TOP DOG Dinner and Dance
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 3
What: For a remarkable night out, come to the second annual TOP DOG Dinner Dance. For $100 per couple, you'll have a wonderful buffet meal and open bar; live music and dancing; a silent auction; a reverse drawing with a first prize of $1,000; a hobby horse race, and lots of other prizes!
Where:
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center
3092 Crain Hwy.
Waldorf, MD 20601
Info: (301) 645-1063 ext 2; www.humanesocietycc.org
Pillars of Pet Health Presentation
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4
What: Learn about your pets immune system, frame, and nutritional requirements. Karen Becker, DVM, is a licensed veterinarian, naturopathic medical doctor, and wildlife rehabilitator. She owns and operates Natural Pet Animal Hospital, Feathers Bird Clinic, and Covenant Wildlife Rehabilitation. She is a frequent lecturer on pet nutrition and natural healthcare, and was voted one of Chicago's Best Vets by Chicago Magazine. This is a free lecture, but donations will be collected for the Covenant Wildlife Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization serving Chicago's injured and orphaned wild animals; and for Paws with a Cause Service Dogs.
Where:
Stay N Play Doggie Day Care
10490 W. 163rd Place
Orland Park, IL.
Info: (708) 745-5800
Strut Your Mutt at the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5
What: Monmouth County SPCA alumni dogs, other rescue dogs and their families (human and non-alumni dogs) are invited to march in celebration of this festive Irish holiday. Wearin' of the green by dogs and people is heartily encouraged!
Where:
Parade assembly point at intersection of Monroe and F Streets
South Belmar, NJ
Info: www.monmouthcountyspca.org; www.belmarparade.com
Faith City Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 4 and 5, all day
What: All-breed and Junior Showmanship conformation showing throughout the day. Dogs are judged according to the breeds appearance and behavior, outlined in the American Kennel Club breed profile.
Where:
J S Bridwell Agri Center
111 Burnett St.
Wichita Falls, TX
Info: www.faithcitykennelclub.org; www.akc.org
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Posted: March 3, 2006 3 p.m. EST