Madison Area Pet

 Owner's Guide


    Your Guide to Everything      Pet-Related in Madison!



One guide, three ways to see it!

1. Download the current edition of the Madison Area Pet Owner's Guide.


2. Join our e-mail list and we will e-mail the guide to you each time a new edition comes out.

4. Pick up the print edition at one of the many distribution locations around the Madison area.

Contact:
Amy Arzamendi
Publisher

E-mail: bearcreekpublishing@gmail.com

Phone:
608.213.5691

Snail Mail:
P.O. Box 70806
Madison, WI 53707-0806

Remember, we also publish the Madison Area Parent's Guide, Your Guide to Everything Kid-Related in Madison!  Visit the Madison Area Parent's Guide at the address below.

www.madisonareaparentsguide.com




   





Madison Area Pet-Friendly Events



As pet owners, we are always looking for fun things to do with our pets.  That is the reason why we put together this list of pet friendly events, and places to go with your best friend! Check back often as we are always updating this list.


Basic Joint Yoga Seminar
Animal Holistic Care Specialists, Marshall, WI
2008 Dates Below
March 29-30, 2008
May 3-4, 2008
July 5-6, 2008
September 6-7, 2008
www.chiropracticforanimals.net

Shelter from the Storm Microchip Clinics
The Dog Haus, Madison, WI
April 13, May 11, June 8, July 6, 2008
A Poochies Paradise
April 27, May 25, June 22, July 20, 2008
For just a $20 donation, you can have your pet microchipped and the assurance that he/she will have an easier time finding his/her way home if ever lost.
www.petfinder.com/shelters/WI209.html

Camp Paw Print
June 16, 2008- August 29, 2008
Dane County Humane Society
If you love animals, Camp Pawprint is the place for you!  This animal adventure camp consists of weekly sessions for campers ages 7 to 14.  Camp sessions are one week long and you can sign up for as many as you like.
www.giveshelter.org

Sauk County Humane Society Day Camp
June 9, 2008- July 24, 2008
Sauk County Humane Society
Daycamp for kids who love animals!  Teaches respect and kindness for animals.
www.saukhumane.org

Horse Assisted Women's Symposium on Happiness and Success
Animal Holistic Care Specialists, Marshall, WI
2008 Dates Below
June 14, 2008
August 16, 2008
www.chiropracticforanimals.net

Atwood Summer Fest
Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI
July 26, 2008, 12:00 - 7:00
Enjoy the day on one on Madison's most unique streets!  Check out music, food. bands, and performers. Fun for the whole family!
www.goodmancenter.org/events.html#sfest

Meet and Greet with Golden Retriever Rescue
bad dog frida, Madison, WI

August 2, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet with a volunteer and learn more about animals waiting to be adopted.
www.baddogfrida.com

Pawgust
August 16, 2008
Fund raising event for Labrador Education and Rescue Network.  
www.labadoption.org

Meet and Greet with Greyhound Pets of America
bad dog frida, Madison, WI

August 16, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet with a volunteer and learn more about animals waiting to be adopted.
www.baddogfrida.com

Mad Shibas Annual Picnic
August 30, 2008
Fundraiser for DCHS and The Shiba Inu Rescue Resource Association at Token Creek Park. There will be a raffle and silent auction. The cost is $15 per adult or $8 per child and includes a catered lunch. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Melissa at shibas@opacolor.com

Labor Day Dog Paddle
Goodman Pool, Madison, WI
September 1, 2008
Fundraising event for Capital K9s.  Join the fun and hilarity while your dogs splash around the pool competing for "top dog" honors and great prizes.

www.capitalk9s.org

Dog Jog!
UW-Vet School, Madison, WI
September 14, 2008
More info to come!
www.dogjog.org

Patricia McConnell: Play Together, Stay Together
bad dog frida, Madison, WI
September 22, 6:30 p.m.
The subject of her sure to be delightful and informative talk will be ''Play Together, Stay Together - How to use play to enhance your relationship with your dog''.  No charge for the event, but please be sure to pre-register.  Seating is limited and this will be sure to fill up quickly!  Please leave dogs at home for this event.
www.baddogfrida.com

Zoo Run Run
Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, WI
September 21, 2008
Run through the beautiful Henry Vilas Zoo and support the zoo at the same time!
www.vilaszoo.org

Feet for Feathers
Race Track Park, Edgerton, WI
September 27, 2008
10k race to support Fine Feathered Friends Bird Sanctuary!  Register online and then get your running shoes on to support this fine organization!
www.feathered-friends.com

Barktoberfest
Downtown Cambridge, WI
October 12, 2008
A "howling" good time for both people and pets! Contests, demos, a "yappy hour" and more!
www.cambridgewi.com/schedule%20events.htm#October

Tails on Trails Dog Walk
Lapham Peak State Park, Delafield, WI
October 18, 2008
Enjoy a walk with your best friend & help raise much needed funds for Goldens in that need a new start in life.  Sponsored by Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin.  All breeds welcome!
www.grrow.org

Dog Fair Sponsored by the Badger Kennel Club
November 8, 2008
More information to come!
www.badgerkennelclub.com
 


On Going Pet-Friendly Events


AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing
The Dog Den
Please call or e-mail for dates and times
www.thedogden.com

Coffee Hound Hour
bad dog frida, Madison, WI
Join fellow dog lovers the first Saturday of each month for coffee and treats!
www.baddogfrida.com

Meet and Greets with area Shelter's and Rescues
bad dog frida, Madison, WI
Please check their website for a listing of when different shelter and rescues will be at the store
www.baddogfrida.com

Meet and Greet with The Twig Project
Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Catz, Madison, WI
Meet with area adoptable dogs from The Twig Project the first Saturday of each month from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
nutzymutz@gmail.com

Meet and Greet with Angel's Wish
Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Catz, Madison, WI
Meet with area adoptable cats from Angel's Wish the last Saturday of each month from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
nutzymutz@gmail.com

Pet Loss Support Group

Dane County Humane Society, Madison, WI
Share experiences of pet loss and support those who have also lost a pet.  This group meets once a month. Please contact the shelter for dates and times.
www.giveshelter.org

Puppy Playgroups and Small Dog Socials
The Dog Den
Fitchburg Location-Every Saturday at 9:00-10:00 am
www.thedogden.com

Spay Day
Dane County Humane Society, Madison, WI
Help reduce the problem of homeless animals by spaying and neutering your pet!  The Dane County Humane Society offers low cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats every other Saturday. Please call the shelter for an appointment.
www.giveshelter.org















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