Alabama Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
2nd Alabama Week for the Animals
Saturday, March 5- Sunday, March 13, 2011
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The Alabama Week for the Animals team is actively organizing events and working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. We anticipate many life-saving and life-changing events that will forever change communities in Alabama.
Please start planning your events now - Your ideas and suggestions are welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate animals and join together on their behalf. For ideas and suggestions, please see our contact page and/or call 877-454-0807.
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Saturday, March 5th - Sunday March 13th (and all year!)
Thank you to Maxwell Air Force Base
Working K-9's and their Handlers!
Maxwell AFB
c/o Working K-9's & Handlers Dept.
130 W. Selfridge
Montgomery, AL 36112
During Alabama Week for the Animals, this is the perfect time to say thank you to all the brave military men, women, K9's and their handlers. Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex are home to Air University, the 42nd Air Base Wing, the 908th Airlift Wing and many other associated organizations.
Please send cards and letters to the above address. God Bless Our Troops. We love you and thank you for your service, Maxwell Air Force Base!
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Saturday March 5th All Day
Azalea City Cat Coalition
Feral Cat Frenzy Spay Day
Vet Hospital
Fairhope, AL 36532
Mobile, AL area/region
$25.00 per cat...must be feral . The surgery will take place at local vet. Call us for appt. prior to day. Must do own TNR. Call 251-648-7582. PLs visit http://azaleacitycats.org/
ACCC is a 501C3 charitable organization. Our all-volunteer organization is devoted to ending the homeless cat problem in Mobile with a proactive solution to this dilemma. Starving cats on Mobile’s streets are unnecessary, and the practice of trapping and killing them for 40 years has not worked . Make a difference and help us help them. It takes an entire community to address the situation of neighborhood cats. Join the growing trend for TNR!!
Our mission: Providing community outreach and education on the value of spay and neuter using the TNR method. We strive to promote ethical treatment of stray and feral cats already living in our community (through no fault of their own.). CAll 251-648-7582 or visit http://azaleacitycats.org/aboutus
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Saturday, March 5th start time early!
Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) Giant Yard Sale for Medical Expenses
United Methodist Church
1900 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3402
The Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) is having a giant yard sale on March 5th at the United Methodist Church in Gulf Shores for animal medical expenses.
We need items that are clean and usable so clean out your closets and garages too. Contact the BARC! office at 251.928.4585 to arrange pickup.
Proceeds from this event will help care, feed and meet medical needs of dogs and cats like Autumn, a Labrador Retreiver/Golden Retreiver mix who was rescued from a local kill-shelter and required major leg surgery immediately.
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Saturday March 5-March 13th All Day
For 2nd Alabama Week for the Animals!
Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program
Birmingham, Alabama area
If you live in the Greater Birmingham area, you can purchase a low-cost spay/neuter certificate from Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation, which can be used at one of several participating area veterinarians. www.fcdf.org
Female Dog Spay - $65.00
Female Cat Spay - $45.00
Male Dog Neuter - $45.00
Male Cat Neuter - $30.00
Certificates can be purchase on line or through the mail, just go to:
Certificates have to be used at one of our participating vets. We recommend contacting the vet you intend to use and let them know that you wish to use our certificates when you set up the appointment.
If you live in the Birmingham area and are trying to spay and neuter numbers of cats and dogs or are have a difficult financial situation and can not afford the prices above, please email us at, clinic@fcdf.org. We will try to help or advise you of other programs that may work for you.
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Saturday, March 5-Saturday March 12th All Day
In honor of Alabama Week for the Animals
"Sweet Dog Alabama" Adoption Promotion
Blount County Animal Shelter, Inc.
POB 310
Locust Fork, AL. 35097
205-647-8340
In honor of Alabama Week for the Animals we are having a "Sweet Dog Alabama" adoption promotion. Some dogs will be available for $50. Dogs are posted on petfinder, contact the shelter or foster parent for information. Also stop by and sign up to become a volunteer. Thanks to mgr Donna Wilson. Visit http://www.bsnap.org/
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Saturday March 5th thru Sunday 6th All Day
Alabama House Rabbit Society
EARS Days at BJCC
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Our huge, three-day education event is March 5- 7 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
Volunteers are ALWAYS needed to help set up the booth on Thursday, take it down on Sunday, and educate everyone who asks about rabbit care and behavior in between.
Times we need volunteers:
Friday March 4 9am - 8pm
Saturday March 5 9am - 7pm
Sunday March 6 11am - 5pm
Move-out is after 5pm on Sunday
In between discussing litter box training, the importance of spay and neuter and how rabbits like to play with toys, volunteers take breaks to shop the fabulous booths at Cottontail's, and eat lots of chocolate! (After all, we do promote the Make Mine Chocolate event!).
Alabama House Rabbit Society EARS is having a booth (Cottontail Village) in Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center (bjcc.org) on March 6/7, with lots of info on bunnies and products/gift/toys that house bunnies need very much. Email info@alabamaEARS.org
Pls visit http://www.alabamaears.org/
Alabama EARS is a non-profit 501 (C) organization. We are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for domestic rabbits, and educating about proper rabbit care and behavior. Our volunteers are paid only in the love of grateful bunnies.
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Saturday, March 5th 12:00 pm til
MARDI GRAS PARADE cancelled due to weather
( ck back for possible rescheduling)
Theme: "Let the Good Times Roll on the River”
Parade will start near First Baptist Church*
DOWNTOWN WETUMPKA, AL (central Alabama )
Humane Society of Elmore County, Inc. will have dogs walking the parade.
**The parade will start near First Baptist Church, cross the bridge and follow South Main Street to a point just beyond Faith Rescue Mission.
Entries of floats, vehicles, bands and walking units are now being accepted for the 2011 parade. Marching bands need only bring instruments and entertain spectators with music. Other entrants should decorate their vehicles and/or wear clothing appropriate to the occasion. Everyone but the bands should also come armed with “throws” -- beads, small toys, candy, etc. -- to toss to onlookers.
The Krewe’s theme for the upcoming parade is “Let the Good Times Roll on the River.” Other entrants may also adopt this theme, but are not required to do so; but participants must display some type of Mardi Gras theme or decorations.
Wetumpka is located in central Alabama, and sits at the joint of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers, where they merge to become the Alabama River. Many river sports are participated in there .
Elmore Humane website: http://www.elmorehumane.org/
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Saturday, March 5th 1:00 pm til
Alabama Wildlife Center
Get Wild: Meet Alabama's Birds
Alabama Wildlife Center Park
AWC Auditorium
100 Terrace Dr.
Pelham, AL 35124
A free family-oriented program promoting bird conservation and stewardship. Each program is hosted by wild bird educators and will feature a different topic. Come get wild and have a learning adventure! Program starts at 1PM and lasts 20-60 minutes.
Get Wild takes a closer look at cavity-nesters. Cavities, or holes in trees, are required nesting sites for many bird species including Woodpeckers, Carolina Wrens and Barred Owls (pictured left). Sites for cavity-nesters are in short supply because dead trees where many of these species would nest are typically removed from forests, parks, and yards. Join us on March 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the AWC Auditorium to learn how you can help preserve and create habitats for cavity-nesters! http://www.awrc.org/
COST: Free with Oak Mountain State Park admission - adults $3, children (age 6-11) and seniors (62 and over) $1, children under age 6 are free.
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Saturday, March 5th 6:30 pm- 10:00 pmWEIM & CHEESE 2011
Rosewood Hall
City of Homewood
2850 19th Street South
Homewood (Birmingham), AL 35209
WEIM & CHEESE 2011 will be March 5th at Rosewood Hall in the trendy Soho district of Homewood, AL (Birmingham).
This is a lively, casual event featuring silent and live auctions, heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and live music by The Hurlers. Fabulous food will be provided by Mafiaoza's. Grey Bar will be serving a signature martini at their martini bar. Scott Register of Reg's Coffee House will emcee the event. The Hurlers will be entertaining us with live music. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend! ~For out of town attendees, Aloft Hotel in Homewood is within walking distance. Ask for the Weim and Cheese rate.~
Tickets $25 in advance, $35 at the door. If you've never attended, you're in a for a treat! This is a lively, casual event featuring silent & live auctions, heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, & live music. Pls visit http://www.weimrescue.com/prod/default.aspx
Saturday, March 5th 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Frog Pond Adventure with Dr. Frog
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North, Suite 246 Martin,
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
Location: JSU Frog Pond in White Plains, Alabama
Experience “love” from a frog’s point of view! Join the one-and-only, “Dr. Frog” George Cline, for an unforgettable evening of romance and songs from the first amphibian voices of the season. Learn to identify frog songs and get a hands-on experience with these slippery creatures. Participate in Frog Watch USA. Subject to water level/drought conditions. Pre-registration required. $5 pp http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html Call 800-231-JAX1
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Sunday, March 6th 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Montgomery Humane Society Pet Adoption Day
Montgomery Humane Society
1150 John Overton Drive
Montgomery, AL 36110
Montgomery Humane has pet adoptions going all day! All pets available for adoption have been vet checked, spayed or neutered, microchipped and have received their age appropriate shots. They have a wonderful staff and many loving pets who are waiting for their forever homes. Stop by and visit on Sunday and remember they are open 7 days a week. Visit website http://www.montgomeryhumane.com/mission.cfm
Become involved for the shelter animals in your community
Alabama Animal Shelters
Monday, March 7th --- Saturday March 12th
All Week & Ongoing!
Paws 4 Change Supplies Drive
for North Alabama Spay and Neuter Clinic
North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic
3303 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35810
Anyone wishing to donate to our supply drive can drop off items at the clinic Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm. The clinic is not open of Fridays. Please visit our website at www.nalspayneuter.org for an updated list of supplies needed at the clinic see our wish list page. You may also call the clinic at 256-489-0418 or email info@nalspayneuter.org with any questions or for directions on how to get to our building.
Items we can always use are: peroxide, oxiclean, printer paper, alcohol, HE laundry detergent, unscented dryer sheets, postage stamps, Odoban, disinfectant cleaning products like Mr. Clean etc.(no pine scented items please), and cat litter. Brenda Gallagher, Executive Director.
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Monday-Saturday March 7- 13 All day
The Alabama Animal Adoption Society
Low-Cost Spay & Neuter
Alabama Animal Adoption Society
2808 Crescent Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
You can purchase a low-cost spay or neuter certificate from the Alabama Animal Adoption Society for the following prices:
Female Cat – $40
Male Cat – $30
Female Dog – $60
Male Dog – $45
Important Note: If you need to spay or neuter many pets at once, strays that you have found, or have any other special circumstances, please call us (205) 871-6351 and leave a message explaining situation. We may be able to work with you to find a price you can afford!
You should make an appointment with the veterinarian and advise that you want to use one of our certificates before purchasing a certificate from us. Our certificates cover the cost of surgery and an overnight stay at the veterinarian's clinic or hospital. Our certificates can be used at any of our participating veterinarians in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama and surrounding areas. (Visit website to get list.) Once you have purchased a certificate, you simply take the certificate to the veterinarian when you drop off your pet for surgery. The vet then mails us the certificate and we reimburse him the cost of the certificate. http://www.animaladoption.org/
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Monday March 7th- March 12th
Tuscaloosa Main Library Book Display & Reading Session for Young Ones
for 2nd Alabama Week for the Animals!
Tuscaloosa Main Library
1801 Jack Warner Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Book reading all about animals session for young ones age 3-5 years old at 10 am on Tuesday March 8th at the Tuscaloosa main library.
Thanks to Emily Seymour for her community spirit and making this happen. Gryphon Press and Animal World USA is sending award winning children's books to the library. For more info, call 205-345-5820. Website www.tuscaloosa-library.org/
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Monday March 7th-12th 10:00 pm -4:30 pm
The Humane Society of Elmore County
Adoption Days for
Alabama Week for the Animals!
Humane Society of Elmore County
255 Central Plank Road (Hwy 9)
Wetumpka, Alabama 36092
Come out and meet us and our pets during Alabama Week for the Animals. Sign up to volunteer. We will have special area set up . Some refreshments too! We will also have offsite adoptions on both Saturdays in addition to this weeklong celebration. Thank you to mgr Rea Cord! Please visit the website. http://www.elmorehumane.org/______________________________ Ongoing
"Spay it Forward"
for The North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic
North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic
3303 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35810
Help us fight the pet overpopulation problem in the Tennessee Valley. North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic is a quality, high volume, low cost, 501(c)3, spay neuter clinic. We opened to the public in August of 2010 and have performed over 2,000 surgeries since our opening day.
If you believe in spay neuter and have already altered all of your animals you can still help us by donating to our "Spay it Forward" program.
A donation of as little as $35 will spay a male cat, $45 for a female cat, $55 for a male dog and just $65 for a female dog.
100% of your donation will go into our "Fixin Fluffy Fund" which has been set up to spay and neuter low income family pets in our service area. It will take all of us pet lovers working together to solve this huge overpopulation problem.
"Spay it Forward" with you donation today. Please visit our website at www.nalspayneuter.org to make an secure online donation. Call us at 256-489-0418 to make a donation by credit card over the phone. Mail a check to NASN write "Spay it Forward" in the memo line our address is listed above. Remember all contributions to this fund are tax-deductible.
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Monday, March 7th 3:10 pm- 4:30 pm
North Shelby Library & Hand In Paw
"Sit, Stay and Read!" Event
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
Sessions begin at 3:10 pm. There will be three sessions with 3 loving Hand in Paw therapy dogs. The library asks that you please call to register your young one(s). Call the wonderful staff at 205.439.5504. Visit http://www.northshelbylibrary.org/
There will be a special display area set up all week of animal books.
The Gryphon Press and Animal World USA are donating books to the library. Thanks to our partner The Gryphon Press!
Hand-In-Paw is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. HIP's 100+ professionally trained teams of handlers and their animals help people heal at numerous facilities throughout Central Alabama. Also visit http://www.handinpaw.org/
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Thru week, ongoing 10 am-1 pm & 2-4:30 pm
Lake Martin Animal Shelter Adoption Days
Lake Martin Animal Shelter
2502 Sugar Creek Road,
Alexander City, AL 35010
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 10 - 1 and 2 - 4:30 Saturday 10 -2.
Adopt one of our beauties!Female Cat/Kittens: $45, Male Cat / Kittens: $35
Female Dogs/Pups: $65.Male Dog/ Pups: $40
Pets 6 months and older are 'fixed', at least one booster, fecal tested and dogs are heartworm tested and given bordetella. Pups and kittens receive a spay voucher for surgery. Phone 256-234-5533
Website: www.lmanimalshelter.org
****Low Cost Spay and Neuter Transport available and
assistance for local vets.
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Tuesday, March 8th 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!)
“Pawsitive” Therapy
Locations:
1. Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette,
2. AL Golden Living in Fairhope, AL and
3. William F. Green VA Home in Bay Minette, AL.
4. Baldwin House Assisted Living, Southern Oak Assisted Living.
Since 1993 our pet therapy program has been making visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Baldwin County. PAWSITIVE THERAPY needs volunteers with friendly pets (and current vaccinations) and who get along well with people and other pets. We are always looking for new vols and teams.
On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays we visit Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette, Golden Living in Fairhope and William F. Green VA Home in Bay Minette. Contact Kathleen Thompson, Program Coordinator, at 251-604-8005 for scheduled times. Pawsitive Therapy on 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays.
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Tuesday, March 8th 10:00 pm -4:30 pm
The Humane Society of Elmore County
Tuxedo Tuesdays (Cats & Kittens)
Humane Society of Elmore County
255 Central Plank Road (Hwy 9)
Wetumpka, Alabama 36092
Come out and meet us and our cats during Alabama Week for the Animals. Sign up to volunteer. We will have special area set up . Some refreshments too! We will also have offsite adoptions on both Saturdays in addition to this weeklong celebration. Thank you to mgr Rea Cord! Please visit the website. http://www.elmorehumane.org/
Ongoing
Shelby Humane Society
"Seniors for Seniors" Adoption Program
Shelby Humane Society
381 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
Ask us about our "Seniors for Seniors" Adoption Program! Senior citizens ages 60 years or older can now get a $50 discount when adopting a shelter pet 6 years or older! Older shelter pets make great pets too! Ask our adoption counselors about the benefits of adopting an older pet!
Call 205-669-3916 ext. 22 or email michael@shelbyhumane.org
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Tuesday, March 8th (thru Fridays! ech wk) 10:00 am-3:00 pm
King’s Community Kitchen for Pets In Need
Greater Huntsville Humane Society
2812 Johnson Road
Huntsville, AL 35805
King’s Community Kitchen (located in GHHS)open 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please call in advance to ensure the pantry is amply stocked. To qualify for this program, you must provide photo identification and proof of need.
This program was founded to help low-income pet owners keep their pets healthy and happy and to prevent another animal from going hungry. We offer this service to those in need to help them keep their pets from being surrendered and to ensure their pets are well-fed.
The GHHS believes this to be an incredibly effective way of saving the lives of pets and keeping them in loving homes. If you would like to donate food to King’s Community Kitchen, simply bring your unopened bags of dog or cat food to our shelter Visit http://greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org/
Pls phone 256.881.8081
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Spay Alabama
Free Spay & Neuter for Free-Roaming & Feral Cats
Montavallo, Alabama residents (Shelby County)
Free spay & neuter, worming, microchipping, rabies, ear tips, Must have Montevallo address. Assistance with trapping & transportation is available! Call for info & scheduling at 205-956-0012. Learn more http://www.spayalabama.org/PDFs/MontevalloCats.pdf
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Wednesday, March 10th thru week 9:00am- 4:00 pm
Baldwin Animal Control/Shelter
(half price) Adoption Days!
Baldwin Animal Control
Summerdale, AL 36580
Adopt man's best friend for half the price. During the month of March, the Baldwin County Animal Shelter is offering 1/2 price adoptions on all dogs. Between now and March 31, you can adopt any dog over 6 months of age for just $30. The adoption fee includes a spay/neuter surgery and a microchip. Shelter closes at 12 noon on Saturdays.
The shelter is trying to increase adoptions and reduce overcrowding. For more information, contact the Baldwin County Animal Shelter at 251.972.6834. Ask for Tiffany http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AL32.html
Ongoing
Alabama is truly a birding paradise.
Alabama is truly a birding paradise. With forests, mountains, meadows, swamps and beaches dotting the landscape, there is a plethora of avian habitats. From the majestic bald eagle, symbol of our nation's heritage, to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, to the crowd-pleasing painted bunting, over 400 species of birds grace the blue skies above Alabama.
Now, with marked trails in the northern and southern parts of the state, the experience is even more enjoyable. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, arranged as a series of loops, combines the birding spots most frequented by Alabama birders in the Gulf Coast region.
Meanwhile, the North Alabama Birding Trail includes 50 sites and spans 11 counties North of the state. Species seen at these sites include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, hummingbirds and large concentrations of migratory waterfowl. Visit thiswonderfulwebsite to find out wher to explore adn see these beautiful creatures.
Ongoing
The Haven Low Cost Microchipping..Only $10.00!
The Haven
559 South Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532 |
In our community, The Haven has been micro-chipping all of our adoptable animals before release since 2006. We also hold public rabies and micro-chip clinics throughout our community. The cost for our micro-chips is just $10, compared to other prices as high as $100. We have the lowest price in town.
Through our program, we have seen a larger number of animals arriving at our animal control shelters in Baldwin County scan positive for a micro-chip. We have recognized other partnering shelters now providing not only micro-chips for their adoptables, but also for the public as well. If you are interested in having your pet microchipped, please contact our office at 251-929-3980.
Email thehaven4animals@yahoo.com
Website http://www.havenforanimals.org/
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Thursday, March 11th 8 am til
Days also inc Mon, Tues, Wednesdays!
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Alabama Animal Alliance, Inc.
Spay/Neuter Clinic
5316 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Spay/neuter surgical costs cover all the pain medication and anesthesia your pet will need during the surgical procedure. Our costs differ from full-service veterinary clinics because we are a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization.
Our veterinarians are licensed veterinarians who have more than 40 years of combined experience. We do not utilize the services of volunteer veterinarians, veterinary school students, or recent veterinary school graduates to perform spay or neuter surgical procedures.
Male Cat = $40
Female Cat = $55
Male Dog* = $60
Female Dog* = $70
* Dogs 61-80lbs are an additional $10. Dogs 81-100lbs are an additional $20. Dogs over 100lbs are an additional $40.
Additional Services
Canine Vaccinations and Services:
Rabies = $10
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) = $10
Canine Distemper/Parvo (DA2PPv/DA2PPvL) = $10
Heartworm Test = $18
Nail Trim = $5
These services are only offered at the time of surgery.
Feline Vaccinations and Services:
Rabies = $10
Feline Distemper (FVRCP)/Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine = $18
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Combo Test = $18 Nail Trim = $5
These services are only offered at the time of surgery.
Appointments are necessary. They can be made by calling (334) 239-7387 .
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Thursday, March 10th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Mobile SPCA Benefit for Spay-Neuter Program
Spay-ghetti Dinner
Our Savior Catholic Church
1801 Cody Road
Mobile, AL 36695
$10 donation includes spaghetti dinner, salad, bread, tea and dessert.
Live music by Flatrock!
Wine and beer will also be available. • Door prizes and raffles!
Dine in or carry out!
Call 633-3531 for advanced tickets or information.
Tickets available at the door.
The Mobile SPCA will host Spay-ghetti Dinner Thursday, March 10 at
Our Savior Catholic Church on Cody Road. All proceeds will benefit the spay-neuter program.
Every year the Mobile SPCA spays, neuters or assists with nearly 3,000 surgeries avoiding the births of thousands of unwanted animals in Mobile County. “This fun event will help us raise money to continue to fund this mammoth project,” said Jan Bailey, Mobile SPCA spay-neuter chairman.
“There are so many more that need our help,” Bailey added.
“We are hoping to get donations for all of the things needed to put on this dinner so that every dime we raise goes directly into the spay-neuter fund,” said Janine Woods, Mobile SPCA president.
Our wish list for this event includes:
• People to make and donate one to three gallons of spaghetti sauce
• Pasta
• $250 reduced rate rental fee on the church hall
• Cakes for dessert
• Raffle items
• Salad
• Bread
• Beer, wine
• Tea
• Cheese
• Lots of ticket sales
For tickets or more information please call the Mobile SPCA office at 633-3531. or visit website to download a flyer. http://mobilespca.org/
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Thursday March 10th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm:
Madison County Beekeepers Society Meeting
Huntsville Botanical Garden
**Boeing Education Classroom
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
It is a two hour course that covers the life cycle of the honeybee from egg (fertile or non-fertile, either will produce a honeybee) to the causes of death. It includes interesting facts about the honeybee’s complex navigation and communication capability, job assignments and an explanation of how a male honeybee has a grandfather but no father.
It includes honeybee anatomy from her 5 eyes to her stinger. It also includes how they make honey, what other products they make and why, general makeup of honey and why honeys differ in color. Students will be given the opportunity to taste honeys from different floral sources. The basic beehive will be described as well as a brief history of its development. This is a fun class, don’t miss it.
Call the garden (256 430 3572 Ext. 226) for time and further details or to request this class. http://www.alabees.com/activities.htm
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Friday, March 11 (all month long) Schedule time
Spring Kitten Prevention Promotion
$30 Vouchers to Spay/Neuter Cats
Baldwin County Humane Society
306 Magnolia Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
In an effort to reduce the spring kitten explosion, we are offering $30 vouchers for spaying/neutering of cats to Baldwin County residents (regardless of your income.) There’s no limit on how many vouchers individuals can buy.
SKP Voucher sales continue thru March 31, 2011, or whenever 500 have been sold. To purchase SKP vouchers, you can visit the BARC! office at 306 Magnolia Ave in Fairhope.
Or you can print the application and mail in a $20 money order to PO Box 206, Fairhope, AL 36533. Visit website for application:
Additionally, SKP vouchers can be purchased at the Lillian Veterinary Clinic (for use there) or with Gina Ramer, Animal Control Officer in Bay Minette, for use at Dr Palmer’s Bay Minette Animal Clinic.BARC! would like to thank the 22 veterinary clinics that accept reduced fees for spaying/neutering for clients using our SKP voucher!
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Call for info or to schedule!
Alabama State Parks
Ride or Camp Out with Your Horse!
Locations on Website http://www.alapark.com/Horsetrails/
Have you ever wanted to go horseback riding, but didn’t know where to go? Or perhaps you have your own horses but don’t have room in your back yard to ride. Look no further than your neighborhood state park. Five of Alabama’s beautiful, spacious state parks currently have or will soon have horseback riding trails. Instead of exploring on foot, climb onto the back of a horse and go for a ride.
Riding Trails Available
Buck’s Pocket is located in the northeast corner of the state, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Take a horseback ride on 6 miles of trails to enjoy the beautiful views that can be seen from this park. They do not offer horses for rent.
Oak Mountain State Park, located 15 miles south of Birmingham, offers both horses on site to ride and 10 miles of trails that you can ride on with your own horse. The stables located within the park offer trail rides 45 minutes and 90 minutes long, or pony rides. A variety of riding lessons are also offered. Boarding spaces for horses are available to board your horse. Contact the stables at 205-620-3575 for prices, ride availability, and boarding information.
The Jeff Reed Horse Trail, a 10-mile horseback riding trail, is now open at Wind Creek State Park, located on Lake Martin near Alexander City, Alabama. The trail takes riders through a vast forest of mixed hard wood, pines, ferns, along a stream and views of Lake Martin.
The park does not offer horses for rent. Sixteen campsites allow you to camp out with your horse!
Lake Guntersville State Park boasts a 16-mile horse trail. The path follows the terrain, varying from steep inclines to lazy knolls. It passes remnants of old home places with chimneys still standing, what remains of a grist mill, and rock stacked in piles having been cleared from fields once farmed. It is recommended to carry water for horses as the trail does not guarantee a source of refreshment. The cool waters of the Guntersville Reservoir flank the trail. However, it is not always easily accessible. Heavy rains make it difficult for horses to tread the soil, marring up instead. An ample parking area heads the trail that affords riders a place for primitive camping. Horses can be highlined to nearby trees while at rest. Visit Website http://www.alapark.com/Horsetrails/
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Saturday, March 12th 10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter Pet Adoption
B&B PetStop Cottage
Hill Rd & University Blvd (map)
Mobile, Alabama 36609
The Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter will hold a pet adoption at on Saturday, March 12 from 10am until 2pm.
All pets available for adoption have been vet checked, spayed or neutered, microchipped and have received their age appropriate shots. Adoption application and fee required. Please call 251-208-2830 or visit www.adoptapetmobile.org for more information.
The mission of Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter is to improve the quality of life for shelter pets that are housed at the City of Mobile Animal Shelter; to find forever homes for healthy adoptable shelter pets; and to reduce the number of unwanted pets roaming the streets of our community by utilizing spay/neuter programs
If you'd like to find your new best friend and adopt one of our loving pets, come see us at our next adoption. If you would like to help out, but can't adopt a pet right now, then check out our volunteer page for ideas to help. We are also in need of foster parents for some of our dogs and cats.
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Saturday, March 12 & Sunday the 13the
Humane Society of West Alabama Adoption Days
Pet Supplies "Plus".
600 McFarland Blvd., Suite U
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405,
Meet The Animals event will be March 12 (10-2) and 13 (1-5) at Pet Supplies "Plus".
People from the public are welcome to visit in-person or call to talk to a rep of our organization. We use this time to help assist or direct people in the community to the correct groups or law enforcement officials for problems, such as animal cruelty. For any questions, we welcome all calls at (205) 554-0011 and emails at humaneswa@yahoo.com.
The Humane Society of West Alabama operates a Flea Market (thrift store) at 3201 Main Ave. in Northport, close to the Highway 43/Highway 82 intersection. The store is run entirely by volunteers, and all proceeds go to the care of our animals. We accept new/used household items and furniture in good repair for our sales. These sales are a major source of income for the Humane Society of West Alabama. We have received wonderful response from our community with this project, and it has become very successful! http://www.humanesocietyofwa.org
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Saturday, March 12th 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Greater Huntsville Humane Society
celebrates Alabama Week for the Animals
with full day of activities! Saturday is special day!
Black Cat adoption special.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society
2812 Johnson Road,
Huntsville, AL 35805
On Saturday, March 12th we invite people to come out and meet everyone. This will be the perfect day to adopt a pet, visit our thrift store ½ off sale and we will have loving pets for adoption. We are focusing also on helping the black cats during month of March.
Fun is planned all day long! Please come out and become involved for the animals. Please visit http://greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org/ and/or email Jamie jamie2812@knology.net
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Saturday, March 12th 10:00 am-3:00pm
Azalea City Cat Coaltion Adoption Day
Petsmart
3980 Airport Blvd Ste J
Mobile, AL 36608
Azalea Cat Council will have loving cats and kitties available for adoption. Vet check is required. Come out and sign up to volunteer or help this wonderful organization who helps cats in so many ways! They will be waiting to meet you and you will have many curious and sweet felines ready to meet you too! You may find your new best friend.
For more info, email Susan at susanyoung@azaleacitycats.org Please also visit website at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AL245.html
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Saturday, March 12th 11am – 3pm
Madison Animal Rescue Foundation
Dog & Cat Adoption day
Pet Depot
7830 Hwy. 72 West
Madison, Alabama 35758
Our Mission To Rescue as many homeless animals from the City of Madison, Alabama as possible. To develop an adoption program and spay/neuter program for the City of Madison. To build a new rescue-friendly animal shelter for the City of Madison that will accommodate future population growth, and promote a positive public image for the City.
Adopt a Pet: If you are interested in adopting one of our animals please fill out an adoption application (found in the left column) and email it to adopt@madisonarf.org. Make sure to indicate the animal you are interested in adopting on the application.
We are looking for cat fosters! Madison ARF PO Box 2486 Madison, AL 35758
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Saturday, March 12th 12 noon- 4:00 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Animal Control
Volunteer Department Tabling Event & Adoption Day
Florence City Animal Control
702 E. College Street
Florence, AL 35630
We will be there at shelter with surveys and flyer distribution to promote our shelter, adoption, fostering, rescuing and volunteering. Adoptions at the shelter will be going on as well.
We are the Volunteer Department for the Florence-Lauderdale Animal Control. Our main purpose is to provide daily pet care Monday-Friday morning and afternoon shift. OUR BURDEN promote adoption, rescue, and fostering to minimize euthanasia. OUR VISION recognize the needs and provide daily pet care, exercise and socialization OUR PLEA community to adopt and rescue organizations to accept our shelter’s pets. Contact: Cadie Palmer. Email:cccofamerica@yahoo.com Visit
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Saturday March 12th 12 noon -4:00 pm
PAWS *Meet & Greet*
Pets Are Worth Saving
PETCO in Florence
394 Cox Creek Parkway
Florence , AL 35630
256-767-4201
This is a great opportunity to meet a furry friend who needs a home! We have beautiful loving pets who need you. PAWS needs volunteers to provide short-term in-home care for friendly dogs and cats in need until they are adopted.
Pets Are Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) is a 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing assistance to abandoned and abused pets in northwest Alabama. Through collaboration with other animal welfare organizations and shelters, P.A.W.S. seeks to implement innovative programs that will provide foster homes and promote adoptions. This is a great opportunity to meet a furry friend who needs a home! Website is http://shoalspaws.com/
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Sunday, March 13th 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm
Alabama Wildlife Center
" A Champion for Alabama's Native Birds since 1977"
Volunteer Orientation / Intro to AWC
Alabama Wildlife Center
100 Terrace Drive
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL 35124
Attending a New Volunteer Orientation is recommended if you're interested in volunteering or are simply curious about AWC. At this free session you'll learn about our mission and history, volunteer opportunities and ways to support AWC's work. You'll meet some AWC staff and volunteers, have an opportunity to get answers to your questions, and enjoy a brief tour of our facility. (See Alabama state bird peeking out of tree on left: The "Northern Flicker."
• Times: approximately 1-2:30PM (may conclude earlier if it’s a small group)
• Dress: comfortably (we’re mostly a jeans & t-shirt crowd)
• Fee: none, but there is a park entrance fee ($3 per adult & $2 per child & senior on weekends)
If your schedule does not permit you to register in advance, you can simply arrive a few minutes early to complete your registration in person. Quiet children are invited to attend, but please note that the minimum age to volunteer is 18 (16 accompanied by parent). Phone 205-663-7930
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Sunday, March 13th 5 pm-6pm eastern time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An official Alabama Week for the Animals event~
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm eastern time on Sunday March 13th. This is a multi-faith observance for everyone!
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
For ideas on this activity,pls visit:
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Click on dolphins to hear "One Love."
3rd Annual Alabama events to start being added in late
January 2012.
