The Cardiff 101 Chamber presents the Dog Days of Summer, entertainment for dogs and their pet parents. Come out to the Dog Days and get some exercise (you and your pooch), socialize, enjoy pet contests, pet products, animal adoptions, vendors and much much more! A portion of this years proceeds will benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society. For more information please call (760) 436-0431.

Join PAWS Chicago for this lake side beach party at Castaways at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse.  There will be a beachy dinner buffet, cocktails and dancing all to benefit PAWS Chicago.  Advance ticket purchse: $150/person and $50/pet.  Event day ticket purchase: $75/person and $50/pet.  The event begins at 6 pm.

For more information please contact Christine Witte at cwitte@pawschicago.org or (773) 890-5118. www.pawschicago.org

Join The Seattle Animal Shelter for their 9th Annual Furry 5k Fun Run and Walk on Sunday June 8, 2008 in the city's Seward Park.  Join thousands of participants run and walk for their furry friends to help raise money for injured and abused orphaned animals.

• 8:15 am - 9:45 am:  Day of race registration and race packet and t-shirt pick-up
• 9:00 am:  Pet product expo opens (South Lawn)
• 10:00 am:  Runners start (timed)
• 10:10 am:  Walkers start
• 11:15 am:  Awards ceremony

For more information about how to become involved in this run/walk please contact the race director at kkwhitney@earthlink.net or visit http://www.seattleanimalshelter.org/.

Join dogs and their owners in Sacramento, California for the Bark at the Capitol, a day devoted to our canine friends.  Concerned Dog Owners of America will host this event at Capitol Park on Wednesday June 4, 2008 from 10 am- 4 pm.  There will be an 11:30 am Mutt Parade as well as entertainment, sheep herding, flyball canine relays, police/military dogs, dancing dogs, therapy dogs and much more!

Admission is free but at $5 donation would be much appreciated.  A portion of the proceeds will go to Concerned Dog Owners of American and VetDogs, a new program from the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind.  For more information visit www.barkatthecapitol.org.

Come and join ONLYforPETLOVERS and tons of other pet lovers, companies and organizations for the largest dog parage in the country!  The Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival will be held on Saturday June 7, 2008 at Old Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara, California.  Over 16,000 spectators are estimated to gather along State Street to watch this amusing canine parade.

When the parade ends the festival begins and will include vendor booths, live music, a kid's zone, food and much more.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Big Dog Foundation, a non-profit charity that benefits dogs, children and dogs that help people.

Come out with your pooch to the Dog Bowl 2008 in Frankenmuth, Michigan May 24-25.  Featured attractions will be the DockDogs Distance Diving Competitions and the Frisbee Disc Dog Competitions (to register for one of these events please call (734) 845-6572 or (248) 736-0687).  Admission to this event is free!

Saturday May 24

• 1 pm Pet Parade, begins at the River Place Main Parking Lot, line-up at 12:30 pm
• 3 pm Weinerdog Races
• 5 pm Stupid Pet Tricks

Sunday May 25

• 10 am Doggie Dash at the East Parking Lot
• 1 pm Dog Breeds of the World Show at River Place Stage
• 3 pm Rockin' Dog Look-a-Like Contest

Come out to River Place and enjoy hot air baloon rides, vendors on Sat. from 10 am - 7pm and Sun. from 10 am - 6 pm.  For more information please call 1-800-600-0105

Come out to adopt a new member into the family at Miami-Dade Animal Services on Saturday June 7, 2008.  From 5 pm - 8 pm come to this groovy event and receive free goody bags for adopted pets.  Refreshments will be served and donations taken (pet toy donations are welcome).  For more information please visit www.miamidade.gov/animals.

Join the computer technology provider IT by the Sea in Fort Myers, Florida on Sat. June 7, 2008 for their grand opening and pet party.  IT by the Sea invites you to come out with your friends, family and yes, pets.  Duke's Waggin' Tail Grooming will be on hand as will a vet for on-site pet vaccinations.  At 1 pm there will ge an Ugly Dog Contest.  A drawing contest will also take place for the young artist in your family.

Animal Refuge Center of Fort Myers will also be on hand with animals available for adoption.  Come out for some pet-friendly fun and enjoy games, prizes, food and more.  The event will run from 10 am - 4 pm.

The Humane Society of Broward County would like to invite you to their 3rd Annual Adopt-A-Thon June 6-8.  Join Big 105.9 radio hosts Jen Wylde, Seabass, Toast and Jay Zeager at the HSBC shelter and big home a new furry family member!  Activities such as a bounce house for kids, BBQ and face painting will be offered.

When you adopt a pet during this event you will receive a free bag of treats from Purina One or Friskies (while supplies last).  The shelter will be opened until midnight on Firday June 6 so come on out whenever you can!  The adoption fees are $75 for cats, $90 for dogs and $125 for puppies.  These fees include spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, a 14-day health care plan courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals and microchipping with registration.  For more information please call the HSBC at (954) 989-3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com. 

Hotel Indigo exclusively offers the Canine Cocktail Hour, a unique experience for you to share with your beloved pet(s).  Donations will be made from drinks to the Atlanta Humane Society and there will even be a raffle for a weekend break including a spa break for the canine at WAG-A-LOT!  The Canine Cocktail Hour will be every Tuesday (all summer long) from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm.  One dollar from every Hotel "INDIGO" Martini sold will go towards supporting the Piedmont Park Dog Park.  There will also be complimentary treats and a water bar for the pups while adults can enjoy cocktails and fast-casual fare from Hotel Indigo's Golden Bean (full-service restaurant & bar). Biscuits provided by Old Mother Hubbard.  Pet photo ops in the signature Hotel Indigo chair will also be available.  Please contact Hotel Indigo Atlanta at (404) 874-9200 or toll free 1-866-2INDIGO for more information.

The Atlanta Humane Society, invites you to one of the most exciting and unique fundraising events of the year located at the magnificent Magnolia Plantation, home of Wanda and Rick McGaha in McDonough, GA,  The night will feature live auctions, rodeo bull riders, cowgirl barrel racers and a mock gambling hall. Don’t forget to wear your dancing boots! Tickets will be available soon for 4175 for general admission and $375 for VIP admission.  For more information please visit http://www.crystalbootssilversaddles.org/.

Come to the Pampered Pet Expo 2008 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 8 - 10, from 10 am - 7 pm each day.  Enjoy all the fun and games that Orlando has to offer while attending one of the biggest pet parties in both Orlando and the state.  There will be vendor booths that offer pet food, toys, treats, supplies, housing, clothes, costumes, furniture and services.  There will also be demonstrations, educational presentations, exhibits, pet Adoptions featuring Central Florida rescue groups and shelter animals, prizes, giveaways and so  much more for you, your family and your pets.  For more information please visit www.pamperedpetexpo.com.  $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/kids ages 4-12, Parking is $6.

If you love pugs are just love dogs come out to the Pug Rescue of Santa Barbara's Annual Party.  Bring your dog and experience a fun-filled afternoon with the family.  There will be photo contests, raffles, food and lots of pug-filled fun.  Admission is $10/adults (includes one free raffle ticket) while children 12 and under are free.  This event takes place on June 29 from noon to 3 pm.  For more information please visit www.pugrescuesb.com.

Come out and visit the the stores on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue on Saturday, July 19 from 10 am – 4 pm for this annual festival for you and your pup.  There will be sidewalk sales and activities for both your pets and your family. Proceeds from participating businesses benefit the Animal Humane Society.  For more information please visit www.animalhumanesociety.org or call (763) 522-4325.

Join the Red Door Animal Shelter of Chicago on June 19 from 5 pm - 10 pm at Il Fiasco, a great little Italian restaurant with a twist.  Enjoy delicious pizzas, pastas and other Italian fare whiel supporting the Red Door Shelter right in the heart of Chicago and the Andersonville neighborhood.  Il Fiasco will donate a portion of all food sold on June 19th to Red Door.  There will also be a raffle with great prizes for you and your pets.  Reservations are accepted by calling (773) 769-9700.  Sorry!  This is a people only event.  Pets are not allowed inside restaurants in the City of Chicago. 

Come out to Bucktown's Red Dog House in support of the Red Door Shelter on June 25.  From 4 pm - 8 pm come out to have professional portraits taken of your furry companion.  This event will even feature a 25 minute session with Chicago's well-known pet photographer Rhonda Holcomb.  For more details or to reserve your spot please call (773) 227-7341 or e-mail steve@reddoghouse.com.  A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Red Door Shelter.

Come out to Animal Haven SoHo in Manhattan on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 7-9 pm for a groovy summer pet grooming party with Jorge Bendersky, one of the contestents on Animal Planet's reality contest Groomer Has It.   Enjoy cocktails, tasty treats, and Q&A with Jorge. Don your hippest 60s threads to win groovy prizes.  There will be a silent auction and groomer games with cool prizes. All money raised to wi ll benefit Animal Haven Shelter. Advance human tickets are $25 each; well-behaved dogs under 15 pounds are free.  For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Hillary at pebbles321@aol.com.

Join Animal haven on June 30, 2008 for their 3rd Annual Golf Classic at the Montammy Golf Club in Alpine, New Jersey.  This celebrity golf outing will feature 30 all-atar players, lavish four-star food, awards, entertainment, auctions, raffles, contest and great prizes!  Come out to support Animal Haven's adoption center in Soho, NYC and watch some all-star golf.  The vent begins at 8 am and runs till 8:30 pm.  Shotgun is at 11 am.  Please visit www.animalhavenshelter.org for more information.

Come out to Downtown Naples as celebrate the staffordshire terrier.  All responsible am staff/pit bull owners are welcome to come out and bring their well-behaved and trained canine to this Pittie Party.  Over 50 dogs were in attendance last year at the successful event.  After some playtime with the pups, there will be a walk down the length of 5th Avenue to show off these wonderful pets.  From 11 am - 1 pm.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is hosting the A Cause for Paws 5K Doggie Dash and 3K Walk-a-thon on Sep. 13, 2008. This event is now in it's 19th year and will include not only the walk and run but entertainment, vendors, prizes, food, games and much more!

On-site registration on the day of the event will begin at 7 am and runt ill the start of the Doggie Dash at 8:30 am and the Walk-a-thon at 8;45 am. After, there will be a Pet Expo featuring Paw Print Art and other pet activities. The event concludes at noon. The registration free is $35 for adults, $15 for kids 17 and under and will include an event t-shirt, pancake breakfast and entry to the Pet Expo. Registration for dogs is free! For more information [;ease ca;; (303) 442-4030, ext. 655.

Join the MSPCA on the Boston Common on Sunday September 7, 2008 for the 2008 Walk for Animals.  Come out and walk for the animals with you family, friends and yes, dogs.  There will also be entertainment, prizes, raffles, food, contests, demonstrations, music, microchipping and much more!  You can register online today for only $25.  Similar events will be taking place on for the MSPCA on the same day in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Brockton, and Springfield.  For more information or to register for any of these walks online please visit the event homepage.  This event runs from 11 am - 2 pm.

Come out to Capital Brewery in Middleton, Wisconsin on September 27, 2008 for Dane County Humane Society's Dogtoberfest! This event will be held at one of the country and region's number one breweries and will include fun for both you and your canine friends. There will be games, contests, auctions, raffles, live entertainment and of course, great beer! There will be a $5 donation admission fee and all proceeds will go directly to the homeless animals at Dane County Humane Society.

For more information please contact Angela at (608) 838-0413, ext. 118 or at arhodes@giveshelter.org.  For more information please visit www.giveshelter.org.

The Music City is preparing to strut their stuff at the Mutt Strutt Dog Walk on September 20, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The Nashville Humane Association is inviting you to Centennial Park for this one-mile canine-friendly walk.  Check-in is at 8:30 am and the walk begins at 9:30 am.  There will be a Dog Day Festival after the walk.  Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers.

For more information please visit www.nashvillehumane.org or call (615) 352-1010.

Join PAWS Chicago on Montrose Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan for their 8th Annual Run for Their Lives 8K Run/4K Walk.  Come out with your pets and run or walk to help raise funds for PAWS Chicago, the city's largest no kill humane organization.  Stay after the run/walk for some pet-friendly fun!  Resgister online at www.pawschicago.org or in advance for only $35 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under.  Day-of-race registration will also be available for $40 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under.  Dogs are free!

For more information please visit www.pawschicago.org or call (773) 890-5118.

Leave it to the Live Music Captiol of the World to host an event like this one!  Join the Austin Humane Society for Rags 2 Wags 2008 on Nov. 1, 2008 at the Austin Music Hall.  Come out for this one-of-a-kind fashion show for your four-legged  friends as well as celebrity appearances, live music from Bruce Robison, live and silent auctions and much more!  For ticket and sponsorship information please call Leslie Coons at (512) 646-7387, ext. 108 or e-mail lcoons@austinhumanesociety.org.

Woofstock is the largest outdoor festival for pets and their owners in the Midwest!  Come out on October 4, 2008 from 10 am - 3 pm for this fun-filled day of pet-friendly activities and entertainment.  Enjoys vendors, foodm, demonstrations, music and much more!  Woofstock 2007 raised $219,000 for the Kansas Humane Society and they are hoping for 2008 to be even bigger!  For more information please visit www.kshumane.org.

Bring out the entire family, and Fido, on Sunday October 5 for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri's Canine Carnival at Tilles Park in Ladue, Missouri.  Kids will enjoy games, activities and crafts while you dog enjoys some canine fun too.  Pet for adoption and vendors will also be on hand.    Volunteers are needed!  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Stephanie at (314) 645-4610 ext. 122.  For more information please visit www.apamo.org.  The carnival will run from 10 am - 2 pm.

Join Baltimore ANimal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) at their 4th Annual BARCStoberfest fundrasier on Saturday October 18, 2008 from 11 am - 4 pm at Patterson Park.  Come out for a day of family and pet friendly fun including pet contests, entertainment, demonstrations, and the Strut Your Mutt Walk.  For more information please visit the BARC Web site.

Join the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County on Saturday July 26 from 8:30 am - 1 pm for their 18th Annual Dog-A-Thon.  Come out with your friends, family and canine companions for Washington State's largest dog walk!  Enjoy a one-mile stroll or four-mile hike, pet-related vendors/booths, contest, demonstrations, entertainment and food.  Last year the Dog-A-Thon raised $125,000 to benefit the Humane Society!  Help them raise even more in 2008!

For more information or to print a pledge form please visit the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County site or call (253) 383-2733

Join Juice It Up! Juice Bar for their grand opening celebration benefitting Get A Life Pet Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes small dogs. Come out to Juice It Up at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens on Saturday July 26 from 1 pm - 4 pm and enjoy a doggy fashion show, Juice It Up samples, coupons, gift certificates and a Chinese raffle where you can win both pet and people items! Come out and help support Get A Life! For more information please visit www.getalifepetrescue.com.

Join the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) for the 7th Annual Golden on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on August 23, 2008 at the River Ridge Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the NRGRR, helping unwanted Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption. Registration is available online at www.goldenonthegreen.com and is requested by August 8, 2008. Shotgun start is 1:30 pm. For more information, e-mail goldenonthegreen@hotmail.com.

Talking Rock Ranch (14503 N. Talking Rock Ranch Road) in Prescott, AZ is hosting Woofstock from 8 am - 1 pm. This special event will feature a one-hour hike through the Talking Rock community with plenty of treats for dogs along the way, as well as pet adoptions, air major flying Frisbee exhibition, dog agility demonstrations, booths with all kinds of doggy goodies, music, and raffle prizes. Bring the entire family. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for kids, and free for dogs. For more information, check out their website http://www.talkingrockranch.com/woofstock.aspx?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&u or call (928) 858-7032.

L'Oreal Paris presents the 5th Annual "Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too" Day on Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 9 am - 4 pm. Over 40 rescues and non-profits will be present, as well as pet related vendors, live music, food, and contests. Donations are $10/adult and proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Central and South New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 860-7601 or visit them on the web at www.yourdogisworthittoo.com. Rain date is Sunday, August 17, 2008.

Join the Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA) on August 23, 2008 from 11 am - 4 pm for a day of fun and fundraising to help cover the medical expenses of rescued dachshunds. There will be dachshund games and contests, a costume parade, raffles, booths selling dachshund goodies, and much more. The event is free and everyone is invivted. For more information, visit www.bdfest.org or e-mail bavariandoxfest@aol.com.

Saturday August 2nd, dowtown Frederick goes to the dogs for Dog Days of Summer. A portion of the proceeds benefit the event's co-organizaer, the Frederick County Humane Society. The event will feature dog contests, animal art, dog friendly stores, live entertainment, guest artists, as well as extended shopping hours at over 80 downtown stores. Registration begins at 5 pm and the event concludes with a Yappy Hour doggie after party. For more information, call (301) 600-2844 or e-mail mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org

Come dine with your dog August 4th at CW Harborside on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. All well-mannered dogs are invited to attend. Proceeds support the animals at the Delaware Humane Association (DHA). Please visit http://cwharborside.com for more information or call (302) 571-8171, ext. 302.

Come dine with your dog August 18th at CW Harborside on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. All well-mannered dogs are invited to attend. Proceeds support the animals at the Delaware Humane Association (DHA). Dinner begins at 5 pm. Please visit http://cwharborside.com for more information or call (302) 571-8171, ext. 302.

Come out to the Glendale Farm Open Space (i-25 and Surrey Ridge, Exit 190) from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday September 20th, 2008 for the 4th annual Wag 'n Trail, a 1.6 mile hike for you and your dog. Proceeds benefit the Dumb Friends League's Buddy Center in Castle Rock.  

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 from 12 pm - 5 pm, Linganore Winery (13601 Glissans Mill Road) in Mt. Airy, Maryland will be hosting the 12th anniversary Whine and Fleas Celebration. Pot luck lunch party begins at noon and the Appalachian Air Canines Event Games begin at 1 pm. Non-stop fun and prizes for everyone! For more information, check out www.linganorewines.com.

Stop by the Rockville Petsmart on August 23rd from 11 am - 2 pm for the OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue (Oldies But Goodies) adoption day and meet your future loyal friend and companion. All dogs are spayed or neutered and have all of their shots. For more information and directions, please visit their website www.cockerspanielrescue.com, send an e-mail to cspanielrescue1@aol.com, or give them a call (301) 770-1343.

Join the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at their Family, Fur & Fun Festival on Saturday Oct. 11, 2008 from 10 am - 4 pm.  Come out to Summerlin Centre Community park and have some pet-friendly fun with pet vendors, pet adoptions, humane education and interactive activities for both children, adults and your four-legged friends.  For more information about the NSPCA or this festival please visit www.familyfurandfun.com.

The Humane Society of Broward County will host a vaccination clinic on Sunday, September 28th from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the back parking lot of the shelter located, just west of I-95. Appointments are not necessary.

Full Service Dog Package (dogs 6 months and up)
$50 if spayed or neutered; $65 if NOT spayed or neutered
Package includes: Heartworm test, rabies with Broward County tag*, 5 in 1 Booster, Bordetella, Droncit

Regular Service Dog Package (dogs 4 months and up)
$35 if spayed or neutered; $50 if NOT spayed or neutered
Package includes: Rabies with Broward County tag*, 5 in 1 Booster, Bordetella, Droncit

Puppy Package (3 months and under)
$25
Package includes: 5 in 1 Booster, Bordetella, Droncit

Cat Package (4 months and older)
$25 if spayed or neutered; $40 if NOT spayed or neutered
Package includes: rabies with Broward County tag*, FVRCP, Droncit

Kitten Package (3 months and under)
$15
Package includes: FVRCP, Droncit

Vaccines and services sold individually:
Micro Chip and Registration $20.00 Heartworm test $15.00
5 in 1 Booster shot $10.00 Bordetella shot $10.00
FVRCP (cat booster): $10.00 Droncit (de-wormer): $10.00
Rabies with Broward County tag* NOT spayed or neutered $30.00
Rabies $10.00 with tag* $15.00 (Broward County tag)

*Tag is for Broward County Residences only.

Join Dane County Humane Society in Madison, Wisconsin for Mad Shibas 4th Annual Picnic. Come out to Token Creek Park on Aug. 30, 2008 from 11 am - 3 pm for this canine friendly event. The cost is $15 per adult and $8 per child and includes a catered lunch. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. For more information or to RSVP please conact Melissa at shibas@opacolor.com.

Come out to support the South Suburban Humane Society at their Annual Bark Walk.  The walk kicks off at 10 a.m. with a Fun Fair to follow at 2 p.m.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. There will a free t-shirt and goodie bag for all registered participants.  There will be pet friendly vendors, demonstrations, behaviorist demonstrations, pet contests, face painting, kid games, live music, food, and shelter animal visitations.  Bring your pooch, family and friends out to this day of doggy fun!  For more information please visit www.sshspets.org.

Come on out to support your four-legged friends on Sunday Sept. 14 at 10 am.

The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine invites "dogs of all shapes and sizes" to get ready for the 2008 Dog Jog race and walk. They remind pet parents to get ready too!  Visit the Dog Jog website at www.dogjog.org to get information on registration, donations, and more.

Proceeds from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine's 25th Annual Dog Jog Benefit for Homeless Animals allow our furry friends, from canine to feline and even some in between, to have a little better life.  Visit Dane County Humane Society  while at this event!  Dane County Humane participates in this event every year and in return receives much needed donations from a portion of the proceeds raised.

Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie will be hosting its 3rd Annual Memorial Service honoring your beloved pets.  Come out to Heaven's Pets on Sunday Sept. 14, 2008 beginning at 6 pm for this event.  Featured speakers will include India Stewart of India Stewart Designs, Leslie Wallace, President of Looziana Basset Rescue, and Ana Zorrilla, CEO of LA/SPCA.  For more information please visit www.heavenspets.com.

Join the City of West Hollywood for some Halloween fun!  On Saturday Oct. 26, 2008 beginning at 1 pm there will be a Doggy Halloween Costume Contest in West Hollywood Park.  Come on out with your friends, family and most importantly your dressed up pooch to compete in this contest.