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How many times did you regret you cannot take your beloved pet to the opera house, movie theater or a fancy banquet? Well, there’s no guarantee your little friend (or do you have a huge friend?) would like to share your cinematic interest but we have a list of things the four-legged ones will simply love.
Have you ever thought about why Chihuahuas usually travel in a purse? People don't carry Chihuahuas around because they're so precious; they carry them around so that the little buggers don't run away. Not to say that Chihuahuas want to escape their lives of luxury, but it's in their nature to run like the wind if they have the opportunity. To honor the little engines that can, PETCO is holding the 5th Annual Chihuahua Races National Finals in New York City, so if you think your pooch can best Cricket, the Regional Champ since 2005, be sure to register (online or at 8 a.m. on race day) for a spot in the Dallas Regional Races this Saturday. The Regional winner (along with its owner and a guest) will be flown to NYC to compete in the National Finals August 29. Races start at 9 a.m. at the Prestonwood PETCO, 5301 Belt Line Road, Suite 106.
Pet-entertainment and charity specialists, Operation Kindness have a lot to offer not only to the four legged ones:
On Sunday, August 16th (2:00-6:00pm) Bring your pooch to Sue Ellen's, 3903 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, put on a grass skirt, and join us for a free cook-out, drink specials, and the fantastic music of Deborah Vial @ Bow-Wow Luau Party benefiting Operation Kindness, Tzu Zoo Rescue, and DFW Pug Rescue. (Grass skirt or Hawaiian shirt not required
On Sunday, September 20th 10am-3pm 15th Annual Dog Day afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness will take a place @ Flag Pole Hill Park 8100 Doran Circle. Pack up the family and the pooches and join other dog lovers for an awesome afternoon celebrating our 4-legged best friends! Canines Contests, vendors and more will be offered to you and your pet/s at this great park just North of White Rock Lake on Northwest Highway.
17th Annual Canine, Cats & Cabernet Wine Tasting benefiting Operation Kindness is not all about pets. Sip on fine wines, sample delicious hors d'oeuvres and bid on more than 200 outstanding auction items while mingling with fellow animal lovers in Marriott at Legacy, Town Center in Plano Sunday, November 8th, 3pm-6pm
If what you need is a new pal and you just started looking for one you could adopt or at least remotely help the likes of who you loved as a kid, several opportunities are waiting for you within upcoming months.
PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and Hill's Science Diet Brand are presenting the "Second Chance for Love", Fall National Adoption Weekend. The three-day sponsored adoption event takes place Friday-Sunday, September 11 - 13, 2009, in all PetSmart stores. The goal is to find homes for more than 18,800 pets in need. To assist New Pet Parents on caring for their new family member every Cat and Dog adopter will receive an introductory packet of pet-related literature and discount on the specialty pet-foods.
Dalmatian Rescue of North Texas is inviting you to help walk dogs starting at 10 AM every Sunday morning at our K-9 University kennels. If you're thinking about getting a Dalmatian, this is a great way to get to know a new spotted friend.
On August 15 @ Collin Creek Mall -- SPCA Offsite Adoption Day - these event continue to be a great success and relies on the volunteers working first or second shifts at the events, or loading and unloading at the shelter. If you can help, please email SPCA.
SPCA offers numerous onsite and offsite adoption opportunities as well as other programs, like an innovative and dynamic program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Established and conducted by Dr. Diane Pomerance, certified Grief Recovery Specialist and SPCA of Texas volunteer, the SPCA of Texas' Pet Grief Counseling program offers comfort, guidance and support as well as tools that can help facilitate grief recovery. Telephone counseling is available by calling 214.461.5131. All calls are returned within 24 hours.The Pet Grief Counseling Support group meets the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Dallas at the SPCA of Texas headquarters in Conference Room 1.
