El Tour de Dawg – Ride for the Animals!

We wanted to share this idea with all of you who may be riding – or considering riding – in the 2011 El Tour de Tucson. You can choose to sign up through the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA)  and pledge your proceeds to benefit local animals in need!

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is participating as a beneficiary in the University Medical Center El Tour de Tucson Presented by Diamond Ventures.  You can raise funds for our animals through your El Tour de Tucson ride or through the indoor event (which is held on stationary bikes).

El Tour de Tucson (Outdoor Ride):  Saturday, November 19, 2011

El Tour is an amazing bike ride attracting over 9,000 cyclists of all ages and abilities from throughout the United States, including novice, intermediate, advanced, and professional riders. What all riders of El Tour share is a desire to get on their bikes, meet great people and have a fun doing it!

Participants may choose to cycle 109, 79, 66, or 40 miles, plus a 4-mile & 1/4- mile Kids & Family Fun Ride, open to kids, parents and friends.

El Tour cyclists (signing up through HSSA) receive an official event t-shirt, cycling socks from HSSA, goody bag, police, route and SAG support, aid station refreshments, published results and more! And all finishers are awarded a special engraved medallion at the finish line for their accomplishment.

How it would benefit HSSA?  All contributions you raise from family, friends, and business associates for your ride will benefit the animals in our care.  Click here for pledge form and click here for sample thank you notes for your friends who pledge.  BUT you  MUST fill out our registration form! Click here for a registration form.

2010 Mutt Census

http://www.muttcensus.com/

How cool is this!? Take a few minutes to visit the 2010 Mutt Census and register your dawgs!

Mars Veterinary, a global company specializing in pet care and canine genetic breed identification, is conducting an inaugural National Mutt Census. The goal is to provide insights into the background of the nation’s estimated 38 million mixed-breed dogs.

The company hopes that a portrait of the makeup of the nation’s mixed-breed dogs will lead to a better understanding of the prevalence of genetic traits and conditions among this population, says Dr. Angela Hughes, veterinary genetics research manager at Mars Veterinary. “Understanding an individual dog’s breed makeup is like understanding its family history – this information can provide an owner with valuable insights that strengthen the pet-owner relationship,” she says.

Mars Veterinary urges dog owners to participate by visitingwww.muttcensus.com, where they can take a five-minute survey that asks questions about the dog’s size and weight, his feeding and exercise habits, whether he was adopted from a shelter – as well as questions about the dog’s health.

The findings will offer the most comprehensive analysis of the nation’s mixed-breed dog population ever conducted, the company said.

The results may also provide researchers a better understanding of the types and frequency of diseases among this group of dogs that may ultimately help determine health risk factors for certain breed mixes.

Busy Busy Busy!

We’ve been posting about a lot of upcoming events, so here’s a quick recap!

March 20 (Saturday): Yoga /  Haiti Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/haiti-tucson-yoga-benefit/

March 21 (Sunday): Tails and Ales Dog Wash / HSSA Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/tails-and-ales-dogwash/

March 28 (Sunday): Bark for Life / American Cancer Society Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/bark-for-life-march-28th/

April 3rd (Sunday): Tucson Canine Classic / FAIR Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/tucson-canine-classic-2010/

April 10-11 (Sat/Sun): Pooch Pageant / HSSA Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/upcoming-dog-events/

http://tucsoncitizen.com/sawyer/2010/02/10/pooch-pageant-looking-for-mr-and-mrs-pooch-arizona-–-sign-up-now/

April 30th (Friday): Puttin’ On the Dog! HSSA Benefit

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/upcoming-dog-events/

http://www.hssaz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events_POD

And a plug for our own ongoing FOOD DONATIONS box here at Dawg House! The Humane Society is grateful for your donations!

http://dawghousedogdaycare.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/hssa-food-donations-drop-off/

Thanks!

BARK for LIFE March 28th

Bring your dawgs and help support the American Cancer Society!

The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions.

This event will be held Sunday, March 28th at New District Park (Silverbell and Cortaro) from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you’re interested, we have extra signup sheets at Dawg House!

More info:

http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=22043

Tails and Ales Dogwash

What: Dog washing by roller derby girls, plus beer!

Who: A benefit for the Tucson Roller Derby and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

Where: Barrio Brewing Company

When: Sunday, March 21, 12-4pm

http://www.tucsonrollerderby.com/

http://barriobrewing.com/

WOOF!

Tucson Canine Classic 2010

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Valley Animal Hospital Tucson Canine Classic

Saturday April 3rd, 3pm-8pm

U of A mall

A great pic from the 2009 Canine Classic.

We invite your entire family and pet(s) to participate in the 2nd Annual Valley Animal Hospital Tucson Canine Classic, Tucson’s largest dog-walk and newest Pet Festival! The inaugural event was a huge success, 200+ pet parents and 300+ dogs participated and had a great time! Walk/run 5K or 1 mile with hundreds of friends to raise funds for local rescue groups. Folks without dogs are also invited! Part of the proceeds will benefit the Foundation for Animals in Risk (FAIR) and hundreds of dogs in need.

Visit the Pet Festival and the 50+ exhibitors. Food, fun, music, Doggy Fashion Show, Doggy Talent Show, Kids’ and Puppies’ 100 yard dash and much more. Vaccination Station will provide free microchips to the first 100 participants and discounted ones for the rest of your pets. Please visit their booth at the expo to pick up a coupon for your free microchip.

Our mission is simple: promote microchip awareness and healthy families & pets, raise much needed funds and supplies for FAIR and offer an outstanding family festival!

http://tucsoncanineclassic.org/index.html

Upcoming Dog Events

Check out some of these great dog and pet related events coming up in Tucson!

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VALENTINE’S DAY LOVE YOUR DOG SOCIAL

Sunday, February 14th, 12:00-3pm, free.

An event featuring dog massages, a parade, photo opportunities and contests. The entry fee for all contests is $10, and there are minimal fees for massages and Valentine photographs. Call 622-8613 for more information.

Geronimo Plaza (Main Gate Square on University)

http://www.maingatesquare.com/

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/valentines-day-love-your-dog-social/Event?oid=1782089

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9th ANNUAL ARIZONA ANIMAL FAIR at  REID PARK

Saturday, February 20th, 10am-4pm, free.

The Arizona Animal Fair is a festival celebrating animals! It is the largest of its kind in Arizona and one of the largest in the Southwest.

The fair features non-stop demonstrations and entertainment such as professional Frisbee teams, miniature horses, canine flyball & agility, search and rescue dogs, training demos, police K-9s and therapy dogs and more.

http://azanimalfair.com/index.html

http://tucsoncitizen.com/sawyer/tag/arizona-animal-fair-2010/

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 2010 GALA / JUBILEE

Saturday, April 10th.

This fabulous American Cancer Society event and silent auction – held at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa – isn’t particularly a dog-focused event, but Dawg House and other pet-related businesses donate items to help raise money for this important organization.

Check it out by contacting:

dot.walker@cancer.org

http://www.jubilee2010.org/

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POOCH PAGEANT

Sunday, April 10th-11th.

Your dog will be the center of attention in this spectacular affair that will benefit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The pageant will be held at The RiverPark Inn and will is a two day event.

Email:  poochpageants@hotmail.com

Rhonda VerHalen, Director:  (520) 220-0129

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PUTTIN’ ON THE DOG

Friday, April 30th, 5:30-9:00pm

Voted #1 in Tucson for the past 3 years, “Puttin’ on the Dog” is a unique fun-filled extravaganza benefiting the homeless animals within our community. The event features Alan Michaels and Heather Rowe as our emcees. Over $270,000 was raised in 2009 for our homeless animals in this annual benefit for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona! Wow!

http://www.hssaz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events_POD

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Please contact us with other upcoming events you’d like to see on the Dawg Blawg!