{CITYDOG SOCIAL CALENDAR} To shake off the winter blues, we’ve put together a list of doggy must-do’s! In addition to the snapshot of events listed here, we’ve compiled even more on our Web site. Check back often—we keep it up-to-date with fun events for you and your furry friend. Woofs & Wags!
February
Spay Day USA February 23 • Nationwide. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats and a proven way to reduce the vast numbers of animals who are born only to die prematurely and without a family who loves them. Get your pet spayed or neutered today. For low-cost spay/neuter resources contact your local shelter. Dine Out for Paws & Claws February 23 • Yakima, Wash. Dining Out for Paws & Claws provides you and your family a fun opportunity to support a solution for ending euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats in the valley. When you dine at one of the participating restaurants on Spay Day, a portion of your bill will go directly to the Spay Neuter Assistance Program. For more info visit yakimahumane.org. Howlin’ at the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle February 27 • Bozeman, Mont. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Snowshoe Shuffle, so get ready to grab your canine companions and snowshoes and head for the hills—to Moonlight Basin, that is. The Shuffle has become a favorite of Big Sky residents and tourists alike. Guests enjoy trekking the lit course with their dogs after the slopes have closed. Enjoy a great chili feed and $3 draft beers. After dinner, the fun continues with music by a local band, and the Barkin’ Doggy raffle with all proceeds going straight to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter. For more info, email jess@heartofthe valleyshelter.org; (406)388.9399 x112. Dog Daze Fundraiser February 27 • Coeur d’ Alene, Ida. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrating everything dog at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Bring your well-behaved pooch on leash to this fun event. Vendors, demonstrations by law enforcement and 4H groups, owner and pet look-alike contest, costume contests, and more. For more information, contact: Kootenai Humane Society at 208.818.1633. Max Muscle Half Marathon February 28 • Vancouver, Wash. 8:30 a.m. start time at Max Muscle’s Hazel Dell Town Center location and will turn around at Klineline Park/Salmon Creek Trail. Lace up those sneakers and make plans for a run to benefit the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Marathon par36 • CityDog Magazine
ticipants will enjoy a well supported route with vendors, prizes, medals, post-marathon events, goodie bags and a T-shirt for each registered participant. To register, go to active.com or stop by either Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Store in Vancouver.
March
The Healing Power of Pets March 2 • Bellevue, Wash. 7-8 p.m. at Delta Society, 875 124th Ave NE. FREE one hour discussion to explore how you might be able to help others by volunteering with your dog—taking him/her to visit hospitalized patients, helping children learn to read, visiting seniors and in other ways. For more info or to RSVP: AnnieH@DeltaSociety. org or (425) 679-5516. This event is for humans only. Reading With Rover March 2 • Redmond, Wash. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Borders Bookstore, Redmond Town Center. March 6 • Edmonds, Wash. 11 a.m. -12 p.m. at Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main St. March 13 • Lynnwood, Wash. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Barnes & Noble’s Lynnwood location. March 13 • Kent, Wash. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Children’s Bookshop, 225 W. Meeker St. March 16 • Redmond, Wash. . 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Borders Bookstore, Redmond Town Center. March 17 • Mountlake Terrace, Wash. 7-8 p.m. Mountlake Terrace Library. March 18 • Lake Forest Park, Wash. 6:30-8 p.m. Third Place Books Lake Forest Park Towne Center. March 20 • Edmonds, Wash. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main St. March 27 • Snohomish, Wash. 11 a.m.12 p.m. at Snohomish Public Library, 311 Maple Ave. For more Reading With Rover dates, visit readingwithrover.org. Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show March 13 & 14 • Seattle, Wash. at Qwest Field Event Center. The 2,000 dogs competing in agility, conformity, rally and obedience are no doubt the stars of the show, but there’s plenty to do outside of the ring, as well, from educational booths on specific breeds to performances by canine dancing and herding groups. For ticketing information, visit seattlekennelclub.org. Humans only unless showing.
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Communicating With Your Pets March 4 • Redmond, Wash. 6-9 p.m. at Soul Food Books, 15748 Redmond Way. Book Signing fundraiser to benefit Homeward Pet. Special guest speaker Joan Ranquet, animal communicator and Hay House author of Communicating With All Life, is giving a seminar on communicating with your pets. For more info., email dianegarwood@gmail. com or call 425.788.4645. Pawsitive Futures March 6 • Seattle, Wash. 6:30-8.30 p.m. at Theo Chocolate in Fremont, 3400 Phinney Ave North. Enjoy tasty appetizers while you sip wine, sample Theo chocolates, and bid in a silent auction and have fun while helping homeless animals at this annual benefit! More info. at: pawsitivealliance.org Bounder Paws & Poles Race March 7 • Spokane, Wash. Registration 9:30 a.m. Both races begin at 11 a.m. from the Nordic ski area at 49 Degrees North. This family fun race consists of your choice of a 5K cross country ski race with your dog or a 3K snowshoe race with your dog. Awards and great prizes will follow. All proceeds will be donated to SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. Register at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. For more info call SpokAnimal at 509.534.8133. Therapy Animals: Who, What, Why? March 11 • Portland, Ore. 6:30-8 p.m. at DoveLewis Community Room (2nd floor), 1945 NW Pettygrove. Do you think you and your pet have the right stuff to get involved with Animal assisted therapy work? This free workshop is your best first step. You’ll learn DoveLewis’ criteria, screening and training process to become a certified team. They’ll also show you what types of places you and your pet could visit after certification. RSVP required for this event using the online gift shop at dovelewis.org. Whiskers Wine & Dine March 12 • Lakewood, Wash. 6-10 p.m. at the Sharon McGavick Center. This sixth annual fundraising event is held in recognition of Spay Day USA, a national day of action to promote the spaying and neutering of companion animals. Tickets are $50 per person available in advance only. To make reservations, call 253.265.2290 or download order form at coalitionhumane.org. St. Patrick’s Day Paw Promenade March 13 • Seattle, Wash. 1 p.m. Mercer Island is going to the dogs...for a St. Patrick’s Day Paw Promenade along the I-90 Trail.