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NewsHound 002
September 28, 2006 |
Dear urbanhounders,
With apologies to Mark Twain, the most idyllic summer you'll ever spend is early autumn in San Francisco. As breezes slake the sizzle of the inland valleys, the fog draws back from the coast and San Francisco basks in sun. That means perfect dog-walking weather just about everywhere. Even better, this month ushers in the season for fabulous canine events.
All over the Bay Area, beginning now, dogs are celebrated with parties, parades, fundraisers, gatherings, blessings, and more. Our listings below include: a charity dog wash, a canine film festival, a dog-friendly 5K charity run, and an all-out celebration of pet pride.
While October starts with blessings, it ends with tricks and treats (two topics on which all dogs are experts), so now's the time to start dreaming up costumes---one for you and, of course, one for your hound.
See you out and about,
Laura Cavaluzzo
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Doggy Style II Dog Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, September 30, Noon to 4PM
Best In Show, 300 Sanchez St., San Francisco
When people say "only in San Francisco," this is the kind of thing they mean. Hunky men in swimsuits will lather, rinse, and repeat all afternoon, shampooing dogs at $10 a pop to raise money for PAWS, a non-profit that assists low-income dog guardians with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses. Don't have a dog to wash? Adopt one from the Milo Foundation on the spot. Gotta love this town!
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 11AM
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
What better place to have your hound blessed in honor of the feast day of St. Francis than the town that bears his name? Grace Cathedral will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals during the 11 AM Eucharist. Dogs should be on leashes or in carriers.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 2PM to 4PM
Wesley United Methodist Church, 463 College Ave, Palo Alto
This animal blessing to honor the feast day of St Francis is co-hosted by First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto. Refreshments for pets (and their humans) to follow.
Pet Loss Support Group
Tuesday, October 3, 7:30PM-9:00PM
SF/SPCA, 243 Alabama St., San Francisco
A free, drop-in monthly support group for grieving pet owners moderated by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. For more information, call the SF/SPCA at 415-554-3050.
ASPCMonthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Wednesday, October 4, 6PM to 8PM
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society offers vaccination for rabies, distemper, and DHPP ($10 each), plus microchipping for $20. For residents of Belmont, San Mateo, East Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas of the county, microchipping is just $12.
Project Homeless Connect/Vet SOS
Thursday, October 5, 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San Francisco
Volunteers with the Veterinary Street Outreach Service will provide care for the pets
of homeless San Franciscans at the 13th Project Homeless Connect. Vet SOS is always looking for skilled volunteers to help handle the animals on site and is in need of donations of recently expired veterinary medications, re-usable pet supply items, and, of course, money.
How to Teach Classes for Cantankerous Canines
Saturday October 7 and Sunday October 8, 10AM to 6PM
SFSPCA Academy, 2500 16th St., San Francisco
The San Francisco SPCA's Jean Donaldson, Janis Bradley, and Gina Phairas offer expert instruction on how to teach your own Growly Dog. Tuition is $225 for SPCA Academy grads, $250 for the general public. Email or call 415-554-3095 to register.
First Annual Canine Film Festival
Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, starting at 10:30 AM
Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. San Francisco
A celluloid celebration of dogs, featuring 8 films over two days at the Castro Theatre. A fundraiser for PAWS, the Fest begins at 11AM on Saturday, 10:30AM on Sunday. Tickets range from $10 for individual films ($6 for children 12 and under) to $140 for an all festival pass, which includes the gala reception.
Monthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, October 8, 10AM to Noon
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
Vaccinations for $5 each, microchipping for $20, courtesy of the Marin Humane Society.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 8, 12:45PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington
East Bay animals can benefit from blessings, too. The blessing at this Unitarian Universalist Church will follow the regular Sunday worship service.
99th Celebration of the Animals
Sunday, October 8, 2PM
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
Here's to 100 more. The Marin Humane Society kicks off its centennial year with a celebration that includes a parade of (adoptable) animals and a presentation of the 2006 Humanitarians and Animal Hero of the Year awards. RSVP by September 27 to 415-506-6212.
11th Annual Doggone Fun Run
Saturday, October 14, 9AM to 1PM
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Call it a six-legged race. The Doggone Fun Run is a dog-friendly 5K run/walk fundraiser to benefit PAWS and the SF/SPCA. Sponsor a runner or register to run yourself. Either way, be sure to stay for the after party, which features food, music demonstrations, contests (Stupid Pet Trick, Dog Costume and Dog-Human Look Alike), and a "flea market" including a slew of pet-related vendors.
What Do We Do With All These Pit Bulls?
Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15, 9AM
Waterfront Hotel, 10 Washington Street, Oakland
A two-day brain-storming and networking conference sponsored by BadRap to address this very important question. Workshops include Evaluating Dog Aggression, Grant Opportunities and more. $180 per person covers conference registration, continental breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks both days.
SFDOG General Meeting/Pamela Constable
Wednesday, October 18, 7PM
The Trocadero in Stern Grove, San Francisco
The next installment of SFDOG's wonderful speaker series features Pamela Constable, Bureau Chief for the Washington Post in Kabul, talking about her work to establish the first animal shelter there and the first veterinary clinic for non-working animals. The author of Fragments of Grace: My Search for Meaning in the Strife of South Asia, Constable has a unique and compelling perspective to share on the challenges of fostering animal care in a country where desperate poverty makes meeting even human needs a near-impossibility and many consider dogs to be unclean. Non-members welcome. $10 donation suggested.
Pet Pride Day
Sunday, October 29, 11AM to 3PM
Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Bark out loud, they're pawed and proud. Sponsored by the city's Department of Animal Care & Control, Pet Pride Day is the highlight of the fall pet-events calendar. Enter your pup in the costume contest or see if he has what it takes to win Best Trick. Along with tons of canine-centric fun, Pet Pride features games, and activities for kids and plenty of diversion for adults, including raffles, working animal demos, vendor booths, and lots of animals to adopt.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Tasteful art for a good cause. Pawlick's mosaics are modern in sensibility and subtle in shading... and made entirely out of dog kibble. Proceeds benefit shelters across the US.
Wash those hands! The Centers for Disease Control recently issued a report recommending that pet owners wash their hands thoroughly after giving their pets animal-derived treats, after nine people contracted salmonella infection from contact with processed, packaged treats containing raw beef or salmon in 2004 and 2005. The report recommends that children under 5 years old, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems avoid handling such treats at all.
New state-wide animal-welfare bills in the pipeline. Three new pieces of animal welfare legislation have passed the state Senate and Assembly and are awaiting Governor Schwartzenegger's signature. SB 1806 would make it would make it a crime to leave a companion animal in a closed vehicle in conditions that may endanger the animal. AB 450 would incorporate the California Animal Response Emergency System into the standardized emergency management system to ensure that animals are not overlooked during crisises. And AB 2862 would require the Department of Consumer Affairs to work with pet stores and breeders to establish regulations governing the care and handling of companion animals. The ASPCA is encouraging animal lovers to urge the Governor to sign all three bills.
NAP Plan Passes. On August 22, the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Commission unanimously approved the Natural Areas Program management plan, despite passionate opposition by several groups, including dog owners, who fear the plan will destroy some 20,000 trees and eliminate 80% of the legal off-leash space in The City. The plan will now enter an 18-month environmental review phase.
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