1st Arizona Week for the Animals
November 14- November 22, 2009
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The Arizona Week for the Animals team is actively organizing events and working with shelters, community leaders and organizations daily across the entire state. We anticipate a minimum of 40+ events as we approach the week of November 14- November 22, 2009! Send in your events to info@animalworldusa.org
Please start planning your events now. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate animals and join together on their behalf in the great state of Arizona.
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Saturday, November 14th - Sunday, November 22nd
Thank you to Luke Air Force Base
Working K-9's and their Handlers!
~An official Arizona Week for the Animals event~
Luke Air Force Base
c/o Public Affairs Ofc
"Developing Airmen for America's Air Force"
14185 W. Falcon Street
Glendale Luke, AFB, AZ 85309
1st Arizona Week for the Animals is the perfect time to say thank you to Luke AFB and all the brave military men, women, K9's and their handlers. God Bless Our Troops. We love you and thank you for your service, Luke AFB.
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Sat. November 14th Registration at 7:00 am, Show at 8 am
2nd Annual Fall Follies Horse Show
Benefit for Equine Eden Rescue Center
The Thunderbird Fire District Arena
12365 N. Ralston Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
The 2nd Annual Fall Follies horse show will be held Saturday, November 14th, at the Thunderbird Fire District Arena in Maricopa, AZ and will benefit Equine Eden Rescue Center. The Fall Follies are being sponsored by Thunderbird Fire District. Beautiful rosette ribbons will be awarded to top four contestants in each class.
The entry fee for each regular class is $5;Contact: Belinda Clifford (520) 568-9315
Equine Eden Rescue Center is in operation for the love of the Appaloosa horse. More horse rescue organizations are needed because most animal shelters do not have the facilities to house such large animals. We provide around the clock care at the Equine Eden facility and strive to eliminate abuse and neglect by promoting responsible horse ownership through education and community awareness. More details on the show are available on the Rescue’s website, www.equineeden.org or by calling 520-568-9315.
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Saturday, November 14th 9 am- 11 am
Phoenix Zoo Outreach & Maricopa County Park Rangers
Tails & Trails: Desert CSI (Critter Scene Investigators)
White Tanks Regional Park
13025 N. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355
Join Maricopa County Park Rangers and Phoenix Zoo Outreach staff on a wild search to find out what desert animals have crossed our path. Whether you're a biologist conducting research or just an amateur wildlife watcher, tracks, scat, feathers, fur, and lots of other evidence found at a "critter-scene" can be revealing and helpful. Come ready to learn and help investigate the clues that animals leave behind, go home an expert Critter Scene Investigator!
Can you crack the case? If you've ever wanted to be a CSI - a Critter Scene Investigator - now is your chance! We will start with a live animal presentation by the Phoenix Zoo that will get you ready for the adventure. Next you'll explore a secret area of the park looking for clues like bones, tracks, and scat. We will use our CSI skills to decide what elusive critter has been there. Who knows what will be around the next corner!
Upon completion, the kids will receive an official CSI kit and everyone will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes from Maricopa County Mountain Parks and the Phoenix Zoo. Appropriate for ages 7-12 years accompanied by caregiver(s). This special program will allow young children with their families to explore the Sonoran Desert and have an up-close experience with the animals that call this wonderful environment "home." http://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/
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Saturday, November 14th -Saturday, November 21 Early a.m.
Paws Are Warm Support
Pet Therapy at Yavapai Regional Medical Center
YRMC - East
7700 E. Florentine Road
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
YRMC - West
1003 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
Pet therapy is provided to patients and family at both campuses through Delta certified dogs in therapy program of PAWS at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Up to three visits a day in both centers/hospitals. The patients in pediatrics, ICU and all the way to seniors benefit from these loving dogs. The effect these wonderful pets have on the patients hsa proven to be noticeable in health and well-being. For more information, contact Lynnel Walters at 928-771-5552.
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Saturday, November 14th 9:00 AM-All day
Tucson Reid Park Zoo Family Festival FREE day!
Reid Park Zoo
1100 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
FREE day - plan for crowds! As part of Tucson Parks and Recreation's Annual Family Festival in the Park, Reid Park Zoo will be open for FREE all day, thanks to the Dan Felix Memorial Fund. If you enjoy a busy day at the Zoo, please join us!
The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 17-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic settings. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). http://www.tucsonzoo.org/
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Saturday November 14th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pet Blessing in the Meditation Garden
Creative Living Fellowship Church
6530 N 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ
We will be holding our Annual Pet Blessing and Adoption. Bring your companion pet or a photograph of your pet (in case they don’t travel well) to receive a blessing from either Drs. Michele or Mitzi.
We will also be blessed to have with us animals that are looking for forever homes. If you currently don’t have a companion pet, this could be the perfect chance to find your loving friend. Visit website at
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Saturday, November 14th 10 am- 2pm
Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA
"Walk to Save the Animals"
Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Saldo Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Yes! This event is for the whole family, 2-legged and 4-legged, with plenty of fun for everyone! If you adopted a dog from AAWL & SPCA, he or she is an alumni! Register for the Alumni Parade and you will receive a special gift for your pet and be invited to parade your furry friend across the stage prior to the 5K Walk.
Registered Alumni will receive an email with additional instructions a few days before the event.
Fun for all. Booths, games, prizes, dogs for adoption, critter corral and more!
ACTIVITYZONE - Face painting, adopt-a-pet custom plush toy center, adventure activities for all ages
FUNZONE - Meet the Phoenix Suns Gorrilla, pet photos with Santa, animal demos, AAWL⁄SPCA Alumni Parade, doggie dating game and pet contests
FOODZONE - Favorite snacks, drinks, ice cream, and more
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Saturday, November 14th 10am - 3pm
PAC911-Uniting the Rescue Community
KPMG Adopt-A-Thon at Mesa Riverview Mall
Mesa Riverview Mall
Dobson Rd & Loop 202 Red Mtn. Freeway
1061 North Dobson Road (next to movie theater)
Mesa, AZ 85201
Huge Adoptathon. PACC911 focuses on providing venues for large joint adoption functions. These well attended events create an ideal opportunity for the animal welfare groups to gain exposure for their organizations and the services they provide, while offering the animals needing to be re-homed a new chance to be seen. These venues also enable the groups the chance to educate the unknowing public about key issues, such as the need to spay and neuter pets as a means of reducing pet euthanasia.
As always, there are touching stories with some tears shed as a once-homeless lonely dog with his tail down walks off proudly with tail a waggin'! He knows he has been chosen. Come choose one of the loving pets who will be waiting for you. Visit http://www.pacc911.org/Adopt-A-Thons.html
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Saturday, November 14th 10am - 5:30 pm
Central Arizona Humane Society
@ The Quilt Round Up
Mazatzal Casino Exhibition Hall
Hwy 87, Mile Marker 251
Payson, Arizona 85541
Central Humane Society will be at The Quilt Round Up with a beautiful quilt for auction to help the precious animals at their shelter. All contributions raised from quilt will benefit the animals in our care . Phone: (602) 273-6852 Visit website http://www.humanesocietycentralaz.org/ Also see adoptables at
They will also be there Sunday, November 15th from 10 am to 2pm. If you would like to learn how to make a quilt to help animals- Fascinating workshops, lectures, make-and-take projects, and a vendor mall are some of the highlights of the show. Workshops and lectures are being offered by award winning and nationally recognized teachers.
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Saturday, November 14th 10am - 3pm
Arizona Humane New Adoption Center & Boutique
at Biltmore Fashion Park
Biltmore Fashion Park
24th Street & Camelback
East End of Shopping Center
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Where big biz meets man’s best friend and forward fashion meets furry friendships. Join us and our generous partner Westcor, for a pawsitively fun time and sniff around to your heart’s content.
10% Special discount on 11/14 & prizes. Cutest, ugliest, smartest and owner look-a-like pet contests. Adoptable pets . Comp dog treat samples.Artist demo.
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Saturday, November 14th All day
thru Sunday, November 24th
Keepers of the Wild Nature Park
eBay Mega Fundraiser
Keepers of the Wild Nature Park
A Wildlife Sanctuary
13441 E. Hwy 66
Valentine, AZ 86437
Join our "mega-fundraiser" on eBay during AZ Week for the Animals where many items will be auctioned off for the animals which include: fine art & sculpture, collectibles, vehicles, property, and more. More information will be posted to our website soon.
Visit eBay Link at this website:
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Saturday, November 14th All Day
New Dawn Sanctuary Educational Event
New Dawn Sanctuary
Tonopah, Az 85354
New Dawn Sanctuary with hold an educational event to teach both new and long-term volunteers how to build sustainable and durable shelters for the various types of animals that reside at the sanctuary.
The organization rescues livestock animals including horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, chickens, ducks geese, turkeys, peacocks, emus and llamas. Please phone the sanctuary at 602-550-3183 to register for the event. New volunteers should complete the volunteer information form on the website. www.newdawnsanctuary.com
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Saturday, November 14th All Day
Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA
Indoor El Tour de Tucson
Geronimo Plaza
University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
HSSA will be partnering up with other charities and Ben’s Bells for an exciting day at Geronimo Plaza on University Blvd. Riders can select 109, 80, 60 or 35 minute rides. The day will feature live bands, vendor booths, demonstrations, prizes and more!
How it would benefit HSSA? All contributions you raise from family, friends, and business associates for your ride will benefit the animals in our care. BUT you MUST fill out our registration form Please visit our website for the form.
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Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday 12pm-4 pm
Arizona Cocker Rescue
Petsmart Fall Adoption Event This Weekend!
Scottsdale Promenade PetSmart
16257 N Scottsdale Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
AZCR is a small, ALL VOLUNTEER organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs at risk of euthanasia in the Southwest. With no paid employees, ALL funds go directly to the care of the dogs! Donations are greatly appreciated & May be Tax Deductible!
We do not have a shelter facility for our rescued dogs, all dogs are fostered with a volunteer foster family until a home is found. We are always in need of additional foster homes, if you are interested, send us an email for more info!
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Saturday, November 14th 12:30 pm -4:30 pm
Maricopa Animal Care and Control Services
Dog License Clinic
Sun City Animal Hospital
10026 W. Santa Fe
Sun City, AZ 85351
MCACC will be issuing dog licenses at the Sun City Animal Hospital. The law in Arizona requires that all dogs over the age of three months have a license and rabies vaccination. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control licenses dogs in all unincorporated areas in Maricopa County and all other municipalities within Maricopa Cty with exception of Fountain Hills Native American reservations.
Dog owners must complete a license application within 15 days of vaccination. Residents new to Maricopa County and new dog owners must purchase a license within 30 days. A penalty will be assessed to owners who don’t apply within the required timeline. Penalty fees are as follows: $2 per month for sterile dogs.
Maricopa County Animal Care Center 602-506-PETS(7387)
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Through November All Day
Arizona Animal Welfare League
Thanksgiving Pet Food & Supply Drive
Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA
30 North 40th Place
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Bring your donations to your nearest drop-off location to help The Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA make a difference in the lives of less fortunate pets this holiday season. Items Needed: Canned dog food, Canned Cat food, Exercise Pens, Drawstring Trash Bags, Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Paper Towels, Cat Trees/Towers, Cat /Dog Toys & Kitty Litter. For locations visit website: http://www.aawl.org/For more information contact nrussell@aawl.org
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Saturday, November 14th 3:00 pm til
Basic Training Dog Class
Petco - Laveen
5260 West Baseline Road
Laveen, AZ 85339
The first session of our six-week class begins on Sat, Nov 14. Our experienced Canine Education Instructors offer problem-solving ideas for housetraining, digging, chewing and more! Call 602- 237-0610 and visit website http://eventful.com/phoenix/events/categories/animals
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Saturday, November 14th 4 pm to 6 pm
Maricopa County Animal Care Center
New Volunteer Orientation
Maricopa County Animal Care Center
602-506-PETS(7387)
West Valley
2500 South 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
East Valley
2630 West 8th Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
MCACC is the nation’s second largest shelter. We take in over 150 homeless animals every day! Volunteers provide care for our homeless animals from walking dogs to matching a family with their new kitten. It's easy to become a volunteer... First, you attend a New Volunteer Orientation --Then your adoptions class ---And finally, a Buddy day in the shelter . Please help us help them. http://www.maricopa.gov/Pets/Volunteer/
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Saturday, November 14th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Movies Under the Stars with your Pet
Companions for Life Center
3465 E. Kleindale
Tucson, AZ 85716
Come spend an evening with your pet watching a kid/animal movie under the stars. Kids ages 6 and up welcome with friends, family, and your favorite dog. Popcorn, beverages and unlimited stars available. $10 (per child) for the public, $5 HIP members.
One dog per family please. All dogs must be well socialized, licensed and vaccinated. 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Location: just west of Dodge. Register by November 10th.For more information or to register, contact us at 321.3704, ext. 142, by fax at 327.3347, or via email. ikoopmanleyva@hssaz.org
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Sunday, November 15 10 am- 4pm
Maricopa County Animal Care Center Mobile
Mobile Pet Adoption Day
Petco
21178 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
(480) 987-0575
MCACC's mobile pet adoptions bus will be at PETCO in Queen Creek. MCACC is the nation’s second largest shelter. We take in over 150 homeless animals every day! So please come help us help the animals. Meet he precious aniamls and learn how to become involved. We all would love to meet you especially the animals! Phone 602-506-PETS(7387) http://www.maricopa.gov/Pets/
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Sunday, November 15 11 am- 6pm
Dreamchaser Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation
Cowboy Lunch
Roadrunner Restaurant
47801 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
Fun day planned to help the horses! Cowboy Lunch and the Roadrunner Restaurant, New River, There will be vendors, raffles, and rescue animals from Dreamchaser. Come and enjoy the fun! Dreamchaser is located at 48019 N 7th Avenue, New River, AZ, 85087. Website is www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org
Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation is a non-profit rescue and adoption organization dedicated to rescuing mares, foals and other animals who are neglected and/or abused. The facility is located at the Dunrovin Horse Ranch in New River, Arizona.
The organization was initially created to rescue mares and foals that are discarded by the drug industry. These beautiful horses are often auctioned to European slaughterhouses to be butchered into horse meat. Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation purchases these animals and gives them housing, feeding and gentling with the goal of placing them into permanent loving homes through its adoption program.Let us help the horses.
All season through Winter
Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911)
Laundry Program for Animal Shelters
Broadway Laundry
1845 E. Broadway Rd, Tempe.
SE Corner of McClintock & Broadway Rds.
Tempe, AZ 85282
To help the county shelter maintain a clean supply of linens for the homeless animals, the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911) launched its Laundry Program and is seeking donations to keep it in operation.
PACC911 started the program, which will run through February, to help the county shelter provide clean towels and blankets to the animals sitting in wait at county facilities. The amount of laundry that accumulates made it near impossible for the county to keep up with, and as a result, animals often had to sleep on cold, hard concrete.
Through a partnership with local laundromat Broadway Laundry, PACC911 has arranged for 56 bags of laundry from the East Valley Animal Care and Control shelters to be picked up and washed on a monthly basis from November through February. Broadway Laundry will also donate 25 percent of any laundry services over $20 to the PACC911 program. Donations are critical to keep this program in operation. For every $25 donated, the donor will be entered to one of five gift cards from Starbucks, L’Amores, and Broadway Laundry, and several other prizes. To donate and learn more, visit www.PACC911.org. Checks can be mailed to 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 200-516, Phoenix, 85028. Please use “Laundry” as the code in the memo line.
Monday, November 16th 11:00 am 'til
Ferret Workshop
Petco
1860 West Chandler Boulevard
Chandler, AZ 85224
Meet our Small Animal Care Specialist and learn about proper ferret care, nutrition, habitat set-up and more! We have answers to your pet questions. Though ferrets sleep more than most other domesticated animals, they are very active when awake and will seek to be released from their cage to get exercise and satisfy their abundant curiosity daily.
Ferrets are energetic, curious, interested in their surroundings, and often actively solicit play with humans, having a repertoire of behaviors both endearing and difficult for some humans.Play for a ferret will often involve hide-and-seek games. They also have a strong nesting instinct and will repeatedly carry small objects or food to secluded locations. Ferrets will seemingly form attachments and will repeatedly seek out and "steal" the same object and bring it to their hiding place. For more info call (480) 792-6330
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Tuesday, November 17th – Thursday, November 19th 7am-til
Arizona Humane Society
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
Petco
6090 W Behrend
Glendale , AZ 85308
Our Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic is a great, affordable means to take care of your pet, and your fees go to support our programs and services. Cat surgeries are $38-$57 and Dog surgeries only $60-$102 (based on gender and weight). Surgery check in will begin at 7 AM. Surgery space is limited, please arrive early!
Our affordable spay and neuter clinics are a public service offered to anyone. In this tough economy, it's a great way to save money and support the animals of the Arizona Humane Society. Our clinics are low-risk, all pets must be at least 2-months-old, younger than 9 years of age and weigh between 3-95 pounds. Visit
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Tuesday, November 17th 7pm -9pm
“Spay It Forward!”
Zellweger “Z” Mansion
288 N. Church Ave., between Alameda and 6th Street
Downtown Tucson, AZ 85701
Faith Maloney of Best Friends is our special guest speaker for our upcoming fundraiser to benefit our new nonprofit spay/neuter clinic. This after-dinner champagne celebration features sumptuous fruits, decadent desserts, coffee creations, cash bar, silent auction and a string quartet playing live. Tickets are $65 – Tucson’s current average price for a "low-cost" spay/neuter surgery.
As a national Spay/Neuter Response Team member, we are developing a high-quality, high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic based on the Humane Alliance model. We will serve shelters, sanctuaries, rescue groups and feral cat trap-neuter-return (TNR) efforts, and meet the needs of low-income families and other community members who might not spay/neuter their dogs and cats because of accessibility and affordability obstacles.
The ultimate goal of increasing spay/neuter is decreasing animal shelter intake. More than 35,000 dogs and cats end up in Pima County animal shelters every year. Prevention is one of the keys to stopping this tragic situation. You can help us “Spay It Forward!”
Phone (520) 306-2654
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Tuesday, November 17th 7:00 PM til
Gabriel's Angels Benefit with Theatre Production of
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. "
The Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd,
Phoenix, 85004
Human Capital Strategies hosts their 2nd Annual Charity Event at The Phoenix Theatre, the longest running theatre in Arizona, with the production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” It's a musical laugh-fest! Root for six young overachievers in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, while they vie for the title of Spelling Bee Champion!
The show's Tony® Award-winning creative team has brought to life the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. http://www.gabrielsangels.org/
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Wednesday, November 18th 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Paradise Valley Municipal Complex
6401 E. Lincoln
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. Free vaccinations are offered for dogs and cats who are at least 3 months old and in good health. Dogs must be on a leash less than six feet in length and cats must be in carriers. Free. Call 480-948-7620. Website is
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Wednesday, November 18th on-- 9:00am - 6:00pm
Glendale Library
"Arizona Week for the Animals"
Buddy Unchained Book Donation
~An Official Arizona Week for the Animals event-
Glendale Library
5959 W. Brown Street
Glendale, AZ 85308
The gracious library staff will have a wide variety of books for you to stop by and check out to share with all the young ones in your life. A donation of beautiful Buddy Unchained books to the Glendale Library system is being made courtesy of Gryphon Press!
Buddy Unchained description: What is life like, day after day, for a dog kept outdoors in all weather on a chain or a rope, alone all day—a dog whose owners, for the most part, forget that he’s alive? Buddy, a lovable mixed-breed dog, has had such an existence.
Happy in a new home, Buddy tells the story of his former life of neglect, abuse, and finally, rescue, to live a good life with a family that cares about him. Information is included for parents and other adults about good resources they can readily contact when they encounter a dog being abused. Very Special thanks to Glendale Library's awesome Susan Murray!
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Wednesday, November 18th 6:30 pm- til
Gabriel's Angels
Therapy Educational Class
Gabriel's Angels
1550 E. Maryland Avenue
Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Join us to learn more about how you can support our work by becoming a Therapy Team or Helping Hand! If you plan to be a Therapy Team, please take the short readiness survey before you sign up. [See website. Click Volunteer then Therapy Teams.] Please Note: Pets do not attend these sessions.
You and your child-friendly, predictable and well-mannered dog register with the Delta Society as a "Pet Partner" or with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and join Gabriel's Angels in executing our mission to deliver healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, nurturing their ability to love and trust, thereby freeing them from the cycle of violence.
Your generosity with your time (one hour every week or every other week) will be richly repaid in the hugs and gratitude of the children you work with. During your time you will instruct children in animal behavior, pet care, grooming, safety, and relate animal needs and behaviors to the children's needs and behaviors. You will be given tools and teaching aides and training in helping children achieve critical social skills.
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Wednesday, November 18th 7pm-9pm
Northern Arizona Audubon Society Meeting
Sedona Public Library
Si Birch Community Room
3250 White Bear Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society and are made up of people who enjoy birding and want to conserve & restore wildlife habitats.
"To promote the understanding and appreciation of birds and other wildlife and the conservation and restoration of their natural habitats". Vist website
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Thursday, November 19th (and all year round now)
Animal Defense League of Arizona
TNR Program for Feral Cats
Animal Defense League of Arizona
PO Box 33093
Phoenix, Arizona 85067
The Animal Defense League of Arizona has operated the Spay Neuter Hotline since 1991, which provides referrals for low cost spay/neuter. The Hotline is currently expanding in two ways. First, it has entered into an agreement with Spay USA to take over its referrals throughoutArizona. Second, it is going back to direct participation in Trap Neuter Return (TNR) of feral cats. Members of the public may contact the Hotline directly for TNR assistance.
Phone: 602- 265-SPAY (7729) . Email feralcats@adlaz.org Please let your contacts know about ADLA Spay Neuter Hotline and TNR Program for feral cats.
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Thursday, November 19th 6pm-8pm
Just Dogs Gourmet Yappy Hour
Just Dogs Gourmet - San Tan Village
2206 E. Williams Field Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
It’s been a rough week for Spike, what with all the post-work dog walks, so let him enjoy a little TLC and some social interaction at Yappy Hour at Just Dogs Gourmet! This fun-filled doggie social-hour runs gives Spike a chance to mingle with fellow doggies, but he is also given yummy treats like bacon pups, raspberry truffles and peanut butter cups. Call 480.786.4717 for info and/or visit www.justdogsgourmet.com
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Friday, November 20th 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Dreamchaser Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation
Meet & Greet the Animals
Outlets at Anthem
4250 W Anthem Way
Anthem, AZ 85086
Come and visit our rescue animals! Dreamchaser Petting Zoo - burro, llama, goats, sheep, and who knows? Come and visit our rescue animals! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc. is a 501(c)3, registered public charity
An Accredited American Sanctuary.
Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation is a non-profit rescue and adoption organization dedicated to rescuing mares, foals and other animals who are neglected and/or abused. The facility is located at the Dunrovin Horse Ranch in New River, Arizona. Visit www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org
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Friday, November 20th 6:30-8:30 pm
Paw Placement Cat Adoption Event
PETsMART
90th St/Shea at Plaza Way
Flagstaff, AZ 85268
Paw Placement: A Helping Hand for Pets is a 501(c)(3), no-kill organization. Our mission is to reduce euthanasia of homeless cats and dogs through rescue, adoption and education about responsible pet guardianship.See our loving cats who are available for adoption. Please visit website.
Locations: 3370 N. Hayden Road, #123 | Scottsdale, AZ 85251.. Phoenix: 602.712.1599 and Flagstaff: 928.699.7586
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Saturday, November 21st 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Maricopa Animal Care and Control Services
Woofstock 2009
Tumbleweed Park
745 E. Germann Road
Chandler, AZ 85249
An event for the entire family. There will be a dog walk, Concert for Critters, contests, food, activities for kids, demonstrations, rabies vaccinations, pet adoptions and much more! No Registration Required. Fee: $25 for dog walk.
Bring the entire family out for a day of tail wagging activities:
Great Chandler Dog Walk, Concert for Critters, Pet Contests,Raffle Prizes, Interactive Demonstrations, Dog Massages, Pet Psychic,Mini Bark Park, Other pet-friendly vendors. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join the fun! Free Admission. More Info: http://www.chandleraz.gov/woofstock
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Saturday, November 21st 10am – 3pm
Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE)
Adoption Day
Petsmart
Irvington and I-19
1175 W. Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
Come and see our adoptable animals. Call 520-349-8637 if you are interested in seeing a particular animal, & fill out an application on our website at www.safeanimals.com. Note: Adult cats can be seen at this Petsmart every day. Call to see kittens. We need volunteers, foster families and donations. Also visit http://www.safeanimals.com/index-4.html
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Saturday, November 21st 10 am - 2pm
RESCUE Adoption Day
Noble Beast Natural Pet Market
1005 E. Camelback,
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Come meet some of our amazing RESCUE cats and dogs and learn about our wonderful organization. RESCUE is a registered non-profit volunteer based animal rescue organization located in Maricopa County.
Unlike organizations such as the Arizona Humane Society or Animal Care and Control, RESCUE has no central facility and is volunteer driven. Our focus is euthanasia list rescue from our county shelters. We were founded in 1995, and with the support of our volunteers and our community, we have found homes for over 9,000 dogs and cats. Our motto is for every animal adopted, we are back to rescue another. Please visit http://www.azrescue.org/
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Saturday, November 21st 11am-3pm
Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue
Network Adoption Day
Choice Pet Market - Glendale,
028 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Adoptable pugs will be on hand to meet the public. APARN‘s Mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, homeless, unwanted, sick or injured Pugs, rehabilitate them and place them into loving, permanent adoptive homes in Arizona. We strive to educate the public about the Pug dog, including personality, special needs & care.
We provide medical care and spay or neuter operations for all of the Pugs that come into our rescue. Not only do the costs add up but often we need volunteers to transport Pugs from one part of the state to another, foster in their homes, or help with fundraising. Email ArizonaPugRescue@yahoo.com or (480) 964-3126 .Visit http://www.arizonapugrescue.com/
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Saturday, November 21 st 12noon until 5 pm
FALL FESTIVAL @
NANCY J. BRUA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Sierra Vista Nancy J. Brua AC Center
6799 East Highway 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Come out and meet that perfect furry friend at the Fall Festival. There will be facility tours, food, and refreshments. Special 2-for-1 adoptions for those cute kitties and no adoption fee if you give a home to ...a less-adoptable animal (senior animals, animals with special needs, and some specific breeds are available). Don’t miss this fun filled day with the stray and abandoned animals. Bring donations of canned cat food and dog treats for the animals. (520) 458-4151. Website is at http://www.pets911.com/organizations/SierraVistaAC/
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Saturday, November 21st 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Lost our Home Pet Adoptions
Petsmart
1900 East Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85281
(Petsmart Location 2)
21001 North Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation features adoptable dogs and cats. Come out and see the pets in need. They are looking for their forever home. For more information, please contact Chelsea via e-mail at chelsea@lostourhome.org
Lost our Home is a non-profit group of real estate professionals who rescue pets left behind due to foreclosures or other financial hardship. Pls visit website at http://www.lostourhome.org/ Petsmart phone is 480-782-7727
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Saturday, November 21st 1:00 to 6:00 pm
Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue
Turkey Trot Rescue Ride
Spur Cross Stables
44029 North Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
Bring your 'inner' Cowboy/girl out and support rescue of horses while you come on out and enjoy the great outdoors! Rent a horse or bring your own.If you don’t want to ride, bring your hiking shoes for walk.Three one-hour trail rides & hikes, Old fashioned cowboy tri-tip cookout. Minimum rider age: 6 .Pay in advance at Luv Shack Ranch, by mail or online: www.firstgiving.com/luvshackrescueride $40/ride + $10 for Cowboy Cookout $30/ride + $10 for Cowboy Cookout (with your horse),$25/hike + $10 for Cowboy Cookout.
The Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and slaughter bound horses with the ultimate goal of finding each animal a loving, forever home. We are committed to creating therapeutic programs for at risk children to help them heal from similar circumstances. Our goal is to serve the community by providing the opportunity for the horses and children to heal one another, physically, mentally and emotionally. www.LuvShackRanch.net
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Saturday, November 22st 3:00- 5:00 pm
Fall Rat Bash
~Thank you to Our Foster Homes~
We will be celebrating and thanking our foster homes, we will have a silent auction of items donated by different individuals. We will have hammocks, cubes, and different bedding that are sewn by volunteers with donated material.
More details/location to follow.
Any Rat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Sunday, November 21st 11am – 5pm
Arizona Humane Society Adoption Day
Deer Valley PetSmart
2901 W. Agua Fria Freeway
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Come out and adopt one of our beautiful animals and find your new best friend. Also find out how to volunteer . Do you have love to spare? Animal lovers just like you make up our Volunteer Force. While our volunteers come from different backgrounds, they all have three things in common –
-Compassion for the homeless animals in our community
-Commitment to work together to create a brighter future for the animals
-Consistency & reliability in helping us care for animals and operate our programs
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Sunday, November 22nd 2 pm-3 pm Mountain time
A Prayer for the Animals
& Training to Become A Pet Chaplain*
-from The Pet Chaplain-
~An Official Arizona Week for the Animals event~
Join the Pet Chaplain Rob Gierka and those of us who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 2-3 pm Mountain time on Sunday, November 22nd. This is a multi-faith observance.
We can offer prayers, poems and memorials to our animal or all animals wherever we are and light a candle by doing so.Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. Please visit: http://www.petchapel.org/chaplain/
*Pet Chaplain® Commission
Apply to become a commissioned Pet Chaplain and learn to minister to people for animals. Pet Chaplain® is a nationally recognized education program for animal ministry. Commissioned Pet Chaplains offer spiritual support to families and individuals who love and care for animals. (Pet Chaplain Rob Gierka is not charging a fee for this wonderful program. He is offering this out of love for the animals and community.)
What is included in Pet Chaplain commissioning:
- Pet Chaplain training (3 hours)
- Commissioning service.
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