Sugar & Champagne 2009

Date: Wednesday, January 28

Time: 6:30pm - VIP Reception and 7:00-10:00pm - General Reception

Cost: Regular Tickets: $85 and VIP Tickets: $125

Location: The Ritz-Carlton (1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037)

For more information: please check out http://www.washhumane.org/upcomingevents.asp, call 202-723-5730 (ext. 204), or e-mail Skranitz@washhumane.org

What: An annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats.

When: Officially the last Tuesday of February, with events and activities taking place throughout the month of February. The 15th annual Spay Day USA is Feb. 24, 2009.

Where: Across the United States and U.S. territories.

Why: About every eight seconds one cat or dog is euthanized in a U.S. shelter. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets, even purebreds. Maybe someone's cat or dog got out just that one time or maybe the litter was intentional, but efforts to find enough good homes failed. 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. Learn more about why you should spay or neuter your pet.

Don't miss out on the premier educational conference for animal care professionals and volunteers-join us April 6-9, 2009, in Las Vegas for Animal Care Expo 2009! Registration will open in Fall 2008.

Animal Care Expo brings together people with a shared purpose: the protection and care of animals. By exchanging ideas, philosophies, and processes, we become better champions for the animals in our communities. When we learn, rejuvenate, and network, we become more effective veterinarians, board members, shelter staff members, animal control officers, humane investigators, feral cat caretakers, volunteers, trainers, and humane educators. This is what Animal Care Expo is all about.

Want more information? Check out www.animalshelter.org and select Animal Care Expo.