Tails of the City Pet Care:
Calendar of Pet Events in Metro DC
Animal activists, rescue groups, shelters, adoption fair organizers, pet store owners and anyone else who have committed themselves to the well-being of animals, if you would like us to add your pet-related event to our calendar, please contact us!
Recurring Events
Every Saturday 10AM - 11AM
CAPITAL BULLIES MEETUP GROUP
Guy Mason Park 3600 Calvert St., NW Washington DC
Contact 202-491-5895 (Aleetalynn)
a.schenesky@verizon.net
Last Saturday of every month 9:30AM - 12 PM WARL LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINIC
202-726-2273 or warl@warl.org
Every Saturday 9AM to 9:45AM
PUPPY SOCIAL PARTIES
Bark N’ Bubbles Dog Wash 795 Center St., Herndon, VA
Contact Erin Omba at 888-opbarks or erin@opbarks.com
7/15/09 (and every 3rd Wednesday) 5PM to 8PM "DOG MEET DOG" HAPPY HOUR - FREE
Tommy Joe's Restaurant
4714 Montgomery Lane (Metro Access)
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Sponsored by Pamper My Pets, a Pet Sitting and Training Service. Meet and socialize with other pet owners and their pets. Have a nice meal while sitting outside along with a drink (if you choose). For more information call 240-724-6935
Past Events
7/15/09 (and every 3rd Wednesday) 5PM to 8PM "DOG MEET DOG" HAPPY HOUR - FREE
Tommy Joe's Restaurant
4714 Montgomery Lane (Metro Access)
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Sponsored by Pamper My Pets, a Pet Sitting and Training Service. Meet and socialize with other pet owners and their pets. Have a nice meal while sitting outside along with a drink (if you choose). For more information call 240-724-6935
6/20/09 3PM-6PM "PRIDE OF PETS" FUN DOG SHOW
PETS-DC Presents the 16th Annual "Pride of Pets" fun dog show! PETS-DC is dedicated to improving the health and well being of people living with HIV/AIDS or other disabling conditions and their companion pets.
6/7/09 2PM-3PM EASTERN TIME - A PRAYER FOR THE ANIMALS
Special Blessing for the Animals by The Pet Chaplain - Join the Pet Chaplain Rob Gierka and others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 2-3PM EASTERN TIME on Sunday, 6/7/09. This truely is a multi-faith observance. There will be a public prayer event in Skype for all starting at 2PM. Anyone with a Skype account can join in the discussion and offer prayers, poems and memorials to their animals or all animals. On Sunday, 6/7 Chaplain Gierka will change the www.PetChapel.org home page to include the Skype discussion. It will be open to the public. Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us... that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. Please visit: http://www.petchapel.org/chaplain/.
6/7/09 12PM-2:30PM WHS ADOPTION EVENT AT THE DOG SHOP
The Dog Shop
1625 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Wash, DC 20007
Every Saturday and Sunday you can find the Washington Humane Society (WHS) at a different animal-friendly organization or fabulous boutique throughout the DC metro area! Adoption events are a great way to meet your new best friend at a location that is metro or buss-accessible and where you get to see our available pus and kitties at their best! You can spot WHS by their mobile adoption center (Arf-V), which is "wrapped" with giant images of cats, dogs and WHS logo. Can also learn how to volunteer or foster animals, or just come out to play! For more info call 202-576-6839 or email Kmanion@washhumane.org. Or The Dog Shop at 202-337-3647 or http://dogshopdc.com.
6/7/09 12PM-4PM PAWS IN THE PARK
Wheaton Regional Park
11751 Orebaugh Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
Annual 1K, 3K, 5K dog walk benefitting the Montgomery County Humane Society. Register at 12PM and the walk starts at 1PM. Fun for the entire family with pet games, top dog trick contest, petting place, kitty corner, face painting, a "flealess" market for pet friendly vendors, food, music, prizes, raffles, rescue zones, and more!
6/7/09 PEOPLE ANIMALS LOVE (PAL) THERAPY DOG VISIT - morning hours
US Armed Forces Retirement Home
3700 N. Capital St. NW
Wash, DC 20011
See above for description (under 6/3/09 event). The US Armed Forces Retirement Home is the premier retirement home in the Nation for America's veterans. Established in 1851, the home once housed four US Presidents, including Abraham Lincoln. To become a volunteer for PAL or learn more about their life changing work, please visit http://peopleanimalslove.com.
6/6/09 6PM and on WHS'S 22ND ANNUAL BARK BALL
The Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Each year this gala is one of the premier events for the animal lovers of the Nation's capital, and we are honored and delighted that the Washington Humane Society (WHS) is one of the first sponsors of the historic Washington DC Week for the Animals. The Bark Ball is sure to be one of the highlight events of the week! WHS is the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States, as the only open-access shelter in the Nation's Capital, the WHS profides comfort and care for over 15,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including sheltering, adoption, spay and neuter, CatNiPP, humane law enforcement, lost and found, human-animal therapy programs and humane education. To find out more about WHS's life-saving mission and other special events throughtou the year, please visit: http://www.washhumane.org.
6/6/09 SPRING 2009 FREE ANIMAL VACCINATION CLINICS
Washington, DC Department of Health
WARD 8 - 9AM - 12PM Fire Station 33- 101 Atlantic St. SE Wash, DC 20032
WARD 8 - 1PM - 4PM Knox Place & Alabama Ave, SE Wash, DC 20020
Cats and Dogs must be at least 3 months old to receive a rabies vaccination. The first rabies shot a cat or dog receives is good for 1 year only. All pets must be brought by a responsible adult. Dogs must be secured on a leash and cats must be secured in a carrier box. Rabies & distemper shots are free with the purchase of a DC dog license. A dog license costs are $15 for a spayed and neutered dog and $50 for an unspayed or unneutered dog. Make checks or money orders payapbe to "DC Treasurer." No cash accepted. DC law requires that all cats and dogs, over four months old, be vaccinated against rabies and distemper. District law requires that all owners license there dog and wear the license tag.
6/6/09 12PM-3PM BIG BAD WOOF CAT ADOPTION EVENT
The Big Bad Woof
117 Carroll St, NW
Wash, DC 20012
If you're thinking about adopting a cat, come visit WARL animals and staff at the Big Bad Woof, a boutique for the socially conscious pet, featuring organic food, fresh bones, collars and accessories. Stop by...hopefully you just may meet your new best friend! June is "Adopt a Cat" Month so do just that! Big Bad Woff is conveniently located in Takoma Park on the Metro's red line. For more info, visit http://thebigbadwoof.com or WARL at http://www.warl.org
6/6/09 12PM-2PM LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT
Chateau Animaux
524 8th St. SE
Wash, DC 20003
Come meet the fabulous Lucky Dogs of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue! Lear more about volunteering and fostering! Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, DC's newest dog rescue, is an all-volunteer group committed to saving dogs in high-kill shelters and finding them loving, forever homes.
6/6/09 12PM-5PM TRACEY CLARKE - FINE ART AND PORTRAITURE
Art Exhibit at Artomatic 2009 on the Capital Riverfront
55 M St. SE
Wash, DC (located atop the Navy Yard Metro-stop within a block of Nationals Park)
Tracey Clarke Exhibit - 3rd Floor
Don't miss this opportunity to meet renowned East Coast artist Tracey Clarke and view her stunning depictions of the awsome animals who share our planet. Please stop by and pick up the Animal World USA 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals newsmagazine which will also be available. Artomatic is one of a kind multimedia event, and is free and open to the public. Held regularly since 1999, Artomatic transforms an unfinshed indoor space into an exciting and diverse arts event. In addtion to desplays by hundreds of artists, the event features free films, educational presentations and children's activities, as well as music, dance, poetry, theater and other performances. Find out more about Artomatic at http://www.artomatic.org/. To learn more about the exquisite fine art and portraiture of Tracey Clarke, please visit her beautiful website at http://www.traceyclarke.org/ and her oil painting blog at http://traceyclarke.blogspot.com/.
6/4/09 5:30PM-6:30PM COK LEAFLETING IN HONOR OF DC WEEK FOR THE ANIMALS
Farragut West Metro station on the orange and blue lines
NW corner of 17th & K sts, NW
Washington, DC 20005
COK will be leafleting at the Farragut West Metro station in honor of DC week for the Animals. The week-long celebration seeks to educate and inspire citizens throughout the DC area to help animals. Will be educating commuters on how to transition to an animal-friendly diet by distributing Vegetarian Starter Guide and Easy Vegan Recipes. After leafleting, join for dinner at The Vegetable Garden where 10% of your bill will be donated towards COK. RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458.
6/4/09 7PM-9PM 1st WASHINGTON DC WEEK FOR THE ANIMALS LAW NIGHT
George Washington University Law School
Faculty Conference Center, 5th Floor
Burns Building
716 20th St, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Special speakers will discuss a wide variety of legle issues regarding animal welfare. This extraordinary panel will feature special speakers which include some of the top animal welfare leaders of our world. A unique evening in which to hear Attorney Raj Panjwani, India's highly honored and leading animal advocate. Also speaking are Lisa La Fontaine, President & CEO of Washington Humane Society, Scott Giacoppo, CPO of Washington Humane Society, Eric Glitzenstein, partner Meyer, Glitzenstein & Crystal, Russ Mead, Executive Director & General Counsel of Farm Sanctuary and Nacy Perry, Vice President of Government Affairs for The Humane Society of the United States. Due to limited space, we ask you, if possible, to please pre-register by emailing jschaf@law.gwu.edu. Learn more about George Washington Law School at http://www.law.gwu.edu.
6/3/09 PEOPLE ANIMALS LOVE (PAL) THERAPY DOG VISIT - morning hours
Location: Knollwood Nursing Home 6200 Oregon Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20015. See above for description. At this location, PAL therapy dogs and volunteers will be bringing canine joy and fun to the brave men and women who have served our nation. To become a volunteer for PAL or learn more about their life changing work, please visit http://peopleanimalslove.com. Knollwood Nursing Home phone is 202-541-0400.
6/3/09 12PM-1PM COK LEAFETLING - VEGETARIAN AWARENESS!
Woodrow Wilson Plaza 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC Federal Triangle Metro stations on the orange and blue lines. COK (Compassion Over Killing) will be leafletting at the free concert at Woodrow Wilson Plaza in honor of the first annual DC Week for Animals! What better way to help animals than by choosing vegetarian foods? Help us distribute literature and eucate concert goers about how to transition to a compassionate diet. Please RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458.
6/3/09 5:30PM-8PM DINNER WITH THE DOG!
Cafe Ole' 4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW (at N Upton St.) Washington, DC 20016. People Animals Love (PAL) is presenting Dinner with the Dog! at Cafe Ole' in Tenleytown. There is a $10 cover charge. Singles, couples, families - come have dinner with your dog! This event will be a great event for our canines friends and their human companions! Call Cafe Ole' at 202-244-1330 or visit the website.
6/3/09 6PM-8PM DC WEEK FOR THE ANIMALS ART EVENING
WVSA ART GALLERY
1100 16th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Meet special guest artist Robert McClintock. Spend the evening at WVSA Art Gallery just blocks from the White House where you will see some of the most beautiful animal art you have ever seen from one of the metro region and country's most talented and celebrated animal artists, Robert McClintock, who is displaying his works from his much-admired "Dogs I Have Known" collection. Included on display will be the amazing portrait of "Jasmine," one of the sweet, loving pit bulls rescued from the Michael Vick case. Light refreshments will be served. Besides the art gallery, WVSA ARTs connection (WVSA) is a unique non-profit organization profiding multiple creative enviornments, opportunities, and experiences for children and adults through arts-infused educational & vocational programs. Please visit WVSA's website at http://www.wvsarts.org/. Please visit artis Robert Mcclintock's website at http://robertmcclintock.com/.
6/3/09 8PM-1AM EVERYBODY LOVES MUSIC & ROCK CANDY
Present: The 1st Semi-annual Vinyl Classics Tag Team Set featuring twenty of DC's hottest DJs. Proceeds to benefit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
The Rock and Roll Hotel
1353 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Hotel Bar (2nd Floor)
Suggested donation at the door, portion of the bar sales, and proceeds from an art aution go to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.
6/3/09 6PM-8PM SUMMER YAPPY HOUR AT THE PARK HYATT
Park Hyatt Washington
24 & M Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Area residents and guests are invited to bring their four-legged friends to meet and mingle on the hotel's spacious outdoor patio. The cost of the event is $10, which includes two drink tickets for beer and wine. Complimentary dog treats and water bowls will be profided. A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Washington Humane Society. For more information please visit http://www.washhumane.org/upcomingevents.asp or http://www.parkhyattwashington.com.
6/3/09 6PM-8PM CAT SCRATCH FEVER - ART BY CATS SHOW
Reception to showcase the works of original art created by WHS shelter cats and cats in foster care, on display and will be on sale to benefite WHS Spay & Neuter and Adoptions programs. For more info please call Mary Phelan at 202-608-1356 or email MPhelan@washhumane.org. National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center 1001 L Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
6/2/09 PEOPLE ANIMALS LOVE (PAL) THERAPY DOG VISIT - morning hours
Location: The Washington Home - 3720 Upton St, NW, Washington, DC 20016. People Animals Love (PAL) is a nonprofit organization that brings people and animals together, brightening the lives of the lonely, easing the pain of the sick and enriching the world of at-risk children. PAL pet therapy volunteers comprise 300+ caring adults and children and their PAL-certified animals, all of whom are committed to bringing people and animals together in meaninful, mutually life-affirming ways. Together, PAL colunteer-pet-therapy teams make about 18,000 contacts per year at institutions through the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Washington Home, founded in 1888, is Washington's oldest long-term and palliative care instituion, in affiliation with Community Hospices, Community Hospice of Maryland, and Community Hospice of Virginia. Please visit http://peopleanimalslove.com for more information.
6/2/09 and 6/4/09 11AM-3PM WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY RABIES CLINIC
National Capical Area Spay & Neuter Center 1001 L St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Rabies vaccine $10, Distemper vaccine $10, Microchip permanent identification $35, Worming $10, Flea and Tick preventative $10.
6/2/09 10AM "IT'S RAINING CATS - AND CATS!"
Children's Story Time at Walta T. Daniel/Shaw Library 945 Rhode Island Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001. As part of DC Week for the Animals, Senior Librarian Eric Riley will be reading the award-winning sweet childrens book "It's Raining Cats - and Cats!" All young children are welcome. This session is for children ages 3-5, but this wonderful book is highly recommended for children of all ages! "It's Raining Cats - and Cats!," written by Jeanne Prevost and illustrated by Amelia Hanses, is the ASPCA 2008 Henry Bergh Award Winner in Fiction, Campanion Animals. Book is the first children's picture book to show, vividly and humorously, the importance of neutering.
5/31/09 Starting at 9AM MUTT STRUT
Entering its fifth year, Mutts Strutt is a fun 5 K run/2K walk, bringing animal lovers together with their canine companions - all for a good cause.