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Fundraisers, Benefits, Friendraisers, Classes, and Other NYC Animal Events These fundraisers, benefits, "friendraisers," classes, and other special one-time events are sponsored by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) or other animal organizations. You may click here to submit a New York City animal event. February 2010
CSM Stray Foundation: Fred Kelly "I Love NYC Pets Month" Benefit Art Sale Month of February 2010 CSM Stray Foundation celebrates "I Love NYC Pets" Month with artist Fred Kelly. A percentage of the proceeds from artwork ordered on Fred's website in the month of February using code csm2 in the message on your order will benefit CSM Stray Foundation's spay/neuter/medical treatments of feral cats as well as the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Additionally, all pieces purchased on fine art paper are reduced by 25%, and all canvas prices are reduced by 40%. Take advantage of these great price reductions! For more information, visit the CSM Stray Foundation website. To purchase artwork, visit the Fred Kelly website. Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals / TD Bank: "I Love NYC Pets" Month Kick-Off Wednesday, February 3, 2010 8:30–10:30 a.m. TD Bank 317 Madison Avenue (at 42nd Street), Manhattan Join the Mayor's Alliance and our new sponsor, TD Bank, to help kick-off our Fourth Annual "I Love NYC Pets" Month. This annual pet adoption campaign designed to increase adoptions from shelters and rescue groups throughout the February, the "month of love." Enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and meet representatives of the Mayor's Alliance and TD Bank and some wonderful dogs available for adoption. RSVP requested by Thursday, January 28. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org, or visit the "I Love NYC Pets" Month website. Bideawee: Doga: Yoga with Your Dog Wednesday, February 3, 2009 7:00–8:00 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Join instructor Kari Harendorf for a unique way to get both you and your dog into shape…through yoga! Participants and their canine companions go through ancient yoga techniques together in a relaxing setting that will leave you feeling refreshed. Dogs participating in the class must be well-behaved and able to get along with other dogs. Each Doga session is $20; pre-registration required. For more information or to register, contact Deborah Green at (212) 532-4986 x285, or visit the Bideawee website. Saturday, February 6, 2010 1:00–4:00 p.m. Big Apple Car Service, 169 Bay 17th Street (at Bath Avenue), 3rd Floor (stairs only), Brooklyn 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 no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend. For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. Mindful Tails / Tavi & Friends: TTouch Tips for Pets About Town Saturday, February 6, 2010 3:30–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven Training Room, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan The Tellington TTouch method is a gentle, highly effective way of reducing stress in animals to resolve behavioral and wellness issues. By changing pets' sense of themselves, restoring physical vitality, mental focus, and emotional balance, you can make a noticeable difference in their lives. Come be introduced to this remarkable technique where we will focus on issues pertinent to pet owers and how to choose the right TTouch therapy for your pet's needs. $38 per person; pre-registration required. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends website. Loving Touch: Valentine's Pet Adoption Event & Fundraiser Saturday, February 6, 2010 Noon–5:00 p.m. North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, 25-33 154th Street, Flushing, Queens Meet some of our rescued animals, and enjoy sweets, raffles, gift ideas for your Valentine. including hand-knitted doggie coats in all sizes. Some of our younger members will join us, so please stop by their table to make them feel good about helping to raise money for the animals. Bring your wweetie (2- or 4-legged) for a Valentine photo ($5 donation per photo). Bring a donation of new, unopened cat or dog food, wee-wee pads, paper towels and plates, or postage stamps. For more information, contact Loving Touch at (718) 224-8629 or Kittygurl22@hotmail.com, or visit the Loving Touch website. United Action for Animals: Dog Fighting Trial & Peaceful Protest Monday, February 8, 2010 8:30 a.m. - Dog Fighting Peaceful Protest Bronx County Hall of Justice, 265 East 161st Street, Bronx 10:00 a.m. - Dog Fighting Trial Bronx County Hall of Justice, Courtroom 530, 265 East 161st Street, Bronx Many have you have already given your amazing support in court for the voiceless victims of a Bronx dogfighting ring during the dozens of hearings, and now it's showtime. We — and the pups — need all of you! For more information or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Panton at (212) 249-9178 or jpanton@ua4a.org, or visit the NYC Anti-Animal Fighting Campaign website. Angels On A Leash: "Best In Show" Benefit Saturday, February 13, 2010 5:00–7:00 p.m.Affinia Hotel Ballroom, 371 Seventh Avenue, Manhattan Hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Previous Westminster Kennel Club Best In Show winners will once again be the stars at a benefit for Angel On A Leash. Join our generous hostess, Ruth Pereira, for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This year, Westminster's 2009 Best In Show winner, Stump, is scheduled to attend, and other previous winners have been invited back, too. Tickets are $100; special packages available. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Angels On A Leash at 1-877-364-2643, 646-259-3811, or admin1@angelonaleash.org, or visit the Angels On A Leash website. Exhibit: February 9–20, 2010 (gallery closed Sundays and Mondays) 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Reception: Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00–6:00 p.m. New Century Artists Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, 4th Floor, Manhattan A benefit for the Humane Society of New York and Glen Wild Animal Rescue, A Home For a Pet and a Home For a Painting is a solo exhibit of animal paintings by portrait artist Arlene Horton. Each painting sells for $200. Commissioned paintings are $500. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the Humane Society of New York and Glen Wild Animal Rescue. You may also purchase paintings from this exhibit prior to the event. For more information or to purchase paintings in advance, contact Arlene Horton at arlene@arlenehorton.com, or visit the Arlene Horton Gallery website. Thursday, February 11, 2010 12:30 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan One special way Bideawee promotes and supports the human/animal bond is through the exploration of literature. At the Manhattan Learning Center, book lovers come together four times a year to discuss and celebrate both fiction and non-fiction with animal-related themes and characters. Participants are invited to bring lunch. We will be discussing Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. For more information, contact Bideawee at (212) 532-4455 x285 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee website. Bideawee: 2nd Annual Love Your Pet Art Expo Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY The theme of this year's art contest is "Show Them Some Love." Children are invited to create and submit artwork in any medium that portrays how they show their pet love or how their pets show them love. Submission deadline is February 6. Contest winners will be chosen on February 14 by Expo gallery attendees, and prizes will be awarded to grade groups K–3, 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12. The first 20 people to attend the Expo will receive a free Bideawee tote bag! Admission is $5. For more information, contact Amy at (631) 288-0591 x118, or visit the Bideawee website. Saturday, February 20, 2010 1:00–4:00 p.m. Bronx Library Center, Concourse Level, Conference Room 22, 310 Kingsbridge Road (just north of Fordham Road), Bronx 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 no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend. For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:00–8:00 p.m. NYC Bar Association, Stimson Room, 42 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan Puppies Behind Bars and Glen Wild Animal Rescue Shelter Dog Program work with incarcerated persons at prisons and juvenile justice facilities, and with dogs, to improve the lives of both. Learn about these projects from their founders Gloria Stoga and Liz Keller, and from participants. Speakers include Gloria Gilbert Stoga, Founder and President, Puppies Behind Bars; Liz Keller, Founder and President, Glen Wild Animal Rescue; and Susan Hallett, Legal Action Center. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Bar Association website. Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:00–4:30 p.m. Port Richmond High School, 85 St. Josephs Avenue (enter through main entrance), Staten Island 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 no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! $15 suggested donation at the door. To register, e-mail lois@NYCFeralCat.org or call Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 with your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend. For more information, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Free Dog & Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic Sunday, February 28, 2010 Arrival: 7:15–8:30 a.m. AC&C Brooklyn Animal Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard (between Shepherd Avenue and Essex Street), Brooklyn Appointment necessary. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Barbara at (917) 579-1955. March 2010 Bideawee: Doga: Yoga with Your Dog Wednesday, March 3, 2009 7:00–8:00 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Join instructor Kari Harendorf for a unique way to get both you and your dog into shape…through yoga! Participants and their canine companions go through ancient yoga techniques together in a relaxing setting that will leave you feeling refreshed. Dogs participating in the class must be well-behaved and able to get along with other dogs. Each Doga session is $20; pre-registration required. For more information or to register, contact Deborah Green at (212) 532-4986 x285, or visit the Bideawee website. Wednesday March 10, 2010 6:00–9:30 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive), 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 no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Lois at (212) 662-5761 or lois@nycferalcat.org, or visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. To register by mail, e-mail your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend to lois@NYCFeralCat.org, then visit the Neighborhood Cats website and make a $15 donation. Or mail your contact information and a $15 check or money order to: Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, #555, New York, NY 10025. Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Queens Library, 21-45 31st Street, 2nd Floor, Astoria, Queens (not wheelchair accessible) 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 no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact SaveKitty Foundation at (718) 507-6843 or TNR@SaveKitty.org, or visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. April 2010 Bideawee: Doga: Yoga with Your Dog Wednesday, April 7, 2009 7:00–8:00 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Join instructor Kari Harendorf for a unique way to get both you and your dog into shape…through yoga! Participants and their canine companions go through ancient yoga techniques together in a relaxing setting that will leave you feeling refreshed. Dogs participating in the class must be well-behaved and able to get along with other dogs. Each Doga session is $20; pre-registration required. For more information or to register, contact Deborah Green at (212) 532-4986 x285, or visit the Bideawee website. Metropolitan Dog Club: DAN: Dog Art Now Exposition April 5–10, 2010 National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan The Metropolitan Dog Club looks forward to seeing art lovers and canine enthusiasts at our juried art show. For more information, visit the Metropolitan Dog Club website. May 2010 Metropolitan Dog Club: Benefit for Puppies Behind Bars Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:30–8:30 p.m. National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan The Metropolitan Dog Club invites you to a benefit event for Puppies Behind Bars. Lecture presented by past prision puppy raiser. Hors d'oeuvres served. Cash bar. Admission is $50. For more information, visit the Metropolitan Dog Club website. May 21–23, 2010 Hilton Hotel Conference Center, Newark Liberty (NJ) Airport This unique conference is designed to serve pet owners and the professionals who serve them and the animals they love. Bereavement counselors, vets, their staffs, and shelter and other involved personnel will give presentations on a variety of topics, including Accidents, Aftercare Options, Animal Hospice Care, Animal Shelter Work, Anticipatory Bereavement, Children and Pet Death, Compassion Fatigue and the Pet Bereavement Counselor, The Elderly and Petloss, Emergency Preparations for our Pets, Euthanasia, Feral Animals. Guilt, How to Design and Implement a Counseling Practice, Lost and Missing Pets, Problems with Animal Communicators,Religion and Petloss, Service Dogs and Their Loss, Support Group Workshop, and The Pet as a Family Member. There will also be focused panel discussions with attendee participation. On Friday, May 21, Dr. Wallace Sife teach our highly acclaimed 10-hour workshop for pet bereavement counselors (ten Continuing Education credits will be awarded, as well as the APLB Certificate of Training). For more information or to register, visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) website.
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