“Art for Bark”: Help the animals of the Florida Keys affected by Hurricane Irma

Come and join fellow pet lovers Friday, Nov. 17th at the Riverside Hotel for “Art for Bark” and help raise funds for the Florida Keys SPCA.  Enjoy Happy Hour Cocktails, discover local artists, mingle and network with other animal enthusiasts and meet the amazing team of the Florida Keys SPCA. 

The event features an Art Auction and a raffle with fantastic prizes including:

• Miami Heat tickets
• Spa Treatments
• Gym Packages and more!

Your donation helps the animals at The Florida Keys SPCA; a completely independent, private, not-for-profit organization working to place all adoptable animals into caring, loving, lifelong homes. Hurricane Irma caused significant damage throughout the Florida Keys and the region is still recovering.

Please RSVP by securing your tickets by November 10th. Tickets are only $20 in advance - $25 at the Door. It is all for a good cause!

Art for Bark

Fri, Nov. 17, 2017 - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Riverside Hotel

620 E Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Blessing of the Animals

The Humane Society of Broward County is having a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM. All pet parents are welcome to bring their special furry friends. This custom is conducted in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. It also celebrates the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals.

The Franciscan Friars of The Parish of Sts. Francis & Clare will perform the Blessing that it will be held outside in the East Yard at the Humane Society.

Pets of all kinds are welcome! Please make sure to have your pet on a leash or in a secured carrier.

• Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Humane Society of Broward County

2070 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Blessing of the Animals - Humane Society of Broward County

Barktoberfest at Quiet Waters Park!

Barktoberfest is October 7 and 8 at Quiet Waters Park!

Activities run from 8 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. and include:

• Doggie Splash time ($5/dog 50-minute sessions in the water)
• Pet Adoptions
• Doggie Market Place
• Kiddie bounce houses & face painting
• Pet costume contest and more!
• Admission to the event is FREE!

The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.

Quiet Waters Park

401 S. Powerline Rd.,

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Phone: 954-357-5100

Email: QuietWatersPark@Broward.org

Low Cost Vaccines for Dogs and Cats!

As a service to the community, Cats Exclusive, Inc. in Margate, Florida is having low-cost vaccination clinic this Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 from 12pm to 4pm

Vaccines start as low as $10!

Annual vaccine packages, flea products, heartworm testing and medication, microchips also available.

• Cats must be in carriers. Dogs must be on leashes
• No appointment necessary
• Cash only

For more information and prices please click here or call 954-975-8349

Cats Exclusive, Inc.
6350 West Atlantic Blvd,
Margate, FL 33065
www.catsexclusive.org

Get Ready, Set (Woof!), Go! - Walk for the Animals - Humane Society of Broward County

The Humane Society of Broward County's Walk for the Animals will take place Saturday March 5, 2016 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale.

Come and join thousands of fellow pet lovers and their dogs in an easy-going 1-mile walk through Downtown Fort Lauderdale along the New River while raising funds to support HSBC's shelter and community outreach programs.

• Live Entertainment
• Dog Agility performace
• Goodie bags for pets and owners
• Raffles, contests, and more!

Form a pack, join a pack, walk on your own. Don't have a dog to walk with? Cat lover? You can help!!!

Stay in bed all-curled up with your favorite felines on a Saturday morning and support the kitty cats by joining the Cat Nap Pack



The Humane Society of Broward County provides shelter, aid and responsible adoptions to animals entrusted to their care, and educates the community about respect and kindness to all animals. The funds raised from this event will help continue their mission of helping animals and educating the community. Your participation will help rescue, shelter and care for hundreds of animals in need, and help them find good homes. So what are you waiting for?

Register online now and you'll be on your way to helping homeless animals.
http://humanebroward.donordrive.com/

For more information, please visit:

HSBC- Walk for the Animals

Huizenga Plaza, Downtow Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, March 5, 2016 ~8:00 am Registration
10:00 am Walk starts!

1st Annual Wildlife Baby Shower @Sawgrass Nature Center/Wildlife Hospital

Sawgrass Nature Center/Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs will host their 1st Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. 

Guess Whoo is Expecting? All mama birds, squirrels, raccoons, opossums and many more!! Come and see all cute little creatures being born right in our backyard and learn more about South Florida's habitat and wildlife. 

The event starts at 10:00 am to noon on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

• Games & Raffles
• Cakewalk for kids and adults
• Animal presentations
• Refreshments
• And of course, all Mamas and Babies!

Admission is only $5 and donations are suggested. Please visit here for a list of supplies needed. Sawgrass Nature Center/Wildlife Hospital runs on donations for the public. Any group (classroom, clubs, churches, temples) who participates in collecting needed supplies can sponsor and name one of the babies and follow it on Sawgrass Nature Center''s Facebook page!!

Sawgrass Nature Center/WildlifeHospital's mission is to educate the public about South Florida’s unique culture, environment and the many species it contains, to promote healthy living, outdoor activity and to provide excellent care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. To foster awareness and appreciation of wildlife, particularly Urban wildlife found here in south Florida.

For more information:

Sawgrass Nature Center/WildlifeHospital

3000 Sportsplex DriveCoral Springs, FL 33065

954-752-9453

http://sawgrassnaturecenter.org/

The Humane Society of Greater Miami invites all animal lovers to the “Walk for Animals”

It is that time of the year again! The Humane Society of Greater Miami will host their “Walk for the Animals” on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Registration to the event starts at 8:30 am with a morning filled with entertainment and activities for the whole family. The Walk for Animals will start promptly at 10:00 am.

Fun & Contests for Pets and People:

• Best Kisser

• Doggie Look-a-like

• Kid’s Area with bounce house

• “Paw”casso prints

• Fun, Games and Raffles

• Mini-Petting Zoo hosted by the ZoologicalWildlife Foundation.

• Special appearance of the incredible Purina ProPlan Performance Team. Watch these amazingly talented and athletic canines perform incredible flying routines!

Come on out and “walk the walk” and go “the extra mile” to help our furry friends and homeless animals in the Miami area. Even if you don't have a dog, you can help! Join a pack (woof, woof) or walk on your own..

Ryan Phillips, NBC6's meteorologist and JulieGuy, morning anchor at 101.5 LITE FM will emcee the event. Stop by and say hi! to them. Who knows? you might even find that special someone... Adorable puppies, cute little kittens, dogs and cats from local rescue groups will be available for adoption and are ready to meet you!

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a not-for-profit 501-C3 charitable animal welfare organization supported solely by donations, private grants and fundraising events. They rely on our local community for financial support.

For more information:

The Humane Society of Greater Miami “Walk forthe Animals”

Bayfront Park - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Paws with Claus Holiday Pawty

The City of Tamarac is hosting Paws with Claus Holiday Pawty. Dress your pet up in their holiday best attire and enjoy a morning full of holiday cheer and a barking good time!

Activities include:

• Best Dressed Holiday Hound Contest
• Doggie treats & raffle prizes
• Pet related vendors
• Pictures with Santa     

Where: Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups
             8101 Southgate Boulevard
When: Saturday, December 19th, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

For more info, please visit http://tamarac.org

St. Gregory’s Annual Pet Blessing

Everyone and every furry, scaly, slimy, and feathered pets are welcome to attend the St. Gregory’s Annual Pet Blessing in Boca Raton.

The event will be held at the front lawn of the church on Saturday Oct 3rd 2015 at 11:00 am.
A short service and a special blessing to all our beloved pets and earth creatures to follow.

Stay for more fun and cuteness! Tri-County Animal Rescue will be showcasing some of their adoption-eligible animals. Simple Gifts Youth Band will share their talents and music.

Donations of pet food are needed. Your help is greatly appreciated!

St. Gregory’s Annual Pet Blessing
100 N.E. Mizner Blvd.
Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Saturday, October 3, 2015
11 AM

A Midsummer Night's Ice Cream Fundraising for the kitties!

The Cat Network is having a A Midsummer Night's Ice Cream Fundraising for the kitties at Cherry Smash Ice Cream Parlour in Coral Springs on Thursday, August 20th, 2015.

Treat yourself to delicious specialty ice cream sundaes, old fashioned malts, ice cream sodas, banana splits, and more. All in a unique old fashion ambiance. The event will be from 6 - to 8 pm; a $5 contribution will get you five tickets for the raffle featuring fabulous prizes including pet-inspired jewelry, gifts for cats, event tickets and more!

The Cat Network is dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of stray and feral cats in South Florida through the humane practice of sterilization, vaccination, and release.

Yummy ice cream confections and saving homeless cats. A true Midsummer Night's Dream! Everybody's welcome :)


Cherry Smash
8000 Wiles Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33067
954.346.0999

A Lion among ladies, is a most dreadful thing
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3, Scene 1 by William Shakespeare

S.O.S. Family Fun Day Dive Festival

Enjoy the final day of BugFest-By-The-Sea and Florida Lobster Mini-Season with a FREE Outdoor Event. The entire family is invited to S.O.S Family Fun Day Dive Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9am to 5pm - Lauderdale By the Sea, FL

Register and enjoy a day full of water-related activities for kids of all ages:

9am - 11am Surfrider Foundation Beach Clean-Up

11am - 1:00pm Surf World Surf Shop Underwater Teen Snorkel Treasure hunt with prizes

Noon - Seagrape Surf Shop Skim board Contest with prizes · All ages


1pm - Stoked On Salt After Party with free 'Beach Clean Up Volunteers BBQ' sponsored by MINTO 



2:00pm - Windjammer Kids Tug-o-War: Lobsters vs. Angel Fish





In addition, enjoy live free concert by the Scuba Cowboy and Scuba Radio broadcast with host Greg Holt.




Stroll around the plaza to view cool and unique Nautical Arts & Crafts, taste delicious Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, free face painting & balloon twisting for the kids, free give-aways, rent a Kayak or Paddleboard and get into the water!


S.O.S Family Fun Day Dive Festival 
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9am to 5pm
El Prado Park
4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida
www.lbtsevents.com

BugFest Master Lobster Chef Competition & The Great Florida Bug Hunt winners

Come out and watch how five lobster chef teams compete in the "BugFest Master Lobster Chef Competition" on Thursday, July 30th 2015 - 6 pm to 8 pm at the Beach Pavilion/Ocean Plaza in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL.

The event is sponsored by Lenore Nolan-Ryan of Lenore Nolan-Ryan's Cooking School & Catering and is being hosted by the two Clownfish of Diving; ScubaNation TV's Billy C and Mitch!

Each team has 60 minutes to prepare the tastiest, succulent, most creative and delicious spiny lobster dish. At the turn of the clock the judges will taste each dish and (---drum roll...) declare the winning team!

This year's judges include:

• Greg Holt of Scuba Radio
• Steve Waters of the Sun-Sentinel
• Sue Cocking of the Miami Herald
• Dan Knorr of Reef Safe
• Lauderdale by the Sea Mayor; Scot Sasser
• Master Lobster Chef 2014 Winner: Rich Barnhart of By The Sea Realty.

The event is free and open to the public. Fun for the entire family, music by The Scuba Cowboy, ocean-themed Arts and Crafts vendors, contest awards for divers, raffle prizes, drinks by Aruba Beach Cafe.

At 8:30pm the winners of The Great Florida Bug Hunt will be announced and the fun continues. All BugFest divers are welcome!.

The party is being held at the Beach Pavilion/Ocean Plaza in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 1 Commercial Blvd. 

It's going to be fun, fun, fun. Share with all your friends!

The Great Florida Bug Hunt

The Great Florida Bug Hunt is an annual lobster hunting contest where scuba divers compete for cash and dive gear prizes to catch the biggest and prettiest spiny lobsters or "bugs."

The contest is held as part of Bugfest by the Sea festivities and during Florida's popular two-day lobster mini-season. Divers can catch up to 12 lobsters per day north of the Florida Keys. 

Divers can register online for the Great Florida Bug Hunt by visiting http://www.lbtsevents.com/bugfest-by-the-sea 
The cost of registration is $20. Divers receive a BugFest T-shirt and Reef Safe 'Goody Bag' with stuff worth an estimated $25.

The Final Bug Hunt Sign-Up will be in person on 28-Jul-201 6pm - 7pm at El Prado Park (4500 El Mar Drive) in Lauderdale by the Sea. 

The Bug Hunt begins at 12:01 midnight July 29 and runs through 5:00 PM July 30, 2015. Everybody has a chance to win something. There are fabulous prizes in many categories:

• Buddy Team: Biggest 12 Bugs Caught By A Buddy Team 
• Boat Diving: Biggest Bug Caught Off A Boat (private or commercial)
• Beach Diving: Biggest Bug Caught Off The Beach
• Bug Babe: Prettiest Lobster Caught Caught By A Woman Diver

For more information, please visit http://www.lbtsevents.com/bugfest-by-the-sea

Let’s get some bugs!

4-BugFest Mini-Season Kickoff Party

BugFest lobster mini-season kickoff party will be held at Ocean Plaza and Beach Pavillion in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 7pm - 9pm

Let the fun begin!!! 

• ScubaNation TV hosts Billy 'C' and Mitch 
• Live music
• Food and drinks
• Local vendors

Every diver who registers that night for the Great Florida Bug Hunt ($20 registration fee) will get a raffle ticket for a fun prize we will be given away!

Where: Beach Pavilion/Ocean Plaza (Commercial Boulevard at the beach) in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Shadow Divers Book Presentation

Bugfest by the Sea starts with a free presentation by John Chatterton about best-selling book Shadow Divers in the Jarvis Hall (4505 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea ) at 7PM on Friday July 24th, 2015. Open to the public!

Meet John Chatterton​, one of the world’s most accomplished and well known wreck divers. Co-hosts of the History Channel’s Deep Sea Detectives television series and the subject of Shadow Divers​ a best-selling book  about the true adventure of two men who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II.

On Saturday July 25th 2015, Mr. Chatterton will be hosting one day Wreck Diving Workshop 

More information about the workshop and BugFest:
http://www.lbtsevents.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=48662

BugFest by the sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is having their annual  BugFest By The Sea celebration!! From  July 24 - Aug. 1, 2015 come and enjoy a whole week of events dedicated to celebrate and conserve our #oceans and #beaches clean; and the start of Florida's annual two-day lobster mini-season.
Best part? It's FREE!!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.lbtsevents.com/bugfest-by-the-sea

S.O.S Family Fun Day

Enjoy a free fun day at the beach and help our ocean on the final day of BugFest-By-The-Sea  on Saturday, August 1, 2015 9:00am to 5:00pm Rain or Shine in Lauderdale by the Sea.

Plenty of stuff to see and do for the whole family, including Beach cleanup, Paddleboarding, Snorkel Treasure Hunt, live music and more!

• Surfrider Foundation Beach Clean-Up
• Unique Nautical Arts & Crafts
• Surf World Surf Shop presents Teen Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Underwater Snorkel Treasure Hunt with prizes
• Free face painting & Balloon Twisting
• Ocean-related non-profit groups & educational activities
• Seagrape Surf Shop Skim Board Contest with prizes
• Stoked On Salt Volunteer Awards and After Party with free volunteers lunch, snacks and refreshments
• Live Scuba Radio broadcast with host Greg Holt

For more information, please contact:
www.lbtsevents.com 
facebook: SOS Ocean 
email: StokedOnSalt@aol.com

S.O.S Family Fun Day
El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive,
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

1st Annual PADI Women's Dive 2015

ATTENTION ALL 'GIRLIE' DIVERS.... Stoked On Salt is calling out to all FEMALE Diving/Snorkeling enthusiasts to meet up on Saturday, July 18, 2015 behind the Lauderdale-By-The-sea Windjammer Resort, 4244 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fl 33308, to participate in the "1st Annual PADI Women's Dive 2015."

All girlie divers will receive a free Swag Bag filled with T-shirts, Caps, Bags, Pendents, Sun Block and more donated by Stoked On Salt, Uzzi, Reef Safe Suncare and LBTS Coast Boutique.
 

• Registration and Group Photo 9:30am
• Shore Dive to the Vŏnē Research Biorock Project at 10:00am.
• Please RSVP to help us ensure everyone receives a free gift. 

****Since this is not a sponsored event - diving is at your own risk.

To sign up, please visit the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1615592865388033/

Have a Dog Day Afternoon @ Wine & Woof 2015

Spend a Dog Day Afternoon with your canine friend at the Wine & Woof Festival 2015, Saturday April 18, 2015 from 3-7pm on the lawn behind Office Depot Headquarters 6600 N. Military Trail, in Boca Raton FL.

This event is open to the public (18 and older) and well-behaved, leashed dogs:

• No admission charge - FREE!
• Pet CPR Demos
• Vendor booths featuring unique pet-oriented products
• Pet Photo Contest
• Canine Vaccinations and Microchipping  4-6pm Free to first 100 guests - $10 thereafter
• Pet Adoptions and fostering opportunities by Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue

Wine, Refreshments will be available for purchase. Delicious food provided by Gourmet Trucks!  Tickets for Beer/Wine & Activities will be on sale:

• $1 per ticket
• 10 tickets for $8
• 20 tickets for $14

The proceeds of this event benefit the Office Depot Foundation, an independent institution that serves as the charitable giving arm of Office Depot. 

The Foundation supports a variety of programs that give children tools to succeed in school and in life; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations through collaboration and innovation; and help communities prepare for disasters, as well as recovering and rebuilding afterwards.

For more information, please call 561.438.8747 or email 2015wineandwoof@gmail.com.

Wine & Woof 2015

April 18, 2015.  3-7pm

On the lawn, behind Office Depot HQ

6600 N. Military Trail,

Boca Raton FL.

Come on out and spend the day with the Boxers

Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida will be hosting its annual Rescuefest on Sunday March 29 from 10am to 3pm at the TY Park in Hollywood, Florida.

Enjoy a whole day full of fun and entertainment for the whole family including our canine friends:

• Food Trucks and Music
• Doggie Fun Zone 
• Raffles and Silent Auction featuring fabulous prizes
• Specialty Vendors
• Rescue Groups and Pet adoptions
• Pet Contests : Doggie/Owner look-a-like & Best Costume

Well-Behaved dogs on leash are welcome! 

Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected boxers and securing them forever homes. For more information please contact cbrbroward@yahoo.com

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park
3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021