On January 21st, the Zoom Room will open its doors to celebrate the social aspect of dog ownership in Denver, Colorado. The day will include FREE dog agility classes throughout the morning and a fabulous party in the afternoon. Everything is free – and everyone, including your pooch, is welcome! And we’ll be giving away some great prizes, including a free group class and a free dog party!
INTERNATIONAL HEARING DOG, INC HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL DOG-O-WEEN EVENT
Organization Invites Dog Lovers to Free Event
On October 29, at the Westminster PetCo, Halloween is truly going to the dogs.
Denver’s pet owners will be coming out in full swing to show off their dog in costume and compete in International Hearing Dog, Inc.’s Second Annual Dog-o-Ween dog costume contest.
Along with the costume contest, event goers have the opportunity to compete in a tailgate decorating contest, play games, win prizes and enjoy delicious food. The event is a part of an effort to raise support and awareness for International Hearing Dog, Inc.’s (IHDI) programs.
IHDI, started in 1979, is the original Hearing Dog program. The organization rescues dogs from local animal shelters, trains them in sound response, basic socialization and obedience then places them with hearing impaired recipients throughout the United States and Canada free of charge. Now in its 32nd year of operation, IHDI has placed over 1,100 Hearing Dogs and continues its mission to serve the hearing impaired.
Hundreds of paws and feet hit the trail to help homeless pets at Dumb Friends League
DENVER/CASTLE ROCK (Sept. 19, 2011) Homeless pets will benefit from the hundreds of paws and feet that hit the trail on Sept. 17. The Dumb Friends League hosted its seventh annual Wag `n Trail to raise money for the Buddy Center in Castle Rock, Colo.
Nearly 1,500 dogs and people participated in the fundraiser, which included a 1.6-mile hike at the Glendale Farm Open Space. The event raised more than $125,000—a new record for the event.
In addition to the hike, pet lovers had the opportunity to watch flyball demonstrations, meet adoptable pets, participate in contests, win prizes and shop for pet-friendly goods and services.
“We would like to thank all of the participants, donors, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who helped make the Wag `n Trail such a success,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO for the Dumb Friends League. “It is the community’s support that enables us to offer services for pets and people in Douglas County and beyond.”
The funds raised will help provide shelter and care for as many as 4,500 homeless cats, dogs and other small pet that come to the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center each year. In addition to adopting homeless pets, the center also offers other services, including lost and found, humane education and animal cruelty investigations.
The 2011 Wag `n Trail was sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet. For more information or to make a donation in support of homeless pets, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.
About the Dumb Friends League
As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for 100 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. For more information, visit ddfl.org.
***All information, images provided by the Dumb Friends League.
Scott Carpenter Pool turns into an aquatic dog park for two weeks in September. The pool closes for human usage and we open up the water for dogs to enjoy.
The Dog Dayz event has been running strong for nearly a decade and saw close to 2,000 dogs come through the gate last year. It is a great way to spend a warm afternoon with your best friend — your dog (or dogs) will be grateful for the chance to cool off and play with others.
Be a part of the best dog friendly event around!
Dog Expo – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Join us for a day of fun in the sun with our canine friends. The pool will be open for the dogs to swim and organizations from around the county will be on hand with samples, prizes and information.
Hike with your hound and help homeless
pets at Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail
Sept. 17 fundraiser supports Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock
Follow the trail of wet noses and wagging tails at the Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail! The 1.6-mile hike for people and their dogs takes place Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Glendale Farm Open Space north of Castle Rock. The seventh annual fundraiser benefits the League’s Buddy Center.
There is no registration fee for the Wag `n Trail, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges and earn prizes. You can hike the trail at your own pace anytime between 8 a.m. and noon. If you raise at least $75 in pledges, you will receive a long-sleeved Wag `n Trail T-shirt, ice cream for you and your dog, a bag of dog biscuits and a professional photo along the trail. More pledges earn participants additional prizes.
Following the hike, animal lovers can enjoy flyball demonstrations, food and refreshments, as well as purchase pet-related merchandise from sponsors and vendors. There is a five-acre off-leash park located near the trailhead as well.
The Buddy Center provides shelter and care for more than 5,000 homeless pets each year. In addition to adopting homeless pets, the center also offers other programs and services, including lost and found, behavior training, humane education and animal welfare investigations.
The 2011 Wag `n Trail is sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet. For more information on how to register, collect pledges and win prizes, visit ddfl.org/wnt, or call (303) 751-5772, Ext. 1378.
About the Dumb Friends League
As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for 100 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. For more information, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.
All information and photos from the Dumb Friends League
DENVER – Veterinarians across Colorado will offer free wellness exams and rabies vaccinations on July 30 and 31st as part of the 9PetCheck. This program is a partnership between 9News, the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Rocky Mountain PBS and more than 40 veterinary clinics to help pet owners who are struggling financially get free wellness examinations for their beloved cats and dogs.
Colorado veterinarians know the importance of annual examinations for keeping pets healthy and preventing future health problems, and are here to help pets and families truly in need by participating in this event.
Appointments are required at each of the participating veterinary clinics. Pet owners who can’t afford to take their cats and dogs to a veterinarian can make an appointment by calling 9NEWS Pet Check Line9 on July 25 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The number to call is 1-877-667-6727.
These free exams are for people living on a restricted or low income or those who are unemployed. If your animal is sick or injured, you should contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible to care for your pet.
Here is a list of cities where participating veterinary clinics are located:
Arvada
Aurora
Boulder
Broomfield
Carbondale
Castle Rock
Centennial
Denver
Elizabeth
Erie
Golden
Grand Junction
Greeley
Gunnison
Highlands Ranch
Johnstown
La Junta
Lafayette
Littleton
Lone Tree
Pueblo
Steamboat Springs
Sterling
Windsor
Yuma
All pets should see veterinarian at least once a year
We all know that preventive care for ourselves and our loved ones is important to live a long, happy and healthy life. Same goes for your pets. Veterinarians recommend that all pets receive a comprehensive annual exam at least once a year (older pets should see a doctor every six months) in order to keep track on the changes in health and attitude of the animal.
Here are just a few diseases that lead to very serious health issues if left untreated. But, they are the most preventable, so it is important for your pet to receive an annual exam.
Dental disease: This is the most common disease among pets, affecting 68 percent of cats and 78 percent of dogs. Periodontal disease has been linked to heart, kidney and liver disease, but it can be prevented by annual teeth cleaning.
Diabetes: As with humans, the disease is associated with obesity and reduced exercise.
Heartworm disease: This usually fatal disease is 100 percent preventable but still occurs in every season and every state across the country. Ask your veterinarian about medications!
If you are unable to afford healthcare for your pet, ask your veterinarian if there is donor-subsidized support in your community.
If you are in the Denver-metro area and need help with veterinary care for your pet, contact:
Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital
191 Yuma Street, Denver CO 80223
303.722.5800 www.hmah.org
Remember, being a responsible pet owner and seeing your veterinarian every year and if there are every any changes or issues in between annual exams, will keep you and your pet happy and healthy for a very long time.
For more information on pet health, visit www.colovma.org and click on “Resources for Pet Owners.” To find a veterinarian in your area, click on “Find a Veterinarian.”
(Denver) Escape the “dog days” of summer at the third annual “Gone to the Dogs” juried exhibit August 19-September 17, 2011 at Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive. Jurors Rik Sargent and Kara Duncan made their selections from a call for entry in which artists were asked to submit work in any medium featuring the dog. Past years entries have included paintings, sculpture and photographs depicting canines of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Dog lovers are sure to be equally delighted by this year’s selections.
The public is invited to view and purchase art during regular business hours Wednesday-Friday 1 – 5 pm, Saturday, 12-4 and during the following special events:
Opening and Artists Reception: Third Friday, August 19, 2010, 5-8 pm
First Friday Art Walk: Friday, September 2, 5-8 pm.
The Dumb Friends League will be at the gallery with adoptable dogs during both of these events. The Dumb Friends League is the largest animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, welcoming tens of thousands of animals to our two shelters. They are a national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes, and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.
Juror Kara Duncan is the owner of Vertigo Art Space, also located in the Art District. Rik Sargent is a local sculpture, most recently known for his large “One World, One Water” public installation.
Gallery owner and multi-disciplinary artist Niza Knoll received her formal training in painting and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Before becoming a full-time visual artist she had two rewarding careers as a graphic designer and a teacher of painting and photography. Niza Knoll Gallery opened in April 2010 and welcomes artists to show their portfolio. The gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday 1-5 pm, Saturday, 12-4, First and Third Friday 3-8 pm. The Mix Co-op in the back of the gallery is also open for visitors during regular hours.
Lala’s will be celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer” by hosting a wine tasting for pups and their parents. Join us Saturday, July 23rd from 2-4pm on our patio for an event that will benefit Denver Dumb Friends League. Enjoy wine from Cru Vin Dogs, paired appetizers and housemade gourmet dog treats. All friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to participate in puppy contests and compete for prizes from local pet boutiques. (Contests include categories like “Best Hair,” “Most Appropriate Name,” and “Best Trick”) Paige Elizabeth, an amazing photographer will be here capturing the moments as treats are eaten and wine is sipped. Paige Elizabeth will provide a snap shot of your lovely pet. Also, make sure your furry friend gets feathered with Pet Plumes from Fine Featherheads!
All information and images from Lala’s email to me.
Denver Municipal Animal Shelter closes June 5, reopens June 8 at new location
Welcome to the Denver Animal Shelter.June 8, 2011 is the first day of business at the new facility. While the new location of the Denver Animal Shelter at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave sits less than a mile from the existing site on Jason Street, the new site on the South Platte campus offers better visibility from I-25, and at just under 36,000 square feet–more than twice the space of the old one.
The extra room allows for more amenities and features, including people and animal-friendly pet adoption spaces with “real life” pet visitation rooms for dogs, and cat colony rooms.
A few of the new amenities include:
• Separate lobbies for adoption services and lost and found
• Energy efficient heated flooring will keep paws warm and natural daylight throughout the building will
keep the space bright and airy and minimize energy use
• A new education/ community room
• Additional housing for dogs and cats
• Short-term housing for urban wildlife (raptors, raccoons, snakes, etc).
• Medical isolation areas designed to reduce disease transmission
• State-of-the-art surgery suite which will allow for on-site spay/neuter of shelter animals and care for
This is a great Doggie Day Care with an IN GROUND POOL FOR YOUR DOG ! I send my dogs here and THEY LOVE IT !
This event is supporting some great causes. I went last year and my dogs and I had fun and met some new friends.
Bring your dog and join us for Yappy Hour on Friday, June 3rd at our 8th & I25 location
This is THE party in town where both you and your dog can have an amazing time while benefitting two local dog rescues. City Bark is teaming up with Duo Dogs www.duodogs.posterous.com/ (Duo Marketing & PR’s Doggie Social Group) to host this event to benefit Safe Harbor Lab Rescue and Big Dogs Huge Paws. Beer and hot dogs will be provided for a suggested donation of $15 per person. Plus our dog park and swimming pool will be open for your dog to enjoy, so bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer.
Where: City Bark at 2000 W. 8th Avenue (at the 8th Ave. & I25 interchange near downtown). When: Friday June 3rd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Why: Where else can you meet other dog lovers, grab a beer, and bring your dog while raising money to save dogs in need of forever homes? Suggested Donation: $15/person
All well behaved dogs and their owners are invited! If you don’t have a dog and just want to find out what all the talk is about or are interested in adopting a dog in need of a forever home feel free to come. We do recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty because our pool and dog park will be open and bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer.
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue www.safeharborlabrescue.org. is a local non-profit that rescues homeless labs and lab mixes and places them in forever homes. Big Dogs Huge Paws www.bigdogshugepaws.com is a local non-profit that rescues several different breeds of homeless dogs including Great Danes, Mastiffs, Great Pyrenees, Newfies and many more large breeds and places them in forever homes. Both rescues are run 100% by volunteers so ALL donations go to provide basic care like vaccinations, spays and neuters and more specialized care like complex surgeries. City Bark strongly supports both organizations and has been a foster home for Safe Harbor since City Bark first opened over 8 years ago and for Big Dogs Huge Paws for over 3 years.
* All information taken from the City Bark Denver website
