Events

04/30/09

   Our CALENDAR

 "Baby Ready Pets" Program

    2nd Thursday of every month

        Thursday, January 8, 2009

        Thursday, February 12, 2009

        Thursday, March 12, 2009, etc.

         6:30-8:30pm at the New Bedford YMCA at Union Street

         RSVP via message to New Bedford Animal Control (508) 991-6366

 Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser

        Thursday, June 11, 2009

         5-8pm

         Moose Lodge

         194 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford

 Low-Cost Rabies Clinic  sponsored by NB Animal Control

         Saturday, April 4th, 2009

         10-12pm

          At Fire Stations: Tarklin Hill Road and Ashley Blvd.

                                        Mott Street and Brock Ave.

 10th Annual "Pet Fest and Walk for Animals" 

       Sunday, May 17, 2009

        11-3pm

         Buttonwood Park, New Bedford, MA

Join us for the 10th Annual Pet Fest and Walk for Animals

         Sunday, May 17th

        11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

        Buttonwood Park, New Bedford

This year's walk proceeds will help support our programs, including providing medical care to  shelter animals.

Help us help them get adopted!!

We're VERY excited for our 10th Pet Fest!!!  There will be lots of demonstrations, music, food, rescue groups, vendors, contests and of course, the 2-mile dog walk.

Once again, we'll have:

• MC Radio Personality, Captain Jack Peterson

• Live Music by Dave Antunes

• New this year!  Agility Demo by Canine Training Center

• Doggie Fashion Show by Pooch Parlor Pet Salon and

                Starbarks Pet Clothing!

• New England Reptile Birds of Prey show by Marla Isaacs

• New Bedford Police K-9 Unit Demo

• Rescue Demo by Boston Animal Rescue League

• American Humane Association's 82' Rescue Rig

• Carabiner's Rock Climbing Tower (weather permitting) 

          Children under 18 require parent signature on Carabiner's Safety agreement.

          For more info., call Carabiner's (508) 984-0808 or visit www.carabiners.com

It's a great time - be sure not to miss it!

All walkers will receive a 10th Anniversary Coalition Bandana!

Walkers rasiing $50 or more will receive a free t-shirt!

There will be GREAT PRIZES!

1st PLACE Kids Category

Highest amount over $200 wins

• Nintendo DS

• One-year family membership to Buttonwood Park Zoo

• Birthday Party for 12 @ Carabiner's Indoor Rock Climbing                                 

            Valued at over $400!

1st PLACE Adult Category

Highest amount over $500 wins

• A night out including a $100 gift certificate to Cafe Funchal Restaurant

• 4-hour limo package provided by Uptown Transportation

• 2 Hour Intro Climbing Course for 2 @ Carabiner's

          1 Hour Introduction, 1 Hour Belay Certification and

          1 Bottle of Mona Vie!

               Valued at over $650!

1st PLACE Team Category

Highest amount over $1,000 by a team wins...

• A night out package including a $300 gift certificate to Cafe Funchal Restaurant

• A Wine Tasting for 10 at Westport Vineyards

• 4-hour limo package provided by Uptown Transporation

• Group Intro to Climbing for 10 @ Carabiner's (or 10 Individual Courses)

                  Valued at over $1150!

• Hint: See if your employer has a Gift Matching Program...

*In the case of a tie, a drawing will be held for all categories.

FUN CONTESTS!!!

• Doggie Owner Look a Like

• Best Costume

• Best Trick

       Registration Form (click here)         Carabiner's Release Waiver (click here)

This year's Pet Fest and Walk for Animals is generously sponsored by:

• Buttonwood Park Zoo (www.bpzoo.org)
• Cafe Funchal Restaurant (www.cafefunchal.com)
• Carabiner's Indoor Climbing (www.carabiners.com)
• Domino's Pizza (www.dominos.com)
• Down to Earth Natural Food for People and Pets (www.downtpearthnaturalfoods.com)
• Mr. Cesspool
• Petco (www.petco.com)
• Uptown Transportation
• Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery (www.westportrivers.com)
• Game Crazy
  

Pictures from Past Events