Dog
Days
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.
March 5, April 2, May 7
First Saturday Pet Adoption Days, Jefferson Feed
& Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Highway, 10:00am
– 2:00pm. Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
dogs & cats and kittens from the Friends of
the Jefferson Animal Shelter, Kitten Fostering
Program, will be available for adoption. Adoption
counselors and foster moms will be on hand to
help you pick the new member of your family. For
further information, contact fjaskittens@yahoo.com.
March 6, April 3, May 1
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
March 10, April 14, May 12
Animal Assistance League of Slidell meets every
second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at PJ’s Coffeehouse,
154 East Hall Avenue (behind Walgreen’s
on Front Street). AAL is a fund-raising organization
supporting the Slidell Animal Shelter. New members
always welcome. Call 985-646-4629 or e-mail shelterfriends@hotmail.com
for additional information.
March 10, April 14, May 12
Yappy Hour. 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
April 23
The Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter will
sponsor Pet Adoption Days at Jefferson Feed &
Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Highway, 10:00am
– 2:00pm. Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
dogs, puppies, & cats plus kittens from the
Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter, Kitten
Fostering Program, will be available for adoption.
Adoption counselors, foster moms, and a veterinarian
will be on hand to help you select the right addition
to your family. For further information, contact
fjaskittens@yahoo.com.
May 21
The Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter will
sponsor a Pet Adoption Day at Lakeside Mall, Veteran’s
Blvd. Entrance, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Jefferson
Parish Animal Shelter dogs, puppies, & cats
plus kittens from the Friends of the Jefferson
Animal Shelter, Kitten Fostering Program, will
be available for adoption. Adoption counselors,
foster moms, and a veterinarian will be on hand
to help you select the right addition to your
family. For further information, contact fjaskittens@yahoo.com.
March 16, April 20, May 18
Yappy HourTMYappy 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
March 19, April 16, May 21
Yappy HourTMGreyhound 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
December 18, January 8 & February
12
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will
be held at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center,
located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy, from 10:00-2:00.
LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will
be on hand to help you select the right pet for
your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes
of four-legged friends eager to find a new home
will be available for adoption. Call 944-PETS
or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information.
January 8
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.
March 6 LA/SPCA
Dog Day Afternoon—The 24th Annual LA/SPCA
Dog Day Afternoon, held at Audubon Park, features
a Fun Walk around the park, a shelter alumni promenade,
a celebrity-pet-look-alike, wet t-shirt (doggie
style) and Frisbee catch contest. A Food Court,
showcasing local festival-foods, carnival games
(poop toss, playing catch and many more), reading
with Clifford the Big Red Dog, live music from
The Distractions and much, much more round out
the day. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 944-7445,
ext. 216 or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information or event registration.
March 12, April 9, May 14
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will
be held at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center,
located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy, from 10:00-2:00.
LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will
be on hand to help you select the right pet for
your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes
of four-legged friends eager to find a new home
will be available for adoption. Call 944-PETS
or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information. An Adoption Affair, sponsored
by the LA/SPCA will be held at The Cat Practice,
located at 1809 Magazine St. from 2:00-4:00. LA/SPCA
adoption counselors and volunteers will be on
hand to help you select the right kitty for your
family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes
of four-legged friends eager to find a new home
will be available for adoption. Call 944-PETS
or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information.
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.
March 14
Beginner & Intermediate 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.la-spca.org
for more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
March 15 Intermediate & Advanced II 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.
March 16
Beginner & Agility for Fun Classes with professional
trainer Scott Stuntz, 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.
March 17
Beginner Classes with professional trainer Pam
Bellone, 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.
March 19
Spaymart’s Seventh Annual “Stars and
Strays” Spring Gala UNO Homer L. Hitt Alumni
and Visitors Center. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.,
patron party. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., general
admission. Have great fun and help homeless animals!
Outstanding silent auction, live music, complimentary
photos, raffles, door prizes, and free parking.
Food by renowned chefs. Jim Tweedy of “Charlie
the Red Cat” will unveil a new original
painting. TICKETS: $50.00. Patron level $150.00
-$500.00. Sponsorships are also available. Call
504.782.6649 or visit www.spaymart.org
April 3 St. Tammany Humane Society Pooch Parade
Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Features Vet Clinic,
Music, beer, food, soft drinks, adoptable dogs,
silent auction, raffles, pet contests. $15/one
dog; $20 two or more dogs. Admission without pet
$5 individuals/$10 immediate family. 11 a.m. registration;
1:15 p.m. Walk through Bogue Falaya Park. Call
985-892-7387, press #3 for more information.
April 20
“Tour for Life” Adopt-a-Thon will
be held at the LA/SPCA, located at 1319 Japonica
St. Tour for Life and LA/SPCA adoption counselors
and volunteers will be on hand to help you select
the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes,
colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager
to find a new home will be available for adoption.
Call 944-PETS or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information.
May 1
“Bark in the Park” at Zephyr Field.
Treat your dog and the entire family to a day
at the ballpark. Guests are encouraged to bring
their four-legged friends and watch the game from
the levee or they can enjoy the game in a “humans-only”
reserved seat in the stadium. Enjoy pre-game “Fan-Pet
Look Alike” & “Baseball Buddies”
contests and between-inning activities such as
poop toss. One lucky person/pet will be selected
to throw out the first pitch of the game. Levee
tickets are $5.00 per person (dogs welcome), reserved
stadium seats are $7.50, $8.50 or $9.50 per person
(sorry, no pets). A portion of the proceeds benefit
the programs and services of The Louisiana SPCA.
Call 944-7445, ext. 216 or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information or to purchase tickets.
May 7
“Cinco de Meow-O” Feline Adoption
Fiesta, will be held at Jefferson Feed, Pet &
Garden Center, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy.,
from 10:00-4:00, to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary
of the Purr Pad Cat Adoption Center. Over 50 adoptable
cats and kittens from the Friends of Jefferson
Parish Animal Shelter, SpayMart and the Louisiana
SPCA will be looking for a new home. Food, drinks,
bake sale items, cat gift boutique, raffle and
litter scoop for prizes, too!! Call 944-PETS or
visit www.la-spca.org
for more information.
May 14
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.
May 16
Beginner & Intermediate 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.la-spca.org
for more information. Pre-registration is required,
space is very limited.
May 17
Intermediate & Advanced I 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.
May 18
Beginner & Agility for Fun Classes with professional
trainer Scott Stuntz, 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.
May 19
Beginner Classes with professional trainer Pam
Bellone, 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.
May 22
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will
be held at Holly’s Grooming, located at
5942 Magazine St. from 12:00-4:00. LA/SPCA adoption
counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help
you select the right kitty for your family. A
variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged
friends eager to find a new home will be available
for adoption. Call 944-PETS or visit www.la-spca.org
for more information.
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