Arizona Animal Welfare League Grand Opening
Sonia Breslow Adoption Center Grand Opening
Join the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA for the Grand Opening of the Sonia Breslow Adoption Center on Saturday, April 21, 2012 – 10:00am to 12:00pm! The new state-of-the art facility will be hosting free tours, offering goodie bags, and hosting the adoption of spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, healthy animals.
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
25 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-273-6852
Event Contact
Michelle Ramos
602-273-6852 x122
mramos@aawl.org
Chandler, AZ Dog Parks
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Paseo Vista Recreation Area
3850 S. McQueen Rd. |
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Shawnee Park
1400 W. Mesquite |
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Snedigar Sportsplex
4500 S. Basha Rd. |
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West Chandler Park
250 S. Kyrene Rd. |
Canine Carnivale October 29, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ
Mark your calendars for Canine Carnivale-A Celebration of Pit Bull Awareness Day!!!
October 29, 2011
10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free, games for donation
Benefiting: Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy
Canine Carnivale is a day of games, contests and fun for you and your dog. Food and live music including a special performance by John Shipe of “Pit Bull Blues” fame! All breeds welcome. All dogs must be leashed and well behaved/socialized. Come out and have some fun!
For more information, please email info@maydaypitbullrescue.org.
Barktoberfest October 8, 2011: Gilbert, AZ
BARKTOBERFEST 2011 IS COMING!
OCTOBER 8, 2011 9AM TO 3PM
GILBERT CIVIC CENTER, GILBERT, AZ SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GILBERT & WARNER ROADS IN GILBERT
Watch this page for details, including the schedule for the day, events,etc. Most importantly, mark your calendar and be there for all the fun!
EVENT SCHEDULE: 9AM TO 2:30PM – ONGOING EVENTS:
DOG AND BALLOON CONTEST*
BOBBING FOR BONES CONTEST*
10AM – LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST*
10:30AM – CANINE IDOL CONTEST*
11AM – BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST*
NOON – ALUMNI DOG PARADE – A PARADE FOR ALL FRIENDS FOR LIFE ADOPTED DOGS!
12:30PM – ADOPTION PARADE – FOR ALL OF OUR DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
1PM – GILBERT POLICE DEPARTMENT K9 DEMONSTRATION
2PM – BEST TRICK CONTEST*
2:30PM – RAFFLE DRAWINGS AND ONGOING EVENT WINNERS
3PM – EVENT IS OVER – DRIVE SAFELY! WOOF!
*$1 minimum donation for contests
Poop Powered Park in Gilbert Arizona
Gilbert’s Cosmo Dog Park canine waste would fuel street lamp in project
Srianthi Perera The Arizona Republic Jul. 7, 2011 12:00 AM
The high volume of dog waste at Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert has spurred a project that could put it to a productive use.
The project, scheduled to go to the Town Council next month for approval, would use the dog waste to light a street lamp at the park as a pilot project for a possible broader application later.
Students from Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus in Mesa hope to design and create the “dog waste digester,” which will convert the waste to methane gas that in turn generates energy. The town is seeking a corporate sponsor for the project, estimated to cost $25,000.
Award-winning Cosmo Park, which opened in 2006, draws more than 600,000 visitors annually from Gilbert alone. It has been honored twice by Dog Fancy magazine and lately by msn.com as one of the nation’s best dog parks.
Former Gilbert Councilwoman Linda Abbott has been pushing the project after learning of a similar machine that was installed last year as a public-art project in a Cambridge, Mass., park. The Cambridge machine is no longer in operation because it had always been viewed as a temporary project.
Gilbert officials have held three meetings with ASU on the plan to design the machine when school resumes in the fall and to build the repository tank and digester in the spring.
Professor Kiril D. Hristovski, who will supervise the project, said the students would be challenged to design a machine suited to Arizona’s climate, taking advantage of the state’s abundant solar power.
“The principals of anaerobic digestion are the same,” he said. “We’re going to challenge the students to come up with innovative solutions that are unique.”
The digester would require a little more effort from dog owners, too.
Instead of throwing waste into the garbage, owners would collect it in supplied biodegradable bags, drop them into the digester and turn a hand crank to stir the mixture so the methane rises to the top, where it is burned constantly in the lamp.
Methane is a colorless and odorless gas that forms the major component of “natural gas” used for cooking and heating.
Abbott said the digester would be “a first” for Arizona.
“We really would be setting the template for other communities in terms of mirroring this sustainable idea,” she said.
Jennifer Kostic, the project coordinator from the university, said it was an opportunity for students to solve a problem in the “real world.”
“We like to bring in industry folks and different people in the community who are professionals dealing with real-world problems and integrate that into our educational program,” she said.
Hristovski added, “Through solving this specific problem, they learn different aspects: They learn engineering skills, management skills, economic skills and see how everything fits together.”
Assistant Town Manager Tami Ryall said town officials were “really excited at the opportunity to have the students design it.”
The college and town would enter into an intergovernmental agreement so that Gilbert gets some of the intellectual-property rights so it could duplicate the finished project in the future.
WOOFSTOCK 2011 – Chandler, Arizona – Tumbleweed Park – Saturday, November 19
Saturday, November 19, 2011
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tumbleweed Park
FREE ADMISSION
Woofstock is seeking vendors to participate in this year’s event. Interested vendors must submit an application either online or by mail to the City of Chandler.
- The 2010 Vendor Priority application deadline is Monday, August 15, 2011.
- The general vendor application deadline is Wednesday, September 28, 2011 or when all space has been reserved.
- If you are a new organization applying to particpate in the event, your application will be accepted on a first come first serve basis once the priority deadline has expired. You are encouraged to submit an application prior to the 2010 vendor priority deadline and applications will be held in the order they are received.
2011 Event Schedules
9:00 am TBD
10:00 am TBD
11:00 am TBD
12:00 pm Pets on Parade Begins
12:30 pm TBD
8:45 am Walk Registration Begins
Walk Packet Pick-up Begins
9:15 am Good Dog Agility Demonstration
9:45am TBD Demonstration
10:00 am TBD Demonstration
10:15 am Good Dog Agility Demonstration
10:45 am TBD Demonstration
11:00am TBD Demonstration
11:15am Good Dog Agility Demonstration
11:30 am Pets on Parade Check-in Begins
11:45am TBD Demonstration
12:00 pm Pets on Parade Begins
TBD Demonstration
12:30 pm TBD Demonstration
12:45 pm TBD Demonstration
1:00pm TBD Demonstration
Great Chandler Dog Walk & Pet Parade
Presented by American Service Animal Society
Owners and their dogs have the opportunity to walk in this non-competitive challenge. Three courses are available to challenge all levels of walkers. View Course Map (pdf)
Preregister – Not currently open
*Goodie Bags are guaranteed
Pre-register Online Here
8:30 a.m. Registration Begins
*Accepted Payment Types – Cash or Checks
Dotson Dash – Small Course*
Bichon Buzz – Medium Course*
Huskey Hustle – Long Course^
View Course Map (pdf)
^Course uses Tumbleweed Park and the Paseo Trail
All courses have open starts and the last race start begins at 11 a.m.
Grab your favorite costume and put it on your dog for a parade at noon. The first 100 owners and dogs that get a entry number at the event will be able to participate. Top 3 dressed dogs in costume will win prizes.
Participation Number Distribution – 11:30 a.m.
Parade Begins – Noon
Raffle and Silent Auction
*Sales will conclude at 1:45pm on event day
*You do not need to be present to win
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Pet-Friendly Services
- Rabie Vaccinations – $20.00 each
Presented by Maricopa County Care and Control - Microchips – $25.00 each
Presented by Maricopa County Care and Control - Dog Licenses
$17.00 for Sterilized Dogs and $42.00 for Unaltered Dogs
Presented by Maricopa County Care and Control - Mobile Adoption Bus
Variety of Breeds – Cats and Dogs, Large and Small
Presented by Maricopa County Care and Control - Freedom Land – Miniature Bark Park
- Caricature Drawings
- Pet Psychic
- Pet Massages
2010 Concert for Critters Bands
Rattlesnake Necktie covers the nearly forgotten B-side gems from rock and blues greats like Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Etta James, Tom Petty, and Coco Montoya among many others. A little funky, a little edgy and a whole lot bluesy – this four piece group is made up of TJ Dyer – lead vocals, Dan “the Man” Feehan – lead guitar, Chris “Millhouse” Payne – bass, and “Smooth” John Schmidt – drums.
Paul Aguilar – Bass
Paul Baker – Fiddle
David Van Druff, Guitar, bass and vocals
Don Martin – Lead Guitar and Vocals
Bobby Prechtl – Percussion,/Drums
Bill Swortwood – Guitar/ Harmonica and Vocals
Woofstock Rules of Play
- Keep dog on leash at all times
- Each dog must have it’s own walker
- Poop Bags … we have them … please use them!
- No shock collars
- No pulling carts
- Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated
- Rain or shine
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No refunds
Volunteers
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Do you want to assist with the walk or help out at the silent auctions? We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with this great community event.If you are interested in volunteering, complete the volunteer form. (pdf) Mail completed forms to Attn: Special Events Coordinator, PO Box 4008, MS 500, Chandler, AZ 85244 or fax it to 480-782-2713.
Year Round Tips For Pets! – NEW FEATURE
- NEVER leave your pet in a parked car, even with the windows open. An animal’s body temperature can rise in just seconds, causing heat-related problems or even death. Normal body temperature for dogs and cats is between 101 and 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Walk your pet on cooler surfaces to protect his feet from burning. If the pavement is too hot for you to hold your hand on for more then a few seconds, it’s much too hot for your pet’s paws.
- Keep walks to a minimum. Your pet is much closer to the hot pavement and its body can heat up very quickly.
Pongin’ for Pitties – Mayday PitBull Rescue Benefit 2011
Pongin’ for Pitties
Beer Pong Tournament & Fundraising
Event
Saturday, August 27th
Doors open at 11am, tournament 12pm to 4pm
Proceeds to directly benefit Mayday Pitbull Rescue of Phoenix Arizona
http://maydaypitbullrescue.org
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Where: Salty Senorita Park
http://saltysenorita.com
Click here for map: 8011 W. Paradise Ln.
Peoria, Arizona
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- Double Elimination Beer Pong Tournament
- One Cup Beer Pong Challenge
- Great Food and Drink Specials
$15 a person for entry into the tournament and 1 raffle ticket
Email pongin4pitties@gmail.com for more info to sign up for the tournament!
Downloadable PDF Flyer
Fido Fest Walk for Rescue 2011
Fido Fest Walk for Rescue
Date – Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time – 10am – 3pm
Location – Freestone Park, Gilbert
Events at Fido Fest Walk for Rescue will include
- Fun Walk around the Lake
- Raffles – gift certificates, gift baskets, electronics
- Fun Dog Contests – Best Halloween Costume, Cutest Dog, Owner/Dog look- a-like and many more
- Vendors – PetSmart, Photographer, Doggy Day Care, Doggy Boutique,Groomer and many more
- Food
- Special Guest Appearances
- Live Entertainment and Dog related Demos
*Register now and recieve a discount! Everyone interested in taking part in our amazing walk around the lake to support rescue must register.
Registration Form – http://valleyofthesundogrescue.org/FidoFestRegistrationForm
Canine Comedy Show Tempe Arizona
Looking for a great reason to laugh out loud AND help to rescue dogs in need? Well look no fur-ther! Coming Saturday, August 13th, 2011 is agreat night of food and entertainment with the proceeds going to Boxer Luv Rescue. International stand-up comedians Bob Kubota and Armon Williams will be providing the entertainment at The Olive Branch Mediteranian Restaurant. The show is scheduled for 6PM on Saturday August 13th, 2011. The cover charge is $15, and this is a 21 and over event, so leave the kids at home. For more information, contact Christa at (602)292-3200.
The Olive Branch
3231 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ
480-966-9829
Boxer Luv Rescue
(602) 530-5671
“Cups for Pups” in Mesa, AZ August 7th, 2011
Once again, the American Mustache Institute is demonstrating the giving spirit of the sexually dynamic Mustached American lifestyle.
On August 7 at 1pm, AMI’s Arizona Bureau will hold its second annual “Cups For Pups” fundraising event at Uncle Bears Bar & Grille in Mesa, AZ (Ellsworth & Baseline location).
The charity event will raise funds for Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter which accepts all breeds but specializes in American Pitbulls and American Staffordshire Terriers.
As Uncle Bears is a dog-friendly venue, pets are welcome….along with extra large mustaches.
For more information, email AMI Arizona Bureau Chief Curtis W. Flournoy III at cflournoy3@gmail.com.
Original content can be found here.
WHEN:
Sunday, August 7 · 1:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:
Uncle Bears – Mesa
9053 East Baseline Road # 101A
Mesa, AZ
