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Home > Calendar of NYC Animal Events > Other NYC Animal Events Fundraisers, Benefits, Friendraisers, Classes, and Other NYC Animal Events These fundraisers, benefits, "friendraisers," classes, and other special one-time events are being sponsored by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs). APOs may click here to submit a New York City animal event. October 2008 KittyKind / The Broadway Comedy Club: A Night Fur Laughter Thursday, October 2, 2008 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), Manhattan KittyKind is hosting a comedy show fundraiser to raise money for and awareness of the rescue group. All proceeds raised from ticket sales will go to KittyKind. A small reception will be held at 8:30 in the ground floor cafe to introduce the public to KittyKind and all the work we do. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door (two drink minimum). For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Ann Simkins at kittykind_events@yahoo.com, or visit the KittyKind web site. Saturday, October 4, 2008 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Queens Library, Steinway Branch, 2nd Floor, 21-45 31st Street, Astoria, Queens SaveKitty Foundation will instruct this class. Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact SaveKitty Foundation at (718) 507-6843 or TNR@SaveKitty.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. General Theological Seminary: Blessing of the Animals and Microchipping Clinic Saturday, October 4, 2008 2:00–3:00 p.m. General Theological Seminary, 21st Street (midblock, between 9th and 10th Avenues), Manhattan General Theological Seminary celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, renowned for his love of animals, by offering a "Blessing of the Animals." The event also commemorates World Animal Day. All are welcome at our service — every animal, every human! The service will take place outdoors on the steps of our Chapel, weather permitting; in case of rain, the service will be moved indoors. Please remember to leash your dogs. Small animals, including fish, reptiles, and pets in travel cases are all welcome. The service will last about 20 minutes. City Critters will be present to provide pets for adoption, and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals will be providing low-cost ($25, includes registration) microchipping services. For more information, contact the General Theological Seminary at (212) 243-5150, or visit the General Theological Seminary web site. Church of the Resurrection: Blessing of Pets Saturday, October 4, 1008 11:00 a.m. Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118th Street, Kew Gardens, Queens Bobbi and the Strays will be attending the mass with a few of their senior and sick dogs. The church has also decided for a second year in row to donate money collected at this mass to Bobbi and the Strays. Following this event, Senator Serf Maltese will host a pet adoption day at Bobbi and the Strays at Atlas Park. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit the Church of the Resurrection web site or the Bobbi and the Strays web site. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine: St. Francis Day Fair and Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 5, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 111th and West 112th Streets), Manhattan Join Animal Care & Control, Bideawee, and other shelters and rescue groups at the annual St. Francis Day Fair Blessing of the Animals, where thousands of New Yorkers, their animal companions, and many international guests gather to honor St. Francis' message of compassion for all of creation. The event also commemorates World Animal Day. In addition to a blessing of the animals on the Cathedral green, enjoy artists and performers, as well as exhibitors including animal advocacy groups, pet adoption agencies, environmental lobbyists, peace and social justice advocates, and social service organizations. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Bideawee web site or Animal Care & Control web site. Tavi & Friends / Animal Haven: TTouch Training Workshop Sunday, October 5, 2008 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street (at Broome), Manhattan During this full-day TTouch training workshop, you will learn TTouch skills and develop the knowledge to help your pets maintain optimum health, age gracefully, recover from illness, injury or surgery, work through many behavioral issues, and much more. Great for agility training, enhancing obedience training, and a wonderful benefit for seniors. The focus is on dogs, but all pets will benefit from this training! Taught by Guild Certified TTouch Practitioners/Instructors. Pre-registration of people and their pets is required. Register by September 20: $100 per person; after September 20: $115 per person. Proceeds benefit Tavi & Friends and Animal Haven. For more information or to register, contact contact Tavi & Friends at (646) 872-1533 x1519 or Tavi2@earthlink.net, or visit the Tavi & Friends web site. No More Tears Rescue: Doggie And Me Tea Party Sunday, October 5, 2008 12:30–5:30 p.m. La "Tea" Da, 7485 Amboy Road, Staten Island Enjoy an assortment of teas, biscuits, croissants, brunch, and delicious desserts. Lap dogs (10 pounds or less) are welcome. Raffles and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds go to help save puppymill dogs. Advance tickets are $35. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Laura at magjimwil@aol.com, or visit the No More Tears Rescue web site. Rational Animal / ASPCA / Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC 2008 Monday, October 6, 2008 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. doors) Highline Ballroom, 371 West 16th Street, Manhattan On October 6, Rational Animal, the leading advocate for at-risk animals in New York City, will present the 3rd annual "Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC" benefit concert. A co-venture with the ASPCA, the event celebrates ten stellar NYC animal rescue groups working with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in city shelters by 2015. Debbie Harry is serving as the event's honorary chair and Beastie Boy Adrock and Gina Gershon will be the guest hosts. Chi Chi Valenti and DJ Johnny Dynell will MC. This year's concert will feature performances by the legendary Debbie Harry, electronic artist Moby, Brooklyn indie power trio Earl Greyhound, 80s dance music group Goonsquad, up-and-coming rocker Lissy Trullie, Brit rockers Bloody Social, downtown singer/songwriter Jesse Malin, the March 4th Marching Band, DJ JD Samson, and other artists. Also featured is a rockstar silent auction with collectables donated by Debbie Harry, the Beastie Boys, the Black Crowes, Cyndi Lauper, Pink, and Joan Jett. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Susan Brandt at sbrandt@rational-animal.org or (917) 239-9229, or visit the Rational Animal web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:00–11:30 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Do you love animals and want to volunteer? To become an adult volunteer (18 years and older), simply fill out our adult volunteer form and send it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter on the first Saturday of each month. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. The orientation will be followed by a dog walking class, for those who would like to walk dogs as part of their volunteer activities. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Junior Volunteer Orientation Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:00–11:00 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Calling all teen animal lovers! Teenagers 14 to 17 years of age are welcome to participate in our junior volunteer program. Fill out our junior volunteer form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a junior volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter once a month. The orientation is about an hour long and will provide an introduction to our junior volunteer program. Parents do not need to be in attendance, although the signed volunteer form must be brought to the orientation. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages: Fundraising Party Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:00–10:00 p.m. Mantra986, 986 Second Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Streets), Manhattan Please join us for an enjoyable and fun-filled evening to celebrate our accomplishments and raise money to help continue our campaign to abolish the inhumane carriage horse industry in New York City. Our guests will include Irish comic, writer and animal activist, Fiona Walsh; New York City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Tony Avella; independent filmmaker Donny Moss; singer/songwriters Joy Askew and Nellie McKay; and comedians Ann Design and Liam McEneaney. Vegan hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and silent auction of appealing and interesting items to be sold to the highest bidder. All proceeds will support the Coalition's various campaigns aimed at ending the suffering of the carriage horse. Minimum entrance donation is $30 in advance online, or $40 at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages web site. Metropolitan Dog Club: Wonder Dogs Lecture and Cocktail Reception with Bud Boccone Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:30–8:30 p.m. American Kennel Club, 260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, Manhattan The Metropolitan Dog Club invites you to a lecture by editor-writer-illustrator Bud Boccone on Wonder Dogs: A Lively Review of the Dog's Role in 20th Century American Culture. Business attired required; no pets, please. Admission is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the AKC's Humane Fund. For more information or to RSVP, contact Metropolitan Dog Club at (212) 465-3184 or events@metropolitandogclub.com, or visit the Metropolitan Dog Club web site. Alley Cat Allies: National Feral Cat Day Thursday, October 16, 2008 National Feral Cat Day (NFCD), October 16, is the annual kick-off of Alley Cat Allies' national education campaign. Many advocates and supporters take this opportunity to distribute educational products or host local events — workshops, fundraisers, and special spay and neuter clinic days — for stray and feral cats. You can help spread the message about feral cats, why they need a different kind of care, and how communities can band together to stop the killing of cats in their local animal control pounds and shelters. Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:00–9:00 p.m. ASPCA Offices, 520 8th Avenue (between West 36th and West 37th Streets), 7th Floor, Manhattan Celebrate National Feral Cat Day by learning how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee (waived for demonstrated financial need) and advance registration are required. Note: Photo ID is required to enter building. For more information, contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. To register by mail, send your name, address, phone number, date of workshop you wish to attend, and a check or money order ($15 per attendee) payable to "Neighborhood Cats" to Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025. To register online, e-mail the above information to headcat@neighborhoodcats.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. Animal Lovers League: 14th Anniversary Buffet Fundraiser Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:00–10:00 p.m. Swan Club, Shore Road, Glenwood Landing, NY This year County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi will be honored in recognition of his initiative to increase pet adoptions and reduce euthanasia. Open bar and hot/cold buffet dinner. A fabulous array of gifts will be raffled to raise funds for medical care for our homeless animals and Safe Haven program. Tickets are $80. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit the Animal Lovers League web site. Spay/USA: The Road Map: National Conference in Chicago October 16–19, 2008 Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL Informative lectures and workshops to teach you how to work smarter, not harder. Hear from many of the leaders in high-quality, high-volume clinics, feral cat programs, successful mobile clinics, legislation, programs for rural areas, and nonsurgical alternatives to spay/neuter. Speakers include representatives from the PETCO Foundation, Maddie's Fund, Humane Alliance, HSUS. PAWS, Pets Alive, Neighborhood Cats, Cornell School of Vet Medicine, PetSmart Charities, Marion County Animal Services, Oklahoma Spay Network. Special 8-credit vet track sponsored by Maddie's Fund and organized by Cornell University Veterinary School. Tour of the famous PAWS Clinic in Chicago (the Lurie Family S/N Clinic) For more information or to register, visit the SPAY/USA web site. Rawhide Rescue: 4th Annual Winetasting & Silent Auction Benefit Friday, October 17, 2008 6:30–10:00 p.m. Twin Brooks Country Club, 600 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ The evening will include a premiere tasting of international wines with specially chosen hors d'oeuvres and a dinner buffet with carving station. The silent auction will include fine jewelry, high-end dining, special event, sporting event, golf, art, fitness, and pet-related items. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information or to reserve your tickets, visit the Rawhide Rescue web site. SPCA of Connecticut: Much Love 2008 Friday, October 17, 2008 6:00–10:00 p.m. Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT The SPCA of Connecticut has planned a dinner and silent auction to benefit a new, 18,000-square-foot, no-kill animal shelter currently under construction in Litchfield County. All proceeds will go toward funding the much-needed new facility, which is scheduled to open in March 2009. Silent auction of high-end items, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and dinner. Tickets are $125 each or $800 for a table of 8. For more information contact the SPCA of Connecticut at (203) 445-9978, or visit the SPCA of Connecticut web site. Rescue Ink: M.A.D. (Making a Difference) Celebrity Gala Celebration Friday, October 17, 2008 7:00 p.m.–Midnight Chateau La Mer, 845 South Wellwood Avenue, Great South Bay, Lindenhurst, Long Island An elegant evening for lovers of charismatic canines, fantastic felines, and other precious pets, committed to making a difference in their lives. Join us for a spectacular star-studded evening that includes gourmet cuisine, open bar, live music, dancing, auction, and celebrity guest and canine appearances. Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 per table. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Chateau La Mer at (631) 225-0400, or visit the Rescue Ink web site.
Central Park PAWS / Central Park Conservancy: 7th Annual My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Park (between the Sheep Meadow and Bandshell), Manhattan Dogs and families are invited to join the fun at the seventh annual Country Fair. Best in Park Dog Show, agility, pet tricks, a Mayor's Alliance low-cost microchipping clinic ($25, includes insertion and registration), ask the vets booth, raffle with incredible prizes, and more! Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Central Park PAWS web site. The Cutting Room / Funzalo Records: Jules Shear & Peter Buffet Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:00 p.m.–Midnight The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th Street, Manhattan Singer/songwriter Jules Shear, who created and hosted the first season of MTV's Unplugged, will be hosting three shows at The Cutting Room in NYC. Each night will feature Jules playing with another artist, showcasing some amazing songs and some great music. Part of the money from each ticket sold will go to the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Jules, a rescue dog owner himself, is very happy to have this opportunity to show some love to the animals as we enter the holiday season! Tickets are $17. For more information, contact Jennifer Herold or Susan Stolar at (520) 628-8655 or Jennifer@mikesmanagement.com. For tickets, contact The Cutting Room at (212) 691-7775, or visit The Cutting Room web site. Times Square Alliance: 4th Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:00–3:00 p.m. Times Square, intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway, Manhattan Costumed canines will compete in a contest to raise awareness for Animal Haven's Adopt-A-Pet program. Dogs of all breeds and sizes are invited to dress up and enter. Top prizes will be awarded to the dogs whose costume best evokes "Times Square," "Broadway," or the "2008 Election." Dogs will be available for adoption. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact at (212) 768-1560 or events@TimesSquareNYC.org, or visit the Times Square Alliance web site. To pre-register, visit the Times Square Alliance web site. Animal Haven: Demo Book Reading with Jon Bozok Tuesday, October 21, 2008 6:00 p.m. Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan Meet author Jon Bozok for a reading of his new graphic fable, Demo: The Story of a Junkyard Dog. 50% of book sales at the event will go to help the Animal Haven's animals. For more information, visit the Animal Haven web site. Best Friends Animal Society: No More Homeless Pets Conference October 24–26, 2008 Alexis Park Resort Hotel, 375 East Harmon, Las Vegas, Nevada With a focus on both tried and true lifesaving programs as well as exciting, cutting-edge approaches in grassroots animal welfare, this is one event you can't afford to miss! Be inspired by some of the nation's leading experts in the areas of adoption, spay/neuter, fundraising, communication, and shelter management. Learn more about fighting puppy mills and pet stores, saving cats in your community, helping bully breeds, raising more money for your organization, increasing adoptions, reaching people with your spay/neuter message, city planning, and more! Whether you're an animal welfare professional or simply an individual who cares deeply about animals, you'll get practical information, inspiration and advice from the people who are creating lasting change for the animals. For more information or to register, visit the Best Friends Animal Society web site. Saturday, October 25, 2008 For more information, contact Amy at SonicALC727@aol.com, or visit the Pit Bull Awareness Day web site. Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Edgerton Park (Corner of Whitney Avenue and Cliff Street), New Haven, CT Join us for a fun-filled educational day to celebrate this noble breed, the responsible owners, and advocates who love them. Meet the real dog behind the headlines, not the stereotype media uses to catch public attention and see that it is an owner problem, not a dog problem! Special guests will be Rescue Ink and John Voket of 99.1 WPLR and STAR 99.9 FM. Pet adoptions by North Shore Animal League; obedience and agility demonstrations; Canine Good Citizen testing; ASPCA presentation by Deborah Bresch; dog couture fashion show by Uniquely Yours; positive Pit Bull videos by Vicky Spinella; Pit costume contest; games, vendors, raffles, food, and much more. All well-socialized, well-behaved, leashed (no retractables, please) dogs are welcome. For more information, visit the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty web site. Urban Dawgs / Pit Bull Guru: Pit Bull Seminar with Drayton Michaels Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:00–6:00 p.m. Urban Dawgs, 46 English Plaza, Red Bank, NJ In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, Urban Dawgs and Pit Bull Guru will host a seminar about Pit Bulls by Drayton Michaels. Mr. Drayton will present the history and facts about this misunderstood breed, plus footage from his upcoming documentary film. Courtesy of Animal Farm Foundation, all attendees of the seminar will receive a copy of The Pit Bull Placebo by Karen Delise, Janis Bradley's dog bite policy paper, and a Pit Bull poster. This is a perfect opportunity to bring that friend or family member who may be afraid of or are apprehensive about Pit Bulls! Humans only, please. Registration is $40 (20% of the proceeds will be donated to the MCSPCA). For more information or to register contact Pit Bull Guru at (732) 758-8522, or visit the Pit Bull Guru web site. Wolfe's Pond Park Pooch Parade Saturday, October 25, 2008 Noon–3:00 p.m. Wolfe's Pond Park, Hylan Boulevard and Cornelia Avenue, Staten Island Bring your pooch for a day of awards to be given in various categories: Shortest Tail, Longest Tail, Owner-Look-Alike, Best Costume, and many more. There will be silly pet tricks, fetching contests, and the Doggie Obstacle Course. Low-cost microchipping ($25, includes registration) sponsored by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. For more information on microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org. New Rochelle Humane Society: Howl-O-Ween/Grand Re-Opening Party Saturday, October 25, 2008 (rain date is October 26) 1:00–4:00 p.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Fun for our two-legged and four-legged friends! Costume party, along with fun and games with the adoptable dogs from the New Rochelle Humane Society! Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals / PETCO Foundation / AC&C: Free Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic Sunday, October 26, 2008 AC&C Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, in partnership with the PETCO Foundation and Animal Care & Control of New York City, will present a free spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, October 26. Appointments necessary! This clinic can accommodate friendly cats only — no ferals, please. For more information or to make and appointment, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org or (917) 579-1955. Monday, October 27, 2008 7:00–9:00 p.m. Mansion, 530 West 38th Street, Manhattan Over 300 dogs and their parents will dress up in hopes to win the title of the Most Petacular Halloween Costume of 2008 at this event benefiting the Humane Society of New York. Wear anything you would wear on a dogwalk or a catwalk on Halloween — pet costumes are a must! Dogs will be judged in 10 categories hosted by Wendy and Lucky Diamond and Animal Fair Magazine. Celebrity guest judges include Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (judging the most offensive costume), Beth Ostrosky, Carolina Bermudez and Skeery Jones from Z100's Z Morning Zoo, Jill Zarin, Courtney Friel, and many more to be announced. Includes a night of ghastly laughs, sponsored drinks, and a great take-home doggy bag! Advance tickets are $50 for standing room only, $100 for a seat, or $2,500 for a table with bottle service. 100% of proceeds benefit the Humane Society of New York. Admission is limited — no tickets sold at the door! For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Anne Marie at (212) 752.4842 or yappy@animalfair.com, or visit the Humane Society of New York web site. Bobbi and the Strays: Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:00 p.m. Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, Queens Join us for an evening of food, drink, music, dancing, and fun! Dress your best — prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, and coffee, as well as butlered hors d'ouvres and a gourmet served buffet. All proceeds benefit the many animals helped and cared for by Bobbi and the Strays. Advance tickets are $88. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Bobbi and the Strays at (718) 845-0779 or (917) 213-9840, or visit the Bobbi and the Strays web site. ASPCA: Technical Animal Rescue Course October 31–November 2, 2008 Suffolk County Police Academy, Smithtown, Long Island The ASPCA will be hosting a three-day Technical Animal Rescue Course, taught by instructors from Rescue Tech International. One day will be spent in the classroom, and two days will be spent in the field. Topics covered include rescue philosophy; liability and personal/department mitigation; size-up; hazard assessment, management and preplanning; panic and behavior; communications; personal and team equipment; animal handling equipment; rescue harnessing for animals and humans; animal handling and behavior; rescuing animals in water and low angle environments; and rescue scenarios/problems The classroom portion will be taught at the Suffolk County Police Academy and the field days will be at a location nearby. Class size is limited. Registration is $80. For more information or to register, contact Allison Cardona at (212) 876-7700 x315 or allisonc@aspca.org. November 2008 Saturday, November 1, 2008 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee (waived for demonstrated financial need) and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. To register by mail, send your name, address, phone number, date of workshop you wish to attend, and a check or money order ($15 per attendee) payable to "Neighborhood Cats" to Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025. To register online, e-mail the above information to headcat@neighborhoodcats.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. New Rochelle Humane Society: Adult Volunteer Orientation Saturday, November 1, 2008 10:00–11:30 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Do you love animals and want to volunteer? To become an adult volunteer (18 years and older), simply fill out our adult volunteer form and send it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter on the first Saturday of each month. The orientation is about one-and-a-half hours long and will provide you with an introduction to our volunteer program. The orientation will be followed by a dog walking class, for those who would like to walk dogs as part of their volunteer activities. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Bideawee: Adopt an Adult/Senior Dog Open House Weekend November 1 & 2, 2008 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Bideawee Manhattan, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Bideawee Wantaugh, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Long Island Bideawee Westhampton, 118 Old Country Road, Long Island Join Bideawee as we celebrate the reasons why adult and senior pets are so wonderful, during our "Adopt an Adult/Senior Pet Open House Weekend." Meet Bideawee matchmaker and training staff at our Westhampton, Wantagh, and Manhattan locations and learn why adopting an older cat or dog may be the right choice for you. If adoption at this time isn't an option, you can also learn more about fostering older cats and dogs. We'll also have light refreshments, and be offering our guests a chance to win a door prize. For more information, contact Dolores Stormo at (516) 785-4079 x0 or dolores.stormo@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Junior Volunteer Orientation Sunday, November 2, 2008 10:00–11:00 a.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Calling all teen animal lovers! Teenagers 14 to 17 years of age are welcome to participate in our junior volunteer program. Fill out our junior volunteer form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to the shelter. You will then need to attend a junior volunteer orientation, which is held at the shelter once a month. The orientation is about an hour long and will provide an introduction to our junior volunteer program. Parents do not need to be in attendance, although the signed volunteer form must be brought to the orientation. For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. North Shore Animal League America: 3rd Annual 2008 DogCatemy Celebrity Gala Thursday, November 6, 2008 6:00–10:00 p.m. Capitale in New York City, 130 Bowery Street, Manhattan Master of Ceremonies Richard Belzer of NBC's Law and Order: SVU and a full line-up of pet-loving celebrities (and celebrity pets!) will be there to greet you. Scheduled guests and performers include Mýa, Sarah Silverman, Beth Ostrosky, Robin Strasser, Bree Williamson, Justis Bolding, Brian Williams, Greg and Nicole Biffle, Jodi Applegate, Katie Lee Joel, Tamar Geller, Rescue Ink, and many more! Well-behaved dogs are welcome, so bring your pooch too! At this Red-Carpet event, an expected crowd of 400 people will screen celebrity-made short films starring their pets. Awards will be presented for Best in Show, Best Tail-Waggin' Comedy, Best Musical, Best Dogumentary, and Best Pawformance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to rub elbows — and paws — with the famous! All proceeds will benefit the life-saving mission of NSALA. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit the North Shore Animal League America web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Holiday Pet Photo Day Sunday, November 9, 2008 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Plan ahead for the holidays by having your pet photos taken at New Rochelle Humane Society! We have Christmas-themed and Chanukah-themed photos. $20 for one 5x7 photo (holiday cards can be ordered for an additional charge). For more information, visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. StreetZaps: Benefit for Celia Sing Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Book Signing & Wine Tasting – Noon–4:00 p.m. Grace & St. Paul's Church, 123 West 71st Street, Manhattan Early Dinner – After 4:00 p.m. Arte Cafe, 106 West 73rd Street, Manhattan Join us for this benefit for Celia Sing in memory of her dog Sebastian who was electrocuted by a light pole. Show your support and commemorate Veterans Day with a book signing (by noted dog authors) and wine tasting. Also enjoy an early dinner ($15.95 minimum) at Arte Cafe. For more information, visit the StreetZaps web site. The Cutting Room / Funzalo Records: Jules Shear & Kieran McGee Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:00 a.m.–Midnight The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th Street, Manhattan Singer/songwriter Jules Shear, who created and hosted the first season of MTV's Unplugged, will be hosting three shows at The Cutting Room in NYC. Each night will feature Jules playing with another artist, showcasing some amazing songs and some great music. Part of the money from each ticket sold will go to the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Jules, a rescue dog owner himself, is very happy to have this opportunity to show some love to the animals as we enter the holiday season! Tickets are $17. For more information, contact Jennifer Herold or Susan Stolar at (520) 628-8655 or Jennifer@mikesmanagement.com. For tickets, contact The Cutting Room at (212) 691-7775, or visit The Cutting Room web site. Sunday, November 16, 2008 1:00–4:00 p.m. ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! A non-refundable $15 course fee (waived for demonstrated financial need) and advance registration are required. For more information, contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. To register by mail, send your name, address, phone number, date of workshop you wish to attend, and a check or money order ($15 per attendee) payable to "Neighborhood Cats" to Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, No. 555, New York, NY 10025. To register online, e-mail the above information to headcat@neighborhoodcats.org and visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. December 2008 Tuesday, December 9, 2008 6:30–6:30 p.m. East Elmhurst, Queens (directions will be sent upon registration) SaveKitty Foundation will instruct this class. Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact SaveKitty Foundation at (718) 507-6843 or TNR@SaveKitty.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site.
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