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Events Calendar

September 2010

9/2 (Thursday) "Coping with Pet Loss" Session
Big Bend Hospice is providing assistance to owners who are grieving the loss of a pet. A group session will be held from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at The Big Bend Hospice office, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. There is a $20 charge to attend each session. For additional information, please contact Laurie Ward at (850) 878-5310 or visit their website at: www.bigbendhospice.org/news.html.

9/4 (Saturday) Dog Wash-Gadsden County H.S.
The Gadsden County Humane Society will hold a dog wash fundraiser from 9am to 1pm. It will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 213 N.E. 1st Street, in Havana. The suggested donation will be $10 for large dogs and $5 for small dogs. All proceeds will benefit the care of the over 120 foster animals in our program.

9/4 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

9/11 (Saturday) Dog Wash at LCHS Office
Leon County Humane Society volunteers will be bathing and dipping dogs from 10am until 2pm at the LCHS office, 413 Timberlane Road. Cost is $8, towels are provided. Call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.com for details.
Last Dog Wash of the season... Don't miss this one!

9/12 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

9/12 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

9/18 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

9/18 (Saturday) Adoption Booth at Pet Supermarket
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Pet Supermarket location on Apalachee Parkway (next to Best Buy) from 12pm-3pm. For more information call 891-2950.

9/26 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

9/26 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

9/4, 11, 18, 25 (Saturday) Downtown Marketplace
This is a great opportunity to learn more about animals that are available for adoption from the Tallahassee Animal Service Center, The Leon County Humane Society, Birdland and other local animal rescue groups. The event is held every Saturday from 9am until 2pm, March through November (Park Ave and Monroe Street, downtown Tallahassee), and also features a local farmer's market, great food, cut flowers and native plants, crafts, regional artists, children's activities and entertainment.

October 2010

10/2 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

10/7 (Thursday) "Coping with Pet Loss" Session
Big Bend Hospice is providing assistance to owners who are grieving the loss of a pet. A group session will be held from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at The Big Bend Hospice office, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. There is a $20 charge to attend each session. For additional information, please contact Laurie Ward at (850) 878-5310 or visit their website at: www.bigbendhospice.org/news.html.

10/08 (Friday) Goose Creek's "Wild Thing Auction"
Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary's Wild Thing auction has been scheduled for October 8, 2010 at the Capital City Country Club. All the details can be found by clicking here.

10/10 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/10 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/16 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

10/16 (Saturday) Adoption Booth at Pet Supermarket
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Pet Supermarket location on Apalachee Parkway (next to Best Buy) from 12pm-3pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/23 (Saturday) 2010 Fur Ball-Tails of the Old West
Please visit the Leon County Humane Society's website for all the details: www.lchs.info.

10/24 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/24 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/31 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/31 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Saturday) Downtown Marketplace
This is a great opportunity to learn more about animals that are available for adoption from the Tallahassee Animal Service Center, The Leon County Humane Society, Birdland and other local animal rescue groups. The event is held every Saturday from 9am until 2pm, March through November (Park Ave and Monroe Street, downtown Tallahassee), and also features a local farmer's market, great food, cut flowers and native plants, crafts, regional artists, children's activities and entertainment.

November 2010

11/6 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

11/11 (Thursday) "Coping with Pet Loss" Session
Big Bend Hospice is providing assistance to owners who are grieving the loss of a pet. A group session will be held from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at The Big Bend Hospice office, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. There is a $20 charge to attend each session. For additional information, please contact Laurie Ward at (850) 878-5310 or visit their website at: www.bigbendhospice.org/news.html.

11/14 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

11/14 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

11/20 (Saturday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Leon County Humane Society will showcase adoptable animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 224-9193 or visit www.lchs.info.

11/20 (Saturday) Adoption Booth at Pet Supermarket
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Pet Supermarket location on Apalachee Parkway (next to Best Buy) from 12pm-3pm. For more information call 891-2950.

11/20-21 (Sat/Sun) Agility, Obedience & Rally Trials
Canopy Roads Crew Licensed UKC (United Kennel Club) Agility, Obedience and Rally Trials at beautiful Misty Lakes, Monticello, FL; free to watch, fun to enter; mixed-breed dogs welcomed. To enter, dogs must be registered with UKC at ukcdogs.com. For more information and premium list, please call (850) 878-6833 or email armstrongm@aol.com. For the best 'seat' at the trials, volunteer to help, contact zz_crttrsnjbs@tds.net.

11/28 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at Petco
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the Petco location on Governor's Square Blvd. from 1pm until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

11/28 (Sunday) Pet Adoption Booth at PetSmart
Volunteers from the Animal Service Center will showcase adoptable shelter animals at the PetSmart location on NE Capital Circle from 11am until 4pm. For more information call 891-2950.

11/6, 13, 20, 27 (Saturday) Downtown Marketplace
This is a great opportunity to learn more about animals that are available for adoption from the Tallahassee Animal Service Center, The Leon County Humane Society, Birdland and other local animal rescue groups. The event is held every Saturday from 9am until 2pm, March through November (Park Ave and Monroe Street, downtown Tallahassee), and also features a local farmer's market, great food, cut flowers and native plants, crafts, regional artists, children's activities and entertainment.

Regularly Scheduled Events

Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.)
Monthly meetings - locations and times vary, call 531-9759 for more information. Training is provided and volunteers are always welcome!
Website: www.bigbenddart.org/index.htm

Birdland (companion birds: education and outreach)
Birdland will be showcasing some of their exotic birds at Tallahassee's Downtown Marketplace from 9am until 2pm, March thru November. The Marketplace is located at Monroe Street and Park Avenue (look for the large banners and white tents).
Contacts: Renee Ewart 933-8656 or Lisa Lazarus 877-0128.

Leon County Humane Society
Phone: (850) 224-9193, Website: www.lchs.info

Adoption Booth at PetsMart held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, 11am-4pm

Dog Washes are held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am until 2pm (April thru Sept.) at the LCHS office, 413 Timberlane Road. Towels are provided, and volunteers are always welcome.

Dog Training Classes
Classes for adult dogs and puppies, aimed at helping your four-legged friend become a well-adjusted member of your family.

Puppies 8 weeks to 4-1/2 months (at beginning of class). 7 weeks of one-hour sessions. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required.

Dogs 4-1/2 months and older (at beginning of class). 6 weeks of one-hour sessions. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required.

Stephanie Bell, CPDT, is the instructor. Pre-registration is required for both classes. Please call the Leon County Humane Society at 224-9193.

Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue
Phone: (850) 562-3200, Website: www.bigdogrescue.com

Adoption booth at PetsMart held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 11am-4pm

Tallahassee Animal Service Center
Phone: (850) 891-2950
Website:www.talgov.com/residents/comm_services/petsanimals.cfm

Adoption Booth at Downtown Marketplace every Saturday from March through November, 9am-2pm

Adoption Booth at PetSmart, 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am-4pm

Adoption Booth at Petco, 2nd & 4th Sunday, 1pm-4pm

Adoption Booth at Pet Supermarket, 3rd Saturday each month, 12pm-3pm

Adoption Booth at Kevin's Guns & Sporting Goods, every Saturday from 10am-12pm, 3350 Capital Circle NE

Basic Manners Classes
Taught by Martha Winters with "A Dog Gone Good"
Call the Animal Service Center for dates and times.
Pre-Registration is required for all classes, class size limited.
A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Animal Service Center.

Please contact individual groups or check their websites for updates and other details.