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 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.

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.

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 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 the Humane Society of Naples for Cats, Kittens and Cocktails, a party at Shula's Steak House at the Naples Hilton to help raise funds and supplies for the humane society.  This event was hugely popular last year and there is not fee to attend!  All funds raised will come from the sale of raffle tickets.  Bring your friends and family to this casual event and enjoy a "meowjito."  Several adoptable cats will be in attendance as well.  Use this event to donate much-needed supplies as well!  Please visit www.collierhumanesoc.org for more information.  This event will run fron 5 pm - 7 pm.

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.

Come and join fellow cocker spaniel lovers and their dogs for this casual get together on Saturday July 5th at 1 pm.  This monthly event unites spaniel lover and their dogs a like at a fenced-in dog park for some mingling and playtime.  Come out to bond with your pooch, meet new people and converse with old friends.  For more information please visit www.sdsr.org.  This event will run for about an hour.

Felines, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois is inviting you to come out to one of the city's most well-known brew pubs, Goose Island Brewery, on July 13. Join Felines Inc. from 7 pm - 10 pm at the Goose Island to kick back, relax and support this cageless, no-kill cat shelter. $40 will get you beer and food! For more information or to purchase your tickets online, visit www.felinesinc.org. Felines, Inc. reminds all attendees to bring a valid ID!

Come muddle with the PetSet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday July 31, 2008 for their Mojito Madness cocktail party at Trina, located inside the Atlantic Resort & Spa. Guests will enjoy two complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Come out and support the Humane Society of Broward County! PetSetters: $25, Guests: $30, To join PetSet and attend: $40. Free for Top Dog and Pick of the Litter members! Valet parking will be available for $5 per car. There is a limited capacity so for pre-paid reservations call 954-266-6827. Mojito Madness will start at 6:30 pm and run till 9:30pm.

Yes, it's the Great CATsby!  The Louisiana SPCA invites you to this Gala celebrating 120 years of service!  Come to this roaring 20s tribute and walk the VIP red carpet and the social event of the season.  The gala will feature priceless art, exotic vacations, great food and spirits and entertainment, New Orleans style.  So, come out on Saturday Nov. 15 in your 1920s themed or cocktail attire.  The patron party is from 7 pm - 8:30 pm and the gala from 8:30 pm - midnight.  For more information please visit www.la-spca.org.

Patron Party and Gala: $250/person

Gala Only: $125/person

Gala only for for LA/SPCA Members: $100/person

Patron Party Sponsorship (gala and patron party): $1,500 for 6 tickets

PetSet and the Humane Society of Broward County invites you to a night in white at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Friday  Sept. 12, 2008.  Come out dressed in white chic for this poolside party from 6:30 pm - 9:30pm and enjoy 2 complimentary cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and great entertainment. Limited VIP Cabanas will available as well as valet parking for $7 per car.  The party wi lleven continue after the event inside the hotel at "The Lounge" where desserts will be served!  All  members and guests are strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance.  For prepaid reservations please call (954) 266-6827.  All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County

Did you know your $40 contribution would help feed and house 4 dogs or 5 cats for one day?

Come out to Sushi Jo's in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Tuesday Sept. 23 from to support Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. It's a night of fun for you and your pooch with complimentary appetizers and saketinis, $1.00 draft specials, and $5.00 drink specials. Bring any gently used bedding for the animals at the shelter and receive five raffle tickets!   For more information please visit http://hspb.org/events.php.  No RSVP required.

$5.00 for PetNet members
$15.00 for non-PetNet member

Caring Hands Animal Hospital's First Annual Tail-Gate Party!
Sunday, September 28, 2008 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Ashburn
43300 Southern Walk Plaza
Suite 124
Ashburn, VA 20148

Come join us for our very first annual Open House. The theme is a "Tail-Gate" party ... just before the Redskins vs. Dallas game! We will have food & drink for purchase, a silent auction & raffle with GREAT prizes, and lots of games for everyone in the family! Feel free to bring your vaccinated pet with you for a photo opportunity!

For more information, call Rachel Thongtavee (703-726-0446) or send an e-mail caringhandsashburn@yahoo.com