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Home > Calendar of NYC Animal Events > Other NYC Animal Events Fundraisers, Benefits, Friendraisers, Classes, and Other NYC Animal Events These fundraisers, benefits, "friendraisers," classes, and other special one-time events are being sponsored by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs). APOs may click here to submit a New York City animal event. July 2008 Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:30 p.m.: Book signing by Bernadette Peters of her new best-selling children's book, Broadway Barks Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, Manhattan 3:30–6:30 p.m. Shubert Alley, West of Broadway, between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, Manhattan Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters will host the tenth annual BROADWAY BARKS!, a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. A galaxy of Broadway stars will join Moore and Peters in presenting animals for adoption from New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies, including A Cause for Paws, Adopt A Boxer Rescue, Animal Haven, Anjellicle Cats Rescue, ASPCA, AC&C, BARC, Bide-A-Wee, Bobbi and the Strays, City Critters, Humane Society of New York, The Husky House, KittyKind, Long Island GreyHound Transfer, Loving Touch, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, NYC Siamese Rescue, Pet-I-Care, P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County, Russell Refuge, Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare, Stray from the Heart, Tigger Foundation, ARF, and SaveKitty Foundation. Representatives from these organizations will be on hand to offer educational information on spaying and neutering. BROADWAY BARKS 10 will also feature an auction of celebrity-autographed memorabilia. Proceeds from the auction and other donations received during the day will benefit the attending shelters and organizations. BROADWAY BARKS 10 is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and sponsored by the ASPCA and Pedigree, with additional sponsorship by The New York Times. For more information, contact BROADWAY BARKS! at (212) 840-0770 x477, or visit the BROADWAY BARKS! web site. Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee (waived for demonstrated financial need) and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. To register by mail, send your name, address, phone number, date of workshop you wish to attend, and a check or money order ($15 per attendee) payable to "Neighborhood Cats" to Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025. To register online, e-mail the above information to headcat@neighborhoodcats.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:00–11:30 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Do you love animals and want to volunteer? To become an adult volunteer (18 years and older), simply fill out our adult volunteer form and send it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter on the first Saturday of each month. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Bikers Against Animal Cruelty: Biker Rodeo Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:00–6:00 p.m. Glastonbury Elks Lodge No. 2202, 98 Woodland Street, Glastonbury, CT Vendor tables, bands, raffles, weenie bite contest, tire toss contest, slow race, tattoo artist, and bike show. Proceeds benefit those helpless victims of animal cruelty. Donations of shelter supplies (pet food, toys, blankets, towels, bleach, etc.) will also be collected. Admission is $20 per person. For more information, contact Kip at (860) 490-1366 or kmiller812@cox.net, or visit the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty web site. Tavi & Friends: Afternoon TTouch with Your Special Pet Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:00–3:00 p.m. Fetch, 301 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY Join us for a relaxing afternoon of TTouch on Long Island! This gentle "no fear/no force" method has been in existence for over 30 years. The easy-to-learn touch and movement exercises help to balance animals — and humans — mentally, physically, and emotionally, creating a happier, healthier, better-behaved pet, improving awareness and the relationship/bond. TTouch helps such challenges as: barking, biting, chewing, digging, jumping up, leash-pulling, fear-based issues, grooming, anxiety, shyness, performance issues, lack of focus, noise sensitivity, aging/arthritis, hip/mobility issues, and more! Taught by Mindful Tails' Guild Certified TTouch Practitioners/Instructors, the proceeds benefit the special-needs animals of Tavi & Friends. Registration is $45 before June 15, $50 after June 15. For more information, contact Mary at or Tavi2@earthlink.net, or visit the Tavi & Friends web site. To register, contact Teresa at Fetch at (631) 331-0365, or visit the Tavi & Friends web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Junior Volunteer Orientation Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:00–11:00 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Calling all teen animal lovers! Teenagers 14 to 17 years of age are welcome to participate in our junior volunteer program. Fill out our junior volunteer form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a junior volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter once a month. The orientation is about an hour long and will provide an introduction to our junior volunteer program. Parents do not need to be in attendance, although the signed volunteer form must be brought to the orientation. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30–9:30 p.m. 32-42 91st Street, Apt. 304 (bell #21), East Elmhurst, NY Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Rosary at (718) 507-6843 or rosaryzap@aol.com. New Rochelle Humane Society: Dog Wash Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Celebrate the Summer at the New Rochelle Humane Society! Pamper your pooch with a bath and pedicure. There will be activities and food for all ages (and breeds). Paw painting, pet pictures, face painting, raffles, merchandise for sale, microchipping, dog adoptions, police dog demonstrations, and a special appearance by WKTU 103.5 FM radio personality Goumba Johnny! Admission is free. Dog washes are $20–40 (depending on size); nail clipping is $5. For more information, visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. August 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee (waived for demonstrated financial need) and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. To register by mail, send your name, address, phone number, date of workshop you wish to attend, and a check or money order ($15 per attendee) payable to "Neighborhood Cats" to Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025. To register online, e-mail the above information to headcat@neighborhoodcats.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, August 2, 2008 10:00–11:30 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Do you love animals and want to volunteer? To become an adult volunteer (18 years and older), simply fill out our adult volunteer form and send it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter on the first Saturday of each month. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Junior Volunteer Orientation Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:00–11:00 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Calling all teen animal lovers! Teenagers 14 to 17 years of age are welcome to participate in our junior volunteer program. Fill out our junior volunteer form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a junior volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter once a month. The orientation is about an hour long and will provide an introduction to our junior volunteer program. Parents do not need to be in attendance, although the signed volunteer form must be brought to the orientation. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site.
September 2008 New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:00–11:30 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Do you love animals and want to volunteer? To become an adult volunteer (18 years and older), simply fill out our adult volunteer form and send it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter on the first Saturday of each month. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Junior Volunteer Orientation Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:00–11:00 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Calling all teen animal lovers! Teenagers 14 to 17 years of age are welcome to participate in our junior volunteer program. Fill out our junior volunteer form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a junior volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter once a month. The orientation is about an hour long and will provide an introduction to our junior volunteer program. Parents do not need to be in attendance, although the signed volunteer form must be brought to the orientation. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Grateful Greyhounds: 10th Annual Grateful Greyhounds Fall Picnic Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Belmont Lake State Park, Exit 38 off Southern State Parkway, Bethpage, NY Come and celebrate Grateful Greyhounds. See old friends and make new ones. Lots of greyhound items to buy, picnic lunch, and meet the greyhounds that are waiting for forever homes. All invited, but greyhounds only. $10 per person. For more information, contact Grateful Greyhounds at (516) 735-5070 or gratefulgreys@aol.com, or visit the Grateful Greyhounds web site. American Kennel Club: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Madison Square Park, Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street, Manhattan New York's dog-loving community joins the AKC in celebrating the sixth annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, a free event educating pet owners about the joys and responsibilities of canine ownership. Open to all dog enthusiasts, the event will include "Meet the Breeds"; purebred rescue groups on-hand to answer questions; Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing; agility and obedience demos and fun canine contests; low-cost microchipping clinic provided by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals; "Ask the Vet" booth; nutrition, training, and grooming demonstrations; balloon artist and face painter for the kids; lots of giveaways and prizes! Admission is free. For more information, contact the American Kennel Club at (212) 696-8343 or communications@akc.org, or visit the American Kennel Club web site. Adopt-A-Dog: 21st Annual "Puttin' On the Dog" Show and Festival Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT During the day, there will be a fun dog show with seventeen classes of entries and celebrity judges. Past show categories have included the Biggest Lap Dog, K-9 Krooners, A Pooch Who Can Smooch, and Clever K-9 Tricks, among others. A new class this year is Homely Hounds. MCs will be Bill Evans of ABC7 Eyewitness News, Jeff Weber of WGCH (1490 AM), and Marylee and Storm N. Norman from WEBE 108. WGCH will broadcast live from the field. Face painting, clowns, a fire truck, auction, dog show and parade, great food, Children's Corner, vendor booths, raffles and grab bags for all ages, and dog photo portraits. Most importantly, adoptable dogs and cats will be on hand to meet with prospective adoptive families. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children over 5; free for children 5 or younger. For more information or to enter a dog in the show, contact (914) 273-1674 or (203) 629-9494, or visit the Adopt-A-Dog web site. October 2008
Central Park PAWS / Central Park Conservancy: 7th Annual My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Park (between the Sheep Meadow and Bandshell), Manhattan Dogs and families are invited to join the fun at the seventh annual Country Fair. Best in Park Dog Show, agility, pet tricks, a Mayor's Alliance low-cost microchipping clinic ($25, includes insertion and registration), ask the vets booth, raffle with incredible prizes, and more! Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Central Park PAWS web site. National Pit Bull Awareness Day Saturday, October 25, 2008
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