7/18--"Tree of Life"

Check out the "Tree of Life" fundraiser event for pets on Sunday, July 18th from 1 to 3pm at The Veterinary Speciality Hospital at 10435 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego 92121. There will be some great raffle prizes. The FACE website says, "Please join FACE, the Veterinary Specialty Hospital and fellow animal lovers as we celebrate the unconditional love of our pets at the unveiling of our 65ft. 'Tree of Life' mural. You will enjoy live music, hors d' oeurves and wine, an educational seminar on 'How to recognize if your pet is having an emergency and what to do about it' and mix and mingle with your precious pet and favorite vet...Space in our stunning 65ft mural at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital is still available for your pet, but filling up quickly! Animal lovers have already commissioned 16 portraits and nearly 100 individual leaves, each representing a beloved life. If you'd like your pet added to the mural before the unveiling celebration please contact us ASAP! ...This is an RSVP required event!" Check out the link to find out more about RSVPing and more details.

6/24--Yappy Hour at La Jolla Brewhouse

Join in on the Yappy Hour Summer Kick Off event at La Jolla Brewhouse on Thursday June 24th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in La Jolla. This event invites you to participate in pet costume contests and look-alike contests, or for raffle prizes, drinks, and food. This event is sponsored by Petsurg and ER4Pets. PETSURG.com site posted a flyer of the event that explains, "For 25 years the Pet Assistance Foundation of San Diego has helped provide funds for pet owners who can’t afford pet care such as emergency care and refers pet owners to low-cost spay/neuter veterinary hospitals. Please donate but admission is free. It’ll be the most fun you ever had with your dog in a bar! Sorry no alcohol served to dogs under 18 yrs. Canine Menu available."

6/19--Fido and a Flick Fundraiser

The Fourpaws Coonhound Rescue is sponsoring this fun event, held at the Poway Community Dog Park. Their site says, "Let's meet and watch the Academy Award winning movie "UP" at Fido and a Flick on Saturday, June 19th 2010 at the Poway Community Dog Park. There is a $20/person tax deductible donation (kids under 12 are free!) that will include 5 raffle tickets for prizes. All proceeds will benefit Four Paws Coonhound and Friends Rescue. This is our first fundraiser of this type, and we are very excited. Come early to let your dog play and then we'll leash up and start the movie at 7:45pm sharp. Admission is limited to the first 100 people and their pets (1 leashed pet per person)." The site explains who to call or email in order to oder your tickets.

5/29--Blood Drive event

The 2nd Annual "Bandit The Biker Dog Memorial Blood Drive", benefitting the San Diego Blood Bank will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 9am-3pm at San Diego Harley Davidson - 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. 92111. Dogs are welcome! There will be live entertainment, a FREE BBQ, give-a-ways, drawings, and more surprises to be announced. Incentives for donors include: Hornblower passes, “Burrito Bucks” from Chipotle, movie tickets, food provided by Pat & Oscars. There will be a free BBQ for ALL; Helen Woodward Animal Center Adoptions on site; raffle prizes.

5/22--Fundraiser for Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary

On May 22nd, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary will hold a fundraiser at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido from 4-10pm. There will be music, food, dancing, silent auction, etc. Check out the link if you are interested in attending and purchasing a ticket. It sounds like it will be a fun night!

5/16--Dog Walk

Help support homeless animals nationwide! A FREE dog walk fundraising event is being held on Sunday, May 16th on behalf of the Best Friends Animal Society, hosted by students at Valhalla High School as a community service project. I found this advertised on Craigslist, which explains "Participants will sign in at the first table to get their free raffle tickets and then move on to the second table to donate and get a complimentary goodybag containing additional raffle tickets and an abundance of pet information. From there, participants are free to walk their dogs or just enjoy the Lake Murray scenery. The only thing we ask of you and your family is that you keep your pets on their leashes at all times and control and clean up after your pets (bags will be provided). The purpose of this event is to raise money and awareness for the nationwide homeless pets issue. In donating all proceeds to the Best Friends Animal Society we hope to give support and publicity to the largest non-profit, no kill shelter that serves as an umbrella for homeless pets nationwide. Although we are funraising in the form of a "Dog Walk", the Best Friends Animal Society shelters a large variety of animals from rabbits to birds to pigs and everything in between. " "Bring your dogs, families and friends, sunscreen and walking shoes! There will be a raffle at 9:00 am and complimentary goodybags with each donation." The ad on Craiglist says to respond to the posting (click on the link above) so they know how many people are coming. I don't see an address or directions on the ad, so make sure when you respond you ask for these as well.

5/22--Dog Surf Competition!

Check out the 5th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition on Saturday, May 22, 2010. This will be held at Dunes Park/Beach at 700 Seacoast Drive Imperial Beach, CA 91932. This looks like it's going to be so much fun! We are definitely planning on checking it out! There is a fee if you want to enter your dog in the competition. This event fundraises for pet charities and this year will benefit the San Diego Police Department Canine Unit through the San Diego Police Foundation. There are some great dog surf videos on the site...check them out by clicking on the link above.

Here's the line-up:
10 to 10:30 a.m.Practice sessions by San Diego’s premier surfing school, Coronado Surfing Academy
11 a.m. Event Begins Heat One: Small Surf Dogs (40 pounds and under)Heat Two: Large Surf Dogs (41 pounds and over)Heat Three: Tandem Surfing (dogs and humans)
1 or 2 p.m.Awards Ceremony

May 1st--Walk for Animals

On 5/1/10 (Saturday), the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA will be hosting a Walk for Animals fundraiser in Mission Bay, to help pets throughout San Diego get the care they need and deserve. There are prizes to win, depending on how much you fundraise. This is a family-friendly event! The walk will be a short .75 miles. There will also be vendors, food, and music there!

Woofstock--April 10th

Want to participate in a fun event with your pooch and help fundraise at the same time?! On April 10th, Woofstock will be held in Balboa Park to benefit CCI (Canine Campanions for Independence). Penny's 'cousin' is a CCI doggy! CCI's website explains how they are a "nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships...CCI assistance dogs open up new lives of independence, mobility, companionship, and inclusion for those with disabilities. CCI is supported entirely by private donations, foundations, and fundraisers like WOOFSTOCK 2010." This is a 60's themed festival for people and their dogs, which kicks off with a "Walk 'n Roll" fun walk, and the festival begins after! Check out CCI's website to learn more about this organization, and to find out more information on Woofstock event information and registration. It sounds like it's going to be a blast!

Escondido Paws in the Park event on 3/28/10

Check out 'Paws in the Park' on Sunday, March 28, at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Participate in a 1.5- or 2.5-mile fundraising walk and festival with your canine. Registration is at 8am and walk starts at 9am. Escondido Humane Society website explains this event is to, "Raise awareness and funding for animals in need while celebrating those special pets in our lives..." and "helps us care for more than 4,000 animals a year and protect 155,000 more, and we NEED YOUR HELP. Every dollar raised at Paws in the Park will be transformed into safe shelter, healthy food, medical care, rehabilitation, and new, loving homes."