Washington, DC Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
The Washington, DC Week team is currently organizing events and working with community leaders, shelters and organizations daily across the entire metro region. Join in as we celebrate this special week for the animals May 29th - June 6th, 2010. Your ideas and suggestions are welcomed as we work together to during this exciting week designed to celebrate the amazing animals and community of Washington, DC and the Metro area!
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Let us honor our troops by sending cards of gratitude.
God Bless Our Troops!
3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard
Caisson Platoon (horses)
201 Jackson Avenue
Fort Myer, VA 22211
3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard
947th Military Police Detachment
Military Working Dog (K9) Detachment
201 Jackson Avenue
Fort Myer, VA 22211
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Virginia, is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2010.
We are asked that wherever we are at 3:00 pm. to remember the fallen soldiers who have given their lives so that we would have our freedom. God Bless our Troops!
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Saturday, May 29th Registration: 8:00-9:00 AM
Run With the Law 5K for the Special Olympics
Blue Ridge Highlands
Bisset Park
Radford, VA 24141
The Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia. We would like to invite you to Run with the Law and help support Special Olympics in this 5k run.
Registration: 8:00-9:00 AM Run/Walk: 9:00 AM Awards: 10:30 am. For more information contact: Ofc. Carla Cross (540) 731-3624/ ckcross@radford.va.us
Admission Fee: $20.00. Children Welcome. Ofc. Carla Cross: (540) 731-3624.
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Saturday, May 29th 8:00 start time
FBI Flyball Team Derby Days Run for the Tennis Balls
Prince William Fairgrounds
10624 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20112-2720
Fly Ball Invaders (FBI). If you love dogs you then won't want to miss the Flyball Tournament at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, VA.
Over Memorial Day Weekend (5/29 - 5/30) dogs and people from all over the Mid-Atlantic region will be descending on the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, VA for the Annual "Flyball Derby Days" tournament hosted by FBI (FlyBall Invaders).
Admission to the tournament is FREE – Anyone interested is invited to come watch this exciting competition. Racing will start at 8:00 am on both days, but spectators are welcome to come at any time during the day.
Dogs are welcome as well, but they must be well mannered and on a leash at all times. For more information on the tournament (including directions to the fairgrounds) go to www.flyball-fbi.com. For more information about flyball in general go to www.flyball.org
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Saturday May 29th 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Puppy Social Party
Bark N' Bubbles Dog Wash
795 Center St.
Herndon, VA 20170-4685
For pups under 5 months! Socialization parties are for pups to meet other pups, people and experience new things for confidence building. Foster dogs welcome. A Professional Trainer is available to supervise and answer questions for new puppy parents. Sponsored by Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training and Bark 'N Bubbles Self Serve Dog Wash. Contact: Erin OmbaPhone: 888-opbarks Email: erin@opbarks.com Website: http://www.opbarks.com
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Saturday, May 29th 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Capital Bullies Meetup Group
Guy Mason Park
3600 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Come meet and play with other friendly English Bulldogs and their people. Georgetown area. Contact: Aleetalynn at phone: 202-491-5895. Email: a.schenesky@verizon.net
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Saturday, May 29th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Oldies but Goodies Cocker Spaniel Adoption Event
Manassas Petco
10800 Promenade Lane
Manassas, VA 20109-2462
Oldies but Goldies (OBG) Cocker Spaniel Rescue is hosting this adoption event. Stop by to meet cockers who are looking for their “forever” homes. You can read their stories on our website at www.cockerspanielrescue.com. Just go to "Dogs Available" and click on "Best Friends" to see them all.
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered and have all of their shots. OBG volunteers will be available to discuss the dogs currently being fostered by the group and will take adoption applications on site the day of the show. For more information on the adoption process, to check out the cockers waiting for new homes, or to volunteer to foster, please visit www.cockerspanielrescue.com or call OBG at 703-533-2373.
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Saturday, May 29th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Washington Animal Rescue League
Dog Adoption Event at Whole Foods
Whole Foods
833 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 608-9373
If you’re thinking about adopting a dog, come visit several fine canine representatives at Whole Foods Silver Spring. Stop by…you just may meet your new best friend! Email: warl@warl.org Check out some of the adoptables at WARL http://www.warl.org/adopt/search/
The League is launching a new volunteer foster home program. If you would like to find out more about how you can help dogs and cats by giving them a temporary place to stay in your home, please call the volunteer manager, Allison Schwartz, at 202-723-0038 or vist website
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Saturday, May 29th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
PetMAC
4220 Fessenden St NW
Washington, DC 20016
Could one of the loving cats attending our event be the right pet for you? Come find out! Some of our cats who are looking for homes will be waiting to meet you and Homeward Trails volunteers will be available to talk to you about our animals available for adoption and our adoption process. If you meet a cat who's a good potential match, you can submit an adoption questionnaire or stop by an visit us at PetMAC! Call 703-766-2647 Email info@homewardtrails.org Websitehttp://www.homewardtrails.org/
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Sunday, May 30th 12 noon-2:00 pm
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Adoption Event
Petsmart in White Flint
5154 Nicholson Lane
Kensington, MD 20895
Come out and see us at Petsmart. Also, we have a list on our website that provides an individual profile and pictures of each of our Lucky Dogs. You’ll find the name and email address for each Lucky Dog’s Adoption Coordinator in his or her profile. Our volunteer Adoption Coordinators can’t wait to hear from you! They’ll be able to tell you more about the Lucky Dogs and walk you through the adoption process.
Getting started is easy! Just email a completed adoption questionnaire to the Lucky Dog Adoption Coordinator listed with the dog’s profile, and we will try to get back to you within 24 hours! Website is www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
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Saturday, May 29th 12noon-2:30pm
Washington Humane Society Adoption Event
Coldwell Banker
1606 17th St. NW
NW Washington, DC 20009
We'll have Dogs & Cats at his adoption! Stop by and see us. At any given time, WHS has approximately 60-70 animals available for adoption of all shapes, sizes, breeds and colors. WHS works with a corps of 350 volunteers to promote and facilitate successful adoptions. WHS has a broad network of foster homes and relationships with rescue groups who help place animals. .
WHS, the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States, has been the leading voicefor animals in the District of Columbia since 1870. As the only open-access shelter in the nation’s capital, no call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away. The Washington Humane Society provides comfort and care to more than 30,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services.
http://www.washhumane.org/programs.asp
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Saturday May 29th 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Metro Dog Adoption Day
Petco - Fairfax
10708 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030
Various rescue groups will be bringing wonderful dogs that are looking for a new home.
Loving dogs will be looking for their forever families. Visit the website soon back for more info on groups, etc. HART will be there! Call for more info: 703-352-3300
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Saturday, May 29th 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Creatures of the Night
Occoneechee State Park
1192 Occoneechee Park Road
Clarksville, VA
Terrace Gardens Parking Area
The forest at night is alive with activity, and these nocturnal creatures experience the darkness much differently than you and I. Occoneechee State Park is great for outdoor fun and relaxation. The park has more than 18 miles of trails that meander through the forest and along the lake’s shore and attract various birds, deer and woodland creatures.
Join us as we experience their nocturnal world and conduct a few activities to understand how the senses of nocturnal animals allow them to live in darkness. Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Telephone:(434) 374-2210 Please Email occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov
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Sunday, May 30th 7:30 am-10:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Weekend Bird Walk
Walker Nature Education Center
Meet at:
The Glade Stream Valley.
Park on Glade Drive near the intersection with Twin Branches Road.
Beginning and expert birders are all welcome to help find birds in some of Reston’s most beautiful natural areas. We will visit a variety of sites. Our collaborative efforts usually produce a good variety of local birds, and we always have a great time. These walks are jointly sponsored by Reston Association and its Environmental Advisory Committee, the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store. There are no fees and registration is not required.
Age is 16 years to adult. Leader: Carolyn Williams https://reston.org/ Phone: (703) 435-6530
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Sunday, May 30th Make appt. please
Metro Ferals Spay Clinic
Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital
1527 Liberty Road,
Eldersburg, MD 21784
This clinic requires that you make a reservation. For reservations, or any other questions about this clinic, please contact us or call 443-255-4489. Helping Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland with their feral cat population. Metro Ferals is an all-volunteer organization that was established in 1997 to promote non-lethal alternatives to feral cat population control.
Wild or feral cats are trapped, neutered and then returned (TNR) to their “home”, where we make sure there is a caretaker who can watch out for them and feed them. Young kittens are rescued, socialized and adopted through our adoption program. We also run a low cost spay/neuter clinic for feral cats and provide assistance to people wishing to TNR the cats they feed and maintain.
See extremely low cost low cost spay & vaccination fees at Metro Ferals website address http://www.metroferals.org/clinic/fees.htm
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Sunday, May 30th 9:00 am til (all day into evening)
DC-Area Vegan Meetup Celebrates
American Vegan Society's 50th Anniversary
Leaving DC at 9:00 am
Join vegan meetup members on a roadtrip to celebrate the American Vegan Society's 50th Anniversary (traveling to Malaga NJ) and then dinner at Horizon's Restaurant in Philadelphia (one of the east coast's finest vegan restaurants). This will be an all-day event, leaving the DC area at 9 am and returning around midnight.
Note: We will do our best to match people who can drive with those that want to attend. No guarantees are provided because of complex logistics. Please RSVP only if you are committed for the day. Email dalal_s@yahoo.com .In your RSVP, be sure to indicate if you can drive (and how many additional people can accompany you) or if you need a ride.
Visit DC Vegan at http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/calendar/13513492/
Vegetarian Society of DC (VSDC) www.vsdc.org
Sunday, May 30th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Cat Adoptions
PetMAC
4220 Fessenden St NW
Washington, DC 20016
Could one of the loving cats attending our event be the right pet for you? Come find out! Some of our cats who are looking for homes will be waiting to meet you and Homeward Trails volunteers will be available to talk to you Regarding adoptions and our adoption process.
If you meet a cat who's a good potential match, you can submit an adoption questionnaire or stop by an visit us at PetMAC! Call 703-766-2647 Email info@homewardtrails.org Websitehttp://www.homewardtrails.org/
Sunday, May 30th 12 pm noon- 2 pm
K-9 Lifesavers Dog Rescue Pet Adoption Day
Petco
2319 Forest Drive,
Annapolis MD 21401
Come Meet our loving Pets. Find your new bewst friend and become involved to help! At K9 Lifesavers, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, we rescue homeless and abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters, owners who can no longer care for them, and other high-risk situations.
K9 Lifesavers works with dedicated volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and kennels to provide loving temporary care while we find well-matched, carefully screened forever homes for each dog we take in.
We also serve as a support group to our adopters and all dog owners by providing ongoing education and resources for the well-being of their dogs, including the importance of proactive spay/neuter policies, behavior training, and good nutrition. http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/
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Sunday, May 30th 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Washington Humane Society Adoption Event
the big bad woof
near 117 Carroll St NW,
Washington, DC 20012
At any given time, WHS has approximately 60-70 animals available for adoption of all shapes, sizes, breeds and colors. WHS works with a corps of 350 volunteers to promote and facilitate successful adoptions. The Washington Humane Society provides comfort and care to more than 30,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services.
WHS has a broad network of foster homes and relationships with rescue groups who help place animals. Come meet your new best friends at Whole Foods on Sunday! To find out more, contact Washington Humane at 202-576-6839 Kmanion@washhumane.org
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Monday May 31st Memorial Day All Day
We honor and salute our troops and give thanks to them and their families for their sacrifice. There are many activities going on throughout DC and the metro region. Nationally we are asked at 3:00 pm to pause and reflect and/or say a proyer for those who have given their lives
and serve (human and animal). God Bless Our Troops!
Some exciting and surely memorable DC & metro activities can be accessed at
Memorial Day Foundation
Veterans, current active duty, reservists and their families can obtain extensive information by visiting the official website of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Adopt a retired miltary working dog!
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Happy Memorial Day
Monday, May 31st 7:00 am-4:00 pm
(and throughout the week )
Walter Reed Medical Center Animal-Assisted Therapy
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20307
Monday through Friday every week, George, Raleigh & Deuce (3 loving dogs) provide love and therapy to the patients all day long. The program is so successful that The Office of the Surgeon General is becoming involved!
The patients and families cherish their time with the dogs. and Also, some of the patients even help train adoptive dogs for Washington Humane Society twice a week. Miracles do happen when animals are involved.
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center is the hub of the Walter Reed Health Care System which provides comprehensive health care for more than 150,000 soldiers, other service members, family members and retirees. They provide a wide range of acute and general hospital services to people of all ages. Our directory of A to Z Health Care provides a guide to the range of services we offer. Visit the website to learn more at www.wramc.amedd.army.mil
We salute the wounded warriors and extend our gratitude to all of them. Thank you to Walter Reed and the therpy team led by George, Raleigh & Deuce. We love you all. God Bless our Troops! Remember the troops on Memorial Day on May 31st. At 3 pm we are asked as a nation, wherever we are, to remembr the fallen who have given their lives. http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Patients/Pages/default.aspx
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Monday, May 31st 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
Falls Church Memorial Day Event & Parade
Falls Church City Hall Grounds
300 Park Avenue
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Join us a tthe big Memorial Day event & parade. One of the dogs attending this event might be the right pet for you! Come find out adn have some fun! Some of our dogs who are looking for homes will be waiting to meet you and Homeward Trails volunteers will be available to talk to you about our dogs available for adoption and our adoption process.
Come learn more about Homeward Trails and meet adoptable dogs. Homeward Trails will have adoptable dogs throughout the day at trainer Keri Putonen of Unleashed Abilities booth!
Homeward Trails Website http://www.homewardtrails.org/
Event information http://fallschurchtimes.com/
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Monday, May 31st Showtimes Vary
Wild Ocean 3D ...... Must See!
Natural History Museum
Johnson IMAX Theater, 1st Floor
National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Wild Ocean is an explosive, symphonic giant screen film about man and nature that captures one of the world's greatest spectacles. Each year a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast. Breaching whales, frenzied sharks, herding dolphins, and diving gannets compete in an epic underwater struggle for survival.
See trailer and hear stunning soundtrack at http://www.wildoceanfilm.com/
Produced by the creators of STOMP and Academy Award nominated directors of Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, WILD OCEAN 3Dis an explosive, symphonic documentary film about man and nature. Details For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site. Website www.si.edu
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Daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm
National Geographic Museum
Rare: Photographs by Joel Sartore
Photographs are featured in Rare, a new National Geographic book, and are the result of
Joel Sartore’s three-year investigation of endangered species in North America.
National Geographic Museum
17th and M Sts. NW
Washington, DC
(202) 857-7588
Must see. A photographer for National Geographic for twenty years, Joel Sartore says of his work, “By photographing the most endangered of our plants and animals, I can make the most dramatic plea to get folks to stop and take a look at the pieces and parts that we’re throwing away.”
The amazing back-lit photographs displayed on the Museum’s exterior show the beauty, grace, and value in every species.
Open Monday through Saturday and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The closest Metro stations are Farragut North and Farragut West.
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All Week Schedule appt.
Animal Advocates of Howard County
Free & Reduced Cost Spay and Neuters
Animal Advocates of Howard County
PO Box 1403
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Note: There is no residency requirement for these programs and they are open to people in all surrounding counties of metro area. 20 miles from heart of DC.
FREE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
Our FREE program is available to those who meet one of the following income requirements:
A single person who has no dependents, Is not claimed as someone else's dependent
Has an annual income of less than $25,000.
A single person who Has dependents and is considered the head of the household
Has an annual income of less than $40,000.
A married couple who Has a combined annual income of less than $40,000
REDUCED COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS
If you do not meet one of these requirements you can still have your pet spayed or neutered at a reduced cost. There is no income requirement for the reduced cost programs. To request information on these programs please call 410-880-2488, choose option 2 and leave the following information: Your name Your full mailing address and phone number Information on your pet - PLEASE include type of pet (dog or cat), sex and age. This information will be mailed to you within 2-5 business days. http://www.animal-advocates.org
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Monday- Friday May 29-June 6th
2nd Annual DC Week for the Animals
Gryphon Press
Book Donations to Regional Libraries
Gryphon Books will be donating award- winning books. United Rescues of Kentucky, Inc. is helping to ship books out! Stop by and say hello to your local libraries. We will be adding locations of libraries receiving books!
Your local libraries have animals books of every kind and the staffs will help you find whatever book you are looking for. Also they have free (no charge) meeting rooms that you can book your orgs for to meet and organize on behalf of animals. Visit your local library. And ask them about the possibility of a READ dog program for your local branch! http://www.thegryphonpress.com/catalog.html
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Tuesday, June 1st 10:00 am- til
Butterflies & Plants...Partners in Evolution
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Natural Museum
10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Discover how natural selection has shaped animals and plants together through their ancient and persistent dependencies, and defenses with one another.
Butterfly Pavilion
Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located adjacent to Partners in Evolution, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world.
Tuesday June 2nd- no charge. Tuesdays - no charge - but free timed-entry tickets are required and are available at the Butterfly Pavilion Box Office each Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am. Visit http://www.butterflies.si.edu/#hours
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Tuesday June 1st 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dog and Cat Vaccine clinic - Howard County
Animal Welfare Society
8556 Davis Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Rabies vaccine: $7.50 K-9 Distemper combo: $12.50 Feline Distemper Combo: $12.50 No appointment needed. Email shellypaws@aol.com
The Animal Welfare Society has been serving the Howard County, Maryland community for over 50 years. We offer low-cost sterilizations and vaccinations to help reduce pet overpopulation and the incidence of disease. We are also a rescue organization for companion animals. Most often, we rescue pets from overcrowded high-kill Baltimore shelters. Visit
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All year-Monthly Clinic Schedule appt.
Washington Animal Rescue League
Free Spay & Neuter Clinics
Medical Center
71 Oglethorpe Street,
NW Washington, DC 20011
Millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in U.S. shelters, due to a lack of resources and space available to house them until new homes can be found. In response to this crisis, The Washington Animal Rescue League provides free spay and neuter services to income-qualifying individuals in the Washington, D.C. area. By spaying and neutering these animals, the League is working to reduce the number of unwanted litters born; the first step in lowering the number of precious animals unnecessarily destroyed each year.
Monthly free feral cat spay/neuter clinics, monthly free pit bull spay/neuter clinics, and monthly free male cat neuter clinics are among the shelter’s key programs addressing two of the most serious animal overpopulation problems in any urban environment.
Spay and neuter procedures are by appointment only to accommodate as many animals as possible. Please call the Medical center at (202) 726-CARE (2273) to schedule appointment.
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Tuesday, June 1st 6:30 p.m. -til
Basic Manners Training for Small Dogs
7:45 p.m. -til
Basic Manners for Larger Dogs
WARL
71 Oglethorpe Street,
NW Washington, DC 20011
There are no pre-requisites for this class. Work on foundation skills: attention, sit, down, coming when called, wait, settle and loose leash walking. Basic Manners is our most popular class and tends to fill quickly. Please register early so we can reserve a spot for you and your dog. The class is for dogs over 12 weeks old. Must provide proof of current vaccinations. Dogs who are NOT aggressive towards other dogs or people are welcome. First class mandatory orientation just for people (please leave your dog at home). See website for fees.
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Tuesday, June 1st 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Outdoor Adventure
AWLA
2650 South Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22206
This 5 week class is for dogs that have taken Basic and/or Intermediate Manners training. We'll work primarily outside (weather permitting), and have field trips in the "real world" and downtown Shirlington.
Great for ongoing socialization and exposure to life beyond the 'burbs! Semi-private class size allows for lots of individual attention and personalized instruction! Social, non reactive dogs only. Dogs are required to be current on vaccinations. Five 1-hour classes. See Events Page for more details at http://www.awla.org/events.shtml
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Wednesday, June 2nd 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
People Animals Love (PAL) Pet Therapy
for Retired Military Personnel
Knollwood Retirement for Military
6200 Oregon Ave NW # Desk
Washington, DC 20015-1550
People Animals Love...Animals bring meaning to human life. PAL will be visiting the residents of Knollwood and bringing love to these retired officers. Since Knollwood opened its doors in 1962 as the first military retirement community in the United States exclusively for retired officers, the primary goal has been to provide affordable, secure retirement housing and health care to members of the American military family. Knollwood is situated on 16 beautiful acres in Washington, DC. Azaleas, dogwoods and stately oaks on a knoll overlooking Rock Creek Park enhance the estate.
People Animals Love...Animals bring meaning to human life. People find pleasure and connection in the enthusiasm, kindness and affection that animals give freely. For 28 years, PAL has used this special bond between animals and humans to make a unique contribution in solving challenging societal needs.People Animals Love are located at 4900 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 330 Washington, DC 20016. Visit website to learn more abouthis wonderful organization at http://peopleanimalslove.org/
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Thursday, June 3rd 3:00pm-7:00 pm
Loudon Animal Shelter Mobile Pet Adoptions
Petco
22000 Dulles Retail Plaza
(Dulles 28 Centre, corner of Waxpool Road and Route 28)
Sterling, VA 20166
Come Meet our Pets. This is an opportunity to meet our loving animals and find your new best friend! We have a mobile adoption unit and will cats and dogs available for adoption. Pls visit our website at http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=3102 to learn about our shelter and how to become involved. Shelter at 39820 Charles Town Pike Waterford, VA 20197
East Loudoun: 703-777-0406. West Loudoun: 540-882-3211. Email animals@loudoun.gov
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Thursday, June 3rd 4:00pm-5:00 pm
Ssssnakes!
Walker Nature Education Center
11450 Glade Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Snakes are fascinating creatures to study! Discover how snakes use their senses to explore the world around them. Learn some folklore about these slithering creatures and look at one up close. 5 – 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve by: June 1
Programs may be canceled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings, or low enrollment. Advance reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Call 703-476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org Website https://reston.org
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Thursday, June 3rd 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Leafleting and dinner with COK
Meet at :
NE corner of 7th and F Sts. in NW, D.C.
Washington, DC 20002
Please join COK as we hand out our pro-vegetarian literature at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station before heading to the Vegetable Garden at 11618 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md.
for the monthly COK benefit day.
Sharing literature with the public is such a simple, yet powerful way to help spread a message of compassion. For those of you new to leafleting, check out our Tips for Successful Leafleting.
WHERE: NE corner of 7th and F Sts. in NW, D.C.
METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station on the red, yellow, and green lines
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458
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Thursday, June 3rd 6:00 p.m.-9:00 pm
Barkley Square Yappy Hour
~An official DC Week for the Animals event~
Barkley Square Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique
2006 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22310
Bring your pups and friends for a tail waggin’ good time!!!We will have beer, wine, juice, snacks, great music, a bark bar, and of course doggie beer!All proceeds go to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! This Yappy Hour is in honor of DC Week for the Animals. Visit website http://www.barkleysquarebakery.com/
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Thursday, June 3rd 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Washington DC Week for the Animals Law Night
~An official Washington, DC Week for the Animals Event~
George Washington University Law School
716 20th Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
These special speakers will discuss a wide variety of legal issues regarding animal welfare. This extraordinary panel will feature special speakers which include some of the top animal welfare leaders of our country.
-Lisa LaFontain, President and CEO of Washington Humane Society
-Cheryl Leahy, General Counsel of Compassion over Killing
-Katherine Anne Meyer, Partner with Meyer, Glitzenstein and Crystal
-Bernard Unti, Senior Policy Advisor and special assistant to president of The Humane Society of the United States
-Gary Weitzman, Executive Director, Washington Animal Rescue League and Chair of D.C. Board of Veterinary Medicine
An especially unique evening in which to hear this extraordinary panel address the important issues most affecting the animals today.
Due to limited space, we ask you please to pre-register by emailing jschaf@law.gwu.edu
Learn more about George Washington Law School at http://www.law.gwu.edu/
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Thursday, June 3rd 8:00 pm-til
OBG Canine Cruise Fundraiser
Alexandria Waterfront (Behind Torpedo Factory)
1 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
OBG is planning it's second Canine Cruise Fundraiser, the evening of June 3rdth. $30 per person. Bring your doggie friend (max of 2 per person). Enjoy beer, wine, soda, doggie treats and great company on a 40 minute leisurely cruise on the Potomac. There is a limit of 50 spaces. Click here http://www.cockerspanielrescue.com/ for more info and registration.
Also join us before the cruise at Pat Troy's Irelands Own at 111 N. Pitt Street for a private OBG Yappy Hour 5-7pm. We'll walk down to the dock afterwards. Even if you can't make the cruise - please stop by Pat Troy's. Email us at cruise@cockerspanielrescue.com if you have any questions.
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Friday, June 4 th Sunrise-Sunset
Visit Glover Park Dog Park
Glover Dog Park
39th Street and W Streets, N.W
near Glover Archibald Park,
Washington D.C. 20050
Keep your dog from fantasizing about the grasses of Capitol Hill and the White House lawn by indulging in a trip to Glover Park Dog Park. The grounds are grand enough to help your pup forget he ever wanted to be a legal beagle.
Features: Off-leash, unfenced, tables benches, trees,water. Bonus Features: Put your dog back on her leash and explore the trails leading into the park's surrounding woods. A real favorite trail in DC. Not very long or too challenging, but it is very serene and relaxing to walk in forest like environment in the middle of the city. It runs from Van Ness Street all the way to Georgetown. Nice walk to start a day on weekends. This trail is excellent for walking, running, and most of all.....playing with dogs! Phone: (202) 727-1000.
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Fri., June 4th 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
COK Vegan Bake Sale
In honor of the Washington DC Week for Animals
NW corner or Cedar and Carroll Ave. in NW, DC
Takoma Metro station on the red line
Washington, DC 20012
In honor of the Washington DC Week for Animals and National Doughnut Day,
COK is hosting a vegan bake sale in Takoma on the morning of Fri., June 4! Pick up some freshly baked vegan breakfast goodies on your way to work while supporting our work for farmed animals! We'll also be distributing literature about the many benefits of choosing meat-, egg-, and dairy-free foods and about our Dunkin' Cruelty campaign.
Satisfy your sweet tooth and help us help animals at the same time! All of proceeds from this vegan bake sale will be donated towards COK's farmed animal advocacy efforts.
Compassion Over Killing, 301-891-2458, Visit www.cok.net
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Friday, June 4th 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pets With Disabilities Special Fundraiser
"A Toast to Pets with Disabilities"
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina Road,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
The goal of this fundraiser is to provide much needed funds for our operational account. Through your generosity, we will continue to give these amazing animals the care they need and deserve while continuing to educate and bring awareness to these animals that have a zest for life despite their disability – they can and do live happy, healthy lives.
Events of the Evening....
● Wine Tasting ● Silent Auction ● Meet Elwood ● Music ● Food and Drink
PLEASE JOIN US for an evening of fun and relaxation and an opportunity to help disabled animals. Our friends at Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, MD have donated their facilities for a wonderful evening of celebration and fundraising. Read and learn more about this truly fabulous event! http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/
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Friday, June 4th 8:00 pm til
Concert for Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
Leon Fleisher & Katherine Jacobson Fleisher Concert
Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall
Peabody Institute,
Baltimore, MD 21202
This concert will provide urgently needed funding for the care of the more than 12,000 animals handled by BARCS each year. BARCS handles more cats and dogs than any Maryland shelter. When BARCS took over the managment of the Baltimore City shelter they were adopting out only 90 animals annually. Last year BARCS set a new record for adoptions in the history of the Baltimore City animal shelter with a live release of almost 7,000 animals!
Doors open at 6:30pm. Silent Auction from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. Concert at 8:00pm You can celebrate this wonderful achievement, enjoy a brilliant evening of music, and help the shelter animals by purchasing your tickets now at: BaltimoreAnimalShelter.org. Post-concert reception with the artists included in the premier ticket price of $125. Tickets are available from $35 to $125. http://www.theorangecat.com/Concert.html
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Saturday, June 5th 9:00 am- 12: 00 pm
DC Department of Health (DOH) Free Pet Vaccination
Clinics for dogs and cats in each ward of the District
Triangle Park
Minnesota and Croffut PL. NE
Washington, DC 20018
The free clincs are a part of the department’s efforts to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Pet vaccination clinics are open to the pets of District residents. Clinics will feature free vaccinations for both cats and dogs, as well as the sale of dog licenses.
District law requires all owners to license their dogs, and vaccinate all cats and dogs over four months old against rabies and distemper. Dogs must be secured on a leash and cats must be secured in a carrier box. The cost of a dog licenses is $15 for a spayed or neutered dog, and $50 for an unspayed or unneutered dog. Upcoming pet clinics will also feature information on responsible pet ownership. including the importance of following the District’s leash law.
Saturday, June 5 Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Herndon K-9 2K Dog Walk and Doggie Expo
Bready Park
814 Ferndale Avenue
next to the Herndon Community Center
Herndon, VA 20170
A fun and exciting event supporting the Herndon Chandon Dog Park. The first 100 registrants will receive a goodie bag and special gift. After the walk, your dog can splash around in the Pool Splash Zone and you can spend some time visiting our Doggie Expo, featuring many pet-themed vendors.
Walk begins at 9 a.m.; Doggie Expo runs from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 814 Ferndale Avenue next to the Herndon Community Center. Learn more: www.herndonfestival.net
Saturday, June 5th 10:00am - 2:30pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
Pet Festival and Blessing of the Animals
~An official Washington, DC Week for the Animals event~
Calvary Episcopal Church
820 6th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Calvary Episcopal Church at 820 6th St., N.E. will be having a Blessing of the Animals in their parking lot at 6th and I Streets, N.E. The service of the Blessing of the Animals will take place at 10:30 am performed by Rev. Canon Prince A. Decker. Live and stuffed pet animals will be blessed. There will be a Memorial Wall in remembrance for deceased pets and animals.
William and Shakespeare pet therapy bunnies will be on had to meet you and share their love. Sherri Tarver, their human, met them while at an event at House Rabbit Society and now these two angoras are bringing their love to all they meet which include at nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools, foster care, places that allow service animals and pet therapy.
Members of neighborhood choirs have been invited to provide sweet music for this event.
Animal service providers and local animal rescue organizations have been invited to disseminate information to all attendees. Certificates, Blessed Medals for Pets, and Photos of Owners/Guardians and their animals will be available.
There will be hot dogs (including vegetarian), soda and water. A Moon Bounce for children! For further information, please contact the Parish Administrator at 202-546-8011.
We are working on special guests for this wonderful community-building event.
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Saturday, June 5th 10:30 am-11:30 a.m.
PALS Pet Therapy at Woodbine Rehab Center
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2729 King St
Alexandria, Virginia (VA). 22302
PALS will be bringing love to patients at Woodbine. Animals bring meaning to human life. People find pleasure and connection in the enthusiasm, kindness and affection that animals give freely. For 28 years, PAL has used this special bond between animals and humans to make a unique contribution in solving societal needs.
Woodbine: Outstanding health care and rehabilitation services are not just a practice, they’re a tradition. Conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, we are just minutes away from Historic Old Town and the Alexandria Waterfront.
Read more about this wonderful organization PALS at http://peopleanimalslove.org/about.php
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Saturday , June 5th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Springfield Days
PetFest and Paws-on-Parade Fun for 4 legged friends
Springfield Mall.
6500 Springfield Mall
Springfield, VA 22150-1701
FamilyFest at Springfield Mall featuring games, rides, food and enjoyment for the whole family. Entertainment Stage at the Springfield Mall.
We have a great entertainment lined up for your listening pleasure.Art Show sponsored by the Springfield Art Guild will take place at Springfield Mall. KidFest - Yes it is back!!! A separate area for kid activities and kid entertainment. PetFest and Paws-on-Parade Fun for your 4 legged friends at Springfield Mall with dog rescue organizations. More details coming. Visit http://www.springfielddays.com/
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Saturday June 5 11:00 - 2:00 pm
OBG(Oldies But Goodies) Adoption Show
Alex - Hybla Valley Petsmart
7690 Richmond Hwy (US 1)
Alexandria, VA 22306
Oldies but Goodies (OBG) Cocker Spaniel Rescue is hosting this adoption event. Stop by to meet cockers who are looking for their “forever” homes. You can read their stories on our website at www.cockerspanielrescue.com. Just go to "Dogs Available" and click on "Best Friends" to see them all.
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered and have all of their shots. OBG volunteers will be available to discuss the dogs currently being fostered by the group and will take adoption applications on site the day of the show. For more information on the adoption process, to check out the cockers waiting for new homes, or to volunteer to foster, please visit www.cockerspanielrescue.com or call OBG at 703-533-2373.
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Saturday, June 5th 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Montgomery County Humane Society Adoption Event
Twinbrook Day in the Park
Rockcrest Park and Twinbrook Community Center
1331 Broadwood Drive
Rockville, MD 20851
Join us as our foster families bring a variety of adoptable pets--DOGS ONLY- for you to visit. This weekend could be the beginning of the rest of your life and the best of your life!
If you’d like to see all the animals available for adoption, visit us at our website, http://www.mchumane.org
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please visit the MCHS foster page at http://www.mchumane.org/fosterprogram.shtml and find out the joys of helping save an animal life. Thank you!
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Saturday, June 5th 11am-3pm
Lucky Dog is Turning One Year Old!
Party at:
8601 Falls Rd.
Potomac MD 20854
Come Help Us Celebrate at a Back Yard BBQ!
We'll have delicious food (with vegetarian options), a doggie treat bar from Dogma Bakery in Arlington, face painting, doggie games, a raffle and a silent auction! Dogs can play in a 1 1/2 acre fully fenced backyard right next to Great Falls Park in Maryland! Auction items include: yoga classes, a weekend at Georgetown Suites, Caps memorabilia, doggie gift baskets & much more!
Tickets in advance:$20/ person. $45/ family.Tickets at the door:$25/ person$55/ family$45 for a familyAll proceeds will help get future Lucky Dogs out of shelters and into loving homes! Purchase tix at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
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Saturday, June 5th 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
PAW Cat Adoptions
Greenbelt Petsmart
7475 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-220-1295
Come adopt your next cat from PAWS.Greenbelt is only about 20 minutes from DC. PAW P.O. Box 1074 Greenbelt, Maryland 20768. 301-220-1295 . Cat Adoptions questions email: paw_cats@yahoo.com
The volunteers of Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) are committed to educating the public about responsibly caring for companion animals, as well as fostering attitudes of kindness and respect towards people and animals alike. Come learn more about our outreach activities....
See adoptables http://www.paw-rescue.org/index.php
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Saturday, June 5th 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
DC Department of Health (DOH) Free Pet Vaccination
Clinics for dogs and cats in each ward of the District
Fire Station 33
101 Atlantic St. SE
Washington, DC 20032
The free clincs are a part of the department’s efforts to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Pet vaccination clinics are open to the pets of District residents. Clinics will feature free vaccinations for both cats and dogs, as well as the sale of dog licenses.
District law requires all owners to license their dogs, and vaccinate all cats and dogs over four months old against rabies and distemper. Dogs must be secured on a leash and cats must be secured in a carrier box. The cost of a dog licenses is $15 for a spayed or neutered dog, and $50 for an unspayed or unneutered dog. Upcoming pet clinics will also feature information on responsible pet ownership. including the importance of following the District’s leash law.
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Saturday, June 5th 1:00 pm til
"Wetland Creatures" - Reptiles Alive
Wildlife Show
Benning Library
3935 Benning Rd. N.E.
Washington, DC 20019
Come to one of the most popular live wildlife shows in the Washington, D.C., area featuring amazing critters and dynamic wildlife educators. Ages 12 and up. Visit
http://www.dclibrary.org/ Phone: 202-281-2583
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Saturday, June 5th 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
Montgomery County SPCA Adoption Day
Petsmart - Germantown
Milestone Shopping Center
20924 Frederick Road
Germantown, MD 20876
Montgomery County SPCA has been serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC since 1973. We need Foster Homes for kittens, cats, and dogs! We provide the vet care, you provide the love! We have an adoption event looking forever loving homes for our sweet dogs and cats. Call 301-948-4266 http://www.mcspca.org/
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Saturday evening, June 5th 6:00 pm 'til
Washington Humane Society's 23nd Annual Bark Ball
~An official Washington, DC Week for the Animals event~
The Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
The Washington Humane Society's 23nd Annual Bark Ball is scheduled for Saturday evening June 5th at the Washington Hilton. Each year, this gala is one of the premier events for the animal lovers in the Nation's capital, and we are honored and delighted that Washington Humane Society is one of the first sponsors of the historic Washington DC Week for the Animals. The Bark Ball is sure to be one of the highlight events of the entire week !
The Washington Humane Society (WHS), is the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States, As the only open-access shelter in the Nation’s Capital, the Washington Humane Society provides comfort and care to over 15,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including sheltering, adoption, spay and neuter, CatNiPP, humane law enforcement, lost and found, human–animal therapy programs and humane education.
To find out more about Washington Humane Society's life-saving mission and other special events throughout the year, please visit: www.washhumane.org
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Sunday, June 6th 12 noon - 5:00 pm
Montgomery County Humane Society
Paws in the Park
~An official Washington, DC Week for the Animals event~
Wheaton Regional Park
11751 Orebaugh Ave
Wheaton 20902
MCHS’ annual 1K, 3K, 5K dog walk benefitting homeless animals. More than 600 people and their four-legged furry companions are expected this year, making it one of the Washington, DC area’s largest dog walks! Kicking off the walk is news anchor Jackie Bensen from NBC4 with her German Shorthair Pointer, Opera.
Paws in the Park is fun for the entire family, featuring pet games, demos, petting place, off-leash dog park, a “flealess” market for pet-friendly vendors, food, music, prizes, raffles, rescue zone and more! Visit http://www.mchumane.org/Paws10.shtml
Director, Community & Educational Relations is: BJ Altschul bjA@mchumane.org
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Sunday, June 6th 11:00 - 2:00 pm
OBG(Oldies But Goodies) Adoption Show
Petsmart
2601 Howsley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401-7030
Oldies but Goodies (OBG) Cocker Spaniel Rescue is hosting this adoption event. Stop by to meet cockers who are looking for their “forever” homes. You can read their stories on our website at www.cockerspanielrescue.com. Just go to "Dogs Available" and click on "Best Friends" to see them all.
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered and have all of their shots. OBG volunteers will be available to discuss the dogs currently being fostered by the group and will take adoption applications on site the day of the show. For more information on the adoption process, to check out the cockers waiting for new homes, or to volunteer to foster, please visit www.cockerspanielrescue.com or call OBG at 703-533-2373.
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Sunday, June 6 th 12 noon- 2pm
K9 Lifesavers Adoption Event
Petco
1507 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Come Meet our Pets. K9 Lifesavers, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, rescues homeless and abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters, owners who can no longer care for them, and other high-risk situations.
K9 Lifesavers works with dedicated volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and kennels to provide loving temporary care while we find well-matched, carefully screened forever homes for each dog we take in.
We also serve as a support group to our adopters and all dog owners by providing ongoing education and resources for the well-being of their dogs, including the importance of proactive spay/neuter policies, positive behavior training, and good nutrition. Visit
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Sunday, June 6th 12 noon- 2:00 pm
PAW Dog Adoptions
Petco
6181 Old Dobbin Lane
Columbia, MD 21045
410-290-1313
Based in the Metropolitan Washington DC area The Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) is a non-profit group of volunteers chartered to facilitate the rescue and adoption of homeless domestic animals, mainly dogs and cats, and place them in loving and stable homes.
Adoption shows are held in the suburban Maryland area several times a month to allow prospective owners to meet with the animals and with volunteers.
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Sunday, June 6th 12:00 noon-3:00 pm
Montgomery County Humane Society Adoption Event
Germantown Petsmart
20924 Frederick Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
Join us as our foster families bring a variety of adoptable pets for you to visit. This weekend could be the beginning of the rest of your life and the best of your life!
If you’d like to see all the animals available for adoption, visit us at our website, http://www.mchumane.org
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please visit the MCHS foster page http://www.mchumane.org/fosterprogram.shtml and find out the joys of helping save an animal life!
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Sunday, June 6th 12 noon-2:00 pm
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Adoption Event
Petco in Alexandria
3351 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305
Come out and see us at Petco. Also, we have a list on our website that provides an individual profile and pictures of each of our Lucky Dogs. You’ll find the name and email address for each Lucky Dog’s Adoption Coordinator in his or her profile. Our volunteer Adoption Coordinators can’t wait to hear from you! They’ll be able to tell you more about the Lucky Dogs and walk you through the adoption process.
Getting started is easy! Just email a completed adoption questionnaire to the Lucky Dog Adoption Coordinator listed with the dog’s profile, and we will try to get back to you within 24 hours! Website is www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
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Sunday, June 6th 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Eastern time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An official Washington, DC Week for the Animals event~
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm eastern time on Sunday June 6th, 2010. This is a multi-faith observance.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
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Click swimming dolphins to hear "One Love."
2nd Washington, DC Week for the Animals
May 29 - June 6, 2010
