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Pet, Pet Related & Nature Events For Long Island, NYC, NJ & CT!
Work Out Like a Dog (WOD)!
NATION Wide EVENT!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
8am - 11am
Crossfit Hamptons
375 County Road 39
Southampton, NY 11968
Working out like a dog! No bones about it, a stressed out dog needs exercise for release just like humans do! The Southampton Animal Shelter has partnered up with Crossfit Hamptons on Saturday, September 7th from 8-11 am to raise money for The Playing For Life Program created by the shelter's Director of Training and Behavior, Aimee Sadler. Gyms from all over the Country will be participating all day, thanks to Roo & Wallace's Work Out For Dogs (WOD). The Playing For Life Program is an internationally recognized program developed for shelter dogs throughout the United States. The goal is to show how doggie playgroups improve behavior and socialization of shelter dogs, making them more adoptable and reducing their stress levels in a kennel environment. Crossfit Hamptons is located at 375 County Road 39 in Southampton. 2 Paws up this will be a lot of fun and doggone good for you, too! To join in, please call Crossfit at 631-566-6518, or to donate, please click here. Your support saves many homeless dogs' lives! In Honor and Memory of Wallace the Pit Bull. How cool is this event!
Tavi Tails Adoption Day!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
11am-4pm
Petco
2824 Long Beach Road
Oceanside, NY 11572
Meet our wonderful kitties who need their forever homes. They are loving, social cats who want to stretch out on their own bed purring with the family! Stop by Petco to see them. Also, we'll be at the big Adoptapalooza extravaganza event on Sunday, September 8, Noon-5pm, Union Square in Manhattan (NYC). Our kitties will be on the adoption van. Stop by our booth for TTouch, Reiki and Animal Communication sessions, too! For more info contact Tavi & Friends at 646-872-1533 or by email at info@taviandfriends.org.
Bobbi & the Strays Car Wash and Adoption Event
Saturday, September 7, 2013
11am to 3pm
Baldwin Fire Department
2386 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
Car wash and adoption event at the Baldwin Fire House. Food, raffles, and dogs looking for homes so come on down. Rain or shine. $5 per car and the proceeds benefit Bobbi & the Strays. For more info contact Tanya at 516-967-1743 or by email at adoptionevents@gmail.com.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Adoptions
Saturday, September 07,2013
11:00 - 5:00pm
PetCo
565 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
Come down to Petco in Syosset to meet our Wonderful, adoptable, fully vetted and micro chipped dogs and cats. Free adoptions to approved applicants. Come meet your end of summer forever love. For more info email Nancy at ngiris@tohmail.org or call (516) 785-5220.
AdoptNY Photos in the Park Adoption Event!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
12 noon- 4:00pm
AdoptNY @ McCarren Park
N. 12 St., Lorimer St., Manhattan Ave.
between Bayard St. and Berry St. - Nassau Ave
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Join ADOPT NY and the wonderful animal rescues of NYC and Long Island for a fun day in the park! Adoptable cats and dogs will be waiting to meet you, and professional photographers will be on hand to photograph your owned pets! Rescue groups that will be there are: Anjellicle Cat Rescue; Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue; Kitty Kind; Pibbles and More Animal Rescue; Posh Pets Rescue; The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter; Rescuzilla; Select A Rescue; Unwanted Pets NYC and Red Hook Rescue.
The Town of Hempstead will have fully vetted and micro chipped dogs available for adoption. And TOH adoptions are Free to approved applicants for pets available with the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Please bring proper photo ID, landlord, vet and several references information to expedite process. For more information call Wendy at 516 785 5220 4641 or by email at wcariello@tohmail.org. For more information about the event in general click here. This is a pet friendly event - but there will be plenty of pets up for adoption.
Farewell To Summer 2013 - LI-Dog
Sunday, September 8, 2013
10:00am - 2:00pm
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middleneck Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
Join LI-Dog for a Farewell To Summer day at the park. We will gather at the Great Lawn for a once in a lifetime group photo. The cost to get into Sands Point is $10 a car load. For more information about this event click here or email Lou at lou@wakwax.com.
Tail Wagger Dog Walk
Sunday, September 8, 2013
10am registration
Walkway over the Hudson
Highland side - begins
9 Vassar St Ste 23
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
The 2013 Tail Wagger Dog walk is the second annual dog walk benefiting Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary. This walk raises funds that directly benefit the animals at the no-kill animal sanctuary. The walk will begin on the Highland side. Walkers will walk 1.28 miles to the Poughkeepsie side, turn around and come back for a total of 2.56 miles. You and your dog can walk the full distance or just part of it. There will be stops along the way! Registration is at 10am and the walk begins at 11am. All dogs must be on non-retracting leashes and up to date on shots. We invite you and your family to get out and be active with your pet for the Tail Wagger Dog Walk! $25 donation per person. For more info click here.
Bark for Life!!
Sunday, September 8th, 2013
10:30AM Registration
11am Opening Ceremony
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Bethpage, NY
Bark for Life is an American Cancer Society fundraising event that honors the care giving qualities of our canine companions. Through your participation at Bark For Life, we are helping people stay well and get well, finding cures, and fighting back against a disease that has taken too much as we create a world with more birthdays and less cancer. For nformation call 631.300.3456 or susan.pickering@cancer.org Or click the logo above to register and find out more info or click here.
Art Unleashed!
to benefit
Canine Companions for Independence
Sunday, September 8, 2013
1:00pm-5:00pm
Long Island Picture Frame & Gallery
4 Audrey Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
The Long Island Picture Frame & Art Gallery is hosting a Silent Art Auction to benefit Canine Companions for Independence on Sunday, September 8, 2013
from 1:00 PM 5:00 PM ~ 4 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY. A Juried Art Show to Benefit Canine Companions for Independence that honors arts bond to animals. Painting to provide Independence and unparalleled companionship. Art Unleashed will help to continue Canine Companions mission of providing these exceptional dogs with exceptional people. The connection of a love of animals and people gives Art Unleashed a wonderful event to attend. Artists all over the Northeast have donated works for the show. Over 50 original works of art, all animal related, will be up for auction. The Silent Auction will also include a Live Event Dog Artist Painting in the Gallery; Canine Companion Puppies in Training who will one day be highly trained assistance dogs, Graduate Teams and the artists who have generously donated to this fabulous fundraiser. Enjoy hors doeuvres and wine as you bid on original works of art and listen to a jazz band perform! For more information contact Yvonne Dagger at 516-795-1065 or by email at ypdagger@aol.com or click here.
AdoptaPalooza!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Noon-5:00 p.m. (rain or shine!)
North End of Union Square Park
Manhattan
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is proud to present Adoptapalooza Union Square in partnership with the Petco Foundation! Close to 300 dogs, cats, and rabbits will be available for adoption from over 35 Alliance Participating Organizations!! Many events and activities happening too: Have your dog or cat microchipped for $25; Register for a dog license (required by law in NYC) with the NYC Department of Health; Get free Pet Passports to record your pets' important information, and learn how to prepare yourself and your pets for the unexpected from representatives from the New York City Office of Emergency Management / Ready New York. Kids' Korner with face painting, tattoos, balloon sculptures, and caricature drawings for kids of all ages. Free dog training tips; Free pet ID tags; Free merchandise and information from pet-related vendors. Lots of pet vendors and special book signing by Ken Foster and much more! Bring a shelter donation to for Rock & Rawhide who will collect clean blankets, sheets, and pet toys to distribute to animal shelter. For more info click here.
Fido Festival USA
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 7 & 8, 2013
Salem County Fairgrounds are located at
735 Route 40
Woodstown, NJ 08098
Fido's Festival USA�, a national dog festival that celebrates the joy and privilege of owning a lovable family dog, is gearing up for a 'fairyTailed' weekend of fun September 7 - 8 at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown, NJ. The annual weekend-long extravaganza welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes and features a variety of activities, celebrity canine performances, and special guests for dogs and their human companions. The two-day event includes performances by renowned Ultimate Air DogsTM dock diving dogs and Disc- Connected K9's World Famous Frisbee Dogs. The National Canine Cancer Foundation will sponsor a 'Lure for a Cure' event, where dogs can participate in a high-performance lure course to raise money to fight canine cancer. Local animal rescues and shelters will be on-hand offering adoptions while expert guests discuss topics ranging from homeopathic care and canine body language to dog safety and K-9 training. 'Once Upon a Canine,' is set upon 64 acres of land that will be transformed into a magical dog kingdom. Tickets are $10 a day, $12 for weekend pass, and dogs get in Free! For more information click here.
Bark in the Park
Monday, September 9, 2013
7:10pm
Citi Field
123-01 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing, NY 11368
Join the Mets for Bark In The Park at Citi Field and enjoy a game with your best friend on Monday evening, September 9, 2013. Sit together with fellow dog lovers in designated Pepsi Porch seats. The entire profit of the dog ticket and a portion of the human ticket will benefit the local animal rescue. Arrive early to the Bullpen Gate with tickets in hand and participate in the Dog Parade (weather permitting). For more information, please contact the Christina Andrews at 718-559-3069 or candrews@nymets.com.
Upcoming Featured Event!
Saturday, September 14, 2013 6 pm -10 pm at the Boardy Barn in Hampton Bays, NY! There will be a Chinese Auction, Silent Auction, raffles, food and fun! This year's live music is by Vivian and The Merry Makers! Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door. For more information please call 728-PETS (7387) or to purchase tickets, go to our website at southamptonanimalshelter.com or come to the shelter located at 102 Old Riverhead Road West in Red Creek Park, Hampton Bays. All proceeds go to help us continue the shelter's high standard of care for the homeless pets. Tell them you heard about it from Long Island Pet Professionals & LIPetPlace.com Newsletter! | 
