Happenings
 
OCTOBER Lint Roller Party
Gwinnett Humane Society 6th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Auction - www.GwinnettHumane.com
Location:  Regency Fine Art Gallery
6458 Dawson Blvd., Norcross, GA
Saturday, October 10th,2009 
Preview begins at 7pm, auction begins at 8pm Admission:  $15/person in advance, $20 at the door, night of the event. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres ~ Wine Tasting
Sponsored by Sweetwater Package Store and Whole Foods Market  In addition to the opportunity to secure great deals on fine, decorative and inspirational art, attendees will have the chance to preview and bid on sports memorabilia from NASCAR, NFL, NBA, PGA and MLB celebrities, framed memorabilia from hit TV shows and movies, and music memorabilia from current stars Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers to classic rock artists The Beatles and Rolling Stones.  To preview a sampling of the collection and to make requests, please visit the below URL: http://www.regencyfineart.com/thefineartoffundraising/featuredartist.cfm?auction_ID=79574   While attending this great event meet the Humane Society of the United States Dog of Valor Finalist:
Charley
Runner Up - Dogs of Valor
Owner: Frances Gippert; Loganville, Ga.

As Roy Monie climbed the ladder to the second story of his rental property to take some measurements, he had an uneasy feeling and decided he should go back down. As the 61-year-old started his descent down the ladder he lost his balance and fell to the ground. Meanwhile, three houses down, Charley barked and paced back and forth. Even though it was still an hour before the West Highland terrier’s afternoon walk, his guardian, Frances Gippert, gave in and took him outside. As they headed out on their normal path, Charley pulled Frances the opposite way. She followed as Charley led her down the street and directly to a man who was lying next to a house in the shrubs. It was Roy. He was semi-conscious, had a swollen and bruised head, and was foaming at the mouth. Frances rushed home to call 911. Help arrived just in time, as doctors discovered that Roy was in critical condition and faced a very long recovery. His brain was hemorraging, and he had a collapsed lung and a cracked rib. Charley deserves a lot treats and pets for his heroism!  Ella's 5K and Fun Run Saturday, October 10th at 10am Location:   Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Website for information:   http://www.righttohikeinc.com/Second-Annual-Ella-s-5K-and-Fun-Run.63.0.html   This is the 2nd annual event to celebrate the life and passions of Meredith Hope Emerson, the young woman who was brutally murdered while hiking in 2008 on Blood Mountain, I'm sure most of you remember the story.   If you are a runner or hiker, bring your dog and enjoy this great event to honor Meredith and what she loved, and support the organization Right to Hike.   The Posh PAWty for PAWS Atlanta The Posh PAWty for PAWS Atlanta -it's a local event for local animals and features Victoria Stilwell.  It's October 10, 7-9:30 at The Mason Murer Art Gallery, 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, 30324. -Entrance starts at only $40 and includes all of your food and drink, which will be provided by Affairs to Remember   (http://www.affairs.com/)  -There will also be a silent auction including one of a kind artwork from Mutt's creator Patrick McDonnell, gift certificates to local restaurants, entertainment and accessories.   Please visit the PAWS website at http://www.pawsatlanta.org/ and check out the list of silent auction items that are going to be offered at this event. -Victoria Stilwell will be available to sign copies of her latest book, It's me or the Dog, How to Have the Perfect Pet. -Attire for the event is dressy casual.
 Ahimsa House Wag & Walk http://www.AhimsaHouse.org for ALL the details! Saturday, October 10, 2009 • 10:00am-2:00pm
Registration begins at 9:00am
Ahimsa House Dog Walk • Lenox Park in Buckhead

Attractions: • One Mile and One/Half Mile Walks • Silent Auction • Microchipping & Nail Clipping by a Vet • Pet Contests • Vendor Booths • Entertainment • Food • Doggie Art Station • Doggie Massage • Prizes • Demonstrations • ... and Much More! Participate with or without your dog!   The weather should be fabulous in October, so please come out and support this wonderful organization.  If you are not familiar with them, please visit their website, as they provide a very important service to domestic violence victims.
 
Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th Buckhead Music Festival "A Cause for Paws" to benefit Atlanta Humane Society
www.atlantahumane.org

The Buckhead Music Festival is a two day event with 16 bands whose main focus is to unite musicians, bands and music fans for the cause of the less fortunate through the gift of live music. For the second year, the Atlanta Humane Society has been selected to be the recipient of the funds raised. It is a time where diverse musical genres pull together to get things done that could not be accomplished through normal fund raising channels. All of the bands, musicians and organizers along with the venue donate their time and energy to the fullest of their capabilities to make the general public aware of those in need - the animals!  For more information please visit the website at:: myspace.com/buckheadmusicfestival.
 Spotlight Humane Event - Organized by the Human Society of the United States - www.HSUS.org
Saturday, October 17th from 7pm - 11pm
Location:  W Atlanta in Midtown
Event website:    http://www.hsus.org/about_us/events/spotlight_atlanta_2009.html Folks, all proceeds from this event benefit the Atlanta End Dogfighting Campaign the HSUS is sponsoring.  If you are unfamiliar with this campaign, please read about it at http://www.hsus.org/acf/fighting/dogfight/programs/hsus_end_dogfighting.html.   It was very effective in the city of Chicago, and the HSUS is confident it will be effective here in Atlanta, where we also have a serious issue with dogfighting.  Please support this effort if you are able, as it will greatly improve the lives of many dogs who are subjected to this cruel act of dogfighting.  
 Event date:  October 18th from 2pm - 6pm 
Location:  Indian Hills Country Club in Marietta
Benefit for Animals Deserve Better - www.AnimalsDeserveBetter.com
Tickets are ONLY $10... Paw-casso: An Art Exhibit By, For and About Animals, Marietta, GA.  The 1st Annual “Paw-casso” Art Show and Silent Auction by, for and about animals, is a unique art show featuring works from community school students that reside in Cobb County. Each school has been asked to select 10 winners and these works of art will be offered for auction along with local artists and shelter animal creations.   Loads of great silent auction items, face painting, 50/50% raffle, light refreshments, cash bar and a dog or two.
 Black Cat Beer Bonanza to benefit Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends
www.aarfatlanta.org  
Date:  October 24th at 8pm - 11pm
Place:  Atlanta Brewing Company
2323 Defoor Hills Road NW
Atlanta, GA  

Join AARF for the Black Cat Beer Bonanza!  The Halloween-themed event at the Atlanta Brewing Company will raise awareness about the plight of black cats, which, like black dogs, are often overlooked in rescue and adoption programs.  The event will also raise money for AARF's cat adoption program for 2010.
Your ticket will include a brewery tour, a tasting of award winning, locally produced craft beers, and light appetizers.
Buy your ticket online at:
http://media.causescom/ribbon/563130  (if clickthrough doesn't work, please cut and paste link into browser) or, you can also visit AARF's website at www.AARFAtlanta.org to purchase tickets.   Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the night of the event.
 -The 23rd Annual Atlanta Dog Jog at Piedmont Park
Official website:   http://www.atlantadogjogorg/index.html - go out and register you and your dog TODAY!
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 
9am is the one mile walk, and the 2 mile starts at 9:30am. The Atlanta Dog Jog is the premiere running event for dogs and their owners in the Southeast region. There is a one mile run and a two mile run. This is an excellent event for the serious runner and just for fun walkers. Dogs in strollers and wagons are welcome.  This event benefits Canine Assistants, check out their website and all the great things they do at http://www.canineassistants.org/.
 -Fourth Annual Chastain Dog Show
http://www.chastainhorsepark.org/ All proceeds will benefit the non-profit therapeutic riding programs at Chastain Horse Park.  The students with disabilities build critical muscle strength and stamina with their horses help. Sunday, October 25, 2009 1pm to 4 p.m. ENTER YOUR DOG IN THE SHOW!   It's a Dog Show for Dogs of All Shapes, Sizes, and Breeds! Featured Classes Include: Best Wag, Best Kiss, Best Bark, Best Trick, Best Smile, Best Ears, Dog Owner look Alike, Jump Competition, Best Howl-O-Ween Costumes.  
There will be canine demonstrations and performances as well as a Canine Fashion Show!  See the latest fall canine fashions from casual to formal wear, including t-shirts, sweaters, camouflage, collegiate wear, and sequins!  OH MY!
There will also be a live auction happening.   Concessions and drinks will be available, and there will be vendor booths displaying various canine products. Entry is Free, Classes are $3 Each.  Sponsorships are Available.  For Additional Information, Please Contact Lauren Brooks, 404-252-4244 x32 or email laurenligon@chastainhorsepark.org.  
 -Dance for Pigs Event 
When:  Friday, October 30th, 2009 from 8:30am - 12am
Where:  The Solarium in Oakhurst - 321 West Hill St., Decatur, GA  30030
Why:  To raise money and awareness for PIGS, a sanctuary:
http://www.Pigs.org
Attire:  Halloween Costumes Event website:   http://www.danceforpigs.com/index.php?p=1_4_Event-info
There will be entertainment, a silent auction, costume contests and raffle prizes!!!!
 -Pugfest 2009 to benefit Southeast Pug Rescue - www.rescuepug.com
October 31st - 10am - 4pm
Admission:   $6 for adults, and $3 for children under 12
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds PugFest is SEPRA's annual fundraiser which is held the last Saturday in October of every year in the Atlanta, Georgia area. PugFest is SEPRA's biggest fundraising event of the year. Your help is needed to make it a success in raising funds to help pugs and pug mixes in need.  Please visit their website at www.rescuepug.com, and click on the PUGFEST tab, it will take you to the event page. -What:  Pet Food Raiser to benefit Cobb County Humane Society - http://www.humanecobb.org/
When:  Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Where: Anne Parke Photography Studio - www.AnneParkePhotography.com
Why: All food is donated to Cobb County Humane Society
Cost: One 20# bag of Science Diet, Iams, or Eukanuba pet food You get a mini photo session for your pet and a complimentary 5x7 print from the session!   Join us at the studio for a day of fun!  Bring your pets (one bag of food per pet please) and we'll take beautiful photographs.  You'll receive a complimentary 5x7 image from your session and pets will receive food distributed through the Humane Society of Cobb County.  
These appointments go fast, so call today to reserve your time:   770-425-2663  
 -8th Annual Paws for Cocktails to benefit Atlanta Pet Rescue - www.AtlantaPetRescue.org Join Atlanta Pet Rescue for a evening of friends, fun and celebration. When:  Thursday, November 19th from 5:30pm until 10pm 
Where:  Park Tavern at Piedmont Park The event will include hot appetizers, a free drink ticket, raffle, and a live and silent auction. Admission is a $15 donation at the door. Opportunities still exist for private or corporate sponsorships. Email fundraiser@atlantapetrescue.org for more information. 
 -Parties for Paws to benefit the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee
www.ATLAnimalWelfare.org If you live in the Kirkwood/Decatur/Oakhurst/Edgewood neighborhoods, please consider hosting a party to benefit this great organization, who have already helped so many people and their pets in these neighborhoods.  If you are unfamiliar with this group, please check out their website and see what good they are doing for animals in these areas. Kirkwood UCC and the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee need your help!  Do you enjoy cooking and sharing food with friends?  Please throw a dinner party to help raise money for the Animal Welfare Committee in the months of September and October.

Ask your guests to sponsor a cat or dog by donating to the AWC. Your guest’s donations are tax deductible and will go directly to helping animals in need in the Kirkwood, Oakhurst Edgewood and Decatur neighborhoods. It’s easy…

1) Invite a few friends to your home for dinner in September or October. Any day or time works.
2) Ask them to donate to AWC by paypal or mail. $20 will sponsor a cat, and $30 will sponsor a dog. (Please ask your guests to donate before your dinner party or bring a check to be mailed!)
3) Enjoy the dinner party and know that you’ve helped animals in your neighborhood.
4) Send us photos from your dinner party to post on our site. Or, tell us about the delicious things you’re making! 

Email Bonnie Heath bonheath@gmail.com if you have any questions about hosting a dinner party.   NOVEMBER PAWS FOR COCKTAILS On-site Golf Simulator: how's your swing
Celebrity host Victoria Stilwell of Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog" New auction items: wine from the personal St. Remy vineyards of Cox Enterprises' Anne Cox Chambers; exquisite one-of-a-kind art glass from Nuvo; cosmetic dental services and medspa services from SkinAtlanta WHEN: Thursday, November 19th @ 5:30pm
WHERE: Park Tavern, 10th and Monroe
HOW MUCH: $15 donation at the door includes food & drink ticket
WHAT: * Silent Auction: 5:30pm - 9pm
 Live Auction: 8pm
 Find great deals on holiday gifts - bid on over 120 auction items!
 * Pet psychic available for readings (bring a photo of your pet)!
 * Celebrity hosts
 * Raffle
 * Trivia and prizes 
 * Giveaways
 * Bring your scrap gold to sell for CASH!
 Gold Fundraising Concepts makes a donation to Atlanta Pet Rescue for 30% of all gold sold that night. Last year we got a donation for $1,700! Please bring your scrap, old and unused gold and gems to Paws for Cocktails and help us get another amazing donation from this generous organization! All proceeds help the previously homeless, abused and neglected pets now awaiting adoption at Atlanta Pet Rescue! AARF
 Scrub Up for the Holidays! Are you and your dog heading out of town for Thanksgiving? Or are visitors coming to your place? Get your pup clean and shiny for the Thanksgiving celebration! WHAT: AARF's Winter Scrub-a-Dub Doggie WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21, noon-4 p.m. WHERE: Mom and Pup's Pet Supplies and Services, 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta 30064 COST: Bath fee at the event will be $20. Register now and pay online for only $15 per bath! Music to benefit Clayton County Humane Society at Eddie's Attic! http://www.claytoncountyhumane.org/ for ALL the information and tickets! Saturday, November 28th from 6:30pm til ??? Admission is $25, or, you can purchase a table for $125 (4 reserved seats) This is a deal, and if you've never been to Eddie's Attic for a show, now would be a great time to check it out!!! Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:30pm - til ? - Real 2 Reel Studios hosts a benefit for CCHS! - at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA - A great night of music featuring several artist who record at Real 2 Reel Studios. Eddies Attic is the venue in Atlanta for acoustic musicians and songwriters. Go to the website to purchase your tickets, the link is there! The artists that will be featured are: Ross Childress, The James Cobb Project, Abel, Rawls & Hayes, Shana Alverson, Bill Turpin & others! DECEMBER PASSION FOR PAWS
Location: Drinkshop at W Atlanta Downtown
45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30308 US
When: Wednesday, December 2, 6:00PM to 9:00PM 
Phone: 404-582-5800 Please join us for a wonderful event benefiting the Barking Hound Village Foundation Medical Fund. This organization rescues homeless dogs and gives them a second chance at life. Help support this cause by purchasing a ticket to the event (whether you can attend or not). $25.00 gets you a complimentary drink, complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres, complimentary valet parking and participation in a great silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30.00. Drinkshop is a cool new swanky venue on the second floor of the W Downtown. BHV Foundation takes animals out of high-kill facilities or from abusive, neglectful or abandoned situations, and place them in a temporary shelter. While there they are treated by veterinarians, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, socialized, well fed and provided with a safe haven to play and sleep. Once they are happy and healthy, BHVF finds them foster homes, forever homes or no-kill shelters/rescue groups to adopt them out. All proceeds from this event will be used to help cover the high costs of veterinary services at this facility. All dogs at the shelter can be viewed at http://www.bhvfrescue.com/. On behalf of those that cannot speak for themselves, we send you a huge THANK YOU! UPDATE!!! 12/01/09 This event has been postponed – please check back for new date.
SWIFT DOGPARK HOLIDAY EVENT 
GaPetTrust.com is donating a Handmade dog-themed quilt for the silent auction at the Swift Cantrell Dog Park Holiday Fundraiser!! Guest of Honor is Victoria Stilwell, a judge from The Greatest American Dog and host of Animal Planet’s hit show, It’s Me or the Dog.
When: Friday December 4, 2009 @ 7:30pm POSTPONED
Where: The Rose Cottage,
3008 Cherokee St, Kennesaw
Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres
Silent Auction
Cocktail Attire Tickets are on sale now at www.scdpa.com; 1- for $30 or 2 for $50.
For event details, visit: http://www.gapettrust.com/events.html FURKIDS
We need YOU and your pet, your friends and your kids to come down to
Perimeter Petsmart and pose with Santa Skip while Roxy takes your picture.
The photos are instantly printed and framed on site and for only $10! Half
of each package sold will benefit FURKIDS, Georgia's largest cage-free
no-kill shelter. Skip and Roxy will be at the Perimeter Petsmart, Saturdays, December 12th
and 19th. Please make it a date!
 Get your framed pictures instantly and help us raise funds to save more
animals! Help us celebrate our third year in a row doing this. AARF's Holiday Raffle!
We have great prizes again this year, and this year is your time to win! Tickets are only $2 for 6 for $10! Purchase your tickets online (www.aarfatlanta.org) and we'll mail your ticket stubs to you. The drawing will be on December 12 at our AARF holiday party. (Check back for details.) You don't need to be present to win, and all prizes will be mailed before Christmas. Winners will be drawn in the order that the prizes are listed. Check out the website to see all of the great prizes! 
Gwinnett Humane Society 
December 12
Capture the magic of the holiday season with your four-legged loved ones at the annual Gwinnett Humane Society Holiday Open House December 12 at the Gwinnett Humane Society Administration Center.  Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa, wrap-up your holiday shopping at one of several on site gift shops and sample holiday treats at this festive, free event which benefits the Gwinnett Humane Society.   The Holiday Open House hours are:  Saturday, December 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm  The event is located at the Gwinnett Humane Society Administration Center, 3724 Lawrenceville Highway in Lawrenceville.  A map and driving directions are available at www.gwinnetthumane.com. Santa is making a special stop at the Holiday Open House for photos with pets and non-fur family members, too.  Photo packages are available including a special session with Santa and a photo CD containing five photos ready to print for only $10.00.  Attendees can also find something for everyone on their holiday list at the gift shop, fashion corner, book nook, tool shop and Gwinnett Humane Society stores at the event.   It’s your one-stop holiday shopping destination! For questions or more information on the Gwinnett Humane Society Holiday Open House email santapics@gwinnetthumane.com or call 770-798-7711.   PET PICTURES WITH SANTA December 5, 12, and 19th Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter
 Santa is coming to PetSmart in Cumming on Saturday, December 5, 12, and 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your pet to sit on Santa’s lap and have a photo made with the Jolly Old Elf himself! The cost is $10.95 per photo, or $9.95 with your Pet Perks card. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter. PetSmart is at 1020 Market Place Blvd. For more information visit the HSFC web site: www.forsythpets.com  JANUARY Save the Date! 5th Annual Pet Celebration of Life
January 24, 2010

This event is a tribute and celebration for pet owners that have lost their pets. Whether recent or in the past. Paws, Whiskers & Wags host this event and more details are to follow. You can check their website as well at www.pawswhiskersandwags.com or call 404-370-6000 http://www.GwinnettHumane.com/http://www.regencyfineart.com/thefineartoffundraising/featuredartist.cfm?auction_ID=79574http://www.righttohikeinc.com/Second-Annual-Ella-s-5K-and-Fun-Run63.0.htmlhttp://www.affairs.com/http://www.affairs.com/http://pawsatlanta.org/Fundraising/SponsorsSilentAuctionItemsforThePoshPAWty/tabid/186/Default.aspxhttp://www.pawsatlanta.org/http://www.victoriastilwell.com/shophttp://www.ahimsahouse.org/http://www.atlantahumane.org/http://www.myspace.com/buckheadmusicfestivalhttp://www.hsus.org/http://www.hsus.org/about_us/events/spotlight_atlanta_2009.htmlhttp://www.hsus.org/acf/fighting/dogfight/programs/hsus_end_dogfighting.htmlhttp://www.AnimalsDeserveBetter.com/http://www.aarfatlanta.org/http://media.causes.com/ribbon/563130http://www.aarfatlanta.org/http://www.atlantadogjog.org/index.htmlhttp://www.canineassistants.org/http://www.chastainhorsepark.org/mailto:laurenligon@chastainhorsepark.orghttp://www.pigs.org/http://www.danceforpigs.com/index.php?p=1_4_Event-infohttp://www.rescuepug.com/http://www.rescuepug.com/http://www.humanecobb.org/http://www.AnneParkePhotography.com/http://www.atlantapetrescue.org/mailto:fundraiser@atlantapetrescue.orghttp://www.atlanimalwelfare.org/mailto:bonheath@gmail.comhttp://www.claytoncountyhumane.orghttp://www.bhvfrescue.comhttp://www.scdpa.comhttp://www.gapettrust.com/events.htmlhttp://www.gwinnetthumane.dom/mailto:santapics@gwinnetthumane.comhttp://www.forsythpets.comhttp://www.pawswhiskersandwags.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8shapeimage_2_link_9shapeimage_2_link_10shapeimage_2_link_11shapeimage_2_link_12shapeimage_2_link_13shapeimage_2_link_14shapeimage_2_link_15shapeimage_2_link_16shapeimage_2_link_17shapeimage_2_link_18shapeimage_2_link_19shapeimage_2_link_20shapeimage_2_link_21shapeimage_2_link_22shapeimage_2_link_23shapeimage_2_link_24shapeimage_2_link_25shapeimage_2_link_26shapeimage_2_link_27shapeimage_2_link_28shapeimage_2_link_29shapeimage_2_link_30shapeimage_2_link_31shapeimage_2_link_32shapeimage_2_link_33shapeimage_2_link_34shapeimage_2_link_35shapeimage_2_link_36shapeimage_2_link_37shapeimage_2_link_38shapeimage_2_link_39