdoor patio dining area with some good food and drink at Smokey Bones Waterford Lakes.
ILLINOIS
Sponsor(s): Central Illinois Animal Welfare Coalition Location: Urbana's Market at the Square - http://urbanaillinois.us/market Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:00AM - 12:00Noon Contact: Website: http://www.ciawc.net/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Observance
Sponsor(s): Livingston County Humane Society Location: 21179 North 1358 East Road, Pontiac, Illinois 61764 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Phone: 1-815-842-1025, Email: lchsadmin@gcacoop.com or lchumanesociety98@yahoo.com, Website: http://lchumanesociety.com/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adopt-a-thon
Sponsor(s): Wheeling Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Location: 532 South Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 4:00PM - 6:00PM Contact: Phone: 847-520-7387, Website: http://www.higginsanimalclinic.com/wheeling-animal-hospital/ Event: Doggy Days of Summer! Raffles, Games, Prizes, Contests, Food and More! Dress your pooch to impress for our summer fashion contest. $5.00 donation at the door. See flyer for more details.
IOWA
Sponsor(s): Siouxland Humane Society Location: See Event section for locations Date & Time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Aug 18 - Aug 21 Contact: Email: adopt@siouxlandhumanesociety.org, Website: http://www.siouxlandhumanesociety.org/news/calendar.cfm Event: Offsite Adoption Days: Would you like a new best friend? Stop by one of our offsite adoption events and you may just find one! Always a great selection of puppies, dogs, kittens and cats to choose from! The third Saturday each month, you will find us at the Southern Hills Mall, center court from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The third Saturday and Sunday every month we will be at Petco on Hamilton Boulevard. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the same week you will find us at the PetSmart store located in LakePort Commons. Please check the pet stores or give us a call for the exact times we will be at each location. All adoptions include initial preventative vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, free veterinary health examination, spay/neuter discount and new parent guide/adoption packet! Please stop by and check out the great selection of pets available at each of these locations and consider adopting your new best friend! Stop by, say hello, adopt and save a life!
MARYLAND
Sponsor(s): Peacekeepers Motorcycle Club parterning with the Mayor's Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Committee Location: Ride begins at Harley Davidson, Route 40, 8845 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore and
ends at BluFord Drew Jemison Academy, 1130 North Caroline St., Baltimore, MD 21213 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - Registration is from 9:00AM - 10:00AM, Service and Activities - 11:00AM Contact: Phone: 443-742-5232, Email: cuffone2@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.peacekeepers-mc.com/history.html Event: Inaugural Keep the Peace - Motorcycle Ride Against Animal Cruelty. This ride will be police escorted.
Event also includes vendors to address domestic violence, childhood violence, animal abuse, education outreach,
and K-9 unit demonstration, activities, food and more! See flyer.
Sponsor(s): The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc. Location: 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 5:00PM Contact: Phone: 410-836-1090, Website: www.harfordshelter.org Event: Fallston, MD (August 4, 2011) – Saturday, August 20, 2011 is International Homeless Animals’ Day, and the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) will celebrate the day by offering 50% off all pet adoptions for customers who bring a bag of unopened pet food from 10am – 5pm. All donations of pet food will help to stock HSHC’s food pantry to help families that are suffering economically and are having difficulty feeding a beloved pet. Oftentimes the food pantry means the difference between families keeping their pet and needing to surrender it to the shelter. The shelter will also raffle a number of pet-themed gift baskets with all proceeds benefitting the homeless and neglected animals that are waiting for loving homes.
MASSACHUSETTS
Sponsor(s): Unleashed by Petco and Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Location: 265 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915 - Event will be held on lawn in back of the building) Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:00AM - 1:00PM Contact: Phone: 978-927-3260 Event: Dog Days of Summer Charity Dog Wash to benefit Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Northeast Animal Shelter. See flyer for details!
MICHIGAN
Sponsor(s): Dearborn Animal Shelter Location: 2661 Greenfield Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM Contact: Phone: 313-943-2697, Email: friends@dearbornanimals.org, Website: http://www.dearbornanimals.org/ Event: National Homeless Animals' Day Party, Food, Crafts of the Kids, Summer-Sale Merchandise, Information
Sponsor(s): Dearborn Animal Shelter Offsite Adoption at Friends Training Center Location: 2621 S. Telegraph Road, Dearborn, MI 48124 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM Contact: Phone: 313-943-2697, Email: friends@dearbornanimals.org, Website: http://www.dearbornanimals.org/ Event: Offsite Adoption Day at Friends Training Center
MISSOURI
Sponsor(s): Callaway County Humane Society Location: Callaway County Courthouse, 10 East 5th Street, Fulton Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM Contact: Phone: 573.826.5656; Website: http://www.callawayhumane.org, Facebook Page Event: International Homeless Animals Candlelight vigil on the court house lawn in Fulton. There will be speakers, guests, songs, music, poems and the candlelighting to
memorialize the pets who lost their lives in shelters due to over crowding. Bring the family and come support this important event. Bring your lawn chairs also.
NEW JERSEY
Sponsor(s): Employees of L'Oreal Paris Vigil Site: 35 Broadway Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM Contact: Phone: 609-860-7601, Email: rwerner@us.loreal.com, Website: http://www.yourdogisworthittoo.com/ Event: Employees of L'Oreal Paris Presents their 8th Annual Because Your Dog is Worth it Too Day - to benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Central and South Jersey affiliate. "We hold this event on the 3rd Saturday in August as it is also “National Homeless Animals Day”.
In honor of this day, we also provide a venue for the over 60 rescues and non-profits that attend gratis on our grounds. Please support their mission as well!" See Event Schedule for more information.
NEW YORK
Sponsor(s):Warwick Valley Humane Society Location: Village of Warwick, New York - Railroad Green Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 8:30PM Contact: Suzyn Barron, President; Phone: 845-986-2473; Website: http://www.wvhumane.org/; Facebook Page: Click Here Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil, Guest Speakers, Poetry, Reading of Proclamation and more!
Ev
Sponsor(s): New Rochelle Humane Society Location: 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Phone: 914-632-2925; Email: PetAdopt@verizon.net; Website: http://www.newrochellehumanesociety.org/ Event: 10th Annual International Homeless Animals Day Open House & Adoption Day
Sponsor(s): SPCA of Tompkins County Location: Rae's Roost at Baker's Acres, 1104 Auburn Road, Groton, NY 13073 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Phone: 607-257-1822, Email: pam@spcaonline.com, Website: http://www.spcaonline.com/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adoption Day
Sponsor(s): Bobbi & the Strays Location: 3 Brothers Pizza Cafe, 212 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Center, NY 11570 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Email: events@bobbicares.org, Website: http://www.bobbiandthestrays.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=143 Event: In honor of International Homeless Animals' Day, 3 Brothers Pizza Cafe is giving 10% of their entire profit for the day to help our animals in need at Bobbi and the Strays. There will also be a full vegan menu, raffles, give-a-ways and more!
NORTH CAROLINA
Sponsor(s): Carteret County Humane Society Location: Three county locations, including: the Carteret County Health Department Building on Bridges Street Extension, Morehead City; BB&T, Front Street in Beaufort; Newport Elementary School on Chatham Street, Newport. Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:00AM Contact: Phone: (252) 247-7744, Website: http://www.cchsshelter.com/index.htm Event: Three Dog Memorial Walk-a-thon in three county locations.
Sponsor(s): The Rockingham County Animal Shelter Location: 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 (Next to the Business and Technology Center) Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:30PM - 7:30PM Contact: Phone: 336-394-0075, Website: http://www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org/home.cfm Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil. Candles are limited, please feel free to bring your own.
Sponsor(s): Animal Compassion Network and ChainFree Asheville Location: Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, NC 28803-2858 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM Contact: Phone: (828) 274-3647; Website: http://www.animalcompassionnetwork.org/ Event: Pawpalooza - cat adoption extravaganza, low-cost shot clinic, book signings by Donna Lawrence, author of Susie's Miracle, The Inspiration Behind Susie's Law, and Jeanne Webster, author of Strays.
The Hop Ice Cream will be serving ice cream for both two and four-legged friends. And much more!
OHIO
Sponsor(s): United Coalition for Animals, Recycled Doggies Location: Red Dog Pet Resort, 5081 Madison Road, Cincinnati Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Contact: Email: DSchaff@ucancincinnati.org, recycleddoggies@gmail.com; Website Information Click HERE. Event: Adopt-a-thon, Music, Meet and Greet with Rescues and Animal Lovers and Advocates, Blessing of the Pets, Food and Refreshments
Sponsor(s): Expresso Car Washes (Toledo Area) Location: Six Convenient Locations: 201 Illinois Ave—Maumee, 6859 Airport Hwy—Holland, 3211 Woodville Rd—Toledo,
1750 S. Reynolds Rd—Toledo, 5440 W. Central Ave—Toledo, 1010 W. Alexis Rd—Toledo Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Website: http://www.toledohumanesociety.com/tahs/index.asp, See link for list of contact information: http://www.toledoareahumanesociety.org/tahs/resource/ Event: Celebrate National Homeless Animals' Day by having your car washed at any of the Toledo Area Expresso Car Washes and $1.00 of your wash price will be donated to the homeless animals of the Toledo Area Humane Society.
OREGON
Sponsor(s): Miss Molly's Pet Services Location: On the plaza - Main Street, Ashland Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011- 8:15PM to Nightfall (est. 9:30PM) Contact: Vicki Bamman, Email: missmollysent@aol.com, Website: http://missmollysenterprises.vpweb.com/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Candlelight Vigil
PENNSYLVANIA Sponsor(s): NEPA Animal Adoption Network and International Society for Animal Rights Location: Nay Aug Park (Schmielfenig Pavilion - pavilion by the pool), Scranton, PA Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 4:00PM - 8:00PM Contact: Colleen Gedrich, ISAR Program Coordinator - Phone: 570-586-2200, Email: Contact@isaronline.org, Website: http://www.isaronline.citymax.com/nay_aug_ihad.html, www.isaronline.org, www.nepaanimaladoptionnetwork.com Event: Meet and Greet with local animal rescues and adoptable animals, Pet Walk, Candlelight Vigil, Blessing for the Animals, Pet Food and Supply Drive, Live Music by Ashes for Trees,
Guest Speakers Susan Dapsis, President of ISAR, Nancy Reese, Founder of NEPA Animal Adoption Network, and Special Guest Speakers Tamira Ci Thayne, Founder of Dogs Deserve Better,
Senator Roy C. Afflerbach, Founder and President of Humane USA PA PAC, and Joe Panz and Al "Alley Cat" Chernoff of Rescue Ink. See flyer or flyer2 for more information. See website for more information on Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic.
Sponsor(s): BelliBeautiez Tribal Fusion Bellydance Location: Dormont Rec Center, 1801 Dormont Ave., Dormont, PA 15216 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011; Doors Open: 6:30PM, Show Begins: 7:00PM Contact: Email: bellibeautiez@hotmail.com, Website: www.bellibeautiez.webs.com/dfacanimalfriends.htm Event:Dancers for a Cause: Animal Friends - Proceeds will benefit Animal Friends, pet food and new pet toy donations will be accepted, free classes, raffles and more. See flyer for ticket information.
Sponsor(s): Banfield of Pottstown Location: Route 100 & Cedarville Road in Pottstown, PA just inside PetSmart. Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Dr. Jennifer L. Fry, VMD, Email: dr_fry_the_vet@hotmail.com, Website: http://www.drfry.biz/index.html Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Microchip Clinic - Save $5 off a microchip on this day!
Sponsor(s): The Lehigh Valley Location: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1510 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 8:00AM - 10:00AM Contact: Daniel Goldstein, Email: goldsteind713@gmail.com, Website Article: http://southwhitehall.patch.com/events/jennifer-lindsay-snyder-memorial-fund-breakfast-fundraiser Event:Jennifer Lindsay Snyder Memorial Fund Breakfast Fundraiser. Price $5 + donation of canned or dry pet food for the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.
Adopt A Boxer Rescue and Special Pets in Caring Environments Rescue (SPICER) will also be on site with adoptable animals. Space is limited, please email Daniel Goldstein for tickets ahead of time!
Sponsor(s): No Kill Lehigh Valley, Operation Cat Snip, Eastern PA Animal Alliance Location: Forte Building, South Bethlehem, PA Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Register by email: nokill.lehighvalley@yahoo.com or via phone: 484-695-6829 Event: EPAA Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile will be on location spaying ($35) and neutering ($25) cats on International Homeless Animals' Day. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, but there is still many spots available.
Sponsor(s): The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance Location: Dairy Delights, 320 Newberry Commons (just off the Old York Road), Etters, PA Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Phone: 717-732-0611, Email: info@cpaa.info, Website: http://www.cpaa.info/index.html Event:Cruisin' Critters, No More Litters Benefit Car & Dog Wash - Proceeds will benefit CPAA's "De-Sex in the City" spay/neuter programs. Dirty Dog Mobile Makeover & Dunkin' Dogs & Cats Too! mobile groomers will offer dog washes and nail trims for a donation. Dog washes will also be provided by the Redland Cheerleaders for a donation.
"The Sterile Stray Pack" and friends will wash your car to raise money for spay/neuter during this event. Stop by and help CPAA wash animal overpopulation away!
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RHODE ISLAND
Sponsor(s): Defenders of Animals, Inc. Location: Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St., Cranston, RI Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:00PM to 9:00PM Contact: Dennis Tabella, Director, Phone: 401-461-1922; Email: defendersanimals@aol.com; Website: http://www.defendersofanimals.org/index.htm Event: Award Ceremony, Live Music, Candlelight Vigil
TENNESSEE
Sponsor(s): Nashville Humane Association Location: NHA, 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 1:00PM Contact: Phone: 615-352-1010, Website: http://nashvillehumane.org/index.php Event: Microchip Clinic on International Homeless Animals' Day
Sponsor(s): Real Good Dog Rescue Location: Petco, 3468 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM Contact: Lisa Trenthem, Phone: 901-276-7751; Email: ltrenthem@gmail.com, Website: http://realgooddogrescue.com/index.html Event: Adoption Event. See website for list of available adoptables!
Sponsor(s): Tennessee Humane Animal League Location: TN Humane Animal League Pet Placement Center, 5975 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga 5975 Dayton PetDate & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 5:00PM Contact: Phone: 423-877-0738; Email: kerry@thalppc.com, Website: http://www.thalppc.com/ Event: In honor of International Homeless Animals' Day, the Tennessee Humane Animal League adoption fee for kittens allows the public to adopt two kittens for the price of one.
TEXAS
Sponsor(s): Richardson Animaluv Location: Terrace Pool, 300 N. Lois Lane in Richardson Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00AM - 4:00PM Contact: Peggy Thorburn, President, Phone: 972-235-7968, Email: animaluvrichardson@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.richardsonanimaluv.org/index.html Event: 3rd annual Dog Splash Day! Food, Activities, Cost is $5 per dog including their accompanying human.
Additional family members/human or dog will be $1 each. See website for more details!
Sponsor(s): Abilene Animal Services, Rescue the Animals SPCA Location: Petsmart Date & Time: Friday, August 19th, 12:00 noon - 6:00PM, Saturday, August 20th - 10:00AM - 4:00PM,
Sunday, August 21st - 1:00PM - 4:00PM. Contact: Phone: 325-698-0085 Event: Community Adoption Event at Pesmart. Also, until August 31st, all animals at the Abilene Animal Shelter can be adopted for reduced cost. Abilene Animal Shelter is located at 925 South 25th Street. For more information see article.
VIRGINIA
Sponsor(s):Holly Help Spay-Neuter Fund Location: 14 Sixth Street, Bristol Date & Time: The month of August 2011 Contact: Sue Williams, Phone: 276-466-5375 Event: "96 Tears" - Large store front display lit 24 hours, 7 days a week for the entire month of August. Dog tags from 96 surrendered animals and their photos will be part of the display to shed light on pet overpopulation to commemorate International Homeless Animals' Day.
WEST VIRGINIA
Sponsor(s):P.A.W.S. (Project Animal Welfare Society) Location: Lewis Community Center/Oak Hill Midget League Football Field, Central Ave., Oak Hill, West Virginia Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:00PM - 10:00PM Contact: Phone: 304-465-0748; See Facebook Event Page HERE. Event: 1st annual International Homeless Animals' Day in Oak Hill, Entertainment, Karaoke, Vendors, Hounds Good, New River Humane Society, Fayette County Animal Shelter, The Pampered Pet, Speakers, Candlelight Vigil and more!
WISCONSIN
Sponsor(s): Countryside Humane Society Location: 2706 Chicory Road, Racine, WI 53403-4011 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM Contact: Phone: 262-554-6699, Email: Marilyn@countrysidehumanesociety.org, Website: http://countrysidehumanesociety.org/gallery.asp Event: Countryside Humane Society National Homeless Animals Day Adoption Day & Dog Wash: Come out and see us. It's a wonderful day for you to meet our adoptable animals, celebrate National Homeless Animals' Day by adopting, pick up a newsletter, or volunteer information, donate or just say "hi!"
WYOMING
Sponsor(s): Metro Animal Control and Welfare Location:2392 E. Metro Road Casper, Wyoming 82601 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 -9:00AM - 6:00PM Contact:Phone: (307) 235-8398, Website: http://www.casperwy.gov/PublicSafety/AnimalControl/tabid/143/Default.aspx Event: Dog Days of Summer Adopt-A-Thon - Please come and see all of the wonderful animals that are looking for new homes. Metro will be reducing the adoption fees by $10 dollars on dogs and an additional $5 dollars on cats. Applicants that rent must have a landlord approval and all animals owned by applicants must be current on their rabies vaccinations and Metro pet license. Popish Veterinary Clinic will be at the shelter from 11-2 conducting a low cost microchip clinic, cost of the chip is $20. There will be refreshments served all day, the staff of Metro hopes to see you there.
INTERNATIONAL
BAHAMAS
Sponsor(s):The Bahamas Humane Society Location: Dunmore Avenue in Chippingham, in the city of Nassau Date & Time: August 20, 2011 - September 30, 2011 Contact: Lershayne Symonette, Email: lershayne@yahoo.com, Tel: 1-242-323-5138 or 1-242-325-6742, fax: 1-242-356-2659, Website: http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Adoption and Membership Drive. Local television station will feature adoptable animals on August 20th. The Bahamas Humane Society will also conduct a t-shirt drive, petitioning local government to declare International Homeless Animals' Day in the Bahamas while encouraging businesses and schools to wear special t-shirts designed to raise funds for their spay/neuter program.
CANADA
Sponsor(s): Country Paws Boarding,Canine Life Training, Consulting, and Grooming, Blue Buffalo, Petfinder.com, City of London, Bosco and Roxy's, Royal Canin,The Barkery Location: Plunkett Estate in West London, Ontario, For More Info About Location Click Here. Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 6:00PM Contact:http://www.pawlooza.com/contact.html Event: Pawlooza - Pawlooza is the ultimate dog party! Join 15,000 people and 4,000 dogs on Saturday August 20th, 2011 from 10 AM - 6 PM for Ontario's most unique and dog-friendly festival experience. As part of International Homeless Animals' Day (Saturday, August 20th, 2011) Pawlooza has also partnered with animal rescue groups from across Canada who are at Pawlooza, showing off their adoptables, fundraising, and helping to raise awareness about animal welfare.
Sponsor(s): The Bow Valley SPCA Location: Bow Valley SPCA, P.O. Box 8154, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T9 Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - all day Contact: Kathy Robineau, Events Co-Chair, Phone: 403-763-8546, Email: events@bowvalleyspca.org, Website: www.bowvalleyspca.org Event: Local businesses are asked to contribute a portion of their proceeds on August 21 to the the Bow Valley SPCA to support the care of dogs and cats that have been abandoned and educate residents about the importance of spay/neuter in preventing pet overpopulation.
Sponsor(s): Community Animal Allies of Niagara (C.A.A.N.) Location: Charmin's Place, 3358 Troup Road Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:00PM Contact: Barb, Phone: 289-362-3344, Email: bdvern@cogeco.ca, Website: http://caancatmobile.org/weblog/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Rustic Candlelight Vigil - Guest Speakers, Documentary Take Me Home, Food, Candlelight Vigil, Donation Collection, and More! Please RSVP by July 20th! See website for details.
Sponsor(s): Hunter's Store Location: Hunter's Store, 4600 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon, B.C. Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM Contact: Laurie Johnson, Email: laurie@vernonanimalcare.com, Website: www.vernonanimalcare.com Event: Fundraiser to benefit Vernon and District Animal Care Society (VDACS), food, popular pet photo contest (bring your favorite photo of your pet(s) to the store between Aug. 15th and 20th, before 10:00AM), entry fee is by donation.
Sponsor(s): PAWS Kuwait Location: 360 Mall, Ring 6, Kuwait Date & Time: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 4:00PM - 10:00PM Contact: Alex, PAWS Kuwait, Email: info@paws-kuwait.org, Website: www.paws-kuwait.org Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Promotion, PAWS Humane Educational Program, Animal Care Activities, Adoption and Volunteering Promotion. See blog for more information.
RUSSIA Location:StopSedov, Dzerzhinsky District, Novosibirsk,Russia Date & Time:Saturday, August 20, 2011 Contact: Website: http://vkontakte.ru/event27966881 Event:International Homeless Animals' Day Shelter Clean Up and Day With the Animals - About the meeting: "FriendsAugust 20 -International Day forthe homelessanimals!http://www.isaronline.org/ihad.htmlexcellentoccasion to gathera big groupandvisit thedog and catshelter.Let usarrange aholidaypets!Bringsnacks, leashesandpleasecomeandcombthemfor their loveand attention!Onthe agenda: mowingthe grass, patchingarea, walkwith the dogsand socializing withthe cats.
SOUTH AFRICA
Sponsor(s): Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre Location: Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre, Plot 75, Old Pretoria/Bronkhorstspruit Road, VAALBANK, Kungwini Date & Time: Saturday, August27, 2011 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM Contact: Veronica Vd Merwe, Email: wetnose.marketing@absamail.co.za, Website: http://www.wetnose.org.za/ Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Event, 'Adopt' a dog for the day and walk them, Information Stalls, Prizes, Live Entertainment, Big Screen and Much More!
SRI LANKA
Sponsor(s): Kiddies' Camp - Pooch Project Location: Waterside Date & Time: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 3:00PM - 6:00PM Contact: Phone: For inquiries : 2491998; Email: the.pooch.foundation@gmail.com Event:Take home a new best friend on International Homeless Animals' Day. After a day of fun, food and games, help the Pooch Foundation find a family for homeless puppies that have been vaccinated and weaned.
SWITZERLAND
Sponsor(s): SOS Chats Location:Stand at Neuchatel, Place Pury, Near the Statue Date & Time:Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM Contact: Phone: +41 (0) 32 863 22 05, Email: soschats@soschats.org, soschats.et@bluewin.ch, Website: www.soschats.org Event: Petition Drive Against the Killing of Cats and Dogs in the Ukraine ,and the new Petition against shooting feral cats in Switzerland
TURKEY
Sponsor(s): Kyrenia Animal Rescue Location:Girne Belediyre Office Date & Time:Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 5:00PM - 8:00PM Contact: Phone: +90 (0) 533 8694098/8631950; Email: kar@kyreniaanimalrescue.org, Website: http://www.kyreniaanimalrescue.org/index.html Event: Please visit and bring your rescue dog to show your support and meet with other animal lovers on International Homeless Animals' Day.
