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Saturday, October 18, 2008
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Sunday, October 19, 2008
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.

For more information, contact the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals at (212) 252-2350 or

Sunday, September 28, 2008 (rain or shine)
Noon–4:00 p.m. (times to be confirmed)
Union Square Park, Manhattan

info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org

Saturday, September 20, 2008
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Belmont Lake State Park, Exit 38 off Southern State Parkway, Bethpage, NY

Come and celebrate Grateful Greyhounds. See old friends and make new ones. Lots of greyhound items to buy, picnic lunch, and meet the greyhounds that are waiting for forever homes. All invited, but greyhounds only. $8.00 per person.

For more information, contact Grateful Greyhounds at (516) 735-5070 or gratefulgreys@aol.com, or visit the Grateful Greyhounds web site.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Shubert Alley, West of Broadway, between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, Manhattan

BROADWAY BARKS 10! will help some of New York City’s shelter animals find permanent homes by informing New Yorkers about the plight of the thousands of homeless dogs and cats in the metropolitan area. Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore will host this star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon, and a galaxy of Broadway stars will join them onstage to present animals for adoption from New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. BROADWAY BARKS will also feature an auction of celebrity-autographed memorabilia. Proceeds from the auction and other donations will benefit the attending shelters and organizations. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the BROADWAY BARKS! web site.

Raise money to rescue and rehabilitate puppy mill dogs. Join us for a fun afternoon winning beautiful gifts/baskets and treats for your dogs! Learn how you can help us stop puppy mills! Tasty desserts and beverages will be available.

Sunday, June 22, 2008
1:00–5:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Church, 40 Old Mill Road, Staten Island

Tickets are $25.
For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Laura Amato at foundfreedom@nomoretearsrescue.com, or visit the No More Tears Rescue web site.

AVMA Animal Tracks will include discussions on pet health, veterinary medicine

The first podcast, featuring Dr. Kim May, assistant director of professional and public affairs at the AVMA, discusses summer pet safety tips. It can be found on the AVMA Web site at http://www.avma.org/news/info_rss.asp.

AVMA Animal Tracks will be available to download from the AVMA Web site and through an RSS feed. The podcasts will also be available through Apple’s iTunes. Those with iTunes, which can be downloaded for free at http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview, can subscribe to AVMA Animal Tracks and receive new episodes as soon as they become available through a portable media player such as an iPod. While there will be no set schedule for releasing new podcasts, they should become available on at least a weekly basis, according to J.B. Hancock, AVMA communications director.

For more information on AVMA Animal Tracks, please contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations assistant, at 847-285-687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell) or msanfilippo@avma.org.

The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world, with more than 76,000 member veterinarians engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. AVMA members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health and agriculture. Visit the AVMA Web site at http://www.avma.org to learn more about veterinary medicine and animal care and to access up-to-date information on the association’s issues, policies and activities.

This conference will focus on current problems being faced by Pit Bulls and explore workable solutions to curtail irresponsible breeding and enhance their public image. Featured speakers include Linda Stuurman, (President, Last Hope); Adam Goldfarb (Issues Advisor, Humane Society of the United States); Jane Berkey (President, Animal Farm Foundation); Bernice Clifford (Behavior and Training Manager, Animal Farm Foundation); Jane Hoffman (President, Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals); Jacques Lynn Schultz (Senior Director, ASPCA National Outreach); and Linda Klampfl (President, Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption).

This conference is open to the public. Veteterinarians, municipal shelter workers, and representatives from rescue organizations and shelters are particularly encouraged to attend.

Registration is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

For more information or to register, contact Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation at (631) 425-1884, or visit the Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation web site.

Submissions accepted through May 26, 2008

For more information or to submit your photo, contact Admin@BikersAgainstAnimalCruelty.org, or visit the B.A.A.C. web site.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
6:00–8:00 p.m.

Animal Haven Soho, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan

Compete in Activewear, Glamourwear, and Talent. Proceeds will benefit Animal Haven and Stone Soup Theater Arts. $50 to enter your dog; $10 to be a spectator.

For more information or tickets, contact Leigh Goldenberg at leigh@stonesoupkitchen.org, or visit the Stone Soup Theature Arts web site.