SEPTEMBER Sept 13, 2009 4th Annual Surf Dog A Thon Dog Beach (North Beach) in Del Mar. Surfing dogs, surfing humans and dog lovers from around the world converge on Dog Beach in Del Mar, CA for HWAC’s 4th annual “Surf Dog Surf A Thon.” Dogs dressed as Beach Bums and Bikini Babes will compete in the costume contest at one of “The World’s Sexiest Beaches” (according to The Travel Channel). Meet world champion surfers, celebrities, actors, and others who spend a day livin’ the good life in SoCal! MORE INFO: (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org October Oct 1, 2009 11th Annual IAMS Home for the Holidays begins Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA and at animal shelters and pet rescue groups worldwide More than 3.25 million orphaned pets have been adopted during the first ten Iams Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drives! Don’t support puppy mills and backyard breeders, Visit a participating IH4TH shelter or rescue group and make a differencethis holiday season. IH4TH ends January 5. Oct 1, 2009 Fall Harvest Tours Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Children from throughout San Diego County will visit HWAC during October for our Fall Harvest Tours. Through hands-on interaction they’ll learn about animals and their environment during these fun and educational tours. Oct 3rd from 1pm to 5pm Between The Stripes fund raising event for Lions and Tigers and Bears Big Car Rescue. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $80 adults / $25 kids, $90 for adults after September 27th, Silent and Live Auction, including a trip for 2 to Zulu Nyala Resort in South Africa! Scrumptious Food , Ranch Animal Encounters, Visit with the Big Cats Fun for the whole family. To reserve your tickets, call us (619) 659-8078 – www.lionstigersandbears.org Oct 17 Tails at Twilight Gala The Escondido Humane Society’s 16th Annual Tails at Twilight Gala Sat., Oct. 17 – Orfila Winery. VIP reception is from 4 to 5 p.m.; general registration begins at 5 p.m. Dinner, a live auction and entertainment is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. VIP tickets are $200 per person or $2,000 for a table for 10; regular tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 for a table for 10. Tickets, e-mail Abigail Rowland Kouzi at [email protected]. Oct 24, 2009 19th annual People Pet Walk Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA A great “excuse” for an early morning stroll with your best animal friend. Proceeds benefit the programs and services that HWAC provides for animals and people in need. Fun games, booths, and contests! Oct (24 – TENTATIVE) 4th Annual Luratics Halloween Party! Prizes for Costumes! Lure Coursing! More details soon! www.Luratics.com Oct 30th, 6-8 p.m. Halloween Doggie Cafe Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dogs during our Spook-tacular Halloween event! There will be a costume contest with prizes for scariest, cutest and most original dog costumes. Halloween pet pictures will also be available for $5. Dogs should be friendly and on-leash. One dog per human handler please. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines. Limited beverages, sandwiches, salads. Complimentary desserts and dog treats provided. Behavior and Training specialists “on-paw” to answer training questions. $10 suggested donation. 619-299-7012 ext 2230. www.sdhumane.org San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego 92110 Oct 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Barktoberfest Adoption Event Now is the perfect time to find the canine love of your life at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Dog Adoptathon, “Barktoberfest!” Adoption hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Throughout the event the Humane Society’s experienced and caring adoption counselors will be on-hand to match up prospective pet parents with the best companion anima. There will also be a special “Canine Carnival” in the courtyard of the San Diego Campus for Animal Care with fun, informative booths, pet-friendly vendors, free snacks, refreshments, and more. For more information, call (619) 299-7012 or visit www.sdhumane.org Oct 25 Ocean Beach Canine Carnival Sponsored by the Ocean Beach Kiwanis – 10am-4pm FREE Admission to the canine carnival is free, but to take part in the contests & parade dogs must register at $5 per dog for single dogs, $8 for groups or floats. There will be a street fair and party featuring costumes, prizes, a doggie parade, games, food, and lots of craft items for pets and people. Location – on Santa Monica Ave between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers Street. MORE INFO: Call Sioux at (619) 339-0001 or Melanie at (619) 225-8705 or email Melanie at [email protected] Oct 26 22nd Annual Hall-O-Wiener Picnic San Diego Dachshund Club Noon – Cost: FREE! Bring your lunch, blanket, shade gear and your costumed dachshunds and watch the doxie’s invade Balboa Park. Corner of Park Blvd. & Presidents Way. NO extendo leashes please. Go to www.sddc.us