2009 Local & Limited Statewide Events

                                This page is continually updated-check back often!

 

Ongoing:

Low Cost Vaccination & Spay/Neuter Clinics run continually throughout our county.   To view the current schedule and locations, please click on the following link:   http://www.slovets.com/index_files/Page439.htm 

Adopt-a-Pet Event runs every Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (weather permitting) at Lemos Feed & Pet Supply in Arroyo Grande.  All dogs are spayed/neutered. There is a $30 adoption fee which includes rabies vaccination and microchip ID. For more information, call 781-4400. To view adoptable pets, visit www.slosheriff.org

The San Luis Obispo County Red Cross Chapter is now offering 2 new Pet First Aid Courses that provide hands-on training that builds first aid skills and provides guidance in emergency situations until veterinary care is available.  For more information on these classes, scroll down this page to download a flyer, email sloarchealth@charter.net or call Sally Wise at 543-0696.  ARCPetFirstAid.doc

Dog Adoptions  are held every Saturday at the Petco in Paso Robles from 10 am - 1 pm.   

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January:  

Sun 1/25         SLO County Golden Retrievers Get Together         2 pm - 4 pm   

Come out and join us at the Laguna Lake Doggie Park for a fun time meeting local Goldens and their owners!  For more info, visit www.slocountygoldenretrievers.com or call 441-5100.  Rain cancels.   

 

Sun 1/25        Five Cities Dog Park Meeting                    6:30 p.m.  

Join us at our next dog park meeting this coming Sunday.  Get the latest updates and find out our estimated completion date. Our meeting will be held at Round Table Pizza in the Spencers shopping center in Arroyo Grande.  
* If you would like to order some food or drink, please arrive early to take care of your order.  The dog park association does not pay for food or drinks for any of it's members.

 

February:

* SLODOG  will not host a meeting this month.

 

Sun 2/1         Low-Cost Vaccines @ Petco in SLO      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Fight outside disease with low cost vaccinations.  Licensed Veterinarians. No appointment needed.  No exam fee. 

 

Mon 2/2         Five Cities Dog Park Meeting      6:30 p.m. 

Join us at Round Table Pizza in the Spencer's Shopping Center this coming MONDAY for our monthly dog park meeting. NOTE: The meeting has been changed to Monday due to the Superbowl on Sunday.  Groundbreaking is only one month away so come and get involved today! 

 

Sat 2/7 & Sun 2/8      Pet Portrait Day  " Take Time to 'Paws' and Smell the Roses"

Come and get your pet's portrait taken with award winning photographer, Shelley Rice, hosted by Pismo Beach Florist.  The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7th and 8th from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.  Appointments are recommended.  Please call 805-773-ROSE or 805-801-0689 for more info or to make an appointment.  The cost is $35 sitting fee which includes a free 8 x 10. Other portrait packages will also be available. 

 

Sat  2/7          Puppy Play Time @ Petco in SLO   1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

Bring your puppy to to Petco in SLO and have a puppy play day! 

 

Sun  2/8          FREE Seminar - Potty Training          Petco in SLO       12:00 pm- 1:00 pm 

Learn techniques for the prevention and management of potty training mishaps with proper crate training and keeping a regular schedule. Plus, find out what to do when accidents happen.  The seminar is for both puppy and adult dog parents. 

 

Sat 2/14         Show Your Love!  Valentine Photos @ Petco SLO      11 am - 2 pm  

Come and get your dogs photo taken for Valentines Day for only $5.95 plus tax.  Plus, get a FREE bandana with every photo purchase while supplies last.  All pets welcome! 

Sat 2/14 & Sun 2/15       Vineyard Dog Park Opening Celebration      10 am - 4 pm 

* Sign Unveiling & Speakers will take place Saturday, Feb. 14th at 11 am 

Toys and treats for all dog visitors. Our volunteers will be on hand to help explain dog park etiquette. This is a good time to make your annual pledge of $25 for park maintenance and pick up a membership dog tag. We also have a great raffle prize for the weekend including tickets to "The Mark of Zorro" at the PAC on Feb 20, a magnum of Domain Alfred Pinot Noir, gift certificate for hotel accommodations and dinner for two, and dog treats galore. Some of our favorite vendors will be on hand such as Pet Photographer Jeanne Harris, Good Dog Companion Dog Training with Kathy Kropp, and Jangodog gifts from Valerie Bluett among others. Rain or shine. Come Help Us Celebrate this long awaited day!  

 

Friday 2/20       FREE Seminar - Loose Leash Walking      Petco in SLO      5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Learn positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog how to walk politely on a leash. Dogs pull on leashes because of excitement, lack of exercise or simply just because we follow.  Sign up now as a first step towards your dogs freedom.  

 

Sat  2/21          Valentines Pet Photos           Petco in SLO    10:00 am  - 6:00 pm  

Say Cheese! Bring your furry Valentine to Petco for professional pet photography.  Multiple photo packages available. See store for details. 

 

Sat 2/21                  Flea Bag Flea Market (yard sale) Fundraiser for Five Cities Dog Park!   

This event will be held at the Elm Street Park Gazebo/BBQ area.  All proceeds from this yard sale will go to benefit the new Five Cities Dog park!  Donations and volunteers are needed.  If you would like to help or donate, please contact rayquin2001@yahoo.com or visit the website for www.fivecitiesdogpark.com.

 

Sat 2/22                   JOIN THE PACK Organizational meeting    1 pm - 4 pm

 

The people who expressed an interest in MEDIA, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS  and/or FUNDRAISING are meeting on Feb 22^nd at the Old General Hospital Building Annex (corner of Bishop and Johnson in SLO)

We have decided to begin work on these areas first because they are very interrelated and necessary to get the Campaign up and running. If you have not signed up to participate, and would like to, please contact Terry Parry at 

t@sloasap.org   

 

  

Monday   2/23     FREE Seminar- Behavior and Manners    Petco in SLO         5:00 pm  - 6:00 pm  

Prevent and solve basic behavior problems like barking, chewing, digging, jumping up, running away, and more.. Learn the causes of these behaviors and positive ways to change them. A well trained pup is a happy pup.  Sign up today!

 

Sat   2/28           FREE Seminar- Puppy Socialization    Petco in SLO   3:00 pm - 4:00 pm   

Learn how to provide positive social learning experiences while raising your puppy. Socialization begins at birth and is critical for the development of happy, friendly adult dogs.  This will be an interactive experience for you and your pup.

Sat  2/28                    FINAL Attaboy Pack Walk    10 am 

The attaboy final 2009 Pack Walk will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 10:00am at Mitchell Park in downtown San Luis Obispo. We will be walking around the downtown area. I really hope everyone will come out for this farewell event! 

 

   

 

March: 

Sat  3/7                Great Dane Play Day             11 am 

Join us  the first Saturday of every month for a Great Dane Play Day at the Avila Beach Old Port San Luis!   Join us at the designated off leash dog beach at 11 am and have tons of fun meeting other Danes and their owners! 

 

Mon 3/9         SLODOG  General Meeting         7 pm 

SLODOG will hold its monthly general meeting at the Pet Specialty Store in Atascadero at 7 pm.  For more information, visit  www.slodog.org 

 

Sat 3/28                1st Annual Paso Robles Dog Jog           9 am - 11 am 

Kennedy Club Fitness and Parks-4-Pups are hosting a 4K run or 2K walk for dogs and their owners along the Salinas River Walk trail. Race starts and ends at the Paso Robles club located at 500 South River Road. Early bird race registration is $15 in advance until March 21st and $20 through race day.  Paricipants receive goodie bags of dog treats, medals, and an event day bandana.  Racers can sign up at the Paso Robles Kennedy Club facility or by calling 239-8488 X 33 or 239-4437.  Registration forms and rules are available at www.parks4pups.org.  Event proceeds will benefit the North County dog parks.  Dogs must be on leash during this rain or shine event and only one dog per runner. 

 

Sun 3/29              Golden Retriever Club Get Together             1 pm 

Join us for our monthly get together at Laguna Lake Park in SLO.  We meet in the doggie off-leash area to hang out, meet other goldens and their owners and just have fun!  Check out the link below to sign up for  calendar, group updates, post picks and trade comment/question/stories. Tell a friend and pass this link onto anyone you think would like to know about or addend. http://www.meetup.com/SLO-County-Golden-Retriever-Meetup-Group/calendar/9723565/  

 

 

 

April:  

TBD              SLODOG FUN DAY 

 

4/5            "Paws" for a Cause Pet Portrait Day                    8 am - 6 pm 

Join us on Sunday, April 5th from 8 am to 6 pm for a pet portrait day with award winning animal photographer Shelley Rice and hosted by Pismo Beach Florist!  Appointments are recommended.  Please call 805-773-ROSE for an appt or 805-801-0689 for more info.   Pismo Beach florist is located at 695 Price St. #104 in Pismo Beach.  There is a $35 sitting fee which includes a free 8x10. Other portrait packages will also be available.  A percentage of all proceeds will go to Woods Humane Society!   pawprintsphotography1@gmail.com 

 

4/11         Doggie Easter Parade in Cayucos 

Bring out your doggies dressed up or doggie nude... but come out and join us for this fun annual event. Start time is uncertain, but we will post it as soon as we get the information. 

 

4/15              Critter Camp Registration Begins          

Don't delay... registration for the ever so popular critter camp begins today so contact Woods Humane Society at   

www.woodshumanesociety.com for more information. This is a one week camp for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 11.

 

4/18          Templeton Pack Walk     11 am 

Join us on the corner of Main St. and 6th St. at 11 am Saturday, April 18th for a fun-filled pack walk!  For more info or questions, email Darcy at daralden@yahoo.com 

 

4/24            Camp Paws Registration Begins 

Every summer, Animal Services sponsors Camp PAWS. Each 1 week camp offers kids from 8-12 years old the opportunity to work with a shelter dog and assist in its training, socialization, and grooming. This interaction helps children learn compassion, responsibility, and basic pet care while helping to make shelter dogs more adoptable. The camp also includes arts and crafts, presentations by animal professionals and field trip. For camp dates and more information, visit http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Page11124.aspx 

 

May: 

Sat, 5/2         A Dogs Day @ Santa Rosa Park       Sponsored by SLODOG  9 am -3 pm

Join us for our 19th Annual community dog event at Santa Rosa park in SLO.  There will be pet related vendors, canine good citizen testing, agility and rally obedience, 4-H showmanship and obedience, flyball instruction, and several other demonstrations throughout the day! There is no admission charge for dogs or their humans, but some events may require a participation fee.  We hope you will join us for this really fun day at the park! 

 

Sat  5/2         Flea Bag Flea Market     8 am - 1 pm   (Benefits the Five Cities Dog Park)

Join us for another great Flea Bag Flea Market at the Elm Street Park in Arroyo Grande from  8 am to 1 pm to raise the final funds for the dog park!  Donations and volunteers are needed!  Please drop off donations the morning of the sale between 6:30 am and 8 am.  Please mark the items with the suggested donation amount. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Five Cities Dog Park Assn. at Rayquin2001@yahoo.com 

 

Sat, May 9    Blessing of the Animals     9 am - 12 pm

104 S. Main St. Templeton (Serenity Natural Living Center)

Celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week, In Gaia’s Hands, an Animal and Earth Ministry is sponsoring a Blessing of The Animals. Bring your leashed furkid to receive Divine Blessings and Reiki at this event. Holistic health practitioners will be available to enhance the health and well-being of your non-human family members. Animals available for adoptions will join us. If you are looking for a new forever-kid, here’s a great opportunity to find her! Free event, donations accepted with Gratitude. For information call 438.3661 or visit www.ingaiashands.org

 

5/10          Best of Bay Pooch Pageant 2009  

 

You and your dog are invited to compete in the Second annual "Best of Bay" Pooch Pageant!  This event will be held on Sunday, May 10th (Mothers Day) with competitions beginning at 3 pm for small dogs, 3:30 for medium dogs, 4 pm Large dogs and 4:45 will be the Award Ceremony!  Just show up at the City Park in Downtown Morro Bay to join in the fun!  There is a nominal fee to participate of $5.00 per dog. All proceeds will benefit the Morro Bay Mutt Mitt Program. For more info, call Jenny B. at 234-7279 

  

5/23           Five Cities Dog Park Grand Opening    9 am 

Come and join us for a Fun time as we celebrate the official opening of the Five Cities Dog Park!  The ceremony begins at 9 am. Bring your dogs and a lawn chair if you wish, and come prepared for a great time! 

 

 

5/23,5/24,5/25            C.O.A.S.T.  Stockdog and Agility Trials in Cayucos   

For more information, visit http://coastasc.org/

 

June:          

Sat, 6/6                     Mutt Strutt @ Kennedy Club Fitness     Arroyo Grande

Come join us for the annual Mutt Strutt at Kennedy Club Fitness in Arroyo Grande.Kennedy will be hosting a two-mile dog walk and a community pet fair (a.k.a. the "Vendor Village"), live music, food, and prizes in their parking lot after the walk.  The event begins at 9:00am with registration starting at 8:30am.  The Vendor Village and all other festivities will wrap up at 2:00pm.   

$10 Donation first dog
$5 Each additional dog
Registration @ 8:30 am
Walk 9:00 am -12:00 pm 

 

Thurs, 6/25          Chateau Bow Wow Pet Boutique Grand Opening      5:30 - 7:30 pm

Come join us for our grand opening celebration!  Appetizers and drinks are provided for all dogs and cats and even for their human pets!  Bring in your donation for the SLO animal shelter and receive 10% off anything in the store!   Located in downtown Paso Robles at 816 13th St.  For more information, contact us at 395-3030 or email info@bowwowpetboutique.com  

 

 

Sat, 6/27           Woofstock @ Waller          10:00 am - 3:30 pm        

This is the 7th Anniversary Celebration of Woof Pac Park, the off-leash dog park in Waller Park in Santa Maria. In 2008, Dog Fancy Magazine voted our park as one of the top off-leash dog parks in the nation. There will be many dog related vendors, working dog demonstrations, dog contests, dog tricks, dog kissing contests, dog vocals, ugliest dog, smallest dog, biggest dog, cutest dog.. and much more.. We hope to see you there!  For more info, or if you would like to learn how your dog business can participate, contact www.woofpac.org or email info@woofpac.org 

      

 

July:

Sat, 7/12                     Goldens In the Park        

Join us for the 2nd Annual Goldens in the Park to be held at the Santa Rosa Park in SLO!  Last year this event hosted 125 Goldens as well as raised thousands of dollars for Woods Humane Society!  We would love to see 200 Goldens this year!  To learn more or to get involved, please visit www.slocountygoldenretrievers.com 

August:

Thur, 8/6                      Five Cities Dog Park Association Meeting               6 pm 

Located at the AG Park Admin Building at Elm Street Park.  If you want to ask questions, voice concerns, and/or become involved with decision making and/or  fund raising--please do join us!   I know 6 PM is close to dinner time--so if you want to bring in fast-food, I was told that it is OK to have food in the building.  (I'll be there 30 minutes early, myself, eating fast-food before the meeting.)  

 

 

 

September:  

Sat, Sept 12                    Flea Bag Flea Market  sponsored by the Five Cities Dog Park Association

Our next wildly popular Flea Bag Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, under the gazebo at Elm Street Park.  That should give you enough advance warning to start looking for stuff to donate.  Perhaps you are planning a "move"--or planning to clean out a garage.  Start gathering stuff today.  The flea market fundraiser is an easy, fun way to make money for our dog park--needed for purchasing mutt mitts, etc.  (approximately $5000/year).   So this is a great way you can help us out!

 

 

September 11, 4 pm—7 pm       Splash Days @ Templeton Community Pool

 “Little Dog Swim” for dogs under 30 pounds    “Senior Dog Swim” for older dogs 

For more information, visit www.parks4pups.org 

 

 

September 12 & 13, 10 am—3 pm   Splash Days @ Templeton Community Pool 

Dogs of all sizes are welcome! For more info, visit www.parks4pups.org

 

Sat, Sep. 26         Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Wiener Dog Races  

Join us for our very first Wiener Dog Races at the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival!  The races begin at 1:15-2:45.  For more information, contact Terrie Leivers at 474-8514 or visit the website at www.agharvestfestival.com 

 

Sat, Sept 24th              Wiggle Waggle Walk for Woods    9 am