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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 being sponsored by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs). APOs may click here to submit a New York City animal event. July 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009 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 eleventh annual BROADWAY BARKS, a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. Moore and Peters will be joined by many favorite Broadway stars, who will present the animals for adoption. BROADWAY BARKS 11 will feature a sampling of potential pets from several 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 & the Strays, City Critters, Humane Society of New York, Husky House, KittyKind, Long Island Greyhound Rescue, Loving Touch, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, NYC Siamese Rescue, Pet-I-Care, P.L.U.T.O., 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. Peters will be signing her New York Times Bestseller, Broadway Barks, at the event. BROADWAY BARKS 11 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 adoption organizations. For more information, contact BROADWAY BARKS! at (212) 840-0770 x477, or visit the BROADWAY BARKS! web site.
Autographed Hounds of Broadway Auction Pre-bidding: June 26–July 10, 2009 Christofle, 680 Madison Avenue, Manhattan Silent Auction: Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:30–6:30 p.m. Broadway Barks 11, Shubert Alley, West of Broadway, between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, Manhattan Each year at Broadway Barks, one-of-a-kind stuffed dogs that are signed by the casts (and in some cases, decorated by the wardrobe departments) of some of Broadway's hottest shows are auctioned to raise money for the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Some of the 20 shows represented are All My Sons, Billy Elliott, Blithe Spirit, Equus, Hair, Hairspray, 9 to 5, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more. There is also a special hound honoring Broadway Barks, signed by founders Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore. The Autographed Hounds of Broadway will go on display beginning Friday, June 26, at the Christofle boutique. Pre-bids will be accepted at the store until July 10. (Later in the month, Christofle will host two special shopping days, when it will donate 15% of the store's sales to the Picasso Veterinary Fund.) Bidding will continue at Broadway Barks on July 11 beginning at 3:30 p.m., where final bids will be accepted in the silent auction. Bids will start at $150.00. Payment may be made by check, cash, or credit card. For more information, visit the Autographed Hounds of Broadway web site. Saturday, July 11, 2009 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 2,000+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee 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 lois@NYCFeralCat.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, July 11, 2009 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. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. A Green Dot training class follows the orientation for dog walking volunteers. 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. Session 1: July 13–17, 2009 Grades 1–2 : 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Grades 3–5 : 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Session 2: August 10–14, 2009 Grades 1–2 : 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Grades 3–5 : 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven's Critter Academy is a week-long summer program for children who love animals and are eager to learn more about them. Guest speaker sessions with trainers, service dogs owners, vets, and a variety of experts celebrities in the animal field. Animal-themed arts and crafts. Activities and games related to animal welfare and pet care. Pet safety tips. Meet and greet with Animal Haven cats and dogs available for adoption. Critter Academy graduation certificate and goody bag. $295 per child. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Bristol at (212) 274-8511 or jennbristol@gmail.com, or visit the Animal Haven web site. Camp Bow Wow: One Year Anniversary & Adoption Drive Saturday, July 18, 2009 Noon–4:00 p.m. Camp Bow Wow, 4716 Austell Place, Long Island City, NY You are invited to what promises to be a doggone great time for dogs and their humans. In an effort to help our furry friends we are partnering with the Mayors Alliance for NYC Animals, Rescue Ink, AC&C, North Shore Animal League, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Animal Center of Queens, Zani's Furry Friends, Babette Haggerty, Wellness, Two Way Pet, My Two Dogs, and more to make this celebration an adoption drive. If you know anyone who has been thinking about adopting a dog, or if you want to make an addition to your own family, come and check out some of our furry friends in our Adoption Alley. All are welcome, so bring your friends and neighbors and lots of pups (friendly and up-to-date on vaccinations, please)! In addition to fun play for the doggies there will be food, games, and many wonderful items for raffle. All of the money raised will go to the participating rescue groups. Low-cost microchipping ($25, includes insertion and registration) for dogs and cats by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. For more information, contact Camp Bow Wow at (718) 392-9663 or campbowwow@msn.com, or visit the Camp Bow Wow web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Dog Wash Sunday, July 19, 2009 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY A day of fun for you and pampering for your four-legged friend. Baths ($20–40, depending on size), nail clipping ($10), as well as the Canine Good Citizen Test ($10). Come see the many vendors selling merchandise and food. ASPCA Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas will be signing autographed pictures! For more information, contact Beverly Royal Press at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Monday, July 20, 2009 6:00–9:00 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 2,000+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee 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 lois@NYCFeralCat.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. Monday, July 20, 2009 7:00 p.m. Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, Manhattan This benefit concert will feature the songs of composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh, who will be joined onstage by Brian Childers, Jenna Coker-Jones, Kimberly Faye Greenberg, Westley Todd Holiday, Autumn Hurlbert, Christopher Kale Jones, Caitlin Kinnunen, Mary Orzano, Zach Reiner-Harris, Brandon Ruckdashel, and Darryl Winslow. Themes include pets, New York, and relationship hardships; expect to hear "So You Wanna be Feline," "The Fag Hag Lament," "I'd Rather Take a Nap," "This is Awkward," "I Like Big Girls!" and "Hey!" Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of New York. $20 cover, two-drink minimum (cash only). For more information or to reserve tickets, visit the Don't Tell Mama web site. Animal Farm Foundation: Internship Program Session 1: July 20–24, 2009 (application deadline June 15) Session 2: August 3–7, 2009 (application deadling July 1) Join Animal Farm Foundation for our intensive hands-on internship program for shelter managers, kennel workers, and dog trainers working with shelter dogs. Learn about kennel enrichment, what is a "pit bull," dog/dog interactions, myths and media coverage, adoptions, working with volunteers for success, and more. Each session is five days. Limited space is available. Accepted applicants are responsible for travel expenses. Limited on-site housing is available to long-distance applicants. For more information or to apply, contact Courtney Steller at csteller@animalfarmfoundation.org, or visit the Animal Farm Foundation web site. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center / Farmingdale Lanes: Paws N' Pins Bowling Fundraiser Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Farmingdale Lanes, 999 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY Hone your bowling skills, have some fun, and help homeless animals at the same time! This "striking" event includes: no-tap or regular bowling, raffles, free games courtesy of Farmingdale Lanes given out during the event, and light refreshments. Admission is $20 per person with proceeds benefiting Little Shelter For more information, contact Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center at (631) 368-8770 x205 or jodi@littleshelter.com, or visit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center web site. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center: Stand-Up for Little Shelter Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:00–10:30 p.m. Jokerz Wild Comedy Club at Four Points by Sheraton, 333 South Service Road, Plainview, NY A fun night of stand-up comedy at the all-new Jokerz Wild Comedy Club to benefit Little Shelter. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Two-drink minimum; beverage tickets must be purchased at the door the night of the performance. 21+ only. For more information or tickets, contact Jokerz Wild Comedy Club at (516) 830-1945, or visit the Jokerz Wild Comedy Club web site. August 2009 Animal Farm Foundation: Internship Program Session 2: August 3–7, 2009 (application deadling July 1) Join Animal Farm Foundation for our intensive hands-on internship program for shelter managers, kennel workers, and dog trainers working with shelter dogs. Learn about kennel enrichment, what is a "pit bull," dog/dog interactions, myths and media coverage, adoptions, working with volunteers for success, and more. Each session is five days. Limited space is available. Accepted applicants are responsible for travel expenses. Limited on-site housing is available to long-distance applicants. For more information or to apply, contact Courtney Steller at csteller@animalfarmfoundation.org, or visit the Animal Farm Foundation web site. Session 2: August 10–14, 2009 Grades 1–2 : 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Grades 3–5 : 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven's Critter Academy is a week-long summer program for children who love animals and are eager to learn more about them. Guest speaker sessions with trainers, service dogs owners, vets, and a variety of experts celebrities in the animal field. Animal-themed arts and crafts. Activities and games related to animal welfare and pet care. Pet safety tips. Meet and greet with Animal Haven cats and dogs available for adoption. Critter Academy graduation certificate and goody bag. $295 per child. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Bristol at (212) 274-8511 or jennbristol@gmail.com, or visit the Animal Haven web site. Dutchess County Fair: Canine Tent August 25–30, 2009 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Rhinebeck, NY The Dutchess County Fair features a canine tent with daily shows in the performance area, including agility, frisbee competition, doggie, dancing, etc. Outside of the tent we feature Sheepdog herding and dock dogs. The remainder of the tent features rescue groups representing various breeds, as well as the local kennel club (which is strong in education) and a therapy dog group. It is a great fair — only 2 hours north of NYC! For more information, visit the Dutchess County Fair web site. Brooklyn Cyclones / Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals / Maddie's Fund: "Bark in the Park" Day Wednesday, August 26, 2009 KeySpan Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn Bring your dog to the ballpark as the Brooklyn Cyclones face the Vermont Lake Monsters! Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption outside the front gate, and low-cost ($25, includes registration) microchipping will be available for dogs of ticket-holders. Maddie, the Maddie's Fund mascot, will throw out the first ball. More details TBA. For more information or the puchase tickets, visit the Brooklyn Cyclones web site. September 2009 NYC Feral Cat Initiative: Town Hall Meeting Tuesday September 15, 2009 6:30–9:00 p.m. ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan Hear how the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) organizations work with the animal shelters and rescue groups to address New York City's feral cat population through TNR, and learn how you can be a part of the effort in your own community. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site after August 1. October 2009 Sunday, October 4, 2009 World Animal Day is widely celebrated in countries throughout the world on October 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. It is intended as a day of celebration for anyone in the world who cares about animals. It is not restricted to any one nationality, creed, religion, political belief, or ideology. To participate, organizations, groups, animal shelters, places of worship, schools, clubs, and individuals schedule events to honor the day. Since the official World Animal Day website was launched in 2003, the number of World Animal Day events taking place throughout the world has increased year upon year and with your help we can ensure the trend continues. Animal World USA: 1st Annual New York Week for the Animals Saturday October 10–18, 2009 NYC Feral Cat Initiative: "Advanced Trapping Techniques" Workshop Tuesday October 27, 2009 6:30–8:30 p.m. ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan Learn from some of New York City's most experienced trappers about the tips and tricks to successfully using a drop-trap, trapping all the kittens in a litter, and trapping in winter weather and at night. Featuring hands-on demonstrations. Instructors are Nancy Fahnestock (CSM Stray Foundation), Carol McLoughlin (Le Cats on the Water), and Mike Phillips (Urban Cat League). For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site after September 15. November 2009 NYC Feral Cat Initiative: "Neighbor Relations" Workshop Monday November 9, 2009 6:30–9:00 p.m. ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan Neighbor Relations is a crucial part of good colony management. Through role-play and going over the steps involved, learn how to establish a good relationship with your colony's neighbors, handle problems and complaints that arise, and how to avoid potential problems before they surface.The instructor is Jesse Oldham (ASPCA). For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative web site after October 1.
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