Event Listings and Learning Opportunities
Humane Society University
Fall Term (begins August 28)
Offering online courses on a variety of subjects, including: Fundraising for Animal Care and Protection Organizations, Animal Protection and the Environment, Animal Assisted Interventions for Youth at Risk, Wildlife and Shelters, Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence, Research Methods for Humane Change.
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September 12, 2010
Pet Rock Festival
September 12, 2010
MSPCA Walk for Animals
September 19, 2010
Benefit Walk for Animals
Standish Humane Society is having its 16th annual “Folk and Furfest” and Benefit Walk for Animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. There will be dog contests, pet care information booths, food, music and more! Everyone is welcome! Please visit www.standishhumanesociety.com for more information.
September 23, 2010
Special Lecture on "The Calgary Model"
Malden, MA
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Center for Shelter Dogs' special lecture featuring Bill Bruce, Director of Animal and Bylaw Services for the City of Calgary, Alberta. Bill’s innovative animal services program, also known as “The Calgary Model,” revolutionizes the way dog owners, local officials, animal related groups, and animal control officers work together on canine-related challenges in their communities. Bill will discuss how Calgary implemented this successful model and its focus on building a responsible pet owner community by utilizing partnerships, education, and enforcement when necessary. The Calgary model, which is self-sustaining through revenues, has been a great success for the city of Calgary. Some achievements include lower bite incidents, low euthanasia and high owner return rates, and strong licensing compliance without targeting specific dog breeds or pet limits.
Spay/Neuter Syposium, Springfield
September 25 and September 26, 2010
Saturday: Day-long lecture. 7 Veterinary CE Credits approved by the Massachusetts VMA. Open to all, including Veterinarians, Technicians, and Staff
Sunday: All-Day Pediatric Spay/Neuter Wet Lab. 5 Veterinary CE Credits approved by the Massachusetts VMA. Open to Veterinarians currently licensed in a US state
More information on New England Federation of of Humane Societies website.
September 26, 2010
Barktoberfest
The PoundHounds annual event in Westford, MA from 11-3.
September 26, 2010
MAC Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker
For general information about MAC meetings, click here.
October 2, 2010
10th Annual Walk ‘n’ Wag All Breed Dog Walk Fundraiser/German Shepherd Rescue of NE
10 – 3 at Borderland State Park, Easton/Sharon, MA
October 2, 2010
Yard Sale Selling Quality Pet Supplies
Town of Andover, Bartlet Park (corner of Bartlet St. and Chestnut St.)
CoPAL (Coalition to Protect Animals Locally) will be having a table at the Town of Andover annual Yard Sale. We will be selling lots of donated top-notch pet supplies (e.g., adorable leather collars, carry bags, flea medicine, toys, and the list goes on!) at substantially reduced prices. All funds collected will be used as part of our "Keeping Families Together" program which has donated over 8,000 pounds of pet food to area food pantries. (If you come, please consider donating a bag of pet food!). Contact: CoPAL, protectanimalslocally@yahoo.com, 978-475-0056.
October 3, 2010
Lowell Humane Society's Steps for Pets
11-3 at the Lowell Humane Society
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Annual Walk N' Wag to benefit Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
24 Hamilton Rd, Sturbridge MA
Visit www.secondchanceanimals.org or call 508-867-5525 for more information.
October 13, 2010
Lecture from Hopkinton Drug
David Schwarz, DVM discusses zoonotic diseases and disaster preparedness.
November 14, 2010
MAC meeting on Law Enforcement, Animal Control and Advocacy
For general information about MAC meetings, click here.
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