Pet First-Aid and CPR Training in Pasadena January 16: Learn about illness or injury such as inducing vomiting for poison, stopping bleeding, dealing with an upset stomach or bee sting, how to bring down a pet’s body temperature, what to do for a seizure or perform rescue breathing and CPR. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pasadena Humane Society, Humane Education Classroom, 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Register at (626) 792-7151, Ext. 124. www. sunnydogink.com The Food and Water Bowl XVII January 23-24: A “Super-Bowl” feline show including more than 450 exotic cats and 41 different breeds, household pet and cat agility competitions, vendors, adoptions and more. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. www.sandiegocat.org Annual Fancy Rat and Mouse Show January 30: The AFRMA judges various categories of rats and mice including pets, English, breeder’s group, brood doe, and progeny. Entry forms are found on the website. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Woodcrest Community Center, 17156 Krameria Ave., Riverside. www.afrma.org
FEBRUARY Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach Visit website for date and time: Join the 12th annual Bulldog Beauty Contest and Expo. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host this event billed as the largest gathering of English bulldogs in the world. A few hundred bulldogs parade down the red carpet and get judged by real-life beauty queens—all to help raise money for animal welfare causes. Marine Stadium, Long Beach. www.hautedogs.org/bulldog.html Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month at OC Animal Care Services February 1-29: Bring home a new best bunny friend. Hop on down and enjoy adoption discounts and free goodies. 561 The City Drive South, Orange. (714) 9356848. www.ocpetinfo.com • Pet Loss Counseling and Support Groups of Orange County February 6: See “January 9” for details. • Animal Health Foundation Therapy Animal Team Evaluations February 13: Do you think your pet might make a good therapy animal? Animal Health Foundation is offering evaluations to test you and your pets ability to be part of the Animal Therapy Team. Must have attended the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Workshop prior to evaluation. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Please visit www. animalhealthfoundation.org/events or call (800)
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• Russian Traditions 577 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach www.RussianTraditions.us Russian Traditions has the largest collection of handmade and hand-painted dog breeds, cats, wild life and other animals on wooden nesting dolls made in Russia. Treat yourself or that someone special in your life to a truly one-of-a-kind gift. They also carry other
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www.RussianTraditions.US • Laguna Beach 939-0936 to get information on the additional prerequisites to be part of this amazing team. 2016 LA Big 5K and LA Marathon for Bassets February 13 and 14: The hounds are in the running! BHRSC will be participating in the LA Big 5K on February 13 and Skechers LA Marathon on February 14. Interested in joining the team LA Big 5K on behalf of the hounds? Email teambhrsc@gmail.com for details. Registration requires a special invitation or BHRSC will not receive credit. www.bhrsc.info Run/Walk for the Life of a Dog in the LA Marathon with Team Rover Rescue February 14: Rover Rescue is an official charity partner for the LA Marathon. Dedicated dog lovers will be running/walking to raise funds for Rover Rescue. This is a pledge-type fundraiser and all funds raised go towards saving the lives of homeless dogs. All participants will receive a free Rover Rescue T-shirt. Call (310) 3790154 to receive your official charity registration code and/or additional information. www.roverrescue.com Kids’ Pet Parade in San Juan Capistrano February 20: Kids (5-12) and their pets compete in a variety of contests. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rain date, Saturday, February 27. $3, preregistration on their website. Los Rios Park. www. swallowsparade.com/kidspet.html Spay Day USA at OC Animal Care in Orange February 20: Adopt your new best friend at this an-
nual event and receive a discounted adoption fee. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 561 The City Drive South, Orange. (714) 935-6848. www.ocpetinfo.com So Cal Pet Expo In Pomona February 20-21: Bring your pet to the So Cal Pet Expo! Check out special appearances, 200+ pet-friendly exhibitors, live demos provided, lowcost vaccinations, giveaways, contests, and much more for the whole family! Plus a mega-adoption event. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission. Pomona Fairplex. www.socalpetexpo.com Animal Shelter Night at Honda Center February 21: Join OC Animal Care and the Anaheim Ducks to celebrate Animal Shelter Night at Honda Center. Staff and volunteers will be on hand with several adoptable dogs. Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Honda Center, Anaheim. (714) 935-6848. www.ocpetinfo.com Cat’s Meow Valentine Brunch Fundraiser February 21: Join the “Cat’s Meow” Valentine Brunch fundraiser, plus a silent auction of gift baskets. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults, $50; kids (12 and under), $15; RSVP in advance by January 15. Blue Bell Foundation. Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-1586. www.dovecanyon.org/bluebell Pet First-Aid and CPR Training in Huntington Beach February 21: See “January 16” for details. Satur-
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