The Escondido Humane Society is having a “Home Sweet Home” Celebration and Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. The Humane Society is celebrating the milestone of paying off the facility’s mortgage. Event will feature facility tours, games for kids, food, microchip and vaccination clinic and no-cost adoptions for adult dogs and cats. Pets welcome (dogs must be on a 6-foot leash; cats and bunnies must be in carriers). Anyone who has adopted from the Escondido Humane Society is encouraged to bring their pets to help celebrate. For more information, call (760) 888-2240 or (760) 888-2242.

Sunday September 12, 2010

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike.

This event will help raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

Whether you want to surf for animals on your own or with your best four legged friend, there will be heats for both.

The funds raised will be used to support all the programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

*Please remember to bring money to the beach as there will be over 40 vendors, food, and an Opportunity Drawing!

For more information click here.

Labrador Harbor’s 4th Annual Kruise 4 K-9’s

Saturday, August 28, 2010 !

 The ride starts at 9:00 am at 2725 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 and ends at the Menghini Winery in Julian – 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA 92036. There will be give-a-ways, a 50/50 raffle , vendor booths, contests and more! The Cinco Tamayo Show will be returning to rock the event with DJ entertainment. Lunch and beverages will be provided to registered riders. REGISTRATION: Minimum donation is $30.00 per rider, which includes lunch, drinks and an event T-Shirt (T-Shirts are guaranteed for Pre-Registered riders). Day of event registration starts at 8:00 am.

All proceeds from the Kruise 4 K-9’s Run will benefit Labrador Harbor!

For more information, email info@labradorharbor.org or go to www.labradorharbor.org. 

Dog Days of Summer presented by PETCO

August 27 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Enjoy a Padres game with your dog at PETCO Park! Plus, don’t miss a pre-game walk around the warning track with your dog. Visit your local PETCO Store to pick up an application. Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 13 on a first come, first serve basis.

Petco Park is for more than just Padre games!  Before a training lesson with a client in the Gaslamp (downtown San Diego) I decided to stop off at Petco Park.  Here you’ll see me playing with my dog and my son.  I shot this video on my new HTC Incredible phone, and uploaded it to YouTube right there in the park…There are plenty of WiFi hotspots in downtown San Diego.  If you are interested in private dog training lessons and you live in San Diego, you are in luck!  LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training offers FREE In-Home evaluations of your dog, before you sign up for training.  This allows us to meet your dog, understand your training goals, and provide an accurate timeline and cost for accomplishing the training of your dog.  To schedule a FREE in-home evaluation call today (619)818-6462.

F.I.D.O. (Fiesta Island Dog Owners) is organizing a beach clean up on Saturday, June 26th 2010 from 9-11 AM.  Volunteers will be meeting inside the fenced, off-leash dog exercise area’s gate on the north side of the park.  Supplies will be provided.  For more information go to www.fidosd.org.

Back at the Fair for the second year is the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, an Olympic-style competition for dogs that is viewed by more than one billion people worldwide via television.  You can watch this great event with your admission to the San Diego County Fair June 11th and 12th.

The Challenge features the country’s top canine athletes and their handlers in events such as agility, diving dog, freestyle flying disc, 60-weave pole racing, and Jack Russell hurdle racing.

After the practice rounds on Friday, the Daniel Day Trio will entertain from 6:30-8:00PM.

Watch video of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge

Qualifying information for the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge

Friday, June 11 , 2010

2:00PM Soccer Collies Exhibition
3:15PM Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Practice
3:45PM Incredible Diving Dog Practice
4:30PM Incredible Agility Practice
5:30PM Incredible 30-Weave Up-and-Back Practice
6:00PM Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Practice
6:30PM Daniel Day Trio (jazz; until 8:00PM)

Saturday, June 12, 2010

11:00AM Diving Dog Warm-Up
11:20AM Agility Forerunners
11:25AM National Anthem
11:30AM Incredible Agility Competition
12:30PM Incredible Diving Dog Competition
1:15PM Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing
2:30PM Incredible 30-Weave Up-and-Back
3:00PM Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Competition

A llama show will take place in an adjacent arena.

CARDIFF 101 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 2010

Fun for the whole family, including the dogs, and it’s FREE!!! The event will include Dog Contests, Music, Vendors, Raffle, Dog Training Demos and Kid’s Zone. Purina Rescue Rally, SNAP, San Diego Mobile Adoptions, County Animal Services Rabies Vaccination, License and Microchip Clinic. A portion of the proceeds benefit local animal charities.

When: Sat. August 14th; 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.

Where: 124 Aberdeen Drive, Cardiff by the Sea, CA

www.CardiffDogDaysOfSummer.com

 Questions: 760 436-0431

Otis is now great on walks, around the house, and has adapted wonderfully to our new baby boy.  Thank you so much for all you have done.

Thanks again,

Ryan, Jennifer, Cole, and Otis

The Inaugural Bark For Life Encinitas will be held at San Dieguito Academy on June 12th 2010.  along with the walk, there will also be dog friendly vendors, economic vaccinations, microchipping, dog adoptions, great guest speakers, pet therapy dogs, dog training demonstrations and fun dog contests! All activities and events are open to the public.

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