Cat & Dog Teams Face Off: Cats Put Pups in Doghouse!

From the A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter (Naperville, Illinois 60563)

As of today, the Cat Team is ahead of the Dog Team…but that may not last for long.  If you are not able to walk yourself, consider sponsoring one of our animal teams!

Karate Kideo and the Kool Kats

I am Karate Kideo, as my shelter friends call me because I love to play.  I am so excited to have been selected by my fellow cats to be captain of this year’s Makin’ Strides for Strays Walkathon cat team, representing the 70-80 current feline residents here at A.D.O.P.T… with plenty more arriving once kitten season hits.  Please sponsor our team and help us put those pups in their place!

Click here to support the Cat Team

Benny and the Jets

We are just giving those cats a false sense of security…I am Benny, Team Captain of Benny & The Jets, a team of canine residents representing the shelter in the Makin’ Strides for Strays Walkathon!  We want to raise funds to help dogs who find themselves here at A.D.O.P.T. — Many of us have medical issues that can be very costly to treat; many of us are seniors. If it weren’t for A.D.O.P.T. we might not have the chance to find forever homes.

Click here to support the Dog Team

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the Makin’ Strides for Strays Walkathon!  Please join us on Sunday, May 5 at Fifth Avenue Station for family games and refreshments as we celebrate!  For more information, visit the A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter web site.

 

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Montgomery County Humane Society Holiday with the Dogs — Wish List items needed by Dec. 19

WHAT: Friends and supporters of shelter dogs are invited to help MCHS volunteer dog walkers by making Wish List donations for a special Holiday with the Dogs.

Preferred items to donate include new blankets, bones (please – no rawhide), toys, and anything else on the list.

WHEN: Through Dec. 19:  Donations of blankets, bones (NOT rawhide), toys and other items on the MCHS Wish List will be accepted at bark! retail pet supply stores in Olney, Kentlands/ Gaithersburg and Rockville, and in the Holiday with the Shelter Dogs box in the shelter lobby.

Thursday, Dec. 20:  Volunteer dog walkers will give extra walks and attention to all dogs in the shelter and distribute “presents” throughout the day, with peak activity planned for 2-4 pm. Photographers and media crews welcome.

WHERE: Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850

WHO: MCHS volunteer dog walkers

Students at the British School of Washington, and area Girl Scout troops, who are collecting/making service projects that will be delivered to the shelter in advance for inclusion in the volunteers’ distribution of presents on Dec. 20

WHY: To encourage friends and supporters to make Wish List donations that will make life a little more comfortable over the holidays for dogs staying at the shelter while they await adoption.  And to encourage adoption of shelter dogs!

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Vote for Sophisticated Pup in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards

Sophisticated Pup, designer of handcrafted, canine-chic pet apparel and accessories, was named a finalist in Martha Stewart’s “American Made” program. The program celebrates American artists, artisans and entrepreneurs from a range of lifestyle arenas including food, fashion, design, community, gardening, crafts and technology.

Selected from nearly 2,000 entries submitted nationwide, Sophisticated Pup is one of 100 finalists in the search for the program’s Audience Choice winner. The winner will receive $10,000 to further his or her business, in addition to being featured in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living.

Vote for Sophisticated Pup.

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Got One Minute? Vote for the Humane Society of Missouri to Help Their Animals!

From the Humane Society of Missouri (St. Louis, Missouri 63110)

The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) has been selected to participate in Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis Contest! HSMO is in competition with more than 140 worthy area charities! Every single vote cast makes a difference! The first, second and third place winners (in terms of number of votes cast) will win $15,000, $10,000, and $5,000, respectively. Now through January 29, 2012, HSMO supporters can visit http://www.monsanto.com/stlouis/Pages/grow-STL-contest-voting-form.aspx and cast a vote every single day to support the Animal Cruelty Task Force.

Voting takes just seconds! If you choose “Organization” in the Sort By box, and type Humane Society of Missouri in the Quick Search Box it will take just seconds to vote.

Help the Humane Society of Missouri raise money for animals in need! Cast your vote today, tomorrow, and every day through January 29th, and ask your friends, family, and colleagues to do the same!

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All That Glitters is Gold: Suncoast Humane Society Needs Your Unwanted Treasures to Help Homeless Animals

From Suncoast Humane Society (Englewood, Florida 34224)

Please consider donating your unwanted jewelry to help homeless animals. We are collecting fine or costume, new or used jewelry for the upcoming Tennis Ball. The pieces we collect will go into a “Treasure Chest,” which is for auction to help raise much needed funds.

You can bring your donation to our Animal Care Center on San Casa Drive or the Boca Grande Club. We will gladly provide you with a donation receipt for tax purposes. If you cannot part with your jewelry, perhaps you can donate a bottle of wine to the “Wine Barrel” auction.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event.  If you have not done so already, you can purchase tickets to the event online, at Suncoast Humane Society, or at The Boca Grande Club. Tickets are $100 each and include dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Bideawee Love Your Pet Art Show Is Coming

From Bideawee ((New York, New York 10016)

Bideawee has begun collecting entries for the 4th Annual “Love Your Pet Art Contest and Expo” in Westhampton. From now until February 5th, children in grades K – 8 are encouraged to display their love for animals through art. The show accepts all mediums and entries must be accompanied by a Bideawee Art Expo submission form to be eligible to win. Winners in each grade category will receive prizes from sponsors Splish Splash, Dave & Busters and Tanger Outlets in addition to being featured in an upcoming Bideawee newsletter. Winners will also be entered into a special Facebook contest and one will win an exclusive tour and lunch at Bideawee for their entire class.

A public showing of the first 300 entries received will take place at the Bideawee U Learning Center in Westhampton on Saturday, February 11, 2012 for all to see. A $5 donation will grant you entrance into the show to view the array of artwork showcasing children’s love for animals and help continue to care for the pets in need at Bideawee.

For more information please call 866-262-8166 or visit Bideawee the web site.

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Enter the Cleveland Animal Protective League’s 2013 Pet Calendar Contest

From the Cleveland Animal Protective League (Cleveland, Ohio 44113)

There is an entry fee is $25.00 per picture and your pet’s picture is guaranteed to be included on the pages of the Cleveland APL’s 2013 calendar. Your entry fee also includes a copy of our full-color calendar, which will be mailed to you in November 2012.

More info.

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Valley Animal Center Holiday Bake, Craft, and Book Faire with Santa Paws Photos

DATE: Saturday, November 19th 2011

LOCATION: Valley Animal Center, 3934 N. Hayston Ave, Fresno, California 93726

MORE: Starting October 1st, the Valley Animal Center will be accepting donations of books for the faire. Please bring down any books you can donate. Only books published in 2005, or after, will be accepted. No DVDs, encyclopedias, or magazines, please.

Plus!!! Make sure you bring your favorite furry friend down to the the Valley Animal Center for this special event to take a wonderful photo of your pet with Santa Paws!

Santa Paws Photo Packages

• Sitting Fee: $5 includes digital photo to be emailed to you
• Package A: $10 includes photo with Santa, 1 (5×7) and 4 wallet sized photos
• Package B: $15 includes photo with Santa, 1 (8×10), 2 (5×7), and 4 wallet sized photos

All proceeds to benefit the Valley Animal Center.

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Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale at Angels for Animals

When: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 6 am to 6 pm

Where: Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Rd, Canfield, Ohio 44406

If you wish to volunteer to help with this year’s pie making or work the day of the sale, please contact David Bisigani at 330-720-1153.

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS & ANYONE WHO’S INTERESTED: Angels for Animals is seeking more baked goods donations for the bake sale. Please call Kelly at 330-506-0326 to arrange drop-off.

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Enter Your Pet in Baypath’s 2nd Annual Pet Pageant Photo Contest

From Baypath Humane Society (Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748)

You know you have the most beautiful, wonderful pet! Post his or her photo here and let everyone see! Adorable Portraits, Amazing Action Shots, Caught in the Act Pics, and Beautiful Memory photos, we want to see them all!

It’s simple:

• Create an account and submit your wonderful pet’s photo.
• Support your special friend by voting for them, then email/Facebook family and friends, and ask them to vote, too. Votes are $1 (5 Vote min). All proceeds will go to help the dogs and cats of Baypath.
• The winning photo will be displayed on the Baypath 2012 Calendar cover. The top 12 vote recipients will each have their photo displayed on one of the monthly calendar pages.
• All winning (top 12) voted entries will receive a free calendar.
• Calendars will also be available for sale online and at featured Baypath events.

Voting ends December 1, 2011.  Let the competition begin!

Add your pet’s photo(s), vote, and view the photos and current results.

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