Summer is here! - Enjoy Fort Lauderdale's Dog Beach.

Pets and people are looking for places to chill out; have some fun, and enjoy South Florida's beautiful beaches!

Fort Lauderdale' Canine Beach is the perfect place to spend a day under sun along with our canine friends!
Canine Beach is located on Sunrise Boulevard at A1A in Fort Lauderdale. From the center line of Sunrise Boulevard at A1A north to Lifeguard Stand # 5. The Canine Beach is about 100-yard section of beach.
It is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays all year-round. Summer Hours are 5 pm – 9 pm

Annual and One-Weekend Permits are available:

• $30 per dog, tax included (Fort Lauderdale Residents)
• $45 per dog, tax included (Non-Residents)
• One-Weekend Permit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - $7 per dog. One-Weekend Permits may be purchased from the Park Ranger on duty at Canine Beach.
• Annual permit must be purchased in person at 1350 West Broward Boulevard (9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday). Future renewals can be handled by mail.

Extra pooper scoopers are available, if needed. Please see the Park Ranger on duty.

For more information, please Tel: 954-828-PARK (954-828-7275)


http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/canine_beach/index.htm

Summer Fundraiser for Animal Aid, Inc.!

You are invited to attend a Summer Fundraiser for Animal Aid, Inc. at America's Backyard in Fort Lauderdale.

The event will take place Friday, August 28, 2009 from 6:00 till 9:00pm - Upstair Balcony.

A $10 donation includes:

• VIP Admission
• One free cocktail of your choice
• Animal Friendly Appettizers till 8:00pm
• 2-4-1 Cocktails until 9:00pm
• Prizes, Raffles and lots of fun!

Come and join Animal Aid, Inc. and support a great cause!

For more information or to register online, please visit:

Animal Aid, Inc.

America's Backyard

Summer Lovin' Adoption Drive Weekend!/

In celebration of National Homeless Animals Day; Humane Society of Greater Miami will be hosting Summer Lovin' Adoption Drive! Saturday, August 15 and Saturday, August 22, from 1pm to 4pm.

Adorable Dogs will be available for adoption at the South Dade Petco, 18579 South Dixie Highway. There will be food and drinks, give-aways and raffle prizes!

 

A dog adopted from the Humane Society of Greater Miami has already been spayed or neutered and is up-to-date with all vaccines.

On-site adoptions will be offered at a 75% discount - all dogs only $50!

 

This event is FREE! Bring the whole family and fall in love with your new best friend!  

 

South Dade Petco,

18579 South Dixie Highway

Miami, FL 33157

For more information, please call (305) 749-1842
Humane Society of Greater Miami

Boxer Friends at Hurricane Grill and Wings!

Join Boxer Friends at Hurricane Grill and Wings in Plantation! Saturday August 8th, 2009.

Drop by any time between 4 PM and 10 PM.

Enjoy Raffles, Prizes, Great Food and Drinks. Have delicious wings and help support a great cause.

Eat in or take out!

Hurricane Grill and Wings

http://www.hurricanewings.com/

1905 N. Pine Island Road
(Jacaranda Square), Plantation

A portion of the night’s proceeds will go directly to help Boxer Friends,Inc. continue to rescue and place needy Boxers in loving, forever homes.

For more information please call Fran @ 954-646-3786

www.boxerfriends.org

Barkham at Markham! Doggie Park

"Barkham at Markham" is the ultimate doggie park!

The park is about three-acre, fenced-in area, just west of the entrance to Markham Park in Broward County.

It was designed as a space for dogs to play leash-free. It includes sections for both large and small dogs, and it was the first dog park in the County landscaped with Bermuda sod to provide a smooth, even grassy playing surface.

Amenities include:

• 8-foot-wide asphalt paths for walking or jogging with your pet


• Two shelters feature fountains dispensing chilled water for humans, dogs have their own fountains


• Washing dog area for doggies of all sizes!


• The entire dog park is fully ADA accessible.


• Both dogs and their owners are expected to adhere to Dog Park Rules

Enjoy a day in the park with your best friends!

For more information, please call 954-389-2000.
http://www.broward.org/parks/dogpark.htm

The Humane Society of Greater Miami invites you a wine tasting benefit!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
from 6-9 pm

Miami's Chop House
Met 1 Building
300S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, 33131

For more information, please contact stephanie@humanesocietymiami.org

Meow-Meow Basics Seminar / $100 Spay Neuter Voucher

The Humane Society of Broward County is presenting "Meow-Meow Basics - A Seminar for Cat Lovers" on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at their location on Griffin Road in Broward County.

Learn how to understand and educate our feline friends through behavior modifcation.

Issues to be discussed include:
• Litter training
• Scratching
• Marking/spraying
• Stalking
• Fearful cats
• Counter jumping
• Climbing
• Hiding
• Biting
• Cat fights

This class is FREE!

To register, please call 954.266.6875



Attention Palm Beach Pet Owners: Get a $100 Vouchers to Spay/Neuter your Pet!

The Spay/Neuter Voucher Program is a $100 incentive for pet owners of domestic dogs and cats residing in Palm Beach County.

To qualify for the program, you must provide any of the following information:

• Show proof of aid from public assistance programs/unemployment benefits or


• Fall within the definition of low-income by the Federal Poverty Guidelines or


• Be a Senior citizen over the age of 70 years

For more information about the program, please call Palm Beach Animal Care and Control at 561-233-1252.

Click here to download an application!



Pet Adoption Days!

Help a pet in need find a loving home! Friends Forever Rescue is having an adoption fair on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Petsmart

Adoption fees include the spay/neuter, current vaccinations, tested for heartworms & microchip!Come meet some of the wonderful animals they have available for adoption!

Friends Forever Rescue at PetSmart
Every Saturday from 10am-4pm
13621 S. Dixie Hwy (across from the Falls)


For more information, contact Dee at 786-229-9002, www.FriendsForeverRescue.com