| Every
dog has his day and the social events coordinators
at Urban Dog don’t want you to miss a single
one. If you have an event scheduled, please contact
us with the information so we can list it.
September 6
Cajun Critters Auction Night, to benefit Humane Society
of Louisiana - Northshore Chapter. Trinity’s
Banquet Hall, 1000 Caruso Blvd, Slidell 7pm - 10pm,
Bid on antiques, arts, crafts & collectibles,
while enjoying great food and entertainment. Tickets
$25. Call (985) 893-5268 for details.
September 6, November 1
Beginner & Intermediate Dog Obedience Classes
with professional trainer Scott Stuntz, sponsored
by the
LA/SPCA. Six weeks of instruction, INDOORS, on Saturday
mornings at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center.
Call 944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
September 7, October 5, November 2
Greyhound Friends of the Gulf Coast. Gulfport Meet & Greet,
a Public Awareness Event held on the first Sunday
of every month 1:00-4:00 p.m. at PetsMart in Gulfport.
Volunteers will be available with information about
adopting retired racing greyhounds along with our
available foster dogs for prospective adopters to
see. 15134 Crossroads Pkwy 228-539-9722. For more
information visit www.gulfcoastgreyhounds.org
September 8, November 3
Intermediate Dog Obedience Classes with professional
trainer Scott Stuntz, sponsored by the LA/SPCA.
Six weeks of instruction, INDOORS, on Tuesday evenings
at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center. Call
944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.la-spca.org for
more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
September 9
Jefferson SPCA Dog Obedience Classes. Jefferson SPCA
Headquaters, #1 Humane Way, Cleaerview underpass
@ Earhart. Classes are for 1 hour Tuesday nights
at either 7:15 or 8:30 p.m. $55 spayed/neutered
dogs. $65 non-sterilized dogs. Must register by
September 2. Call 733-7387
September 9, November 4
Beginner Dog Obedience Classes with professional
trainer Pam Bellone, sponsored by the LA/SPCA.
Six weeks of instruction, INDOORS on Monday evenings
at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center. Call
944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.laspca.org for
more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
September 10
Advanced II Dog Obedience & Agility for Fun Classes
with professional trainer Scott Stuntz, sponsored
by the LA/SPCA. Six weeks of instruction, INDOORS,
on Thursday evenings at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden
Center. Call 944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very
limited.
September 11, November 6
Beginner Dog Obedience Class with professional trainer
Pam Bellone, sponsored by the LA/SPCA. Six weeks
of instruction, INDOORS, on Wednesday evenings
at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center. Call
944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.la-spca.org for
more information.
Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
September 11, October 9, November 13
Yappy HourTM wine and snacks for you held the 2nd
Thursday of every month; treats for your dog at
Jefferson Feed, Pet and Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson
Highway
at Central Ave. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. For a $10 donation
to the Jefferson Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, there is fun and food for all.
Jefferson
Feed and Garden Center is providing the location,
The Cellars of River Ridge provides dinner, wine
and soft drinks, and Science Diet supplies lots
of pet treats. For more information, call 504-733-PETS,
or fax your request to 504-734-7591 September
12, 13 & 14
PetsMart’s National Adoption Weekend. PetsMart,
1000 S. Clearview, Harahan. Organizations include
Animal Adoption Services, Animal Rights for Life,
Riverlands SPCA,Southern Animal Foundation, Spaymart,
and St. Charles Humane Society. Adoption times are
from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
September 13
4th Annual Toronto Doggie Day Afternoon. Jimmie Simpson
Park, 870 Queen St. East. Join the fun, contests
and festivities. All dogs must be on a leash. Call
416-392-0751 for more information.
September 13, October 11, November 8
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA. Jefferson
Feed Pet & Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy,
10:00-2:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers
will be on hand to help you find the right pet
for your family. Call 944-PETS or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
September 17, October 15, November 19
Yappy Hour, a Social Event for Dogs and their Humans
held the third Wednesday of every month 5:30-7:30
p.m. at the Three Dog Bakery. Admission is free.
Attendees (humans and dogs alike) are given snacks,
beverages and a 10% discount on all purchases.
827 Royal St. 504-525-2253
September 20, November 15
Riverlands SPCA Adoption Day. PetsMart,1000 S. Clearview,
Harahan. 12 -4 p.m. Activities include a volunteer
drive.
Come join the team! In Baton Rouge, visit our Baton
Rouge chapter at the PetsMart Airline Store, or at
the new Petco.
Call for location and leave a message at 985-652-SPCA
(7722)
An Adoption
Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA Michael’s
Arts & Crafts, 8851 Veterans Memorial Blvd.10:00-3:00.
LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be
on hand to help you select the right pet for your
family. Call 944-PETS or visit www.la-spca.org for
more information.
September 21, October 19, November
16
Greyhound Friends of the Gulf Coast. New Orleans
Meet & Greet, a Public Awareness Event held on
the third Sunday of every month 1:00-4:00 p.m. at
PetsMart in Harahan. Volunteers will be available
with
information about adopting retired racing greyhounds
along with our available foster dogs for prospective
adopters to see.
100 S. Clearview Pkwy 504-733-2016 For more information
visit www.gulfcoastgreyhounds.org
September 26-28
Animal Magnetism: A Photo Exhibit, to benefit the
LA/SPCA. Shooting Star Gallery, 816 Baronne September
26 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., September 27 1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. & September 28 2:00 p.m. - 4:00
p.m. Entry forms and rules for the pet photo contest
are available on the LA/SPCA’s website, www.la-spca.org,
at Petco, Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center,
and many local veterinarians.
September 26, October 31
N. Columbia St. Merchants Block Party at The Three
Dog Bakery, 434 N. Columbia St., Covington. 985-871-8101
Held the last Friday of every month through October.
September 27
St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter Adoption Bus Visit
10 am - 1 pm. Celebrate the St. Bernard Festival
Nunez Community College 3710 Paris Road Chalmette.
September
27 & 28
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Bernard Seventh
Annual Reptile Show 9 am - 5 pm St. Bernard Civic
Auditorium admission $3 (5 yrs & under free)”Captive
bred pets only; all proceeds to benefit Friends’ programs
such as the Spay-Neuter Intervention Program and
the Build a Better Shelter Project.”
September 27, November 22
Riverlands SPCA Adoption Day. Jefferson Feed, Pet
and Garden Center, 4421Jefferson Highway, 11 a.m.–2
p.m. Find a special friend. If you can’t
adopt, consider volunteering. Call 985-652-SPCA
(7722)
October 4
Feast of St Francis Pet Blessing, Sponsored by the
Humane Society of Louisiana, 229 Wagner Street,
New Orleans, 11am - 1pm. Free to the public. All
pets must be confined to leashes or carriers. Contact
(504) 366-8972 or HumaneLA@cs.com for details.
October 17
10th ANNUAL BARK AFTER DARK, Riverlands SPCA’s
Fundraiser with Chairperson Angela Hill. Bull’s
Corner Restaurant, La Place. 7 p.m. Enjoy delicious
food, Silent Auction and the Balloon Blast, plus
other surprises.
$50 ticket includes food and
open bar. Proceeds will go toward opening our first
Animal Welfare Center.
For tickets, call: 985-652-SPCA 7722) leave a message.
Mastercard/Visa accepted. Mail checks to: Riverlands
SPCA, P.O.Box 223, La Place, LA 70069-223. Sponsorships/donations
welcome! October 25
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA. Metairie
Small Animal Hospital, 101 Metairie Rd. Noon–4:00.
LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will
be on hand to help you find the right pet for your
family. Call 944-PETS or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
St.
Bernard Parish Animal Shelter Adoption Bus Visit
10 am - 1 pm. Double
M Feed & Pet Supply 1636
E. St. Bernard Hwy.Chalmette, LA
October 26
Halloween Walk Against Cruelty and Pet Fair, to benefit
the Humane Society of Louisiana. Shelter 10, Audubon
Park, Magazine Street Entrance, New Orleans 11
a.m.-4 p.m. Canine creatures and their humans participate
in a fun fall pledge walk, with a Halloween theme.
$20 Registration ($15 Pre-registered) / costume
contests $5 per category. Contact (504) 366-8972
or HumaneLA@cs.com for details.
November 5
Advanced I Dog Obedience & Agility for Fun Classes
with professional trainer Scott Stuntz, sponsored
by the LA/SPCA. Six weeks of instruction, INDOORS,
on Thursday evenings at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden
Center. Call 944-7445, ext. 267 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
November 7
LA/SPCA presents Howling Success 2003, “It
Takes TWO to TANGO” black-tie Patron Party & Gala.
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 7:00 p.m.-11:30
p.m. Sponsored by Whitney National Bank. The evening
includes fabulous music from Los Hombres Calientes,
arcade games, a silent auction and the presentation
of the Dorothy Dorsett Brown Humanitarian Award to
Ms. Sheila Stroup by Honorary Chair Angela Hill.
For information or to purchase tickets, call 944-7445,
ext. 216 or visit www.la-spca.org.
November 8
Three Dog Bakery Presents the First Annual Pug Crawl.
Walk through the French Quarter from Pub to Pub
with your Pug. Call 525-2253 for start time and
location
November 9
First Annual Bayou Basset Boogie 10am - 2pm Waddle
around Audubon Park with your favorite dog. Food
and games also. Sponsorships available for $200
and $500. Call 884-7488 or visit www.bayoubassets.petfinder.org for more information.
November 15
Art for Animals Auction and Gala, Hotel Monaco, to
benefit the Humane Society of LA, 333 St. Charles
Ave., New Orleans, LA. 6:30pm till. Live & silent
auctions & patron cocktail party. Tickets start
at $50. Contact (504) 366-8972 or HumaneLA@cs.com
for tickets and details.
Ongoing Starting November 22
LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden
Center. Give a special gift of love. Receive six,
4 x 6 color photos of you, your pet/or family, plus
negatives for reproducing your favorite shots. All
proceeds benefit the programs and services of the
Louisiana SPCA. Call 944-7445, ext. 216 for more
information and reservations or visit www.la-spca.org.
November 22
St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter Professional Pet
Portraits 8:30 am–6 pm and Animal Shelter
Adoption Bus Visit 10 am–1 pm. St. Bernard
Parish Government Complex 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA.
December 13
St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter Adoption Bus Visit
10 am–1 pm. Double M Feed & Pet Supply
1636 E. St. Bernard Hwy.Chalmette, LA |
