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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. 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. Rational Animal: Trails to Tails Pre-Launch Party Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:30–9:00 p.m. DoggyStyle, nyc, 73 Thompson Street (between Spring and Broome Streets), SoHo, Manhattan Eat, drink, and be merry while celebrating the release of NYC's one-and-only Trails to Tails 2010 guide to animal adoption, low-cost spay and neuter, purebred rescue groups, as well as a fold-out map of NYC's dog-friendly parks. Enjoy free adult beverages, courtesy of Tito's Vodka and Heineken USA. Meet world-renowned artist, Charles Fazzino, the artist for this year's map of New York City. Buy an extra toy or collar for your dog from DoggyStyle, nyc — a percentage of sales will go directly to Rational Animal. Meet adorable dogs from area rescue groups who are in need of their forever home. They'll be wearing little orange "Adopt Me" vests so you can spot them! Event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Courtney Kistler at (212) 933-1688 or ckistler@rational-animal.org, or visit the Rational Animal web site. Rational Animal: Trails to Tails Launch at City Hall Friday, March 5, 2010 10:00 a.m. New York City Hall, between Broadway and Park Row at Chambers Street, Manhattan To give the new Trails to Tails map a hearty debut, Rational Animal chose the steps of City Hall as the location for the launch. New York City Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D - North Brooklyn) will be on hand to announce that his district office will begin carrying pocket-sized versions of Trails to Tails for his constituents and will encourage other city offices to do the same. Mayor's Alliance President Jane Hoffman, New York State Senator Eric Adams, Rational Animal Founder and Executive Director Susan Brandt, and illustrator Charles Fazzino also will speak at the Friday morning celebration. A number of adoptable dogs will also be present. For more information, contact Courtney Kistler at (212) 933-1688 or ckistler@rational-animal.org, or visit the Rational Animal web site. Christofle / Picasso Veterinary Fund: Bring your Dog to Shop Day Saturday, March 6, 2010 2:00–6:00 p.m. Christofle, 680 Madison Avenue, Manhattan You and your four-legged friend are invited to join us at Christofle to celebrate "I Love NYC Pets" Month, featuring delectable treats for man's best friend and delicious martinis for dog's best friend. Christofle will also feature a special canine-friendly tasting presented by Lisa Fortunato, owner and founder of the Brooklyn-based robbie dawg. Ms. Fortunato will prepare a selection of organic treats from her cookbook, The Everything Cooking for Dogs Book. The author will also share tips for canine care and nutrition. There will be a special selection of human-friendly treats. Mention "Picasso" and a portion of your purchase will go toward the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. This fund pays for the medical treatment for sick and injured animals transferred from Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) to other Alliance Participating Organizations for adoption. For more information or to RSVP, contact Leslie Fields at (212) 284-5109 or l.fields@christofle.com, or visit the Christofle website. Mindful Tails / Tavi & Friends: TTouch Tips for Pets About Town Saturday, March 6, 2010 3:30–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven Training Room, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan Our TTouch Tips series is designed to address those important "real life" concerns you may have about your pet's health or behavior, promoting wellness and strengthening your bond using the amazing Tellington Touch (TTouch) method. Ease the realities of your relationship with your pets; modify behaviors; enhance wellness; eliminate carsickness, separation issues, fears (such as of thunderstorms, loud noises, new surrroundings or unfamiliar people, and animals); and more. Perfect for newly adopted pets. If your pets are more at ease, you can be, too! $38 per person; pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends and Animal Haven. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends 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 2,600+ 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. Mighty Mutts: St. Catrick's Day Party Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:00–11:00 p.m. Room 18, 18 Spring Street, Manhattan Please come to our benefit for Ollie's Place, the cat adoption center for Mighty Mutts. There will be live music, inexpensive drinks, raffles, and lots of fun games. It should be a "purr-fect" night out! Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Michelle at (212) 875-7538 or mightymutts@yahoo.com, or visit the Mighty Mutts website. Mindful Tails / Tavi & Friends: TTouch Tips for the Island Pet Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Best in Show Pet Resort, 244 Herricks Road, Mineola, Long Island Our TTouch Tips series is designed to address those important "real life" concerns you may have about your pet's health or behavior, promoting wellness and strengthening your bond using the amazing Tellington Touch (TTouch) method. Learn TTouch basics and take home valuable custom "TTouch Tips" for your own pet! $45 per person; pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends website. March 13 & 14, 2010 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn Tired of your mixed breed getting the shaft? Now mutts will have their weekend in the spotlight! Say it loud, say it proud: "My dog is of dubious bloodlines!" Join the hairy masses as they celebrate and compete for prizes and treats, kisses and scratches. Enter your dog in as many classes as you like. Contestants will be judged on (adorable) looks, personality, talent, and of course, the swimsuit competition (just kidding). Downstairs the canine's companions can shop for a plethora of puppy products, from cute clothes, grrrrrooming needs, and toys for spoiled terriers…all while enjoying delicious gourmet coffee and treats from our world-class cafe. Contest entry is $15 for the first class, $10 for each additional class. Admission to the show is $5 for one person, $8 for two. Admission to the vendor area is free. Part of the proceeds go to Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC). For more information, to purchase tickets, or to register, visit the Brooklyn Lyceum Mutt Show website. Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals / ASPCA: Animal Wellness Fair Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:00 a.m. – Arrive for cat/dog spay/neuter clinic (first come, first served) 8:00 a.m. – Cat/dog spay/neuter clinic begins 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – Low-cost cat/dog microchipping 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – "Ask the Trainer" free consultations and training demos 153 116th Street (between Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Ocean Promenade), Rockaway Park, Queens The ASPCA will provide free or low-cost spay/neuter for cats and dogs (free with proof of public assistance). Low-cost microchipping ($25, includes insertion and registration) for cats and dogs by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. For more information on spay/neuter, contact the ASPCA at (877) SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692). For more information on microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center: "Lucky & Lovable" St. Patrick's Day Adoption Event Saturday, March 14, 2010 Noon–5:00 p.m. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington, Long Island Open your heart and home to a needy dog or cat and you will have more than the "Luck of the Irish," you'll will have a loyal, loving companion to share your life with. Visit Little Shelter and meet some of the wonderful dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens who are available for adoption, and partake in some of the day's festivities, including free giveaways, a bake sale and more. Sponsor Shamrocks will be sold for $1, $5, $10, $20 and will be displayed with your pet's name. For more information, contact Jodi at (631) 368-8770 x205 or jodi@littleshelter.com, or visit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center web site. Bideawee: Tricks Class for Dogs Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:30–8:30 p.m. The Wagging Tail, 77 Worth Street, Manhattan Impress your friends and family with exciting new tricks including Shake, Take a Bow, Play the Piano, and more. Learn how to identify and reinforce behaviors your dog is already doing! Just bring a sense of humor and some yummy treats! No experience necessary. Registration is $60 for Bideawee Pet Partners, $75 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact Bideawee at (212) 532-4455 x285 or manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee website. Rational Animal: Mother's Comfort Project Fundraiser Friday, March 19, 2010 10:00 p.m.–Midnight The Eldridge, 247 Eldridge Street, Manhattan Make it a late night for a great cause! Rational Animal will be hosting a special night at The Eldridge in support of the Mother's Comfort Project. Through the Mother's Comfort Project, Rational Animal provides comfy homemade beds for shelter animals to curl up in and muffle the noises of harsh shelter life. A donation table will be set up at the entrance where you can give to this amazing cause. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit the Rational Animal website. 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. Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:30–4:00 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 2,600+ 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. Mindful Tails / Tavi & Friends: TTouch Tips for the Urban Dog Sunday, March 20, 2010 1:30–3:30 p.m. MaxTamara 75th & Paws, 234 East 75th Street, Manhattan This three-part series begins March 20 and will give you a foundation in TTouch. It is designed to introduce pet owners to this remarkable method with the goal of giving you straightforward bodywork techniques, groundwork exercises, and other therapeutic tools (such as the TTouch bodywrap) to use at home. Great for pets, great for pet owners! $95 per person; pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends website. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center: Fundraiser at Tula Kitchen Sunday, March 21, 2010 Noon–3:00 p.m. Tula Kitchen, 41 East Main Street, Bay Shore, Long Island If you're looking for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, and animals have a special place in your heart, then please join Little Shelter for our second fundraiser at Tula Kitchen. Tula Kitchen is a charming "Bohemian" style restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere, located on Long Island's south shore. This fantastic event will include hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, door prizes, a Chinese auction, cash bar, and so much more! Tickets are $30 per person, and all proceeds will go towards the care of the animals at Little Shelter. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center at (631) 368-8770 x205 or x206, or visit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center website. United Action for Animals: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic Sunday, March 21, 2010 8:00 a.m. Hammel Community Center, 81-14 Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Queens To reduce unwanted dog and cat litters and decrease euthanasia, United Action for Animals (UAA) holds monthly free MASH-style (mobile) spay/neuter clinics. Clinics are conducted on the third Sunday of each month at school campuses, churches, and community centers in the outer boroughs of NYC where the majority of stray and relinquished animals come from. Each clinic will sterilize 75–150 dogs and cats. As popularity grows, additional days and locations will be added with plans to open full-time permanent clinics with high-volume/high-quality spay/neuter by 2012. Each clinic is staffed with 6 volunteer vets, 6 volunteer vet techs, and 20 full-time UAA volunteers. Appointment required. Please bring a valid photo ID. The spay/neuter surgeries are free for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes, as well as all cats. For all other dogs, the cost is $50. For more information or to make an appointment, contact United Action for Animals at (212) 249-9178, or visit the United Action for Animals website. New York Open Center: An Introduction to Animal Chakra Healing Friday, March 26, 2010 7:00–10:00 p.m. New York Open Center, 22 East 30th Street, Manhattan The chakras, the energy centers of the human body in the yogic tradition, now widely known in our culture, also exist in animals. Margrit Coates has unrivalled experience working with animal chakras in hands-on healing. This evening she will explain the function and structure of animals' chakras and share techniques we can use to: sense energy flowing through an animal's body; "read" its chakras; balance its mental, emotional and physical energies; provide healing treatments using the animal's chakra system; assess their condition by observing body tone, hair, muscles, respiratory rate, and stretching and shaking behaviors; and more. Come discover how to develop or enhance your animal communication skills and acquire healing techniques to ease the life of your four-legged companion. Registration is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact New York Open Center at (212) 219-2527 x2 or info@opencenter.org, or visit the New York Open Center website. New York Open Center: Hands-on Healing for Animals Saturday, March 27, 2010 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. New York Open Center, 22 East 30th Street, Manhattan Learn how to analyze your companion animals' mental, emotional, and physical condition by reading their unique subtle energy patterns to be able to better communicate intuitively with them and to help heal them of a wide range of ailments. The material covered will include how to: match the inner stillness and presence of animals to get “"in tune" with them and sense their energy flow; learn to differentiate between our own thoughts and feelings and actual non-verbal messages we get from a pet, thereby radically improving our interspecies communication skills; continue to work with an animal's eight major chakras to address specific conditions; send healing to an animal at a distance; use emergency "spiritual" first aid techniques in stressful situations; and lessen the suffering of terminally ill animals, cope with their loss, and continue the healing relationship after their death. Taught by Margrit Coates. Registration is $120 for members, $130 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact New York Open Center at (212) 219-2527 x2 or info@opencenter.org, or visit the New York Open Center website. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center: Easter Egg-stravaganza & Spring Fling Saturday, March 27, 2010 Noon–5:00 p.m. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington, Long Island Easter is a time for celebrating life and new beginnings. It is also a time for remembering, so why not create fond Easter memories at Little Shelter's 2010 Easter Egg-Stravaganza and Spring Fling! Capture the essence of the holiday by having your child's or pet's photo taken by leading New York photographer, Len Marks Fine Art Photography. For just $25 you will receive two 5x7 or four wallet-sized portraits, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Little Shelter. Other festivities include an Easter egg hunt, kids' games, bake and gift item sale, and more! Don your finest Easter bonnet and enter yourself, your children, or your pet in the Easter Bonnet Parade. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative headwear in the adult, kid, and furry categories. For more information, contact Jodi at (631) 368-8770 x205 or jodi@littleshelter.com, or visit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center web site. Leashes and Lovers: Leashes and Lovers Book Launch Party Tuesday, March 30, 2010 7:00–9:30 p.m. BLVD, 199 Bowery at Spring Street, Manhattan It's a night for many to shine for the Leashes and Lovers members featured in the book! The party includes Atlantic Records artist Toby Lightman, adoptable dogs, a Canine Catwalk Parade, dog stunt performance, raffle prizes, and goodie bags. The event benefits the American Humane Association and brings attention to the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, which represents more than 160 animal rescues and shelters in the NYC tri-state area working together to make NYC a no-kill community. Tickets are $35, or $30 if you use the coupon code: BOOK. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Leashes and Lovers at (888) 678-2275 or info@LeashesandLovers.com, or visit the Leashes and Lovers website. April 2010 Tuesday, April 6, 2010 6:30–9:30 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan Kitten Palooza! is a series of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) projects. In this workshop, learn the skills needed to successfully bottle-feed and care for orphaned kittens. This workshop will cover which equipment and formula get the best results, bottle-feeding techniques, and all stages of kitten care. Instructors are Dr. Tina Waltke, Manhattan Cat Specialists; Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative; and Iris Lugo, Animal Care & Control of NYC. There is no fee to attend this workshop, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. 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. Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:00–4:30 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early) 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 2,600+ 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, April 10, 2010 3:30–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven Training Room, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan Our TTouch Tips series is designed to address those important "real life" concerns you may have about your pet's health or behavior, promoting wellness and strengthening your bond using the amazing Tellington Touch (TTouch) method. Ease the realities of your relationship with your pets; modify behaviors; enhance wellness; eliminate carsickness, separation issues, fears (such as of thunderstorms, loud noises, new surrroundings or unfamiliar people, and animals); and more. Perfect for newly adopted pets. If your pets are more at ease, you can be, too! $38 per person; pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends and Animal Haven. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends website. NYC Feral Cat Initiative / PetSmart Charities: Kitten Palooza! Workshop: Socializing Feral Kittens Sunday, April 11, 2010 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan Kitten Palooza! is a series of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) projects. In this workshop, learn the process of socializing (taming) young feral kittens into adoptable pets. Features a screening of the Urban Cat League DVD, Tough Love: Socializing Feral Kittens, and kitten trapping techniques. Instructors are Mike Phillips, Urban Cat League; Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative; and Nancy Alusik, KittyKind. There is no fee to attend this workshop, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. New York Open Center: Tellington TTouch for Animals: Foundational Training April 17–21, 2010 (five-day training) Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday–Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. New York Open Center, 22 East 30th Street, Manhattan For those interested in becoming Tellington TTouch practitioners, this five-day foundational training is the first step. TTouch is a bodywork method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands on the skin. It is designed to activate the body’s deep cellular intelligence so that it can release stored memories of pain and fear that block energy and cause illness. Come learn this gentle but highly effective way of helping keep animals healthy and happy, and reducing their stress, thereby resulting in happier, more sociable pets with fewer medical and behavioral concerns. Participants develop new insights into how animals learn, discovering many more approaches to choose from when coping with difficulties, and coming away knowing that they can make a difference in the lives of animals. Note: This training will count towards the Practitioner Training Program for those interested in pursuing a career with Tellington TTouch. You can come to the training with or without an animal. Taught by Edie Jane Eaton. Registration is $600 for members, $650 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact New York Open Center at (212) 219-2527 x2 or info@opencenter.org, or visit the New York Open Center website. Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Peace Park, Main Street and Route 9D, Beacon, NY Dog parade with trophies for Best Canine Group, Best Canine Marcher, and Best Canine Spirit. Put on your dog's finest and support the homeless dogs of the Hudson Valley. All funds raised will benefit homeless dogs. Other events include a blessing of the animals, dozens of dogs available for adoption, and demonstrations by Top Notch Dog Obedience School. Bring donations of dog or cat food, clean blankets, dog toys, and treats for the homeless animals of Dutchess County and the Community Pet Pantry. Dogs will be welcome in many shops and restaurants that day — just look for the special "Beacon Barks! Welcome Here" signs in the windows. For more information, contact the Dutchess County SPCA at (454) 5345 x100, or visit the Beacon Barks! website. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:00–9:30 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early) 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 2,600+ 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. May 2010 American Cancer Society: 2010 Bark For Life Sunday, May 2, 2010 9:00–1:00 p.m. Riverside Park, West 108th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan Bark for Life features a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer, plus demonstrations, contests, activities, and a relay-styled 5K walk. This fundraising event celebrates the care-giving qualities of our canine best friends and honors their contribution to helping people stay well and get well. By supporting Bark for Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Volunteer opportunities available. For more information, contact Ashley Kouyoumjian at (212) 237-3887 or NYC.Bark@cancer.org, or visit the American Cancer Society website. 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. Thursday, May 6, 2010 6:30–9:30 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan Kitten Palooza! is a series of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) projects. In this workshop, learn the skills needed to successfully bottle-feed and care for orphaned kittens. This workshop will cover which equipment and formula get the best results, bottle-feeding techniques, and all stages of kitten care. Instructors are Dr. Tina Waltke, Manhattan Cat Specialists; Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative; and Iris Lugo, Animal Care & Control of NYC. There is no fee to attend this workshop, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. NYC Feral Cat Initiative / PetSmart Charities: Kitten Palooza! Workshop: Socializing Feral Kittens Saturday, May 8, 2010 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), 5th Floor, Manhattan Kitten Palooza! is a series of workshops on working with kittens as part of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) projects. In this workshop, learn the process of socializing (taming) young feral kittens into adoptable pets. Features a screening of the Urban Cat League DVD, Tough Love: Socializing Feral Kittens, and kitten trapping techniques. Instructors are Mike Phillips, Urban Cat League; Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative; and Nancy Alusik, KittyKind. There is no fee to attend this workshop, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative website. Saturday, May 8, 2010 Noon–3:30 p.m. WORD Books, 126 Franklin Street (at Milton Street) Greenpoint, Brooklyn (basement, not handicapped 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 2,600+ 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. 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. June 2010 Mindful Tails / Tavi & Friends: TTouch Tips for Pets About Town Saturday, June 5, 2010 3:30–5:00 p.m. Animal Haven Training Room, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan Our TTouch Tips series is designed to address those important "real life" concerns you may have about your pet's health or behavior, promoting wellness and strengthening your bond using the amazing Tellington Touch (TTouch) method. Ease the realities of your relationship with your pets; modify behaviors; enhance wellness; eliminate carsickness, separation issues, fears (such as of thunderstorms, loud noises, new surrroundings or unfamiliar people, and animals); and more. Perfect for newly adopted pets. If your pets are more at ease, you can be, too! $38 per person; pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends and Animal Haven. For more information or to register, contact Mary at (646) 872-1533 or MiTails@MindfulTails.com, or visit the Mindful Tails/Tavi & Friends website.
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