Downtown Fort Lauderdale Mardi-Paw!

Let's celebrate Mardi Paw in honor of our furry friends at Abandoned Pet Rescue!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 starting at 6 pm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale; join APR's friends and volunteers for a howling good time, P-A-R-T-Y for the pets!

• 4 drinks for $15!
• From Tarpon Bend, T-Mex, Limoncello and Himmarshee Bar and Grille!

All proceeds going to our furry friends at Abandoned Pet Rescue, Inc.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit http://www.abandonedpetrescue.org/ or call 954-728-9010

Abandoned Pet Rescue Adoption Drive!

Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) will have dog and cat adoptions on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at Whole Foods Market in Plantation. The event will run from 11:00am till 2:00pm.

Come and meet the staff and volunteers of APR! They will be more than happy to show you all the wonderful dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption. Volunteer opportunities available!

Give the give of love, adopt a pet!

For more information, please call 954-728-9010
www.abandonedpetrescue.org

Dog Bowl IV - Presented by Boxer Friends, Inc.!

Join Boxer Friends, Inc. for Dog Bowl IV, a day of fun and activities for dogs and their people.

• Best Dressed Contest 
• Bobbing for Hot Dogs 
• Owner/Dog Look Alike
• The Dress Up Race 
• Silly Pet Trick
• Musical Dogs
• Dog Massage
  

The event will take place Sunday January 31st, 2010 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the T.Y. Park in Hollywood. 

A $10 donation to Boxer Friends, Inc. gets you an awesome Goody bag with bonus raffle ticket and event t-shirt! 

Scheduled appearance by Miss Scarlet & Charlie (her human slave) of WLRN's Weird Florida.

• All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and have proof of current rabies vaccination. 
• Dog Bowl IV is open to all members of the family however all dogs must be accompanied by an adult.
• Regular weekend park admission fee in effect. 
• Boxer Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.
  

For more information, please contact Fran or call 954-646-3786

2nd Annual Pugs & Pooches WinterBark 2010!

Compassionate Pug Rescue will be holding their 2nd Annual Pugs & Pooches WinterBark 2010!

The event will be on January 23, 2010 at the South County Regional Park at Sunset Cove in Boca Raton, Florida from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Raffles and Prizes
• K-9 Demos
• Pet Adoptions
• Admission is free!
• Featuring PBC Sheriff Animal Kindness Unit
• All well behaved dogs are welcome to attend!

Rescue groups and local vendors will be educating the public about rescue organizations, information on spay and neutering your pets, caring for your elderly pets.

The event will be held at the South County Regional Park at Sunset Cove [Near Canine Cove Dog Park] located at 12251 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL. The park entrance is located 2.5 miles west of US 441 and North Side of Glades Road. Parking is $5.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Compassionate Pug Rescue and their continued efforts to rescue Pugs within the South Florida area.

Come and join in on all the fun and festivities!

For more information, please visit
http://www.compassionatepugrescue.com/

Low cost spay and neuter for cats!

In an effort to help control the pet overpopulation, Miami-Dade Animal Services will offer low-cost ($15) spay/neuter services for cats, every Thursday at the shelter located at 7401 NW 74th Street, Miami, FL 33166.

• Proof of current rabies vaccination for cats over 4 months of age is required.
• If not vaccinated yet,  a rabies vaccine can be obtained at Animal Services for $10.
• Up to 4 cats per household; 2 months and older.
• Cats must be in separate carriers.
• No food or water after 9:00 p.m. the night before.

If you live in Miami-Dade, take advantage of this great oportunity. There are too many homeless cats and not enough homes for all of them. By spaying or neutering your pets you help to reduce the pet overpopulation and give them happier and healthier lives.

Check in at 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays, starting October 1st, 2009. Space is limited. Arrive early, first come first served!
http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/