Markham Park Pet Festival – March 21 & 22!

Everybody is welcome to the largest annual pet festival in South Florida!

Broward County Parks is hosting Markham Park's Pet Festival on March 21 & 22, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

This whole weekend event will have lots of fun and activities for pets and families:

• K-9 Sports
• Air K-9s Frisbee toss and fetch competition
• American IDOGS Fun Zone
• Flyball challenge and team Madd Mac Lure Coursing
• Rock climbing wall
• Bounce houses and face painting for the little humans
• Come meet the dog trainers that teach in our parks at the Ask the Trainers tent
• Lots of exhibitors and vendors
• Food, fun and endless entertainment
• The event is FREE!!, the park's gate admission will be in effect

Don't have a pet? Animal agencies and local rescue organizations will be on hand with lots of pals that need forever families.

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

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Meow Mobile Spay-a-Thon this Saturday!

In Honor of Spay Day USA (recognized on February 24th), The Cat Network’s Miami Meow Mobile Spay-a-Thon will be at the Petco in Homestead, located at 2565 NE 10th Court on Saturday, February 21st.


This event is open to the public. Costs are $25 per male, and $40 per female. Cat Network certificates will be accepted as well.

• A reservation in advance is required.
• Bring your cat in a trap or carrier.
• Drop-off time is 9:00 a.m.
• No food or water after 10:00 p.m. the night before surgery.

For more information, and to schedule an appointment, please call 305 233-9958 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call.

http://www.thecatnetwork.org/

Great news from Doggie Palooza '09!

Wes and Cathy, from City of Plantation report that the event was a success, with over 40 vendors and a great attendance of dogs and owners.

They sent this pictures to share. Everybody had a great time!

My funny, fuzzy, furry Valentine!

Love is in the air all over South Florida this Valentine’s Day! Here are some events to celebrate love and friendship with our funny, furry, and fuzzy Valentine!

• Divine Mercy New Catholic Communities in Wilton Manor is offering blessings for family pets from 1 - 3 p.m. For more info, please call 954-567-1930.


• Puppuccino’s Valentine’s Day “Puppy Kissing Contest” to Benefit Humane Society on Saturday February 14 at 11:00AM. Puppuccino Pet Boutique in Stuart.


• Find your fuzzy Valentine at the Miami-Dade Animal Services Shelter! The special adoption event will take place Sunday, February 15, 2009, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.


• The Cat Network : Adopt A Sweet Kitty for Valentine's Day Event. Come adopt your new best kitty friends and sweet valentine. They will have a special prrr for you and want you to bring all your friends.
  
  For more information, please contact info@thecatnetwork.org
  www.thecatnetwork.org. Saturday February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2009. 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  
  Petco
  6200 S Dixie Hwy
  South Miami, FL 33143
  
  PetSmart Colonial Palm
  13621 South Dixie Hwy
  Miami, FL‎

Pugs & Pooches WinterBark 2009

Compassionate Pug Rescue presents “Pugs & Pooches WinterBark 2009” 1st Annual Fundraiser. The event goes from 9:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday February 07, 2009 at the Canine Cove Dog Park, South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.

All 4 legged friends, kids, and animal lovers are welcome! Come and enjoy a day full of fun and activities while helping a great cause:

• Dog/Owner contest


• Ask the Vet booth


• Organic Doggie Ice Cream bars


• Grooming, Vendors


• Raffles, prizes, live DJ and more!


• FREE Event!
  

Compassionate Pug Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer run rescue organization based in South Florida. They accept all Pugs regardless of their condition, nurses them back to health and find loving homes for these adorable dogs.

For more information, please contact Melissa Antenucci

Phone: 561-716-0792
MelissaAntenucci@Comcast.net

www.compassionatepugrescue.com

DOGGIE PALOOZA - A DOG EXPO

The City of Plantation, Parks & Recreation Department is hosting DOGGIE PALOOZA - A DOG EXPO, Saturday, January 31st from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Happy Tails Dog Park, 6600 S.W. 16th Street, in Plantation.

Come and enjoy a whole day full of fun and activities:

• Demonstrations by Plantation Police K-9’s.
  
• Frisbee Dog Show
  
• Storm Riders Flyball Team


• Best Dressed Dog


• Most Talented Dog
  
• Prizes, Raffles

Admission is a $1.00 for human companions, Canines are free!
The event benefits The Sanctuary Animal Refuge, a local not-for-profit, no kill organization devoted to finding homeless and abandoned animals loving homes.

For more information call 954-452-2503 / 954-452-2510.