The Pennsylvania Week committee has been organizing events and working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. Over 100+ events are scheduled. It is not too late to email your event in today. Thank you!
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Friday, September 11th – Sunday, September 20th
and All Year Around
Honoring
America's Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to honoring all of America's fallen law enforcement officers. Our existence is made possible only through the generous support of people like yourself.
Donations are used to cover operations costs and to conduct research to discover un-recognized heroes of the past who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
All donations made to the Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., are tax-deductible.
The 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Week for the Animals honors courageous Trooper Joshua D. Miller, Pennsylvania State Police, PA. EOW: Sunday, June 7, 2009. Our loving prayers go out to his family and friends who love him and miss him so much. A special ride honoring him is scheduled for September 19th in the a.m. Please scroll down this PA Week for the Animals calendar to see event and look at September 19th event. Learn more. The Officer Down Memorial Page can be visited at:
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Friday, September 11th – Sunday, September 13th 7:30 pm til
ARL of Berks County
Reading Fall Festival of the Arts’ production of Camelot
Miller Center for the Arts
Reading Area Community College
2nd & Penn Street
Reading, PA 19603
The ARL of Berks County is contributing to the production of Camelot in a very special way. One of our older adoptable dogs will be in a scene of the play. The ARL will be present at each production with information about the organization. And you will have the chance to visit with the dog who “stars” in the show!
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Main Days on Sept 12th - Sept 13th
31st Annual North American Bluebird Society Conference
Hosted by the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
Holiday Inn
604 Station Road
Grantville, PA 17028
Registrations for the conference will be accepted through September 1, 2009. If you wish to attend after that date, you may register on site for the conference...only (no meals or tours) payable by cash or check only.one day registration $40*Full Conference: $60*
Sept. 11 Gettysburg Battlefield & Its Wildlife 7:30AM – 4PM
Sept. 11 Pennsylvania Wildlife & Bluebird Trail Tour 7:00AM – 11AM
Sept. 12 Bluebird Program – “The Fledgling Experience”
Sept. 13 Wilderness Birding 8:00AM – 11AM
Bluebird Society of PA President: Kathy Clark (717) 695-0700 Email: KCBSP@aol.com Check the entire fabulous calendar of events!
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September 12th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Pets Supply Plus Doggie Dash and Walk!
Benefiting Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Nolde Forest
Pennsylvania State Park
2910 New Holland Road
Reading, PA 19607
Breakaway Sports will host a 2 mile dog and owner event at Nolde Forest to help the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. Website www.berksarl.org
Nolde Forest encompasses more than 665 acres of deciduous woodlands and coniferous plantations. A network of trails makes the center’s streams, ponds and diverse habitats accessible to both students and casual visitors. Teaching stations offer places for students to work and benches for those who wish to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds associated with the natural world.
2 Mile Dash Run - $18 (includes awards in 4 divisions) Dogs must be leashed. (Leash stretch length no longer than 5 ft) Pre-registration deadline is August 30th. For more information, please call 610-775-4614. Website www.makebreak.com
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Saturday, September 12th 9 am – 1 pm
Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue’s
7th Annual Paws Across PA Pet Fair and Walkathon
Cedar Beach Park
2600 Parkway Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18104
Welcome Back to Paws Across PA! This year we are super excited to bring forth some new and exciting changes to our participants! Our first 100 online or mail-in participants will receive a one of a kind, Paws Across PA T-shirt with new design by local artist, Harry Boardman! Don’t miss out, register today! Lots of great prizes and vendors. Best of all, find your new best loving friend.
Participation rules:
This year there are several ways to participate in Brookline Lab Rescue’s Paws Across PA fundraising event, including ONLINE! The event registration donation either online, by mail or day of event will be $20. The first 100 registered online or by mail will be awarded a Paws Across PA event t-shirt. Online Participation: Mail in Participation: Please visit website and print out online registration form. Please mail to: Sharon Frey, 118 Main St., Pennsburg, PA 18078 Website is http://www.brooklinelabrescue.org/
Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization dedicated to finding homes for stray or surrendered Labradors. For more information on the rescue and event directions, visit our website and call Or call 215-343-6087.
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Saturday, September 12th 9am - 6pm
One by One Cat Rescue Information Booth
CHILE PEPPER FOOD FESTIVAL
William Delong Park
233 Bowers Rd
Bowers Pa 19511
This is one of our favorite events. Lots of delicious food and friendly faces. Come join us at this event in Bowers, and find out how you can help the homeless cats in our community. For more information, visit www.pepperfestival.com.
One By One is a no-kill, all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue. We are dedicated to helping abandoned, stray, rescued, and injured cats, by providing quality shelter and foster care through voluntary efforts, for their lifetime, if necessary. Find out more at: http://1by1catrescue.org/
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Saturday, September 12th Shotgun start at 9:00 am
Thomas A. Poliziani Foundation Golf Outing
to Benefit Animal Friends
Hickory Heights Golf Club
116 Hickory Heights Drive,
Bridgeville PA 15017
Join us for an 18-hole scramble to benefit Animal Friends and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education. This event features lunch, dinner, team and skill prizes, door prizes, hole-in-one for a vehicle, and silent and Chinese auctions.
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Saturday, September 12th-Sunday, September 13th All Day
Hawk Mountain 75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Admin Offices & Visitor Center
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd,
Kempton, PA 19529
Join us to honor Hawk Mountain and its 75 years in raptor conservation during this three-day anniversary celebration. Special guest speakers will include former Curator Jim Brett, nature author and Hawk Mountain Board Member Scott Weidensaul, and author and ornithologist Pete Dunne as well as talks on the life of Rosalie Edge by her biographer Dyana Furmansky.
Also slideshows by Hawk Mountain photo-essay book author Jim Wright and photographer Kevin Watson, Tree Walks by botonist Dr. Chris Sacchi, as well as additional walks, an outdoor dinner and activities for all ages. On September 16 and 18th Broadwing Basics on the trail. For complete details, visit http://www.hawkmountain.org/
The Hawk Mountain's mission is to conserve birds of prey worldwide by providing leadership in raptor conservation science and education, and by maintaining Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a model observation, research and education facility.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Phone: (610) 756-6961
Acopian Center for Conservation Learning
at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 410 Summer Valley Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Phone: (570) 943-3411
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Saturday, September 12th 9:00 am 'til
2009 PA Police Work Dog Association K9 Triathlon
Castle’s K9 Training Facility
1291 Leidigh Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
The course covers approximately 3 miles of trails / fields with both man-made and natural obstacles. It includes agility, water crossings, shooting, dog carry, body drag, and apprehension or detector find. Work type boots and BDU pants are required. For police officers and working K9's and open to public too!
$40 discounted race fee before Sept 8th, $50 late race fee after that. Race fee covers registration and t-shirtRules and lodging information will be forwarded with receipt of registration.Trophies awarded: 1st through 10th place OPEN division.
1st through 3rd place OVER 40 division.1st and 2nd place TEAM division.
For registration or questions contact:Cpl. Dave MillerCarlisle Police Department
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Sat, Sept 12th Mon Sept 14th Wed Sept 16th All day
Philadelphia Community Cats Council
Three low cost Spay/Neuter clinics
for
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Week for the Animals
More details coming!
We coordinate a low cost spay and neuter clinic inside the Pennsylvania SPCA. This clinic is for cats which need to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated, such as alley cats and yard cats. We work with groups and individuals through out the city and can teach interested parties in learning about TRNM. Philadelphia Community Cats Council also can assist in loaning traps for the purpose of TRNM.
A 501(c)(3) operation & is a coalition of Philadelphia animal organizations working to humanely and effectively reduce our city's stray and feral cat population through Trap- Neuter-Return-Management. http://www.phillycats.org/
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Saturday, September 12th 10:00 am -12 pm
Animal Friends
Last Splash of Summer 2009!
Sandcastle Waterpark
1000 Sandcastle Drive in
West Homestead, PA
Don’t miss Animal Friends’ fifth annual Last Splash event—the ultimate canine pool party—on Saturday, September 12! Each year before the pools are drained for the summer, Sandcastle Water Park throws open its gates and, for one day only, opens the wave pool to dogs for Animal Friends’ Last Splash of Summer event. Whether your dog fancies a string bikini or prefers to skinny dip, this is a highly-anticipated and fun event for pooches and their people.
Hot dogs will find cool relief splashing around in the pool and feasting on chicken-flavored snow cones. Enjoy fun games, raffles and auctions. Space is limited, and this event always sells out in advance, so buy your tickets online now on our website.
Dogs must be non-aggressive, over four months of age, current on shots and wearing an identification tag. Owners must accompany their dogs at all times and keep dogs leashed while outside of the pool. The swimming fun is exclusively for the canine crowd; humans are permitted in the pool only up to their knees. Animal Friends strongly recommends that all canine guests be spayed or neutered. If your dog is “in heat,” please leave her at home. Admission is $25 per dog (humans are free) and all proceeds benefit Animal Friends. For more info, pls visit http://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/site/PageServer
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Saturday, September 12 11 am to 3 pm:
2nd Annual Animal Day
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Hosted by the Caring People Alliance
Starr Garden Playground
6th & Lombard Streets,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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September 13th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pittsburgh Zoo Grandparent's Day
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
7340 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Grandparents will enjoy a nice, relaxing day at the Zoo, complete with free admission, when accompanied by their grandchildren. Grandparents also receive one free "ride all day" tram bracelet and one complimentary coffee or tea.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium strives to foster positive, lifelong connections between animals and people. Whether through our exhibitry, educational programs, or our many conservation projects, our goal is to make certain the Earth remains a suitable home for all life by our discovery of the interconnectedness of the natural world.
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Sunday 13th 10a-4pm
Washington Area Humane Adoption Day
PetSmart
327 Washington Rd
Washington, PA 15301
The Washington Area Humane Society is a no-kill shelter, meaning we do not euthanize animals to make room for other animals. We pride ourselves on giving every animal a second, even third chance at a loving permanent home regardless of age or medical condition.
WAHS is funded solely by private contributions, takes in more than 4,000 animals and investigates 700 abuse cases annually. Please consider becoming a WAHS member, PATHS member or 1500 Club member. Your financial support via membership allows us to continue our work providing the necessary care to the animals who find their way to our shelter.
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Saturday, Sept. 12th 10am~3pm
5th Annual BowWow Beauty Pageant
& Hillside SPCA Dog Walk
Rotary Little League Park
W. Norwegian St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
All Proceeds Benefit Hillside SPCA, a no-kill shelter in Pottsville, PA. Registration begins at 10am. BowWow Beauty Pageant ~ 11am BowWow Beauty is a $5 entry donation.Hillside SPCA Dog Walk ~ noon Walkers with sponsors will have the $15 walk entry donation waived.All BowWow Beauty entrants will receive a "Royal Photo."
The Hillside SPCA is truly a unique animal shelter.The animals here are NEVER sentenced to life in a kennel as in some shelters. Dogs can run and play in a large fenced-in area and cats have large "condos" and enclosed extended rooms so that they can socialize and safely enjoy "the outdoors". Visit www.hillsidespca.com and www.bowwowbeauty.com
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All Week Long
Adams County SPCA
"Neuter 4 Life" Mobile Animal Clinic Debut !
Adams County Shelter
11 Goldenville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
The grand opening August 30th clinic is now full. We will be having many other clinics and can put your name on a waiting list for the next clinic! To get on the list for this and other clinics, please call the shelter at 717-334-8876.
2009 "Neuter 4 Life" fees: CATS Male Neuter - $25 Female Spay - $45 DOGS Male Neuter - $65 Female Spay - $135...All Spay & Neuter fees include pain medication. Additional fees for services at spay neuter clinics only are: Rabies vaccine - $10. Distemper vaccine - $10 Micro Chip - $20 .Members receive 10% off on all events and clinics. contact Lisa Conklin at 334-8876 ext. 29 or to email Lisa Conklin click here lconklin@adamscountyspca.net
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Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th ALL DAY
Forgotten Cats Inc Fall Adoption Days
Petsmart
901 Old York Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Please help us celebrate "Pennsylvania Week for the Animals" by stopping by and meeting some of the wonderful Cats & Kittens currently in our Foster System. All of our Kitties are Spayed/Neutered and have age appropriate vaccinations!
You may just meet your best friend. We have information on TNR and low cost spay & neutering. (Phone Petsmart 215-885-3635.) For details on Forgotten Cats: email forgottencatsjt@comcast.net
At Forgotten Cats, our mission is to reduce the unwanted cat population without killing and to stop the suffering of the thousands of kittens born to abandoned, homeless cats. We do this by working with colony caretakers to trap, sterilize, vaccinate, and return every cat within a colony. With your help, we can make a difference. For more information about us at Forgotten Cats visit: http://www.forgottencats.org
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Saturday, September 12th 11am-2pm
HSHA/PAWS/CPAA FERAL CAT SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
7790 Grayson Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
In partnership with PAWS and CPAA, the Humane Society offers spay/neuter services to feral cats on the second and fourth Saturday of each at our shelter from 11am - 2pm. For details or to schedule a clinic appointment, call PAWS at 957-8122 (box #3). For a detailed schedule of upcoming clinics, please visit our events calendar.
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Saturday, September 12th 11:00 - 4:00 pm
ADAMS COUNTY SPCA "Adoption Day"
Boyd's Bear Country
75 Cunningham Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Come see our adoptable shelter animals. Stop by and get your $100 a day raffle tickets! Information & membership applications too! Boyd's is located off of Business Route 15 just south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at 75 Cunningham Road.
Also stop by during the week and visit Adams County adoptables at 11 Goldenville Road Gettysburg, PA. 17325 (717-334-8876 ) Visit the website at http://www.adamscountyspca.org/
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Saturday, September 12th from 11 am to 4 pm
(Hound Hike steps off at 1:00 pm)
7th Annual Canine Carnival & 1st Annual Hound Hike
by Helping Paws Inc. to benefit the Lyons Den Rescue, Inc.,
all breed dog rescue
Grove City Memorial Park,
W Main Street
Grove City, PA (Mercer County) 16127
7th Annual Canine Carnival & 1st Annual Hound Hike sponsored by Helping Paws Inc. to benefit the Lyons Den Rescue, Inc., all breed dog rescueEvents include: Demonstrations from PA Sled Dog Club, Steelcity Disc Hounds, ABC Puppy School, Pet Parade (with prizes) and Adoption Showcase featuring all on-site adoptable pets.
Rabies clinic from 1pm to 3 pm (Vaccines: $8.00/each). DJ Steve Galloway will emcee the event. Affordable Lunch available for purchase along with several vendors of animal and pet related products. FREE Admission & FREE Parking! Call: Amy at 724-458-0752 for more information or to receive a pledge form for the Hound Hike.
Amy Wentzel, Fund Raising Director, Lyons Den Rescue Inc. 724-458-0752
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Saturday, Sept. 12th 11am to 5pm
Northeast Animal Rescue Fall Adoption Weekend
Petsmart
11000 Roosevelt Bvld,
Philadelphia, PA 19115
NAR is having a super adoption weekend! Come meet our cats and help save a life this weekend. There is beautiful loving feline waiting to be your next best friend.
Please visit NAR online at www.nar.rescuegroups.org to see a list of all our cats and even fill out an application prior to event. Pls note, we don't do same day adoptions.
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September 12, (and 13th) 1am - 4pm
Pet Adoptathon with Rescue Groups & Shelters
Pet Search
Petsmart
Strabane Square
Located just off Exit #19, Interstate 70
Washington, PA 15301
Stop by Petsmart any one of these days to meet some of the wonderful dogs and cats we have waiting to be adopted . All dogs , puppies, kittens and cats are veterinarian-checked and health-certified, inoculated with appropriate vaccines for the age of the pet , and microchipped. Consider adopting one of these sweet loving pets into your family! For details, call 724-228-7335
Pet Search is an all-volunteer nonprofit animal rescue and placement service, dedicating itself to the rescue, care, and placement of homeless and unwanted domestic animals in southwestern PA. Founded by animal lovers in 1987 as People for Animal Welfare and renamed Pet Search in 1996, .For more information about the life-saving work of Pet Search, visit http://www.petsearchpa.org/
Saturday & Sunday September 12-13th 1-5 pm
Animals Can't Talk Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
PetSmart,
400 Shoppes at Stroud
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Come out and meet our sweet pets. Theya re looking for their forever homes. As a fund raiser, they will also have some of our merchandise for sale.
We are an animal rescue group in East Stroudsburg. Animals Can't Talk Rescue and Adoption, Inc. (ACT) is a 501c-3 corporation, and is an all volunteer organization. ACT hopes to help as many unwanted, lost and abused animals as they can. All are veterinarian checked, inoculated, treated (when necessary), spayed and neutered and cared for until adopted. ACT's main objective is to find them good homes. http://animalscanttalk.org/
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Saturday, September 12th 2-4 pm
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, Inc
Love and Compassion Tour & Talk
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, Inc
1515 Radge Road
Bangor, PA 18013
Come see the cows, chickens and cats and hear Professor Sastri speak on love and compassion for the animals while you visit his beautiful sanctuary.
There will be a lecture on love and compassion for all animals by Professor Sastri after the tour. Please visit the website at www.cowprotection.com and or you may call 610-599-8824.
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary Incorporated got its start when a retired college professor, Dr. Sankar Sastri bought a 42 acre farm in Bangor Pa. for protecting cows from slaughter and abuse. Currently there are 11 cows and bulls, 6 chickens, 6 cats, and many wild turkeys and birds living at the sanctuary. We are also looking forward to adding some peacocks and pigs soon.
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Saturday, September 12th 2-4pm
Public Eye: Artists for Animals
Annual Blessing of the Animals & Drum Circle
~An official Pennsylvania Week for the Animals event~
Unitarian Society of Germantown
6511 Lincoln Drive,
Philadelphia. PA 19119
Honor your companion animals and animals around the world through drumming and dancing in nature. Free family fun! Featured event for Pennsylvania’s Week for the Animals. Bring: companion animals, a photo, or your own animal spirit (Friendly animal companions must be on leashes/in carriers.)
2-3 live music with Saint Mad, face-painting, caricatures, crafts, vegan food, animal healing booth (Reiki, acupuncture, animal communication) .3-4 ceremony, interfaith animal blessing, drum circle with One Nation Ensemble.
The blessing is not affiliated with any religion or religious practices. Friendly animal companions must be on leashes or in carriers.
Public Eye: Artists for Animals,
project of Mobilization For Animals Pennsylvania, Inc.
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Saturday, September 12th 11 am to 7 pm
Renaissance Faire
First State Greyhound Rescue of Berks Co.
Mt. Hope Estate
2775 Lebanon Rd.,
Manheim, PA 17545
First State Greyhound will be at festival Saturday the 12th & Sunday the 13th.
Renaissance Faire description: We invite you to live the romance and adventure of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire amidst a bustling 16th century marketplace as we celebrate our 28th glorious year of the most rollicking festival of its kind in all the known worlde.
Step onto the Shire of Mount Hope, a 35-acre Elizabethan village and be welcomed by hundreds of colorfully costumed merriemakers, musicians, artisans and even Queen Elizabeth Herself. Stroll through majestic lanes of this working village of yore amidst 21 Royal kitchens, 13 spectacular stages, and over 90 shows daily as well as manicured gardens, scores of artisans demonstrating and selling their ancient crafts. http://www.parenfaire.com/
First State Greyhound Rescue of Berks Co.
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Sunday, September 13th 9am - 11am
Animal Friends' Canine Coffee Klatch
Animal Friends,
562 Camp Horne Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Have a ball with this fun morning of off-leash play and walks on Animal Friends' trails. Then kick back and relax in our Outreach Center with coffee and refreshments with other dog lovers. One dog per person preferred. All dogs must be at least four months of age, non-aggressive, current on shots and leashed. (No retractable leashes, please.) Animal Friends requests an $8 donation per person; dogs free! Visit
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Sunday, Sep 13th 10:00am to 4:00pm
'Paws in The Park'
The First Annual Canine Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon
Bucks County Parks & Recreation
901 Bridgetown Pike
Langhorne, PA, 19047
Paws in The Park is an event to increase awareness of canine cancer-"The Silent Epidemic", and raise funds for research. 100% of the proceeds to benefit: PABB-The Penn Animal Blood Bank at The University of Penn. and Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine . Medical advances benefit both humans and animals.
Price: $15 single, $20 family, kids under 12 free-register at event add $5.Age Suitability: Kids and up. CANINE Cancer Research USA is a 501c non-profit organization. Visit http://www.caninecancerresearchusa.org/
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Sunday, September 13th 10am – 4pm
Car Cruise and Dog Walk for the Reading K9 Unit
Presented by The Friends of the Reading Police K9 Unit
FirstEnergy Stadium
1900 Centre Ave.
Reading, PA. 19601
Food Court Open, K9 Demonstrations, Groove with a DJ! Classic cars outside in stadium lot. Dog walk around the field. $10 Donation per car/dog. Additional dogs $5 each. For more information, visit website www.readingpolicek9s.com or call (610) 780-3553.
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Sunday, September 13th 11am-6pm
CARE Info Table at Greenfest Philly
Greenfest Philly
1099 South St
Center City/Philadelphia, PA 19147
CARE President, Allison Geiger, will be one of the speakers at this event. Volunteers for our table are needed as early as 9am. Any time you can give is much appreciated. This event drew over 25,000 people last year. E-mail us at care@care4animals.org or call 484-631-7878 if you can volunteer.
CARE is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We serve communities in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties with education programs, outreach, and direct campaigning on behalf of the environment and animals (human and non-human). We feel that it is important to make decisions about living based on respect for all beings and the Earth, and we encourage others to join us in adding plant-based foods to their diets. http://www.care4animals.org/
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Sunday, September 13th 11am - 3pm-ish
Nittany Greyhounds Picnic
Rooo Valley
30 TLD Circle
Port Matilda, PA 16870
GATHERING OF THE GREYS -- Annual Nittany Greyhounds Family Picnic! We'll get together at Rooo Valley for a day of reunions, fun, and activities. We'll start at around 11 and end at around 3, or last dog standing! Roo Valley phone (814) 933-6981
As usual, we'll have vendors and provide the main course; we ask that everyone bring something to share. More details to follow, but mark your calendars now! www.nittanygreys.org
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Sunday, September 13 11am to 4pm
AWSOM's 1st Annual Fall Fur-stival
AWSOM Animal Shelter
(Animal Welfare Society of Monroe)
Godfrey Ridge Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
To celebrate Pennsylvania Week for the Animals, AWSOM is saying let's welcome fall with this first year event with all our furry friends! Activities will include doggie washes, bobbling for tennis balls, paw print painting, and delicious food for all. There will be unconditionally loving pets for adoption, best of all. Proceeds will help homeless animals of AWSOM and Monroe county. Expect fun and friendship for all!
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Saturday, September 13th 12 - 4pm
Washington Area Humane Society Adopt-A-thon
Roomful Express
2588 Washington Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
The Washington Area Humane Society is a no-kill shelter, meaning we do not euthanize animals to make room for other animals. We pride ourselves on giving every animal a second, even third chance at a loving permanent home regardless of age or medical condition.
WAHS is funded solely by private contributions, takes in more than 4,000 animals and investigates 700 abuse cases annually. Please consider becoming a WAHS member, PATHS member or 1500 Club member. Your financial support via membership allows us to continue our work providing the necessary care to the animals who find their way to our shelter.
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Sunday, September 13th 12 noon to 3:00 pm
Philadelphia Community Cats Council
Adoption Day
Pabby's Pet Pantry
319 E County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
Philadelphia Community Cats Council will have many of their beautiful, sweet kitties to show off and who will be looking for their forever homes. Please stop by and meet us. We always need volunteers, too! For more info, email info@phillycats.org Also visit www.phillycats.org for the spay neuter clinics and cat rescue offered by Philadelphia Community Cats Council.
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Sunday, September 13th TBA
First Presbyterian Community Pet Expo & Blessing
EBERHART GROVE PARK
West Chester, PA 19382
Please bring your pets for a blessing and also it will be a day filled with fun with the animals. There will be community groups, vendors and community. You may just meet your next best friend from one of the shelter/rescues who will be there.
We are excited to be part of the Second Annual Pennsylvania Week for the Animals.
Our goal is to offer the opportunity for pet lovers in the West Chester area to get together to celebrate the blessing that pets are in our lives.
In addition to the blessing, we will be providing lots of useful information about what is available for pet owners in our area. We’d also like to highlight the many pets in our area that are in need of a permanent, loving home.
Donation Needs:
Dog and Cat Treats – can be dropped off at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall now through September 13 – any unused donations will be given to local animal shelters.
Volunteer Needs:
Poster distribution – hang posters about the event at your own business or local stores, parks, and other locations.
Flyer distribution – help distribute flyers in your neighborhood or the First Pres neighborhood.
Help at the Blessing – we’ll need lots of help registering pets, handing out treats, judging contests, and helping out vendors.
If you can help in any way, please contact Mary Hambleton at 610-696-0554 or mhambleton@firstpreswc.com We hope you’ll bring out your pet and join us for this special afternoon. And if you don’t have a pet, this is still for you! There will be many rescues represented that can tell you more about adopting a pet, and you may even meet a special friend to take home that day.
So bring your furry, fuzzy, slimy, and cuddly family members and join us! If your pet wouldn’t be comfortable at the park, bring their picture and we’ll bless them that way!
We hope to make this an annual event where we can come together as a community to celebrate God’s furry creatures!
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Sunday, September 13 – Sunday, September 20th Times Vary
Farm Sanctuary
Pennsylvania Week for the Animals Leafleting Events!
~Official Pennsylvania Week for the Animals events~
Join Farm Sanctuary as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Week for the Animals. Farm Sanctuary activists will be bringing the farm animal component to the Week, hosting a variety of outreach events with farm animal advocacy as the central theme.
If you’re in or around Philadelphia, join activist Lia B. as she leaflets on:
--Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m.
--Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6-7 p.m.
--Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6-7 p.m. and
--Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-3 p.m., all throughout the "City of Brotherly Love."
Lia will be educating the public about animal cruelty issues and inspiring them to get involved with efforts to end it. Contact Lia to get involved at liabelardo@gmail.com Not in Philly but want to lead a Farm Sanctuary event outreach event during the Pennsylvania Week for the Animals? E-mail Jasmin at jsinger@farmsanctuary.org to get started! Farm Sanctuary is a sponsor of this event.
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Monday, Sept. 14, Wed., Sept 16, Saturday, Sept. 19th
CLINIC DATES: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY
FERAL CATS CLINIC
For Feral, Stray and Homeless Cats ONLY
Philadelphia Community Cats Council (at PSPCA)
350 E. Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
ONLY $20 gets cats spayed or neutered, vaccinated and treated for fleas ! Testing is available for FIV/FeLV (feline Aids/Leukemia) for an additional $20. $5 for Micro-chipping. Flea Treatment w/o S/N is $5 Shots w/o S/N is $5.
-Check-in is from 8:30-10:30AM weekdays and 8:30 to 9:30am Saturdays.
-Pickup is the same day. Weekdays 5-6:45pm and 2-4 pm Saturday.
-You will receive a rabies certificate for the cat(s)
-Payment required by cash, debit or credit card at drop off. You will be given a receipt. No refunds.For instructions and reservations email : CLINIC@PHILLYCATS.ORG
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Tuesday, September 15th Morning Presentation
2nd Pennsylvania Week for the Animals
School Presentation
"Mookie and the Rescued Cat"
2nd Pennsylvania Week for the Animals Official Event
G.W. Childs School
1541 S. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
The G.W. Childs School, the oldest grade school in the "City of Brotherly Love" -Philadelphia (1894) - is holding a "2nd Pennsylvania Week for the Animals" presentation and is welcoming all families, local businesses, and neighbors to join, in as well.
Best-selling author, Judith Kristen, will be bringing two of her darling rescued animal friends with her - because THEY are authors too!
Henley the sheepdog, author of: My Name is Henley... my life and times as a rescued dog" and Mookie, Henley's feline friend and housemate, author of a series of children's books, this one featured at Childs School will be, "Mookie and the Rescued Cat."
Ms. Kristen teaches humane education in a way that reaches children's hearts. With this continued education those children will grow up to continue that love and respect for our animal friends and join our cause, and not be the reason we have one! School phone 215.952.6213. Visit Judith Kristen's website at www.JudithKristen.com
Tuesday, September 15th All day
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
Cat spay/neuter clinic
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
7790 Grayson Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
HSHA provides an in-house general cat spay/neuter clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our shelter. Cost is $40 for neuters and $60 for spays. Cats for surgery should be a minimum of 4-5 months of age, and proof of vaccinations (rabies and distemper combination) must be provided. If proof of vaccination is not provided, vaccines will be administered by HSHA for an additional $15.
On the day of your appointment, your cat can be dropped off at HSHA between 8:30-9am. Cats should be picked up between 4:00-6:30pm the same day.
Cats coming for surgery will be returned to the carrier they came in – a humane trap or plastic carrier. Cats should not be brought in cardboard carriers. Please note: HSHA does not provide spay/neuter services for dogs at this time. To schedule an appointment, please call 564-3320 and follow the prompts. Leave your name, phone number, desired clinic day, and whether the cat needs to be spayed or neutered. Visit http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/
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Tuesday, September 15th Doors open at 5p, Games Begin at 7pm
Humane Society of Venango County
BINGO
Less Bessler Memorial Hall
Oil City Legion Club of Brownsville,
119 Brownsville Ave.
Oil City, PA 16301
PLAY B I N G O ---Join us for the fun and excitement of BINGO all to help the animals of Venago County's Humane Society! It will be an night of fun and friendship to support the animals.
Call for directions or more info at the Humane Society at 814- 677-4040.The Less Bessler Hall is the location of Bingo for the Animals. Phone at 814-676-1471.
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Wednesday, September 16th All Day
Free spay/neuter for Harrisburg feral cats
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
7790 Grayson Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Castaway Critters and the Humane Society will offer free spay/neuter services to feral cats received from residents of the City of Harrisburg-thanks to a grant. These services are offered by appointment every Wednesday at the Humane Society.
The cats must be dropped off at the shelter between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The cats must be checked in at the front desk and proof of residency, such as a driver's license, must be provided. Please do not drop off the cats without checking in at the front desk.
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Wednesday, September 16th 12:30 pm
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Broadwing Basics
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Admin Offices & Visitor Center
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd,
Kempton, PA 19529
Learn more about the amazing passage of broadwings. Information covered will include identification, migration and other interesting facts, peak day of passage, and how weather affects when the birds fly.
This program takes place during the typical "noon time lull", and following the presentation, participants may join staff at South or North Lookout to watch (with luck!) the afternoon fall-out of broadwings. Trail fee applies.
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision.
12:30 pm, Laurelwood Niche, located between trail entrance and South Lookout.
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Wednesday, September 16th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bark N’ Brews and 3 Sons Dogs and Suds
3 Son's Dogs and Suds,
10974 Perry Highway,
Wexford, PA 15090
We had so much fun at 3 Sons Dogs and Suds we decided to go for round two. Join us again for a night out supporting our homeless animals while throwing back a beer. 3 Son’s has a selection of over 500 beers to choose from! Chinese raffles, 50/50 raffles and much more await. A $5 donation is welcomed at door. PLs visit http://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/site/PageServer
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Wednesday, September 16th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
“Bidding for the Blues” Silent Auction for Feral Cats
PineCrest Country Club
101 Country Club Drive
Lansdale, PA 19466
Stray Cat Blues, Inc is holding our “Bidding for the Blues” Silent Auction., The proceeds from this auction will be used exclusively to benefit our Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program. Sponsorships available...includes two complimentary tickets to the event.Join us to support this worthy cause.Enjoy refreshments and socializing during this special evening. For more info, phone: 215.855.4113
6:00 p.m. Cash Bar and Inspection of Items 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction tables begin to closeTickets: $20.00You may also register at the door. It’s never too late!Make checks payable & mail to: Stray Cat Blues, Inc.PO Box 8, Colmar, PA 18915
Stray Cat Blues, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, providing rescue and placements to stray and feral cats. SCBI is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to find loving, life-long homes for abandoned cats. SCBI also works intensively with the feral cat population in a “TNR” - Trap, Neuter and Return program to reduce the number of unwanted kittens that are born each year. E-mail us at: savingstrays@yahoo.com
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Wednesday, September 16th 7-9 pm
Because You Care, Inc
3rd Annual Trivia at the Brewerie
Brewerie at Union Station
123 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16501
Come test your trivia knowledge and join us for a fun filled night of Trivia at the Brewerie. $40 per 4 person team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place teams. Will be
Food Specials and Door Prizes. Pre-registration is required by Sept.14th for entry. For more information call : Alice at 814-450-9231 Must be 21 years old.Visit the Brewerie for entry forms or click the link below for a printable version.
Because You Care, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue, treatment and placement of stray and abandoned pets in northwestern Pennsylvania. Visit website at
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Thursday, September 17th 11am-3pm
Washington Area Humane Society Senior Day
Washington Crown Mall
1500 West Chestnut St.
Washington, PA 15301
Phone: (724) 225-1838
The Washington Area Humane Society is a no-kill shelter, meaning we do not euthanize animals to make room for other animals. We pride ourselves on giving every animal a second, even third chance at a loving home regardless of age or medical condition.
WAHS is funded solely by private contributions, takes in more than 4,000 animals and investigates 700 abuse cases annually. Please consider becoming a WAHS member, PATHS member or 1500 Club member. Your financial support via membership allows us to continue our work providing the necessary care to the animals who find their way to our shelter.
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Thursday, September 17th All Day
Catnip Acres Free Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic
In honor of Pennsylvania week for Animals
will hold a free feline spay/neuter clinic
The clinic took place and schedule was filled for the day!
Thank you for the wonderful response. Vist Catnip Acres to learn more.
Catnip Acres
155 Dark Hollow Road
Waynes,boro, PA 15370
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Thursday, September 17th 5pm-9pm
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Adoption Event
The Mall at Robinson
100 Robinson Centre Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
We are an open door shelter and accept all animals. So far in July we have taken in 281 dogs and 965 cats and kittens. Many of these animals were first taken to other area shelters but were directed to our two shelters to take care of these animals.
We currently have 273 cats for adoption, 93 dogs and 46 other small animals.
There are many more animals that we need to process, vaccinate, evaluate and
care for until they can be made available.Please consider adopting, fostering or donating funds to help us give as many a chance for a new, permanent, loving home.
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Thursday, September 17th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Animal Friends Presents
"Cat Massage Therapy" Workshop
Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Who doesn't love a great massage? Now you can learn to give your little price or princess the extra pampering they deserve and provide all the wonderful benefits that massage can offer.
Massage increases the bond between you and your whiskered friend, encourages relaxation, builds trust, increases flexibility, makes the coat shine and improves your cat's overall sense of well-being. Bring a stuffed animal to this fun, relaxing class and learn the techniques that will have your feline eating out of your hand!
Instructor: Katie Tontala, Certified Massage Therapist . We request a $20 donation. Visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org to register for this class! (No live cats for this workshop, please. Bring a stuffed kitty to use for training purposes.)
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Friday, September 18th 10:30am-11:30am
Pet Therapy Presentation at Lancaster
Generations Adult Day Services
KPETS – Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services
590 Centerville Road #107
Lancaster, PA 17601
KPETS will be putting on a fun pet therapy presentation for about 20 clients at the Lancaster Generations Adult Day services off of New Holland Pk. If you would like to participate in this presentation, contact Jenny at events@kpets.org
KPETS provides a network of dependable registered therapy teams committed to providing therapeutic benefits through the use of animals to physically, emotionally and mentally challenged people from all walks of life in a wide variety of settings.
Friday, September 18- Sunday September 20th 12 Noon - 4pm
Broken Arrow Animal Sanctuary
Petco
1960 Edinboro Road
Erie, PA 16509
We will be at Petco Friday, Sturday and Sunday. We will have sweet loving dogs, cats, kittens and pups available for adoption looking for their forever homes. Call or email us if you are looking for a particular pet. brokenarrowanimalsanctuary@yahoo.com
Phone 814-835-0195
The mission of the Broken Arrow Animal Sanctuary is to bring an end to the needless destruction and abuse of unwanted animals and to provide education, spay/neuter and adoption programs, giving every animal an opportunity for a better life.
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Friday, September 18th 6 pm-9 pm
Pennsylvania Week for the Animals Law night
~An official Pennsylvania Week for the Animals event~
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave
Rm. 104 College Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
In celebration of the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Week for the Animals, Duquesne University Dept. of Philosophy and Animal Law Coalition hosts Animal Law night on Friday, September 18, 2009.
Speakers include: Faith Bjalobok Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Duquesne University, Fellow of Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, will discuss ethical issues and moral status of non-human animals and our ethical obligations regarding animals and the law ;
Becky Robinson, Founder and Executive Director of Alley Cat Allies, speaking on “Cats: Natural Law and Human Law”;
Tamira Thayne, Founder and Executive Director, Dogs Deserve Better, pioneer of the anti-chaining movement, will address anti-chaining and Pennsylvania’s proposed law;
Laura Allen, Founder and Executive Director, Animal Law Coalition, speaking about bills pending to stop the slaughter of American horses; and a Farm Sanctuary representative to be named will discuss anti-confinement and cruelty laws as they relate to farm animals.
Russ Mead, General Counsel, Farm Sanctuary, will address anti-confinement laws for farm animals.
The Animal Law night is free and open to the public. The public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. If your animal welfare or vegan organization would like to set up a table during this event, please contact lauraallen@animallawcoalition.com
Friday, September 18th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Philadelphia Zoo
Feathered Friends Pajama Prowl
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Put on your PJ’s young ones and join us for a fun night as we learn that birds are amazing! Enjoy a craft, night hike and live animal experience. Space is limited, and advance reservations are required. Pricing Details $20 (Members); $25 (Nonmembers) .
Call (215) 243-5254 for more information. The Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1. The Zoo also closes early on the second Thursday in June. Learn much more at http://www.philadelphiazoo.org
Saturday, September 19th TBA
PAWS at Lewisberry Community Day
Lewisberry Park
501 Market
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Come support Lewisberry Community Day! Enjoy some hot dogs and soda pop with PAWS! Fun day planned...There will also be a demo by the police K9 and music and a flea market too! Contact information at info@pawsofpa.org Lewisberry Community Day event phone is 717-938-3463. Call Pam for event details.
PAWS is a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group dedicated to saving the lives of companion animals through spaying and neutering, pet fostering and adoption, and educational efforts. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 membership-based organization that receives no government funding. PAWS, PO Box 855, Camp Hill, PA 17001 , Call (717) 957-8122. Visit www.pawsofpa.org
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Saturday, September 19th early a.m. start
Joshua D. Miller Motorcycle Run
-Donation to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter-
Quaker Steak & Lube
4005 Commerce Blvd
Dickson City, PA 18519
Joshua D. Miller Motorcycle Run will be making a donation to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Start at Quaker Steak and Lube, 60-mile to Tunkhannock to Pittston (around the monument) and back for lunch and entertainment. $10/rider, registration 8-11 am, kickstands up at 11:15.
For more info, call Greta Von Ahrens 570-878-2966. Many loving thanks to Greta and the wonderful folks making the Joshua D. Miller Motorcycle Run take place and helping humans and animals alike.
In memory of Fallen Trooper Joshua D. Miller
Pennsylvania State Police, PA. EOW: Sunday, June 7, 2009
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter cares for over 6000 animals, investigates nearly 700 reported cases of animal abuse, provides humane education to area schools, and helps promote spaying and neutering through a low cost program. All of this is done with donation dollars. You can help us continue our work by donating to the Humane Society. http://www.hslc.pondpets.com/about.htm
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Saturday, September 19th 9am-11am
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
LOW-COST VACCINATION/MICROCHIPPING CLINIC
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
7790 Grayson Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Keep your pet up-to-date on all their vaccinations and have them microchipped at HSHA's vaccine and microchip clinic! Clinic takes place from 9-11am in the gazebo near the shelter's upper parking lot.
All vaccines and microchips administered by a licensed veterinarian. Registration not required. Vaccines are $8 each or 2 for $15. Lyme vaccine is $15. Microchips are $20. Visit http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/
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Saturday, September 19th 8am-2pm
Spay and Save Flea Market
Critter Care Veterinary Clinic
3456 East Lincoln Highway
Thorndale, PA 19372
Help Spay and Save and have fun at our flea market. Please donate items in good condition. Volunteers needed! Please contact Sarah at 302-383-4730. More details coming! Spay and Save is devoted to general animal welfare and education. Our network of volunteers strive to help good people adopt healthy pets. Come see our adoptables and buy something cool at a great price and help save a precious animal! Visit http://spayandsave.org/events
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Saturday, September 19th 9:15 am to 11:15 pm
Green Street Vegetarian Club Vegan Breakfast
Nude Food
Broad Street Market
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Green Streeters are usually there from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Green Street Vegetarian Club was founded in 1999 and includes members who are vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarians who are interested in learning more about vegetarianism.
Nude Food is a natural health food store located in a historic farmers market in Harrisburg, PA. (just 2 hours from Philadelphia).
Saturday, September 19th 10 am - 5pm
Animal Rescue, Inc at
New Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest
100 N Front St
New Freedom, PA 17349
A fun celebration that brings community, non profits and civic groups to encourgage community pride and build relationships. Artists, crafts people, fabulous music all day and eat great food not to mention a wonderful time to come and find your new four legged best friend. Learn how you can help the animals, too!
*In the evening bring your blanket and watch Disney's Ratatouille Movie at 8:30 pm
New Freedom Heritage, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization celebrating its fifth birthday this year. The group was conceived by several members of the New Freedom Community Gardeners who saw a need to preserve New Freedom's culture and history and to build greater community involvement.
Saturday, September 19th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Rain date: September 20)
Leafleting to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
in Philadelphia
District 1
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us on Saturday, September 19 as we distribute information about our campaign to residents of Councilmember Frank DiCicco's district (where the horse-drawn carriages operate). We are requesting volunteers to walk through District 1 (Map at http://www.phila.gov/citycouncil/maps/dist1map.html) and place handouts at the residents' doors. (We will not be knocking on doors.) The goal is to provide valuable information about our campaign and get as many people as possible to contact DiCicco to let him know that a ban of horse drawn carriages is strongly supported.
We will be working two shifts: from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch in between (free for people who volunteer for both shifts - inexpensive lunch for people volunteering one shift - provided by Miss Rachel's Pantry). Please send an e-mail to brandon@foaphilly.org if you are able to volunteer for any amount of time.
If you want to participate, but there is no way you can walk around for a few hours, please let us know, and we can get you involved in this event in another way.
The Pennsylvania Chapter of Friends of Animals is committed to addressing animal rights issues in Philadelphia and its suburbs, and to supporting the efforts of its international parent, Friends of Animals, Inc. Friends of Animals, Inc., a non-profit, international animal advocacy organization, incorporated in the state of New York since 1957, advocates for the right of animals to live free according to their own terms. To find out more please visit www.foaphilly.org
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Saturday, September 19th 10 am to 2 pm
Philly PAWS
Dog Wash Fundraiser/Dog Adoptions
Whole Foods Market
1575 The Fairway,
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Come out and have some good clean fun and learn how to become involved. You will have the chance to meet your new best friend and help us help them. Adopt your new best friend adn/or have your dog washed. Fun for all! Phone is 215-238-9901 and visit our website at http://www.phillypaws.org/News/archive/21.asp
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Saturday Sept 19th 10am - 5pm
Sunday Sept 20th 10am - 5pm
Pet Search Animal Rescue and Placement at
"Cover Bridge Craft Festival"
Mingo Park
Finleyville, Washington County
Pittsburgh Region 15332
Pet Arts and Crafts, Lots of great food, and Pets Available for Adoption! The festival offers crafters, plenty of good food, and live entertainment. Rides, games for children, face painting. Demonstrations of apple butter making, scroll sawing, blacksmithing, jewelry making, broom making and much more!
Directions: From Pittsburgh take Rt. 88 to Finleyville, continue on Rt. 88. Make right onto Ginger Hill (you will see really high Expressway overpass/bridge) then follow festival signs for show. From Washington, PA take Rt. 136 towards Ginger Hill/Monongahela (you will not go all the way to Monongahela) you will see signs for Mingo Park & the Festival, follow Festival signs. Once you enter the park you will go approx. 2 miles and Henry Bridge (the Best!) will be a right turn (up a hill), just past the covered bridge. Go approx. 1 mile, you will come to big open field with plenty of parking & easy access to Craft Show.
Pet Search is an all-volunteer nonprofit animal rescue and placement service, dedicating itself to the rescue, care, and placement of homeless and unwanted domestic animals in southwestern PA. Founded by animal lovers in 1987 as People for Animal Welfare and renamed Pet Search in 1996, Pet Search has a history of compassion. For more information about the life-saving work of Pet Search, visit
Saturday, September 19th Times TBA
Last Chance Equine Rescue Ranch Fall Open House
Last Chance Ranch, Inc. Equine Rescue
9 Beck Road.
Quakertown, PA 18951
Come visit with Telly the llama, Willow the sweet wallaby, turtles, hedgehogs, patagonian cavy, two-toed sloths, a North American porcupine, kinkajous, sugar gliders, bush babies and marmosets ... to name a few and also Lucy the Goose, Fred, George, Peanut, Sugar, Zeke and Tank the sheep, and Mugsly, Gizmo, Java, Joy, Casper and Comet the goats. Food, Fun, Music, Games and more at this special Fall Open House.
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Saturday, September 19th 11am to 2pm
Philadelphia SPCA Mobile Adoption Unit
Pennsylvania SPCA Mobile Adoption Unit
Cutters Mill Pet Store (Chalfont)
Route 202 and County Line Rd
Philadelphia, PA 18914
Stop by and meet our loving adoptables. This is a chance for you to become involved too! There will be dogs and cats waiting on you to come show your brotherly (and sisterly) love for the Philadelphia SPCA animals.
Expect to have some fun as you meet our staff, volunteers and sweet animals.
To learn more about our work for the animals, please visit www.pspca.org
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Saturday, September 19th 11 am-til
Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Intercourse Park
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 17534
Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2009 is almost here! Please join in for this important event on September 19th in Lancaster, PA. We will gather to provide a voice for thousands of dogs that remain in puppy mills around the country waiting for a
hero.
LCA's Chris DeRose, Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell and Judith Kriten with her rescued dog Henley (subject of popular book) are very special guests for this exceptionally important day to help build awareness for the puppy mill dogs. Learn much more about the day, how you can help, become involved and get complete directions on website! Please visit http://www.awarenessday.org/
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Saturday September 19th 11am-5pm
& Sunday September 20th 11am - 5pm
Pike County Humane Society
Pet Adoption Day Event at Country Kettle
Country Kettle
2523 Milford Road,
East Stroudsburg, PA
(Exit 309 off of Route 80, Marshall's Creek - Shawnee)
Come out and meet us from Pike County Humane Society. We will be having our adoption day at this amazing store! Candy, toys, Candles, home decor, jewelry, collectibles, everything you can imagine in a huge beautiful shop.
Come see the PCHS volunteers with pets available for adoption and check out our loving pets waiting on their forever home. We hope to see you there! Visit our website at http://pikecountyhs.blogspot.com/
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Saturday, September 19th 12 noon - til
Animal Rescue, Inc at
Stewartstown Music & Arts Festival
Naylor Winery
4069 Vineyard Road
Stewartstown, PA 17363
Come to the annual Stewartstown Music & Arts Festival. This year's festival will be held at Naylor's Winery in Stewartstown, PA and Animal Rescue Inc will be there with loving adoptables and info on how to become involved and help the animals!
The Stewartstown Music & Arts Festival includes 2 Music Stages with all day entertainment. The festival’s attractions include talented local artisans and crafters exhibiting and selling their work as well as loads of kids activities to entertain the little ones while the adults can relax and enjoy. Stewartstown is located just across the Maryland Line and 20 minutes from York, PA (ph. 717 578-5126 )
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Saturday, September 19th TBA
Keystone Greyhounds Annual Picnic
"Placing the Right Hound in the Right Home"
Keystone Greyhounds is a part of Greyhound Pets of America, Inc, a national non profit organization dedicated to finding responsible homes for retired racing Greyhounds. We are an all volunteer group based in South Central Pa. Our goal is to place the right hound in the right home and to promote public awareness about what excellent, loving pets these noble dogs make.
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Saturday, September 19th 12pm-9pm
Another Chance 4 Horses
West Reading Fall Festival on the Avenue
Fall Festival On The Avenue
500Penn Avenue,
West Reading, PA 19611
Come out and see us. A terrific way to celebrate Fall by spending an afternoon outdoors along Penn Avenue. Enjoy performances from gifted musicians throughout the day at stages located in the 500 and 700 blocks. Delight in delicious foods served by our restaurants and sip on a cold beer in the Beer Garden.
You’ll find free hayrides up and down the avenue and a kid’s corner in the 600 block filled with fun activities sponsored by the Giggleworks. Plus experience the quality work from visiting artists and shop the fab stores along the avenue. Come find out how to help the horses!
Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Placement is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation headquartered in Pennsylvania with an international network. We have been in continuous operation for over a decade. AC4H is a volunteer based, all breed horse rescue.
Our Mission is to give equines a much needed "Another Chance". We provide "another chance" to equines (and often other animals) that are no longer needed, wanted or useful to their owners and place them in homes where they ARE wanted, needed and useful. Visit
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Saturday, Sept 19th TBA
Therapy Dogs United
2nd Annual 'Paws in the Park'
Responsible Dog Day
With Pet Blessing at 1:00pm
Frontier Park
Erie, PA 16510
(the Southeast Corner of Frontier Park at the corner of West 8th and the Bayfront Highway)
Bring your good-natured dog and join in the fun at the second annual "Paws in the Park" Responsible Dog Ownership day. Vendors, food, dog-related activities, information, fun events and competitions, raffle, live music and more. Learn dog bite prevention tips, animal safety, animal humanity, and more. Have your pet Blessed at 1 p.m. Free admission, and free doggie bags to the first 200 attendees. Rain or shine, outdoor family activity. Gorgeous park-come on out!
Therapy Dogs United, Inc. impacts the quality of life for thousands of children, adults and seniors throughout Erie and Crawford counties. Our therapy dogs provide the catalyst for positive change by motivating emotionally and physically challenged individuals. We open dialogue with the abused, disabled, sick, lonely, injured, or depressed. Our programs inspire learning and change - and include everyone. For more information and how you can help, pls visit: http://www.therapydogsunited.org/
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Saturday, September 19th 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania
Earn your wildlife badge in fun afternoon program- just for Brownies!
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Habitat Building
Penn Hills
6000 Verona Rd.
Verona, PA 15147
Earn your wildlife badge in this fun afternoon program just for Brownies! These sections of the Watching Wildlife badge are covered: *Animal Architects *Earthworm observations *Animal Talk *Outdoor shopping *Plus Bird Song Badge days will be held in our Habitat building.
Tour the Menagerie, home of our education animals. Badge not included. A minimum of ten scouts per session is needed to schdule the program. Pre-registration is required at least ten days prior to the class. (The price per scout will depend on the total number of girls who attend: 10 – 14 Scouts: $15 each 15 – 19 Scouts: $10 each 20 – 25 Scouts: $ 8 each A troop can schedule its own day for $150.) To reserve a spot for the badge program, contact Education Director Tammy Frech: 412-352.3600 education@animalrescue.org Visit Animal Rescue League (ARL) website at http://www.animalrescue.org
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Saturday, September 19th 1pm - 5pm
The Barkn' Beach BBQ and Carwash
Chackos Bowling Family Center
195 N Wilkes Barre blvd
Wilkes Barre PA 18702
Come have fun at our beach party. You are encouraged to dress yourself and your dog in beach attire. There will be a contest for the best beach bum (pet with owner)
There will be Music, Contests and prizes,Raffles,Vendors Hot dogs on the bbq
Limbo with your dog
Musical Hula Hoop with your dog (like musical chairs but you and your dog have to get in the hula hoop). All Proceeds go towards the construction of Wilkes-Barre's first dog park at Hollenback Park. Visit website www.wyomingvalleydogowners.com
WVDOG is a group of volunteers that got together to start a dog park in Wilkes Barre. The City of WB has given us permission to use city property for the dog park but all funds needed for construction of the park will be raised by WVDOG.
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Saturday, September 19th 2pm -4 pm
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, Inc
Love and Compassion Tour & Talk
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, Inc
1515 Radge Road
Bangor, PA 18013
Come see the cows, chickens and cats and hear Professor Sastri speak on love and compassion for the animals while you visit his beautiful sanctuary. There will be a lecture on love and compassion for all animals by Professor Sastri after the tour. Please visit the website at www.cowprotection.com and or you may call 610-599-8824.
Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary Incorporated got its start when a retired college professor, Dr. Sankar Sastri bought a 42 acre farm in Bangor Pa. for protecting cows from slaughter and abuse. Currently there are 11 cows and bulls, 6 chickens, 6 cats, and many wild turkeys and birds living at the sanctuary. We are also looking forward to adding some peacocks and pigs soon.
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Saturday, September 19th 3pm to 10pm
Wernersville Festival
First State Greyhound Rescue of Berks Co.
Wernersville, PA 19565
More event details coming! Note: In the United States, more than 7,000 Greyhounds lose their lives each year because they are no longer fast enough to compete in dog racing, while others sustain racing-related injuries. Some of these dogs find homes through various adoption groups, but all too many are killed.
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Saturday, September 19th TBA
Itty Bitty Kitty, Inc. 1st Hawaiian Luau
Itty Bitty Kitty, Inc.
P.O. Box 90628
Allentown, PA 18109
Itty Bitty is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, stray and unwanted cats or kittens. We are a small but dedicated group of volunteers looking to put an end to the stray cat population. We provide safe and secure foster homes for abused, homeless and sometimes unwanted cats and kittens until they find their forever home. We find that Purrfect Match everytime.
In addition to helping find homes for the stray cats and kittens, we also help our community by educating the public about the importance of spaying and neutering.
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