CityDog Social Calendar
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December
Happy Howlidays
Now – December 24 • Pierce County, Wash. Dugan Foundation’s Happy Howlidays will once again collect cat and dog food donations for non-profit organizations helping animals in shelters, rescues and owners in need. The most critical needs are cat food (especially canned) and dog food. Cash donations are always helpful. For details on where to donate, visit duganfoundation.org.
The Healing Power of Pets
December 1 • Bellevue, Wash. 7-8 p.m. at Delta Society, 875 124th Ave NE. Please join us for our free one hour discovery session to explore how you might be able to help others by volunteering with your dog – taking him/her to visit hospitalized patients, helping children learn to read, visiting seniors and in other ways. For more info or to RSVP, call (425)679-5514 or email JoAnnT@DeltaSociety.org This event is for humans only. deltasociety.org
Pet Photos with Santa Wednesdays
December 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Tigard, Ore. 4-8 p.m. at Bridgeport Village, 7455 SW Bridgeport Rd. Bring your pets for a photo with Santa. A portion of the proceeds will benefit DoveLewis! $2 of each photo package donated. Packages start at $19. dovelewis.org
Reading with Rover
December 5 • Edmonds, Wash. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main St
December 8 • Redmond, Wash. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Borders in Redmond Town Center
December 12 • Lynnwood, Wash. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Lynnwood location
December 16 • Mountlake Terrace, Wash. 7-8 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace Library
Service of Remembrance
December 3 • Portland, Ore. 7-8 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. Dignified Pet Services and Dove Lewis Pet Loss Support Program invite you to join in the celebration of the invisible, yet undeniable bond between humans and our beloved companion animals. Together we will light candles in memory of those who are no longer here. Doors open at 6 p.m. dovelewis.org
Heart of the Valley Shelter Santa Photos
December 5 • Bozeman, Mont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Murdoch’s
December 12 & 13 • Bozeman, Mont. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at PetSmart
Can you think of anything more adorable than having your pet’s photo taken with Santa? We didn’t think so! Join Heart of the Valley at the above locations to celebrate the season and take home your very own personal holiday card featuring your pet and Santa! Questions? Contact Jessica Groseth, jess@heartofthevalleyshelter.org or (406)388-9399, ext. 112.
Pet Portraits with Santa
December 5 & 6 • Vancouver, Wash. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at All Natural Pet Supply, 10501 NE Hwy 99
December 5 & 6 • Vancouver, Wash. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Howl at the Moon, 13501 NE 84th Street
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pet Portraits! The Humane Society for Southwest Washington brings Santa back in town this year, ready to pose with your furry friends. Twenty-five dollars gets you a CD with 12 high-resolution, digital images. All friendly pets are welcome. southwesthumane.org
Posing Pets with Santa
December 5 • Bainbridge Island, Wash. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bay Hay and Feed
December 6 • Poulsbo, Wash. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central Market
Gather the whole family—pets included—to have your portraits taken this holiday season! The Kitsap Humane Society, T & C Photos and, of course, Santa, will be at these locations. Photo packages range from $25 - $45. Pictures will be developed on site and available immediately, with the exception of greeting cards, which take approximately one week. All proceeds benefit the animals of the Kitsap Humane Society. Sittings are on a first come first served basis.
Canine Candy Cane 5K Fun Run & Walk
December 6 • Renton, Wash. 9 a.m., Dogs and humans meet at gym at N. Renton Community Center and travel along the Cedar River Trail. Pre-registration fee: $23.00 (including T-shirt) must be postmarked by 11/24 Late/day of registration fee is $28.00 (no T-shirt guaranteed). Benefits Cedar River Off Leash Dog Park. Please bring a can of pet food for the Renton Food Bank. Free after-race pictures with Santa. Register at cybersignup.org or call 425.430.6700.
Girls Night Out Fundraiser
December 6 • La Conner, Wash. 4-7 p.m. at Palmers Fine Dining on the Waterfront, 512 South First St. Come join N.O.A.H. (NW Organization for Animal Helpers) for a Girls Night Out Fundraiser. Your $25 admission includes an evening of appetizers, fun, games and raffles. Come early and shop La Conner, it’s their Season of Giving with participating merchants donating proceeds to N.O.A.H. For info & to reserve seats, call Kim Bowen 360.629.7055. thenoahcenter.org
CityDog Yappy Howlidays Muttmixer
December 9 • Seattle, Wash. 6 - 8 p.m. at the W Hotel, 1112 4th Ave. The holiday event of the year! This is CityDog’s annual Yappy Howlidays party and you and your two- and four-legged friends are invited to join us for cocktails, holiday treats, pet portraits by J. Nichole Smith of Dane + Dane Studios and more. Please RSVP to rsvp@citydogmagazine.com.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Holiday Luncheon
December 9 • San Francisco, Calif. 11 a.m. Guide Dogs for the Blind invites you to attend the 33rd annual Festive Holiday Luncheon at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco for a gourmet lunch, a wonderful keynote speaker and of course plenty of cute puppies! Tickets are $100 with table and sponsorship levels available. To register, guidedogs.com.
The Healing Power of Pets
December 10 • Portland, Ore. 7-8 p.m. at St Vincent Medical Center, 9205 SW Barnes. Please join us for our free one hour discovery session to explore how you might be able to help others by volunteering with your dog – taking him/her to visit hospitalized patients, helping children learn to read, visiting seniors and in other ways. For more info or to RSVP, email JenniferM@DeltaSociety.org or call 503.387.5138. This event is for humans only. deltasociety.org
Seattle Pug Rescue Holiday Meet-Up
December 12 • Edmonds, Wash. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Aegis of Edmonds, 21500 72nd Ave West. Come meet Seattle Pug Rescue and some of the many pugs in need of homes. Information on adoption, volunteering, and fostering these adorable dogs will be available. Applications and donations will be accepted at this event. Mistletoe and free pug kisses will be provided. seattlepugs.com
Michael Allen Harrison Concert
December 12 • Portland, Ore. at The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. Join DoveLewis and Michael Allen Harrison for a memorable evening of beautiful holiday music. Michael Allen Harrison’s cutting edge, classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music. Reservation info at dovelewis.org.
Memorial Art Workshop
December 13 & January 10 • Portland, Ore. All ages/families welcome 1-2:30 p.m. Adults (16 & over) 3-4:30 p.m. at DoveLewis Community Room (2nd floor), 1945 NW Pettygrove. One of the best ways to navigate your grief when you lose a pet is memorializing them through art. Every second Sunday of each month offers a new opportunity to create something unique and take it home with you. Sponsored by Dignified Pet Services. You must RSVP for this free community event using the online gift shop at dovelewis.org/giftshop.
Santa Paws
December 19 • Woodinville, Wash. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Molbak’s Garden & Home, 13625 NE 175th St. Bring your furry friends to meet and greet Santa and have photos taken! The MaxMobile will also be on site for adoptions. All proceeds directly benefit the Seattle Humane Society. seattlehumane.org
Home for the HOWLidays
December 18 & 19 • Imagine getting a few of your best animal-loving friends together, load up your SUV’s and vans with crates, beds, food and flea treatment and head out to find dogs and cats who suffer in the cold. To be a part of this amazing event or for more information, please contact vdirector@pasadosafehaven.org.
January
Reading with Rover
January 9 • Lynnwood, Wash. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Lynnwood location
January 9 • Kent, Wash. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Children’s Bookshop, 225 W. Meeker
January 21 • Lake Forest Park, Wash. 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothel Way NE
Portland Trailblazers DoveLewis Night
January 10 • Portland, Ore. Join the Portland Trailblazers for DoveLewis Night as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers. Special priced tickets are available. A portion of each ticket benefits DoveLewis. For more information & ticket purchase, call Paul Rothschild at 503.963.3963 or visit: tickets.blazers.com/deals and type in special code DOVE.
February
CityDog Puppy Love MuttMixer
February 10 • Seattle, Wash. 6-8 p.m. at the W Hotel, 1112 4th Ave. CityDog invites dog lovers and the furry, four-legged loves of their life to mix and mingle, sip cocktails and swap doggy tails. Puppy love will be in the air, so who knows...singles might just meet that special two-legged someone to add to their pack. Please RSVP to rsvp@citydogmagazine.com.
