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Pet news
| Article published on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 |
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Holidays light up at Humane Society
CLEARWATER – The Humane Society of Pinellas is ready for the holidays. Light the Way Home for the homeless animals offers the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one while helping to care for the shelter animals. Say it with lights. Special opportunities are available to dedicate an entire department, play yard, puppy pen or a kitty condo. Illumination will begin at sundown on Nov. 27 and will continue daily until 11 p.m. through Jan. 1. Forms are available at the shelter.
Photo’s with Santa will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, beginning Nov. 28 through Dec. 13, except on Dec. 6.
The Holiday Bazaar will bring in vendors selling gifts for both people and pets. Shopping at the shelter will be Nov. 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Baskets will be available to purchase at the shelter, plus appearances at Palm Harbor Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Dec. 6 and in Safety Harbor on Dec. 13 for the Kiwanis Arts and Crafts Show. For more information, call 797-7722.
Sit, stay and smile
PINELLAS PARK – Dress the family in their Sunday best and give the dog a good bath. Professional photographer Laura Allen will be taking pet and family holiday photographs at Pet Supplies PLUS on Friday, Nov. 27, Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday Nov. 29.
Laura Allen Studios has a new mobile studio and she will be taking traditional portraits, as well as casual and holiday props. Sitting fee is $6. Portraits can be viewed online within four days and orders will be ready in plenty of time for the holidays. Holiday cards and gift items are available. Proceeds from the sitting fees will be donated to the SPCA of Tampa Bay. Call Laura Allen Studios at 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.
Pica offers pet advice
LARGO – Steve Pica, professional dog and cat trainer, has partnered with the city of Largo to offer free pet behavior advice to the public on first Mondays at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. The next session will be offered on Monday, Dec. 7, 7 to 9 p.m. The question-and-answer session is free but attendees must call to reserve seats. The event is for people only – no pets are allowed. Call 518-3016.
Dog rescue seeks volunteers
Florida Doggie Paws Rescue needs more volunteers and foster homes for small to medium breed dogs. The organization’s mission is to responsibly rescue, spay/neuter, rehabilitate, foster and find permanent loving homes for unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs in the community and throughout the state of Florida. Some people are hesitant to foster dogs, as they are afraid that giving the dog up when it is adopted will hurt too much. However, without enough foster homes the organization cannot rescue and save the dogs.
There are many advantages to fostering a dog. Foster homes are not responsible for any vet bills or expenses. The rescue will transport the dog and take care of any veterinary needs. The rescue has a trainer available and acts as a support system volunteer caretakers may call with questions about the dog’s behavior or health. Call 813-283-1695 or visit www.floridadoggiepaws.com.
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.
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Article published on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009
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