Calendar of Pet Events -- Sunday, May 16th through Saturday, May 22nd

Nationwide Events
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Sunday, May 16th through Saturday, May 22nd
http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite

Friday, June 25th 2010 – Eleventh Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day! Once again, Pet Sitters International urges the nation to ‘Take Your Dog To Work’ on Friday, June 25th. Sponsored by Pet Sitters International, Dog Fancy Magazine, and The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Visit www.takeyourdog.com for downloads and tips on how to have a successful event at your place of work, including “How To Win Over Your Boss” and to use the day as a day for adoption awareness.

Citywide Events
Sunday, May 16th 11:00am to 2:00pm
The Zombie Walk! On May 16th the Zombie infection spreads from New Jersey across the Hudson to New York! This Zombie Walk is 'flash mob' style, there won't be any makeup artists on-hand so come dressed in your zombie makeup and ready to go! Corpses (both human and dog!) will gather at Madison Square Park located in the Flatiron District, between Fifth and Madison Avenues and 23rd and 26th Streets, just 8 blocks south of the Empire State Building. Tickets to a screening of the ‘Survival of the Dead’ will be distributed to humans 18 and over (first come, first served. Arrive in zombie makeup and costume ready to walk. -Route and Zombie Walk rules/ etiquette explained: 1:30PM, -ZOMBIE WALK BEGINS! 2:00PM SHARP. For more info visit www.NJZombieWalk.com.

On-going
Feeding Pets of the Homeless -- Socially responsible veterinarian hospitals and clinics around the country are collecting pet food from their clients and are partnering with local food banks who then distributes the pet food to the homeless and disadvantaged. Participating clinics/hospitals are listed on the Feeding Pets of the Homeless website at www.PetsofHomeless.com along with the partnering food bank.

Animal Relief Fund – What started out as a simple act of kindness by the already-kind Yorkville Food Pantry in November 2008 with help from attorney Susan Kaufman has now evolved into its own organization. ARF’s mission is keeping pets with their families and reduce the number of abandoned dogs and cats by distributing pet food to local food pantries which serve New York families in need. ARF has now partnered with several pet stores throughout the New York area where food donations are accepted on an ongoing basis. For donation locations please visit
http://www.arf-ny.org. If you or a friend need help please don’t be shy, visit http://www.arf-ny.org/where.html.


Brooklyn
Sunday, May 16th -- Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Free Dog & Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic
Arrival: 7:15–8:30 a.m. AC&C Brooklyn Animal Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard (between Shepherd Avenue and Essex Street), Brooklyn. Appointment necessary.For more information or to make an appointment, contact Barbara at (917) 579-1955.

Ongoing
Big Laughs for BARC! (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition Shelter) in Williamsburg.
Stand-up comedian, Jamie Lee, has organized monthly comedy shows to benefit BARC.
Visit Jamie's web page for more information and details about future shows: www.myspace.com/diamondsinthefluff or www.barcshelter.org.

Seasonal: Now that the warm weather is upon us, Don't Forget To Visit The Dog Beach! In the Long Meadow below the Ball Fields. Off-leash hours only! Visit Prospect Park's Dog Beach for location.

Bronx
Sunday, May 16th – 4pm to 8pm
Fundraiser for St. Mary’s Park First Dog Run! Come help us raise funds for our very first dog run, which received final approved by Bronx Parks Commissioner Henry Aponte on May 4th. At The Bruckner Bar and Grill, 1 Bruckner Blvd. (under the Third Avenue Bridge.) $15.00 at the door, ALL proceeds go toward building our very first dog run, which we hope to have up and running by June! Celebrity appearances by Maya Luz of Project Runway and Baron Ambrosia of Bronx Flavor. Win free prizes like pet grooming sessions and prizes from Animal Feeds, Inc. For more information visit http://www.sbdogpark.blogspot.com.

Manhattan
Saturday, May 22 – 11:00 – 4:00pm
Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Adoptapalooza! At Washington Square Park, Manhattan. The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is excited to announce the first annual Adoptapalooza! The event will feature approximately 100 pets up for adoption from Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C), Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Animal Farm Foundation, and the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance. This free event is open to the public and will feature an exciting program of activities and entertainment, including doggie yoga, disc dog performances, dog training instruction, TTouch for pets, Ask-the-Vet, dog costume contest, raffle, and information about pet adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping, dog licensing, and other pet-related services. For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org, or visit the Adoptapalooza website.

Saturday, May 22, 2010 -- 1:00–4:30 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early)
Neighborhood Cats / NYC Feral Cat Initiative / ASPCA: "Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony" Workshop. At the ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan. Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,800+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Lois at (212) 662-5761 or lois@nycferalcat.org, or visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. To register by mail, e-mail your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend to lois@NYCFeralCat.org, then visit the Neighborhood Cats website and make a $15 donation. Or mail your contact information and a $15 check or money order to: Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, #555, New York, NY 10025.

Saturday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 23rd
The New York City Pet Show at the Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th Street. Described as being host to more than 60 companies selling dog and cat products for the urban pet owner. Celebrity guest appearance expected by Cesar Milan and others throughout the weekend. Informative seminars, shopping, more. Visit www.nycpetshow.com for ticket purchase and more information.

Thursday, May 20th – 6:30
Pup Your Ride Workshop! Learn how to make your bike pet-friendly so you can ride with your best friend! At 156 Rivington Street between Suffolk & Clinton Streets. This is in preparation for the Doggie Pedal Parade on Sunday, May 23rd! We will ride our dogs in baskets and trailers attached to our bikes, listen to doggie tunes playing on the "music bike", and end at Washington Square Park for a party complete with free snacks and drinks for all, including tofu dogs & vegan chocolate bars donated from Earth Matters & Rescue Chocolate For more information please visit the Time’s Up website at http://www.times-up.org.


Sunday, May 23, 2010 -- Noon–3:00 p.m.
Happy Paws: Microchipping Clinic. Low-cost microchipping ($25, includes insertion and registration) for cats and dogs by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Microchipping is part of the Mayor's Alliance's effort to promote responsible pet guardianship, along with licensing dogs, to increase the number of lost pets returned to their owner/guardians. Since their first low-cost microchipping clinic in 2005, they have microchipped more than 2,000 dogs and cats! At Happy Paws, 316 Lafayette Street. For more information, visit the Happy Paws website.


Monday, May 24th – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Funny For Fido 2010! At Caroline's Comedy Club, 1626 Broadway, Manhattan
Please join us for the 4th Annual Funny For Fido charity event as the country's top comedians perform to raise money and awareness for homeless animals. Starring Colin Quinn, Robert Kelly, Mike DeStefano, and Amy Schumer. Hosted by Justin Silver. All profits goes to volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue organizations: Posh Pets Rescue, Pack Ethic Rescue, and Mighty Mutts. This is an R-rated show; parents should use discretion. Tickets are $50, $75, or $100. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit the Funny For Fido website.


Queens
Sunday, May 16, 2010 – begins 8:00 a.m.
United Action for Animals: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic.
At the Baisley Community Center, 116-40 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens. To reduce unwanted dog and cat litters and decrease euthanasia, United Action for Animals (UAA) holds monthly free MASH-style (mobile) spay/neuter clinics. Clinics are conducted on the third Sunday of each month at school campuses, churches, and community centers in the outer boroughs of NYC where the majority of stray and relinquished animals come from. Each clinic will sterilize 75–150 dogs and cats. As popularity grows, additional days and locations will be added with plans to open full-time permanent clinics with high-volume/high-quality spay/neuter by 2012. Each clinic is staffed with 6 volunteer vets, 6 volunteer vet techs, and 20 full-time UAA volunteers. Appointment required. Please bring a valid photo ID. The spay/neuter surgeries are free for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes, as well as all cats. For all other dogs, the cost is $50. For more information or to make an appointment, contact United Action for Animals at (212) 249-9178, or visit the United Action for Animals website. For more information or to make an appointment, contact United Action for Animals at (212) 249-9178, or visit the United Action for Animals website

Sunday, May 16, 2010 – 12 noon to 3:00pm
Pets & Pals Party in Alley Pond Park! Join us for a free day of family and pet fun. We will have inflatable rides, games, crafts and more. We will have a mobile pet adoption unit from NY Animal Care and Control and a microchip clinic thanks to Central Veterinary Associates. We'll also have animal demonstrations, popcorn, and lots more fun and surprises.For directions or more information, please call (718) 352-4793 ext. 301. Alley Pond Park (76th Avenue off Springfield Boulevard)Sponsored by Queens Parks and Council Member Weprin. (Note to those with dogs or children who don’t like clowns, or those who are anti-circus: A ‘Big Apple Circus’ clown will be in attendance.)

Long Island
Sunday, May 16, 2010 -- Noon–5:00 p.m.
Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center: Peace, Love & Paw Prints! At Petport, 114 Main Street, Northport, Long Island. Peace, love, and paw prints will abound as leading New York photographer, Len Marks Fine Art Photography, captures magical images of your four-legged friends or family members. Simply purchase an item from Little Shelter's wish list at Petport with a minimum value of $10, or make a cash donation, and you will receive a 10-minute session and 4x6 print for free! And if you love your photo (which we know you will), take advantage of the special pricing packages that will be available to all donors. Sessions are by appointment only. All proceeds benefit Little Shelter. For more information or to make your appointment, contact Irene at Len Marks Fine Art Photography at (631) 367-1219 or len@lenmarksphoto.com, or visit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center website.


Wednesday, May 19th – 6:30pm
Long Island Parrot Society Monthy Meeting – Pat & Neal Rudikoff will be sharing the latest news from the Oasis Sanctuary. At the American Legion Post, 22 Grove Place, Babylon. Doors open 6:30, vendors 6:30 to 7:30, speaker at 7:30. Non members: $5.00 donation requested. Please do not bring your birds! For more info and directions visit http://www.liparrotsociety.org.


Westchester
Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 23rd – 10am to 3pm
SPCA of Westchester County Puppy and Kitten Adoption Extravaganza! Featuring over 200 puppies, kittens, dogs and cats, many rescued from high-kill shelters. This special event will be held at The SPCA of Westchester. Visit www.spca914.org to view adoptable animals in advance and to download a pre-screening adoption form so you’re all ready to bring your new friend home on the day of the event!

Saturday, May 22nd (rain date Sunday, May 23rd) -- 9:00-4:00pm
Animal Welfare Society: Dog Photo Shoot! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to have a professional photo of the greatest dog on earth (yours) while helping the Animal Welfare Society at the same time! Pet photographer Robin Prange will take a memorable outdoor portrait of your best friend. (Cats and other animals who are comfortable with the situation are also welcome.) A minimum contribution of $15 per animal for a 5x7 portrait is required. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT. For more information, or to make your reservation, contact Renee Gardner at (860) 354-1350, or visit the Animal Welfare Society website.


Saturday, May 22nd – 9:00am to 4:00pm
Professional portraits with your dog! At the Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford. The proceeds will benefit the Animal Welfare Society. Portraits will be taken by professional pet photographer Robin Prange (www.RobinPrangePhotographer.com) and be offered for a minimum contribution of $15 per dog. You may call ahead to register for a specific appointment. While walk-ins are welcome, advance registration will help keep the wait time to a minimum. The dogs will be photographed outdoors, so cats and other pets that are comfortable in that situation are welcome, too. Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit, non-destroy shelter serving Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Milford, Roxbury and Washington. The rain date for the event is May 23. For more information, contact shelter manager Renee Gardner at 860-354-1350 or visit animalwelfaresociety.homestead.com.

On-Going
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at New Rochelle Humane Society! The New Rochelle Humane Society is collecting items to celebrate Earth Day EVERY DAY! Please bring in your recycleables (printer ink cartridges and cell phones) to benefit the homeless animals at NRHS. Please share this news with your friends and family, your schools and your jobs. Let's Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a good cause!
At 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801. This is an ON-GOING campaign at New Rochelle Humane Society! Contact 914-632-2925 for more information.

"Buy-A-Brick" Dog Park
70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help create a beautiful doggie park at the shelter, a place where a shelter dog can relax outside with volunteers or staff! The park will be paved with bricks bearing your name or inscription of your choice. What a wonderful tribute for your wonderful pet, an animal lover or a beloved deceased pet. Please improve a shelter dog's life with this lasting gift. This is an ON-GOING campaign at New Rochelle Humane Society!
Contact 914-632-2925 for more information.
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New Jersey and Beyond
Sunday, May 16 -- 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Liberty Humane Society: Single, Mingle, and Bark! Bring your dog and enjoy a wine tasting, light fare, craft vendors, and general networking (you don't have to be single or have a dog to join in the fun)! LHS has snagged Lollibomb Beauty products for dogs and their humans for the event! Lollibomb Beauty features handcrafted vegan bath and body treats in a bevy of delicious fragrances that range from mild to wild, along with cruelty-free cosmetic creations. Live fast and smell pretty! Parlay Studios is also offering a professional pic of your dog for $50. Proceeds from the event benefit the Liberty Humane Society. Tickets are $20. At Parlay Studios, 161 2nd Street (between Provost Street and Marin Boulevard), Jersey City, NJ.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Janet Russell at (201) 547-4147 x0 or janet@libertyhumane.org, or visit the Liberty Humane Society website.

May 21st - 23, 2010
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB): Fifth International Conference on Pet Loss and Bereavement and Training Workshop in Pet Loss and Bereavement Counseling
Hilton Hotel Conference Center, Newark Liberty (NJ) Airport. This unique conference is designed to serve pet owners and the professionals who serve them and the animals they love. Bereavement counselors, vets, their staffs, and shelter and other involved personnel will give presentations on a variety of topics, including Accidents, Aftercare Options, Animal Hospice Care, Animal Shelter Work, Anticipatory Bereavement, Children and Pet Death, Compassion Fatigue and the Pet Bereavement Counselor, The Elderly and Petloss, Emergency Preparations for our Pets, Euthanasia, Feral Animals. Guilt, How to Design and Implement a Counseling Practice, Lost and Missing Pets, Problems with Animal Communicators,Religion and Petloss, Service Dogs and Their Loss, Support Group Workshop, and The Pet as a Family Member. There will also be focused panel discussions with attendee participation.On Friday, May 21, Dr. Wallace Sife teach our highly acclaimed 10-hour workshop for pet bereavement counselors (ten Continuing Education credits will be awarded, as well as the APLB Certificate of Training). For more information or to register, visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) web site at www.aplb.org.