Bham Pets - Summer 2019

Summer 2019

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 1

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CONTEST PAGE 6

A MATCH

MADE IN

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PITSTOP PHOTOS

With every session booked, a percentage of your booking fee is donated towards a local animal shelter of preference.

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WHO WE ARE

One thing is true about the Magic City: we LOVE our pets! And because of this love of pets we have in Birmingham, there are some truly awesome businesses who help us love our pets even more.

Be sure to check out our advertising sponsors and do business with them!

Bone Appetit

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The Red Barn

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ADVERTISING To reach the largest audience of animals and their humans in Birmingham, partner with us. Email matthew@jbmcmedia.com to get started with a partnership that will be a key part of your marketing plan.

ABOUT US Bham Pets is published quarterly by JBMC Media, LLC, P.O. Box 26432, Birmingham AL 35260. 14,000 copies are printed and distributed at locations throughout Jefferson and Shelby Counties where pet owners frequent. All content in this magazine remains property of JBMC Media, LLC, and may not be reproduced without express written consent from JBMC Media, LLC. DISTRIBUTION If your business would like to make copies of this magazine available to customers each month, please email matthew@jbmcmedia. com and provide the business name, address, point of contact, and how many copies you would like each month.

SUSTAINABILITY After you’ve exhausted the resources you find in this magazine, please recycle it through your local recycling program.

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MEET OUR COVER MODEL Bailey is a 10-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer living in Hoover. She isn’t a big fan of thunderstorms, but she does love to chase a tennis ball [and would do so for hours on end in her younger days]. She has a little sister, Rosie, a year and a half old yellow Labrador retriever, but she is mostly annoyed by her never-ending energy and penchant to take her tennis balls away.

Bailey is the first child of Matthew Allen, the publisher of Bham Pets; this photo was taken in mid-2018 on a sunny afternoon, and Bailey was feeling particularly photogenic that day. She enjoys lying in the sunshine coming through the dining room window; hiking at Red Mountain Park or Moss Rock Preserve; and riding in the truck.

Want to see your pet on the cover of our fall edition? Turn to page 6 to read about our Pet Photo Contest!

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P U B L I S H E R ’ S

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hen I was growing up, we had cats and dogs, but they were all outside pets. I didn’t know many people who had animals inside their house [even though I managed to convince my parents to let me have a rabbit in my room for a short time].

That’s a far cry from today, when pets are like family to most of us, and pets have the run of the house as much as any other family member. Pet owners spend more than $70 billion per year in the U.S. on their animals, and it’s normal for pet owners to set up an Instagram or Facebook page for their animals, too.

In Birmingham, we love our animals. On almost any weekend, you can find an event in town that welcomes our four-legged friends to tag along, and veterinarians are on what seems like every corner.

And so we launch the inaugural issue of Bham Pets, Birmingham’s new magazine for animals and their humans.

N O T E

Look for it at veterinary practices, doggie day cares, groomers, and many other spots throughout Birmingham.

What is our goal with this magazine? To share stories of animals and people doing awesome things in our area; to provide our city’s many animal lovers with resources for a better life with their animals; and most of all, to support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Shelby Humane, and many rescue groups and animal nonprofits in the Birmingham area.

Look for Bham Pets on a quarterly basis, in July, October, January, and April. Visit us online at bhampets.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram as well.

To our pets!

Matthew Allen Publisher and Chief Animal Lover

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SERVICES INCLUDE: • In-home boarding & daycare • Walks • House visits

We treat your pet like our own!

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Photo CONTEST

Bham Pets wants to feature your furry family member on our next cover in October! Enter your pet’s photo, and he or she might be our next cover model.

Here’s how to enter: 1. Share your photo. Email your high resolution photo to matthew@jbmcmedia.com. The image must be clear and have a high resolution as it could possibly be used as a full page cover image. JPEG is the preferred format.

2. Stay connected. We’ll add you to our email list so that you’ll receive updates on when voting has begun.

You’ll also receive our weekly email, full of useful information for pet owners in Birmingham.

3. Be social. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information on the contest, and to share details on the contest with your friends so they can vote for your little ball of cuteness.

4. Tell us more! If your pet is chosen as the winner, we’ll reach out to you to conduct a quick interview to learn more about your pet, and we’ll introduce your pet to our readers with a short article inside the magazine.

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GUEST COLUMNIST | ABIGAIL WHITTHAUER

Service animals and fraud It’s more common today to see a service animal than ever before, but as with any good thing, some people will take advantage.

Service animal fraud is simple: an able bodied individual (one who is not disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act) takes their animal into areas where a pet dog is not normally allowed. Some may refer to this as Service Dog fraud as well. But it’s not — it’s disability fraud by impersonating a disabled individual to take Fido wherever he would like to go. Think about that… impersonating a disabled individual to get something they want. It may feel more complicated than that, but it isn’t.

This is especially dangerous because Fido, while he may be a lovely dog, has not spent every day of his life preparing for public access. Service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks to mediate their handler’s disability. But equally as important, they are specially trained to

handle the situations, noises, and events that occur in everyday life.

A legitimate service dog thinks nothing of a thunderstorm, a child rushing and grabbing, a bumpy airline flight, or a huge truck backfiring, all because of extensive training. While it may be tempting to impersonate a disabled individual so Fido doesn’t have to stay at home, it’s vital to consider the ethics of such a decision, as well as Fido’s perspective. Fido has not been through thousands of hours of training, and he is ill prepared to be a service dog.

Consider the ethical dilemma from both sides: the person impersonating a disabled individual is socially repugnant, but then they also put their beloved pet at an enormous risk for emotional, mental, and physical trauma. If you are tempted to go online and register your pet as a “service animal,” take pause and consider what that really means for both you and your pet.

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A MATCH MADE IN

HOOVER

Rocky start,

LIFETIME BOND

Story by Marienne Thomas Ogle Photos by Ron Burkett

His beginnings were iffy at best. The little white dog with the caramel color markings had been mistreated as a puppy, rescued, then posted on Facebook as looking for a new home.

It was there Frances Brocato, wife of Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato (and also of Italian heritage), saw and fell for the Jack Russell terrier mix, whom she named Cannoli because his coat colors “looked like a Cannoli crust,” said Frank Brocato.

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“Our nine grandchildren loved him, of course, but he’d go bonkers, jumping and nipping to the point it caused concern and we decided we’d made a mistake,” Brocato said.

A dog-lover friend with lots of land took Cannoli on a Thursday. But on Saturday she called to report the pup was just too hyper, Brocato said.

“Actually, we were glad — ­ we really missed him,” Brocato said. “So, we got a trainer and committed to making him part of the family.”

There were issues, of course.

“We built a wrought iron fence to his measurements then he learned to wiggle through,” Brocato said. “So, we had to line the fence with plastic garden fencing.”

And Cannoli was a digger.

“We had beautiful hydrangeas he dug up, I replaced, then he dug up again,” Brocato said. “We just left it.”

But in time, the now 2½ -year-old calmed, developing mutually loving relationships with the grandchildren and even the dogs in their families.

And he loves to run.

Himself a runner for 40 years, Brocato leashes Cannoli every Saturday morning, jogging 4 to 5 miles “all over the place.”

“Sometimes we’ll drive to a coffee shop

in English Village, run through downtown, past Railroad Park, then Uber back,” he said.

The pair also frequents the roads around the Hoover Met and the many trails of Ross Bridge where Brocato resides.

“We’ll get out during the week, too, and run to catch the grandkids before they get on the bus,” he said.

While Cannoli’s great on a leash, he hasn’t lost his taste for a bit of freedom.

“He loves hanging in the house, snuggling with my wife on the couch, but escapes every month or so,” Brocato said.

“But he’ll run right up to our neighbors so they can pick him up.”

Brocato’s eyes shine when talking about his feisty pup, who is the reason many family vacations include dogfriendly destinations.

“We love him to death,” Brocato said.

“He’s so affectionate and always there for us.”

And then there’s the deal.

“Cannoli loves my wife’s homemade Italian dishes so he runs with me so he can eat like me,” Brocato said. “That’s our agreement — he’ll go as long as he can have his pasta.”

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IN PHOTOS | WET NOSE WEDNESDAY | MAY 1, 2019

The Birmingham Barons hosted Adopt a Golden Birmingham on Wednesday, May 1 for “Wet Nose Wednesday.” Fans were able to buy a special ticket package for the the Barons’ game against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Patrons received a dog toy with their ticket, and a portion of the ticket sales were donated to Adopt a Golden Birmingham. Bham Pets was on hand to meet and greet the pups who were there!

Photographs by Leigh Ann Edmonds, Pit Stop Photos.

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IN PHOTOS | WET NOSE WEDNESDAY | MAY 1, 2019

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IN PHOTOS | SIPS FOR STRAYS | JUNE 12, 2019

Photographs by Leigh Ann Edmonds, Pit Stop Photos

Moe’s Original BBQ hosted “Sips for Strays” on the evening of June 12. Hosted in conjunction with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, hungry and thirsty patrons and their pooches came out to enjoy food and drinks, and a portion of the proceeds were given to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. We were there to capture photos of all the fun!

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OUTDOORS FOR DOGS - BIRMINGHAM AREA

Birmingham is a great area for the outdoors, and that includes animals. We love to get out and be active, and there is no shortage of places in the Birmingham area to get out and exercise your dog. Here are some of our favorites!

1. CAHABA DOG PARK, 531 Cherokee Drive, Trussville | trussvilledogparks.com This park is the result of a successful public/private partnership in Trussville.

What started as an online conversation among several like-minded Trussville citizens grew into a 1.5-acre off-leash park behind Spradling Field. Only dogs are allowed; dog handlers must be 16 years or older, and all dogs must be vaccinated. For more info, visit them online.

OTIS THE GOLDEN AT REMY PARK Photo courtesy of Kelley Moore

2. BENEFUL DREAM DOG PARK, 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster | cityofalabaster.com

This $500,000 dog park opened in 2012, after former Shelby Humane executive director Jenny McInerney submitted a video and essay for a nationwide contest sponsored by Beneful. The dog park is inside Veterans Park in Alabaster and includes splash pads, exercise games, rings, and dedicated spaces for large and small dogs alike.

3. REMY’S DOG PARK AT RED MOUNTAIN,

2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham | redmountainpark.org/remys-dog-park

One of the largest dog parks in Alabama, Remy’s has more than 6 acres of shaded space with benches, and large areas for running and playing with your dog. It was recognized by Southern Living as one of the “10 Great Southern Dog Parks.”

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4. BARK PARK, 2408 Stouts Road, Fultondale | fultondale.com/parks

This dedicated dog park sits adjacent to a children’s park in the city of Fultondale, and features large fenced areas for large and small dogs alike. Just outside the park is a creek that many dogs enjoy on hot days.

5. THE DOG PARK AT LOCH HAVEN,

3437 Loch Haven Drive, Hoover | hooveral.org

Situated on 17 acres, this public dog park in Hoover features fenced areas for small and large dogs alike, a 0.4 mile walking track, an obstacle course for dogs, and a covered pavilion perfect for picnics.

6. GREEN SPRINGS DOG PARK, 1871 Green Springs Highway, Birmingham | birminghamal.gov

This dog park, located on 2.6 fenced-in acres, was one of the first public dog parks in the area, dedicated in 2009 by the city of Birmingham. The park includes double gates and dividers for large and small dogs.

7. IRONDALE DOG PARK, 301 Ruffner Road, Irondale | cityofirondale.gov

Originally located at the Station at Grants Mill shopping center, Irondale moved its dog park in early 2018 to Ruffner Park.

OTHER OUTDOOR SPOTS These are some other great places where dogs are welcomed on a leash. Note: this list is not exhaustive; share your favorite parks with us by emailing us at matthew@ jbmcmedia.com. `` Horse Creek Trail, 4013 Highway 78, Dora `` Moss Rock Preserve, 617 Preserve Way, Hoover `` Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham `` Railroad Park, 1700 1st Avenue South, Birmingham `` Rhodes Park, 2801 Highland Court, Birmingham `` Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham `` Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, 3906 Turkey Creek Road, Pinson

LOCATIONS

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FEATURE STORY

More than a

RESCUE Shelby SafePet: Protecting Humans and Animals

By Heather Jones Skaggs Domestic violence occurs across every sector of society. “We know that a significant amount of abuse survivors will delay fleeing a dangerous situation because they fear what their abuser may do when they leave. Many times, a survivor will delay seeking help for fear of harm coming to a family pet,” says Perry Trice, Coordinator for Shelby SafePet, a program which assists any Alabama resident with animals that they love.

These victims want very much to keep their pets, but they may need additional help doing so.

The program began as a pilot program with Shelby Humane in October 2017 serving two local domestic violence programs with two vet partners and one foster volunteer. “Shelby Humane is the parent organization, but the SafePet program is an entity within it and is separate from the shelter and spay/neuter programs,” Perry explains

“When I moved to Alabama,” Perry says, “I had an opportunity to change careers. I was interested in helping others and wanted to work in nonprofit.

[Previously] I worked for a local mental health authority as a benefits/trust fund accounts manager, but I realized I wanted a more direct service role.” Perry’s wife, who has worked in the nonprofit world for many years, told him about the (at the time) new program called SafePet and thought it would be a great fit. “I met with the director, David Arias, and he felt my particular skill set was complementary to what he wanted to develop. I began developing, building and working to expand the SafePet program. After the pilot period, Shelby SafePet went statewide in 2018.

“Today, we have a partnership with the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV). We serve all 16 of their member programs as well as related programs. We also average around 3-4 transportation volunteers and 15 foster volunteers.”

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Volunteers, drivers, and veterinarians work together to help anyone seeking assistance.

An example situation that Perry often uses to describe how the program works is a woman who has been isolated by her partner. She may or may not be experiencing physical abuse but definitely feels threatened and wants to leave. The woman fears if she does leave, however, the abuser will seek retribution on their dog. The abuser has made threats to do this in the past.

When SafePet is contacted, the victim is able to get a referral to their nearest domestic violence program that is able to assist in developing a safety plan for them and their pet.

“In this situation, she decides that going into the emergency shelter is the best option for her,” Perry says. “An advocate from the program is able to help her get the dog to one of our vet partners, where they fully evaluate the animal. A transport volunteer anonymously brings the dog to a SafePet foster family that will keep him safe and comfortable for 60 days. This gives the woman time to have some rest and make decisions about what she would like to do with their pet next.”

Perry points out that all abuse situations are not the same, and each must be handled with care. Men can be victims of domestic violence as well, just like women and children. “We understand that abuse does not discriminate by gender or orientation, and we serve anyone in need of our services.”

“It’s a terrible choice for someone to make. We help to remove that barrier of safety by working with our partners across Alabama to provide assistance in these situations. Whether it is by temporary fostering, veterinary assistance, routine vaccinations, spay/neutering (all at no cost

to the client), help with supplies or pet food, or financial assistance in the form of a pet deposit, if this is what the client needs, we will help them” Perry says. The only eligibility requirements are that the person must be a resident of Alabama, be working with a domestic violence organization they recognize, and have an animal that is not aggressive.

Shelby SafePet also partners with Southern Veterinary Partners to work with their network of veterinarians and have gained the support of countless rescue groups, animal welfare nonprofits, veterinary hospitals, boarding facilities, professional groomers and trainers, community service organizations, and private citizens who want to help.

“As we’ve grown, our needs are expanding,” Perry says. “People who learn about our program see the potential for how we can help right away. Whatever the specific issue (domestic violence, animal welfare, helping women/families, law enforcement, domestic violence prevention/education, community service), we provide a lot of opportunities.”

Alabama is setting an example of helping victims both human and animal with a program like Shelby SafePet. “All the ACADV member organizations we have partnered with have told me some version of the same thing: this program is very important,” Perry plainly states. “Less than 20% of domestic violence agencies nationwide are set up to take in animals, and this statistic applies to Alabama as well. Almost every client when surveyed about their experience has told us, without SafePet, ‘I do not know what I would have done.’ ” Learn more about Shelby SafePet online at shelbysafepet.org, by phone at (205) 669-3916, or follow them on Facebook.

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EVENT CALENDAR - BIRMINGHAM AREA

Looking for something fun to do with your pet(s)? Good news — you don’t have to look far around Birmingham to find something. Check out this sampling of things to do around town, and for more events, visit bhampets.com.

WOOF PACK TRAINING Every Wednesday through the end of October, 4-5pm Shelby Humane, 381 McDow Road, Columbiana The WOOF PACK is comprised of dedicated volunteers who want to help teach shelter dogs at the Shelby Humane facility basic skills that will improve their chances of adoption. You will walk the dogs and while walking them you will be able to use Shelby Humane’s enrichment trail with different training stations for the dogs. If you want more information or have any questions, please email mdempsey@shelbyhumane. org.

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT July 6, 11am-4pm PetSmart, 4925 Promenade Parkway, McCalla Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

YOGA WITH FURBABIES July 13, 9:30-11am or 7-8:30pm Pura Vida Healing Arts, 3940 Grants Mill Road, 2nd Floor, Irondale Falco’s Friends, a local pet adoption agency, will introduce adoptable animals during a yoga class fit for practicing yogis or beginners. Furbabies may include adoptable puppies, kittens, or mild tempered adult dogs and cats. Falco’s Friends will share photos and information about furbabies scheduled to attend the week prior to class. Volunteers will supervise furbabies throughout class, ensuring you experience an ideal balance of yoga and furbaby love.

Weather permitting, classes will be held on the lawn outside Pura Vida Healing Arts &

Back on Track. Mats are provided but feel free to bring your own and/or a blanket. The class will be invited to stay and play with our adorable adoptable furbabies. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce a friend or family member to yoga!

DONATION BASED (suggested donation $25). Space is limited so please register online at puravida-healingarts.com. Fetch treat truck for dogs will also be at the event.

Join us and bring your well behaved dogs for the treat of a lifetime...they will be thanking you!

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT July 13, 11am-4pm, and July 14, noon3pm Petco, 1961 Gadsden Highway, Trussville Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

READING BUDDIES WITH THE GBHS July 16, 3:30-4:30pm Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale Practice reading out loud to dogs who love to listen! Staff and volunteers from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be here with friendly dogs who love to make new friends.

PAWS ON THE PATIO July 18, 5-9pm La Paz, 3 Mt Laurel Avenue, Birmingham Tacos, pups and charity. What could be better? Grab some tasty Mexican food and cocktails with your furry friend at La Paz in Mt Laurel, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Hand in Paw! There will be live music and drink specials as well.

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10TH ANNUAL BARK AND WINE GALA July 20, 5-9pm Grand Bohemian, 2655 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook Bark & Wine is always an exciting event, and this year will be no different! The setting for the 10th Annual Bark & Wine will be the beautiful Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. This year we are excited to offer a VIP Auction Preview, which includes an early auction preview, specialty cocktails, and a custom bidding paddle.

The live auction will include beautiful, handmade, reclaimed wood pet beds. Our thanks to Randal Lucas for donating his time and resources to building these beautiful beds. We’re happy to announce that Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. will be our professional auctioneers again this year. Find out more about them at gtauctions.com.

There will be great food, in a beautiful setting, exciting silent and live auction items, and a few hundred animal loving friends - all to support the incredible work being done

by Shelby Humane in your community and throughout Alabama.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting barkandwine.org or by texting BARKANDWINE to 41444.

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT July 20, 11am-4pm PetSmart, 4925 Promenade Parkway, McCalla Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

DRIVE FOR A CAUSE July 20, 9am-noon BMW of Birmingham, 1000 Tom Williams Way, Irondale Breathtaking BMWs and adorable pups?

Sounds like a great Saturday! Join the GBHS

and Tom Williams BMW for an adopt-a-pet event at the dealership.

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT August 3, 11am-4pm Petco, 1961 Gadsden Highway, Trussville Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

SIPS FOR STRAYS August 8, 5-8pm Birmingham District Brewing, 2201 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham Come out with your furry friends and enjoy an evening of food and drinks at Birmingham District Brewing Company. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the GBHS.

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT August 10, 11am-4pm PetSmart, 4925 Promenade Parkway, McCalla Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

PICASSO PETS August 17, 6-10pm Grand Bohemian, 2655 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook Join us for Hand in Paw’s 19th annual signature auction, Picasso Pets, to help bring animal assisted therapy to those who need it most. This unique cocktail gala will feature a top-notch online silent auction, star therapy animals, craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, a delicious seated dinner, and a live auction hosted by Morgan Murphy.

This year’s spotlight is on presenters like Idie Hastings and Kim & Corbin Day, whose pets painted with local artists. Their final pieces will be debuted to guests at the event! The silent auction will utilize mobile bidding, and those

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interested in participating can begin bidding online as early as August 12. All funds raised enable Hand in Paw to carry out our mission to improve human health and well-being.

For more information and to purchase tickets & sponsorship opportunities, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/cD8/

CLEAR THE SHELTER DAY August 17, all day Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham Help clear out the shelter with 50% off adoptions all day!

GBHS ADOPTION EVENT September 7, 11am-4pm, and September 8, noon-3pm Petco, 1961 Gadsden Highway, Trussville Meet adoptable animals from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and take one home with you!

MEET AND GREET THE AGB ORPHANS September 14, 10am-noon Hollywood Feed, 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Suite 210, Mountain Brook Meet & Greet is open to the public. It’s a great way to learn more about Adopt a Golden Birmingham, meet our orphans, and talk with our volunteers! Please check in with the AGB volunteers upon arrival before proceeding back to meet the orphans.

LET’S GO FOR THE GOLD September 26, 6-9pm Caliber, 2822 Central Avenue, Homewood Save the date for Adopt a Golden Birmingham’s biggest annual fundraiser.

You don’t want to miss this night of fun hosted by our friends at the amazing Caliber store in Homewood, Alabama. More details

to come as the date gets closer; follow AGB on Facebook for more information.

MEET AND GREET THE AGB ORPHANS October 12, 10am-noon Hollywood Feed, 230 Doug Baker Boulevard, Hoover Meet & Greet is open to the public. It’s a great way to learn more about Adopt a Golden Birmingham, meet our orphans, and talk with our volunteers! Please check in with the AGB volunteers upon arrival before proceeding back to meet the orphans.

BARKTOBERFEST October 20, noon-4pm Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena Don’t miss this afternoon of fun supporting Two by Two Rescue. Bring your dog and enjoy an off leash dog park, dog adoption center, celebrity dogs, low cost vaccines & microchips, a kid’s zone, face painting, pony rides, vendors, food trucks, a bake sale, a gift shop, door prizes, silent auction, photo booth and fun for everyone!

U.S. CANINE BIATHLON November 2 Vapor Wake K9, 265 Rucker Street, Anniston Held at VWK9’s world-class 320-acre canine training facility in Anniston, Alabama, The U.S. Canine Biathlon was founded by Paul Hammond, not only for those who love the challenge of obstacle racing but their canine companions. This 4+ mile event features more than 40+ purpose-built obstacles over varied terrain including forest, sand, and water. For all the details, visit uscaninebiathlon.com.

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