Happening in May

• 101 Dalmatians
  Various theater dates and times, for more info check the calendar
  Sunday, May 11, 12 - 4pm on-site Adoption Event!
  J Company Youth Theater
  4126 Executive Drive, 92037
  Looking for a great theater event? Check out the J Company's version of 101 Dalmatians. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA's Mobile Adoptions will be there on Sunday, May 11th from 12-4 pm

• How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat
  Monday, May 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  5500 Gaines Street
  Learn to live in harmony with your cat. Prevent and manage unwanted feline behaviors before they become a problem! The cost is $35 per person; people only please. Call 619-299-7012 ext. 2247 to register or for more information.

• Pet Vaccines Lecture
  Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  5500 Gaines Street, San Diego 92110
  Confused about pet vaccines? Find out how vaccines work, the types of vaccines available, which type of vaccines to give and how often to vaccinate your pet. In addition, you'll learn about the benefits and risks of vaccinations as well as the alternatives to vaccinating your pet from San Diego Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Jim Babbitt. Cost is $10 per person and includes materials, light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. Please note all classes are for people only - please leave your great pets at home. Space is limited. Pre-register by calling (619) 243-3424 or RSVP online at www.sdhumane.org.

• Pet Loss Support Group
  Saturday, May 17, 10am
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  Location: 5500 Gaines Street
  The Pet Loss Support Group is open to those ages 12 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Thanks to support from the San Diego Pet Memorial Park, sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Please call (619) 299-7012, extension 2311, to make a reservation or for more information.

• Really Reliable Recall
  Saturday, May 17, 9:00am-10:30am
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  The frustration of having a dog that won't come when called is over! Come to our Really Reliable Recall workshop and learn what it takes to have your dog reliably come when called, all the time, any time! The cost is $35 per dog, per session. Call 619-299-7012 ext. 2247 to register or for more information.

• North Park Festival of the Arts Info Booth
  Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  University Avenue in North Park
  Come visit our booth at this community arts festival.

• Dog Be Good Lecture Series - "Understanding Dog Fear and Aggression"
  Thursday, May 22, 7pm - 9pm
  Cost: $30 per family
  Paw Country, 5652 Lake Murray Blvd.
  La Mesa, California 91942
  619-463-1134
  What's in your dog's toolbox? You love your dog, you pamper him, and you spend fortunes on him, and yet, he is still reactive on leash, is a bully on the "playground" and, frankly, embarrassing to be with. What is going on? This 2 hour workshop will help you discover how to work with your aggressive, fearful or reactive dog. From the dog's point of view, every act of aggression is justified, so it is important to understand how to recognize potential problems before your dog puts aggression into his toolbox. If he already has the aggression tool in there, you will need to know which model he is using and learn new ways to get him to give it up. Contact Nan Arthur at 619-561-2602 or visit her website at www.wholedogtraining.com for more information and to sign up.

• Clicker Training for Cats Workshop
  Friday, May 23, 6:30pm-8:00pm
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  Have you always wanted to teach your cat some fun new behaviors? Maybe how to "sit" or wave bye-bye? Or perhaps you'd like to learn an exciting new way to train your cat to stay off the kitchen counter. Whatever your desired outcome, clicker training can be a wonderful method of communicating with those hard- to-train cats! This class is for people only; please leave your cat at home.

• Spaniel Rescue Adoption Event
  Saturday, May 24, 11am - 2pm
  Petco/Linda Vista, 1210 West Morena Boulevard
  Another Saturday with the Spaniels - the best way to meet your new fur-friend. Come meet the four-leggers at Petco Linda Vista (1210 West Morena Boulevard) from 11 am - 2 pm. Along with the Spaniels is our popular Goodie Table chock full of unique gifts and treasures. Pre-approved adopters can take a new family member home from these events - all other potential adopters must go through our screening process first (application form, telephone interview, home visit and reference checks).

• Spaniel Rescue Adoption Event
  Saturday, May 24, 11am - 2pm
  Petco/Del Mar, 2749 Via De La Valle
  Race on over to visit the Cocker Spaniels as they greet you between 11 am - 2 pm at the Petco Del Mar (2749 Via De La Valle). Pre-approved adopters can take a new family member home from these events - all other potential adopters must go through our screening process first (application form, telephone interview, home visit and reference checks).

• Doggie Cafe
  Friday, May 30, 6-8 p.m.
  San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
  5500 Gaines Street
  Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dogs while you learn how to keep your pooch calm in a distracting, cafe setting. Limited beverages, sandwiches, salads, and more available for purchase. Complimentary desserts and dog treats provided. Behavior and Training specialists "on-paw" to answer training questions. $10 suggested donation for the event. 619-299-7012 ext 2230. www.sdhumane.org.

Happening Later This Year

• NATCAT's 40th Anniversary Open House & Fundraiser
  Sunday, June 8, 1pm - 4:30pm
  The National Cat Protection Society (NATCAT), a nonprofit no-kill cat shelter, is turning the big 40!
  
  Please join us to help us commemorate four decades of protecting cats and kittens, finding them loving homes, maintaining a Retirement Center for senior cats and providing humane education throughout the community. With many cats and kittens eager to meet you, door prizes, a silent auction, raffle prizes, tasty refreshments and your support, it's sure to be a purr-fect retreat!

  Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions about our organization, our kitten and retirement centers, and felines in general. All proceeds will benefit the cats and kittens of the National Cat Protection Society, and there will be no adoptions during the event. For more information or to RSVP, call (619) 469-8771 or email natcatsv@gmail.com.

• Feral Cat Coilition Clinic
  Sunday, June 8, 10am in Chula Vista
  The Feral Cat Coalition treats approximately 150 feral cats at each clinic. Cats are anesthetized, prepped for surgery, checked and treated for medical problems, neutered or spayed, administered antibiotics, Ivermectin, Rabies injections, has their ears cleaned, right ear tipped, groomed, and given Advantage for fleas. Feral cats are unowned and wild cats being fed and looked after by a responsible party who brings them to the veterinary office and takes them back to their property after the proceedures are complete.
  
  Reservations MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Call Feral Cat Coalition at 619-758-9194

• Save the Date! San Diego Spaniel Rescue's 4th Spaniel Annual
  Saturday, July 26
  Dinner * Silent Auction * Raffle * Live Entertainment
  This year’s fundraising event is going to be so fantastic … you won’t want to miss it! More information to follow soon.