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Home > Calendar of NYC Animal Events > Other NYC Animal Events Fundraisers, Benefits, Friendraisers, Classes, and Other NYC Animal Events These fundraisers, benefits, "friendraisers," classes, and other special one-time events are being sponsored by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs). APOs may click here to submit a New York City animal event. December 2008 Bideawee: Holiday to Benefit Less Fortunate Pets December 1, 2008–January 4, 2009 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Bideawee Adoption Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Your donations will benefit dogs and cats in need: Bideawee residents, animals of clients served by food pantries, and all-volunteer animal rescue groups. Please donate unopened dog and cat food and treats; new dog and cat toys, brushes, and beds; Yesterday's News brand cat litter; and meat-only baby food. You may also visit our Amazon Wishlist. For more information, visit the Bideawee web site. Leashes and Lovers: Stress Free Holiday Party – Be Paw-sitive Monday, December 1, 2008 7:30–9:30 p.m. BLVD, 199 Bowery Street (at Spring Street), Manhattan While the economy may not have us so cheerful — dogs always help us remember to be happy! It's been proven petting a dog can relieve stress — so come for a stress-free night. Give thanks and celebrate the season with those who know no worries! Hors d'oeurves included! Come have a cocktail, hors d'oeurves, pet some certified therapy dogs, mingle, network for business and/or a job. Dog-friendly (dog not required, but all are welcome to attend). Admission is $20. For more information, contact Sheryl Matthys at 1-888-678-2275 or Sheryl@LeashesandLovers.com, or visit the Leashes and Lovers web site. Bideawee: Doga (Yoga with Dogs) Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:00–7:45 p.m. Bideawee Learning Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Join instructor Kari Harendorf for a unique way to get both you and your dog into shape…through yoga! Participants and their canine companions go through ancient yoga techniques together in a relaxing setting that will leave you feeling refreshed. Dogs participating in the class must be well-behaved and able to get along with other dogs. Each session is $18. For more information contact Bideawee at (212) 532-4986 x285 and manhattanlearning@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site. Posh Pets Rescue: Howlidays Festival and Fundraiser Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:00–5:00 p.m. NY Dog Spa and Hotel, 32 West 25th Street, Manhattan Please join us for holiday cheer, food, and drinks, and learn about Posh Pets Rescue. Money raised by this festive fundraiser will go directly toward the care of our rescued pets, such as veterinary surgeries for injured and ill animals, spaying, neutering, other medical expenses, and behavior rehabilitation. Enjoy food and drinks provided by some of NY's top restaurants and Starbucks. Gift bags will be handed out and items will be raffled. Crowd- and dog-friendly dogs are welcome. There is no cover, but donations will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Kim Littlefield at (347) 623-4385 or klittlefield@elliman.com, or visit the Posh Pets Rescue web site. Anjellicle Cats Rescue / Gizmo & Friends Rescue: "In the St. Nick of Time" Holiday Fair Saturday, December 6, 2008 6:00–10:00 p.m. St. Joseph's Hall in St. Mary's Church, 145 West 46th Street, Manhattan Crafts for sale, silent auction, cocktails, and live music by The Post Modern Folk Revolution. Get your Christmas shopping done, have a drink, and be festive…all while supporting a great cause! Entrance is free. For more information, contact Tracey Toole at (917) 216-1748 or anjelliclecats@yahoo.com, or visit the Anjellicle Cats web site. SPCA of Westchester / Doggyspace.com: Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. SPCA of Westchester Calling all dog and cat lovers! Enjoy family and dog portraits with Santa or Frosty by Liza Wallis of snootydog.com. Music by 107.1 The Peak, games for kids, fabulous refreshments, various pet-related vendors, raffle prizes, and more! Featured guest is Bonnie, winner of Doggyspace.com's Best Costume Contest! Doggyspace.com will award the SPCA Bonnie's $6,000 first place prize during the event.Well-behaved, leashed dogs and cat lovers are welcome. Entry is free. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa at Lisa@spca914.org or (914) 941-2896 x22, or visit the SPCA of Westchester web site. Posh Pets Rescue: Howlidays Festival and Fundraiser Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:00–5:00 p.m. New York Dog Spa & Hotel, 32 West 25th Street (6th and Broadway), Manhattan Join us for food, drinks, fun, and holiday music and learn about our animal rescue organization at our very first fundraiser. Gift bags and raffle items provided by the Barking Zoo, Petfinder, Canine Styles, Poochee Designs, Bon Maison, Nest Interiors, Pamper Ur Pets, WhataDogWantsOnline.com, TrudysHomemade.com, Cookshop restaurant, D is For Doggy Daycare, and Rational Animal. Food provided by BLT Prime, Bar Bao, Calle Ocho, Petite Cafe, Paradise Cafe, Jamba Juice, Woolco Foods, and others. Coffee provided by Starbucks. Leashed pets are welcome, but please make sure he/she is comfortable in crowds and around other dogs. No cover, but donations will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Linda Vetrano at (917) 319-4304, or visit the Posh Pets Rescue web site. Rawhide Rescue: Photos with Santa Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. PetSmart, Bridgewater Promenade, 145 Promenade Boulevard, Bridgewater, NJ Rawhide Rescue invites you to bring your loyal friend to sit on Santa's knee. We'll take the photo, you get the memento. $20. For more information, visit the Rawhide Rescue web site. Sunday, December 7, 2008 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Animal Haven SoHo, 251 Centre Street (between Broome and Grand Streets), 2nd Floor, Manhattan A day-long workshop for the feral cat caretaker. Topics include Bottle Babies; Socializing Feral Kittens; Drop Traps; Secondary Caretakers & Colony Registration; Colony Set-up & Care; Neighbor Relations; and Illness & Injury in Feral Felines. Attendees will receive a tote bag filled with a feral cat caretaker resource binder, cat food samples, catnip, cat toys, cat magazines, and other goodies. There will also be a raffle for feral cat colony items, including winter shelters and feeding stations. Vegan lunch provided. This workshop is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the New York City Feral Cat Initiative web site. Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals / PETCO Foundation / AC&C: Free Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic Sunday, December 7, 2008 AC&C Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, in partnership with the PETCO Foundation and Animal Care & Control of New York City, will present a free spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, December 7. Appointments necessary! This clinic can accommodate friendly cats only — no ferals, please. For more information or to make and appointment, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org or (917) 579-1955. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 6:30–6:30 p.m. East Elmhurst, Queens (directions will be sent upon registration) SaveKitty Foundation will instruct this class. Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to free spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 1,500+ caretakers trained to date! There is no fee to attend this class, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact SaveKitty Foundation at (718) 507-6843 or TNR@SaveKitty.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site. Bideawee: Photos With Santa for Pets and Kids Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Bideawee Adoption Center, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan All are welcome to sit with Santa for a photo and enjoy tasty treats. All animals are welcome but must be on a leash or in a carrier. There is a $10 fee for the 5x7 photo to help support Bideawee's animals and programs. For more information, contact Lauren Bonanno at (212) 532-4455 x239 or manhattanvolunteer@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site. Sunday, December 14, 2008 AC&C Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, Animal Care & Control of New York City, and the ASPCA, will present a free spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, December 14. Appointments necessary! This clinic can accommodate friendly cats only — no ferals, please. For more information or to make and appointment, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org or (917) 579-1955. The Cutting Room / Funzalo Records: Jules Shear & Guest Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:00 p.m.–Midnight The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th Street, Manhattan Singer/songwriter Jules Shear, who created and hosted the first season of MTV's Unplugged, will be hosting three shows at The Cutting Room in NYC. Each night will feature Jules playing with another artist, showcasing some amazing songs and some great music. Part of the money from each ticket sold will go to the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Jules, a rescue dog owner himself, is very happy to have this opportunity to show some love to the animals as we enter the holiday season! Tickets are $17. For more information, contact Jennifer Herold or Susan Stolar at (520) 628-8655 or Jennifer@mikesmanagement.com. For tickets, contact The Cutting Room at (212) 691-7775, or visit The Cutting Room web site. Kibble N Bark / Animal Haven: Eve of the Eve: Champagne & Sugar Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:30–8:30 p.m. Animal Haven SoHo, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan We'll bring the champagne, you bring the sugar (cookies, candy, cupcakes)! Join the Shih Tzu, Toy Dog, East Side Small Dog, and Yorkie groups to toast the new year with your pup. Goody bags for the first 30 paid guests, raffle prizes, and doggy treat buffet. Ada Nieves fashion display. Doggy black tie optional. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door (dogs under 20 pounds are free). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Kibble N Bark web site. May 2009 Tri-State Weimaraner Rescue: Hair of the Dog 5K & Pet Expo Sunday, May 17, 2009 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Silver Decoy Winery, 610 Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor, NJ This race is sanctioned byUSATF, but with a twist — we allow dogs to run in the event with their owners. It's held at a winery in Mercer County, NJ, and many pet rescues and pet-related vendors will be present, as well as music, wine tasting, beer, raffles, food, dogs for adoption, etc. Free parking. Registration is $25; expo admission is free. All proceeds benefit local pet rescues. For more information, contact Julie Potthoff at (609) 306-6734 or julie@tristateweimrescue.org, or visit the Tri-State Weimaraner Rescue web site. The Bark Heard Around the World Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. New York State Fairgrounds, Pepsi International Building, Syracuse, NY The second annual Bark Around the World, an event that brings awareness to the plight of the puppymill dog, is coming in May. Please join us for a day full of education, music, and fun! Network with local and national rescue groups, check out the fantastic vendors supplying everything you need for your pup, be inspired by educational speakers, and learn how to take action to bring an end to puppymills. For more information, visit The Bark Heard Around the World web site.
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