'Tail-Wagger-Two-Step' at Independence Oaks
The Michigan Animal Rescue League's 14th annual "Tail-Wagger-Two-Step" and Adoption Event is scheduled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20 at Independence Oaks County Park, Twin Chimneys picnic site in Independence Township.
The course is a picturesque 2.5 miles long around Crooked Lake. The Tail-Wagger-Two-Step is one of MARL's largest fund-raisers and draws over 200 walkers (with or without a canine companion) for a day of fun, food, games and contests. This year's contest will include: Best Trick, Best Dressed, Best Wag, Best Kisser and Look-a-Like. New this year is the first "Pet Pavilion Adoption Event." The shelter will have many of its furry friends available on-site for adoption. Visit michigananimalrescueleague.org for further information.
'HOGs for Cats, Dogs' at Motor City Harley
Join the Michigan Humane Society from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 30 at Motor City Harley Davidson in Farmington Hills for the seventh annual HOGs for Cats and Dogs adoption and fund-raising event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Michigan Humane Society. For more information, visit www.michiganhumane.org and click on events.
Dog owner seminar scheduled for May 21
"Pawsitive Start," a free monthly seminar for all dog guardians presented by the Michigan Humane Society Pet Education Center, will be held the last Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care. However, due to the Memorial Day holiday, the May class will be May 21. No pre-registration is needed.
"Pawsitive Start" seminars are for humans only - please leave dogs at home.
Though developed for new dog guardians, everyone who would like to improve his or her dog's house manners is welcome to attend. In addition to the free monthly seminar, the Pet Education Center offers a wide variety of classes.
The Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care is at 3600 W. Auburn Road. For more information about classes or seminars, or to register for classes, call the Pet Education Center at (248) 650-1059, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit www.goodindog.org
Greyhound group hosting 'Meet N Greet'
GreyHeart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption of Michigan will hold a Meet 'N Greet event at the Novi PetCo, 43480 West Oak Drive, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 27. For more information about the event, call (248) 735-4356.
Humane Society seeks pet photos for calendar
Do you have a favorite pet photo you can't resist sharing? Here's the chance to show it off! The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) is looking for metro Detroit's most photogenic pets for its 2008 Pet Calendar.
For a $20 entry fee, your companion animal is guaranteed placement in MHS' 10th annual wall calendar. Photos must be in color, horizontal in layout, no larger than 4-by-6 inches and contain only animals. Polaroid photos are not acceptable. For quality reasons, any color prints made at home on inkjet or laser printers will not be considered for "Pet of the Month." However, these types of prints will be accepted for the smaller photos used throughout the calendar.
Any photo taken at a commercial studio must include a signed copyright release from the photographer. All entries that meet these requirements and are postmarked by June 15, 2007, will be included in the 2008 Pet Calendar.
Enter by mailing a photo of your pet (one photo per entry fee) with a $20 check or money order to: Michigan Humane Society 2008 Calendar, 26711 Northwestern Hwy., Ste 175, Southfield, MI 48033. Clearly mark your name, address, daytime and evening phone numbers, and your pet's name on the back of the photo using a permanent felt-tip marker. Do not use a ballpoint pen, which may damage the photo.
An entry form can be downloaded from the Michigan Humane Society Web site at www.michiganhumane.org.
