December 6
Mobile pet van to visit far East Side
The El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District's Pet Care-A-Van will bring free spay and neuter services to several East Side communities plagued by stray dogs. Click here for more information.
December 7
Free Cat Spay and Neuter Day
The Spay Neuter Assistance Program in Houston will have a free cat spay neuter day 7 a.m. Dec. 7 at PetCo, I-10 & Uvalde. It is open to the public and government assistance is not required. Click here for more information.
January 6
Pet Grief Counseling
The SPCA of Texas offers counseling to help those who are grieving over the loss of a pet.
2400 Lonestar Drive, Dallas, Texas 75212
1 p.m. in the conference room
January 27
4th Annual Rescuers Conference
9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rob Cary Pet Resort, 14824 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, Texas
To register send your contact information and $10 to RPOA, 900 NE loop 410 #311-D, San Antonio, TX 78209
February 27
Spay Day USA
Doris Day Animal Foundation
202/546-1761
www.ddaf.org
March 22-25
Triple Crown Academy & Event Center Hutto, Texas
A conference where ALL canine professionals are welcome, all methods and approaches embraced, and attendees can learn not only from speakers and presenters but from fellow professionals and colleagues.
For presentation topics and other up-to-the-minute information check out www.dogpro.com.
April 21
Community Microchipping Event
10a.m.-2p.m. at The Austin Humane Society, 124 W Anderson Lane
Cost is $15. Dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets welcome.
www.austinhumanesociety.org
April 30
Pet Loss Support Group
7-8:30p.m. at the Austin Humane Society, 124 W Anderson Lane
The group is held on the last Monday of every month and facilitated by Elizabeth Warren, RVT. There is never a charge for attending. Participants may come to as many sessions as desired.
www.austinhumanesociety.org
May 6-12
Be Kind to Animals Week
Sponsor: American Humane Association
1-800-227-4645
www.americanhumane.org
May 20-26
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Sponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
847-925-8070
www.avma.org
May 26-27
Gilbert Structure & Movement Seminar
Presented by Ed & Pat Gilbert, hosted by the Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club. This two day, all-breed seminar will permit you to properly evaluate dogs. It makes no difference whether you show, breed, hunt, work, do obedience, agility or anything else with your dog(s). The seminar will help you be a more intelligent breeder, exhibitor, handler and judge. It has been designed for the experienced dog fancier, but everyone is welcome to attend. The seminar is based on the book K-9 Structure & Terminology written by Ed Gilbert. For complete details visit www.lsatc.com or contact Lynn Rickman at therickmans@nuwavenet.com.
June 22
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Sponsor: Pet Sitters International
336-983-9222
www.petsit.com
August 18
National Homeless Animals Day
Sponsor: International Society for Animal Rights
1-800-543-4727
www.isaronline.org
August 26
Dog-A-Poolooza
9a.m.–2p.m. at the Holford Park Public Pool, 2322 Homestead, Garland TX
$5/dog, $1/human. Proceeds benefit Garland Bark Park
http://dallas.craigslist.org/eve/399595468.html
August 30
Yappy Hour
6-9p.m. at the Irie Bean back patio, 2310 South Lamar, Austin TX
512-326-4636
www.trainmydogs.com
September 22
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
10a.m.–4p.m. at Central Park in College Station, TX
979-204-2310
www.brazosvalleykennelclub.info/RDO-Day.html
September 29
Dog-Fest 2007
10a.m.–6p.m. at Juergen's Park, Tomball TX
http://www.dog-fest.com/
October 20
Bluebonnet Horse Expo
Sponsor: Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society
9a.m.–6p.m. at Silver Hill Stable, 12608 Harris Branch Pkwy, Austin TX
www.bluebonnethorseexpo.com
October 20
Pit Bull Awareness Day
10a.m.-2p.m. in Grand Prairie, TX
October 27
5th Annual Corgi Celebration
All Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis welcome at 902 Canyon Wren Drive, Buda TX
512-312-1358
http://overocorgis.com/corgi_celebrations.htm
October 27
Barktoberfest 2007
12–4p.m. at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco TX
972-498-8980
http://activedogs.meetup.com/109/calendar/6089396/
October 28
Howl-O-Wine
1p.m.-6p.m. at the Landolt Pavilion in Clear Lake Park, Seabrook, TX
281-996-8577
http://animalcoalitionoftexas.org
November 3
The Texas Four-Step
A walkathon benefiting Southeastern Guide Dogs
9a.m.-1p.m. at Bob Woodruff Park, North Pavilion; 2601 San Gabriel, Plano, TX
http://dogfriendly.svwh.net/servlet/dfview?main=HTTP://www.TexasFourStep.com
November 4–10
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
202-452-1100
www.AnimalSheltering.org/programs_and_services/nasa_week/
November 10
Dog Walk in the Park
8:30a.m.-1p.m. at 811 Yellow jacket Ln Ste # 700, Rockwall, TX
972-757-5420
www.patriotpaws.org
November 30
Healing Touch for Animals, Level I Workshop
Friday 6p.m.-10p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9a.m.-5:30p.m., Rockwall, TX
www.healingtouchforanimals.com
