SPOT offers neuter-a-thon PINELLAS PARK – In celebration of Thanksgiving, Stop Pet Overpopulation Together is offering a dog neuter-a-thon through Nov. 25 at its nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic, 4403 62nd Ave. Cost for male dogs range from $40 to $75 depending on the weight. Call 329-8657 to set up an appointment. For more information, visit www.SPOTusa.org.
Holiday pet photos PINELLAS PARK – Professional photographer Laura Allen will be taking pet and family holiday photographs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27 through 29, at Pet Supplies PLUS, 7331 Park B lvd. Proceeds from the sitting fees will be donated to the SPCA of Tampa Bay. Sign up at the pet store or online at www.LauraAllenStudios.com. Call 667-0318.
Photos with Santa PALM HARBOR – Photos with Santa will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 and 29, and Dec. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at PB&J’s Deli, 737 Main St., Safety Harbor. Cost will be $9 for one pose, two prints; or $17 for two poses, six prints. Proceeds will benefit the Suncoast Animal League.
Adopt a Senior Pet Month specials LARGO – The SPCA Tampa Bay has multiple cat adoption specials in observance of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month in November. For anyone 50 years and older, the adoption fee for a young cat (1 to 4 years old) is $12.50 or for a senior cat (5 years and older,) $5. For those under 50 years, a senior cat (5 years and older) can be adopted at a discounted rate. From the $25 adoption fee, subtract the age of the senior cat for the new fee. Visit www.spcatampabay.org.
Bowser Ball and Auction ST. PETE BEACH – The Bowser Ball and Auction will be Saturday, Jan. 23, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Sirata Beach Resort and Convention Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Hosted by the Pinellas Animal Foundation, the event will include a gourmet meal from the Sirata, dancing to a live band, silent and live auctions and casino games. There will be a cash bar and black tie is optional.
All of the proceeds from the event will go to support the foundation’s mission to enrich the lives of companion animals and people of all ages through education, responsible pet ownership and service programs.
The PAF is renowned for two of its programs, the Pet Professor in School Program and the Hand and Paw Pet Loss Support Program. The Pet Professor program visits Pinellas County school children from kindergarten through third grade, teaching them about being a responsible pet owner. The Hands and Paws program is a pet loss grief counseling support group. Both are funded by PAF donations, grants and the Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association. Call 347-7387.
