What’s Happening

April 16 – 17

The Phoenix Amazing Pet Expo

WestWorld of Scottsdale I 16601 North Pima Road I Scottsdale, AZ

Saturday 10–6 I Sunday 11-4

Admission: Free, bring your pet

Check out Obedience Training, Pet Care & Activism, great giveaways and prizes, amazing discounts on your favorite pet products, talent and costume contests, fabulous retailers and much more fun for the whole family! Plus shopping, adoptions, free nail trims, discounted vaccinations, agility and more I http://www.phoenixpetexpo.com I 800-977-3609 email expo@phoenixpetexpo.com.

April 17

2016 Club Olympics to benefit AZ Search Dogs

Gold Key Racquet Club I 12826 North 3rd Street I Phoenix, AZ

Sunday 11–3

Join us for a day of competition to benefit the AZ Search dogs Event circuit includes: mixed doubles tennis, corn hole, ping pong, can jam, dodgeball http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-club-olympics-to-benefit-az-searchdogs-tickets-21979873393?aff=ebrowse

April 28

Unleash the Love Fundraising Breakfast, Gabriel’s Angels

JW Marriott Desert Ridge I 5350 East Marriott Drive I Phoenix, AZ

Thursday 7-8 a m Power Hour & Registration I 8-9 a m Program & Breakfast

Experience an inspirational hour showing how Gabriel’s Angels is bringing hope and unconditional love to at-risk children through the healing power of Pet Therapy Therapy Teams will be present to meet you For more information, or to reserve your seat, call Gabriel’s Angels at 602 266 0875 ext 17 https://www.gabrielsangels.org/

May 3 (and the first Tuesday of every month)

“Doga” Series

W Scottsdale Hotel and Residences

7277 East Camelback Road I Scottsdale, AZ

Who said yoga was just for humans? Mark your calendars for W Scottsdale’s pet-friendly Doga (doggie yoga) Series going on every first Tuesday of the month! The fun-filled class, located at the W Scottsdale’s Outdoor Great Room Patio, features an interactive exercise that focuses on yoga stretches for you and your furry-friend…plus delicious doggy treats from Oh, My Dog Boutique. Guests must bring their own doggies and their mats All sizes, breeds and ages are welcome! RSVP to scottsdale.events@whotels.com. www.whotels.com/scottsdale I 480-970-2100

May 7

Paws 2 Read – 5K – Mesa

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch I 635 N Power Rd I Mesa,AZ

Saturday, 7:30 – 9 a m

The first annual Paws 2 Read 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mesa Public Library-Red Mountain Branch The race starts at the library, takes a scenic loop around the Red Mountain lake and concludes back at the library for a fun runner’s festival featuring our supporting businesses and organizations Paws 2 Read is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering reading programs that allow children to enhance their literacy skill by reading aloud to pet therapy animals Our programs enable children to establish confidence in their reading capabilities, free from worry of messing up a word or being laughed at The experience of a non-critical, caring environment can truly change a reader’s outlook on life and that is why Paws 2 Read was created http://www.active.com/mesa-az/running/distance-running-races/paws-2read-5k-2016

May 13

Dog Daze – Mesa

Downtown Mesa between Main Street and Center and Country Club

Friday 6-10 p m

Come on down to downtown Mesa for their 2nd Friday event this month featuring dogs. Dog treats. Dog toys. Dog-friendly stores! Oh, and for the humans there’s music, art and all that sort of thing Everything is open late and a lot of fun http://www.2ndfridaynightout.com/index.html

May 14

Estate Planning and Your Pet

Arizona Animal Welfare League I 25 North 40th Street I Phoenix, AZ

Come join us for this popular FREE event hosted by Arizona Animal Welfare League conducted by experienced estate-planning attorneys Free take home materials provided related to wills, trusts and your pets RSVP required, limited seating https://aawl.org/events/free-estate-planning-and-your-pet-0

June 11

2016 Half Moon Sports Grill Charity Golf Tournament for AZ Search & Rescue Dogs

Stonecreek Golf Club I 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway I Phoenix, AZ

Saturday 7:30 a m

Join us for an amazing day in the sun as we continue our annual tradition of supporting the Arizona Search & Rescue Dogs. This year's after party will be at Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill immediately after the conclusion of the tournament A special thank you to New Belgium Brewery, our Title Sponsor! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-half-moon-sports-grill-charitygolf-tournament-for-az-search-rescue-dogs-tickets21829324096?aff=ebrowse