RISCPA 8th Annual Horse Ride Fundraiser

When: Sunday, May 2, 2010. (Rain date Saturday, May 8, 2010.) Registration begins at 10:00 am. Ride begins at 11:00 am.

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, Rhode Island

Spring is approaching! That means it is almost time for the annual Horse Ride Fundraiser! Sunday, May 2nd at Goddard State Park join the Rhode Island SPCA (Riverside, Rhode Island 02915) and ride the bridal paths and win prizes! This B.Y.O.H. (Bring Your Own Horse) event attracts horse enthusiasts from all over the state!

The annual Horse Ride Fundraiser is a pledge style fundraiser that boasts prizes for top fundraisers, raffle prizes, lunch, and a small silent auction.You can also win a prize for finding hidden animal cutouts along the trail!

A $20 registration fee per rider includes lunch and a signature RISPCA Horse Ride t-shirt! There is plenty of parking for trucks and horse trailers or, if you are not a horse owner/rider, you can just bring a chair, enjoy the scenery, and participate in the raffles and auctions!

Register online at the RISPCA’s First Giving page and start competing for top fundraiser honors! Prizes will be awarded to the 3 highest fundraisers.

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Montgomery County Humane Society: Cat Adoption Open House

When: Saturday, May 1, 2010 from noon to 5 pm

Where: Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Join the Montgomery County Humane Society (Rockville, Maryland 20850) for a Cat Adoption Open House.

All cats adopted at the open house on Saturday, May 1 will receive a free microchip, compliments of Bayer Animal Health, and a free litterbox.

Find your new kitty companion from over 100 wonderful cats and kittens. Special discounts on ‘golden’ cats 7 years and older.

Cat goodie bag courtesy of Bark!

Bake sale!

Participate in the Kitty Food Drive; the shelter accepts all unopened food.

Participate in the Kitty Towel Drive; the shelter accepts all towels and blankets.

It’s Easy to Adopt:

Adoption applications must be completed in person. Bring a valid driver’s license, proof of rabies shots for other pets in the home, landlord’s name and phone number if applicable, and veterinary reference. Montgomery County applicants take priority over others. Youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Every adoption saves a life!

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Friends of Felines: A Second Chance at Love (May 1-2, 2010)

When: Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, from noon to 3 pm

Where: 288 West Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut

Join Friends of Felines (Stamford, Connecticut 06902) at PetSmart for a special adoption event.

Events will include a cookout on Saturday, sponsored by Nutro, and face painting on both days.

Meet author and illustrator Barbara Stratton, who will be signing copies of her Cat Detective children’s books feature Tori Trotter, Cat of Mystery!

Bring the family for two days of fun, and meet cats who are looking for a second chance at love.

Friends of Felines takes the welfare of their cats and kittens seriously. Each receives the best in food and veterinary care, as well as hours of love and cuddling. Friends of Felines asks for a donation of $150 for cats and kittens, to enable them to continue to help homeless and forgotten cats in the community.

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The Cat Hospital of Auburn Presents “News You Can Use”

When: May 19, 2010, from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm

Where: The Cat Hospital of Auburn, 209 Southbridge St., Auburn, Massachusetts

“News You Can Use” will be presented by Dr. Duckett and Dr. Asikainen.

Topics include: Litterbox Behavioral Issues, Feline Nutrition, and Q & A.

Limited seating (no more than 4 per party). Please call to sign up early. There is no charge for this event.

The Cat Hospital of Auburn has been serving the felines of the region since 1995. The goal of its highly competent and caring staff is to provide the best veterinary care possible.

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Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Barn Buddies to Appear on NBC’s TODAY Show Friday Morning

Five farm animals from the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch are in the Big Apple (New York City) to appear on NBC’s Today Show this Friday, April 30 during the 10 am hour.

Renowned animal expert Joan Embery along with Kathy Warnick, president of the Humane Society of Missouri, and Amanda Hirshberg, director of Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, will introduce Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb to Juniper, a mini-donkey; Calypso, a mini-horse; Tiny, a Pygmy goat; Quackers, a Cayuga duck; and Mama Llama during the TODAY Show’s fourth hour. Joan, Kathie Lee and Hoda will discuss Longmeadow’s Barn Buddy Sponsorship Program as a fun, unique Mother’s Day gift that supports a great cause and educates children and adults about the proper and compassionate care of horses and farm animals.

Every day, Ranch Cams enable fans to peek in on several of their favorite Barn Buddies live online. Photos and bios of all Barn Buddies are posted on the Longmeadow Ranch web site. Sponsorships help care for and feed the animals at the Ranch in Union, Missouri – one of the most comprehensive horse and farm animal rehabilitation centers in the United States. Sponsorships may be fulfilled online or by phone, 314- 951-1542.

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RSPCA Finds More Homes for Staffies Than Any Other Dog

Although this information concerns the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Great Britain, life for Staffordshire Terriers in the U.S. isn’t all that different.

Animal lovers helped the RSPCA find new homes for more than 5071 Staffordshire bull terriers and Staffie crosses in 2009 – the highest number of new homes found for any breed of dog.

The RSPCA is calling for more owners to come forward as it still has many Staffies in desperate need of good new homes.

RSPCA animal centers took in large numbers of Staffies, but it found new owners for them because in the right hands they can make excellent pets.

Happy Staffie owners include 47-year-old Denise Winters who adopted Staffies Dennis and Kane from RSPCA Southridge Animal Center. She says she gets extra satisfaction from caring for dogs that really need a new home.

During RSPCA Week (Monday 26 April to Sunday 2 May 2010) the RSPCA is encouraging everyone thinking of getting a dog to consider a Staffie and help continue to find them good new homes.

A new RSPCA web site, launched yesterday, aims to help people find out more about adopting a Staffie.

Anna White, manager of the RSPCA’s Southridge Animal Center in Potters Bar, said: “Some people think Staffies don’t make good pets but when in the right hands, well cared for, and properly trained, they can make brilliant companions.

“If you’re thinking of getting a pet, please visit our special new web site and find out more about Staffies. You can also visit an RSPCA center to get to know one of the thousands of animals in our care. Our staff can help you decide if you can provide a good home for a dog and, if so, whether a Staffie could be the right dog for you.

“And if you adopt a Staffie, you’ll know you’ve given an extra special animal a much-needed new home.”

The RSPCA believes so many Staffies are in need of new homes because in addition to being a popular pet, the breed has become fashionable with irresponsible owners who are more interested in their own image than their dog’s welfare.

Common reasons given for handing Staffies over to the RSPCA are that owners are unable to cope with looking after a dog, or that financial or housing circumstances have changed. Many of the dogs in the RSPCA’s care have been neglected or abused and need very special new owners to help them recover.

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2010 ACVIM Wellness Expo

When: Saturday, June 10, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm

Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Arena Plaza, Anaheim California

All pets are invited and they are welcome to bring their families along.

Schedule of Events:

8:30 am: Exhibitor Check-in & Set up

10:00 am: Opening Ceremonies

10:15 am: Exhibition Booths Open

10:30 am: Become a Home Medical Detective

11:30 am: Speaking for Spot

12:30 pm: Become a Home Medical Detective (second offering)

1:30 pm: Speaking for Spot (second offering)

2:00 pm: Closing Ceremonies

2:15 pm: Exhibitor Tear Down

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Classic Car Show to Help Warwick’s Homeless Companion Animals

When: Sunday, June 13, 2010; Registration from 9 am to 12 pm; trophies awarded at 2 pm. Rain date is Sunday, July 18, 2010

Where: 171 Service Road (off Jefferson Blvd.), Warwick, Rhode Island

All proceeds of the 3^rd Annual “Cause for Paws” Classic Car Show will benefit Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter and will be used to make improvements to the recently flooded Warwick Animal Shelter for spay/neuter assistance and veterinary medical assistance for cats and dogs housed at the animal shelter.

Antique Cars, Classic Cars to 1980, Rods, Muscle Cars, and all-year Corvettes are invited to exhibit. Vehicle registration is from 9 am to 12 pm, with free goody bags to the first 100 entries. The entry fee is $15.00 per car. Spectators are free to roam the show.

Enjoy oldies music by Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer. Trophies will be awarded at 2 PM in twenty-four classes, including Best of Show, Peoples Choice and Best Club Participation.

There will be door prizes and raffles, including a 50/50 raffle.

Bring a can of wet dog food or wet cat food for the shelter animals and receive an additional door prize ticket.

Food and refreshments will be available.

For more information or to donate an item to the raffle, please call Ruth Napolitano at 401-480-9769 or email Shelterhelp@FriendsRI.org

Although the shelter remains closed due to recent flooding, all of the shelter’s adoptable dogs and cats can be viewed online. Adoptable animals are currently housed at other RI animal shelters or are in foster care.

Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible.

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The Doggie Traveler

The Doggie Traveler solves the problem of having to gather all necessary items for an outing with your dog. The bag is large enough for a one-gallon zip bag of food, small enough not to be bulky, with room enough for dog clothes and toys.

The insulated Doggie Traveler carrying bag includes an inside mesh pocket for organization, an exterior gusseted pocket for the owner’s personal items, a dog water bottle with insulated wrap, a pet safety light, two collapsible waterproof dog bowls, two tennis balls, reflective stitching, an adjustable length leash, and and 10 pet waste bags.

The Doggie Traveler is available in red and blue.

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A Merlot for the Mutts: A California Winery Helps Promote Shelter Pet Adoption Nationally

Sonoma County, California winemaker Mutt Lynch Winery has announced its support of homeless pet adoption, using its wine to promote animal welfare awareness and donating $10,000 over the course of 2010 to North America’s largest non-profit homeless pet adoption website, Adopt-a-Pet.com. Mutt Lynch Winery was born in 1995 combining our mutual passion for wine and all things dog.

Sonoma County, California winemaker Mutt Lynch Winery has announced its support of homeless pet adoption, using its wine to promote animal welfare awareness and donating $10,000 over the course of 2010 to North America’s largest non-profit homeless pet adoption website, Adopt-a-Pet.com.

Mutt Lynch Winery, founded in 1995, produces award-winning wines with dog-themed labels and supports local animal rescue organizations’ pet adoption efforts, hence its name. Now its efforts have, for the first time, gone national via its support of Adopt-a-Pet.com. Chris Lynch, co-founder and co-owner of the winery says, “We love dogs and cats, and literally millions of them are killed in shelters each year simply due to a lack of homes. We just wanted to get the word out about all these great mixed-breed and purebred puppies and kittens. They are great high-quality family pets.”

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