September EVENTS

Now through September 16

Dog-Gone Art Show

Lighthouse ArtCenter

Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta (one-half mile west of US Highway 1).

Benefits Peggy Adams Rescue League & Lighthouse ArtCenter.

Features the art of Linda Chapman, a cover artist for

The New Barker.

Friday, September 3 - January 9, 2011

Largest Yappy Hour

In conjunction with Starlight Concerts.

7p - 9p

Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin.

Vendors, raffle prizes, Dunedin Brewery beer.

Proceeds benefit Dunedin Dog Rescue.

Adoptables will be on hand.

Woof! Art of the Dog.
An exhibit featuring contemporary portraits of dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds celebrated through paintings by such craftsmen and artists asGeorge Rodrigue, Ron Burns, Will Rafuse, William Wegman and others.
Museum of Arts & Sciences
352 S. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach.
www.moas.org 386.255.0285.
Co-sponsored by The New Barker.

Saturday, September 4

Tampa Bay Kennel Club's

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
9a - 5p
Florida State Fairgrounds,

4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa.
Learn about grooming, training and competing in AKC events. AKC Rally, Obedience and Agility demos, meet the breeds.
The New Barker is the official dog magazine sponsor.

Ross Norton Pool for Pups

Ross Norton Recreation Center

1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater.

10a - Noon – Dogs less than 20 pounds

Noon - 2p – Dogs more than 20 pounds

Vendors on site.

727.462.6025

Low Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic

Suncoast Animal Care Clinic

6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood.

941.474.7884

Pets on the Patio

6p – 8p

Gaspar’s Grotto, Ybor City.

813.248.5900

Grand Opening of The Canine Club Family Paw Park
6700 Appomattox Blvd., North Port (by the entranceway to the Jockey Club).

Sunday, September 5

Suds on Sunday
Noon - 5p
Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin.
Benefits Dunedin Dog Rescue.
www.dunedindogs.com

Thursday, September 9

Paws in Paradise

5p - 7p

Tommy Bahamas Relax Store, 1220 Third Street South,

Olde Naples.

Benefits Humane Society of Naples.

Paws for Love Assistance and Therapy Dog Program.

Saturday, September 11

Tallahassee Dog Wash
10a - 2p
Leon County Humane Society
413 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee.
Need volunteers. www.lchs.info

Imperial Polk Obedience Club All Breed Conformation
Visit www.ipoclakeland.org

Thursday, September 16

Downtown Dogs hosts PAWty in Hyde Park Village
6p - 8p
Enjoy shopping and drink specials, all to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
1631 West Snow Circle. Hyde Park Village, Tampa.
813.250.DOGS.
www.shopdowntowndogs.com

Saturday, September 18

Tails on Tap

Noon - 6p

Sports Bar & Grill at 9685 Bay Pines Blvd., Seminole.

Benefits Pet Pal Animal Shelter.

Call 727.328.7738

Southeastern Guide Dogs Open House
9a - Noon
A guided, walking tour of the campus and facility. Walk blindfolded with a trained guide dog.

4210 77th St. East, Palmetto. 941.729.5665.
www.guidedogs.org

10th Annual Adoptathon
Recycle. Rehome. Relove.
10a - 7p
Adoption fees rolled back to $35.
Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St., Sarasota. www.hssc.org

Sunday, September 19

Obedience/Rally Problem Solving

9a

Best Paw Forward

1835 Oak Haven Plantation Road, Osteen.

407.321.1006.

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19

Sarasota Obedience Training Club AKC Agility Trials
Manatee County Fairgrounds
1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto.

Thursday, September 23

Pirate Pooch Party & Parade

Fun begins at 5p

Gaspar's Grotto, 1805 East Seventh Avenue, Ybor City.

Partida Tequila Night Samples - with killer Barkaritas

Bring your pooch in his or her best pirate outfit and win some great booty.

Unveiling of the PupArt Pirate Mural.

The New Barker is the official dog media sponsor

Benefits TampaPets.org.

San Antonio’s Annual Paws in the Park

9a - 1p

Contest, Prizes, Pet Education, Agility Demos.

San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main Street, San Antonio.

Proceeds to benefit Spay Pasco.

www.spaypasco.com

Friday, September 24

Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida

AKC Specialty Show
Volusia County Fairgrounds
I-4 and Route 44, Deland.

Saturday, September 25

6th Annual Ron Gordon Charity Golf Tournament
8:30am tee off time.
Registration includes breakfast, beverages, snacks on the course, buffet lunch, prizes, and awards ceremony.

Benefits the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Call Ron Gordon at 941.266.0526. www.hssc.org.

Paws In The Park

9am - 1pm

San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St., San Antonio.

Pet Contests, Entertainment & More.

Proceeds To Benefit Spay Pasco.

Diana Mattox at 352.588.2132/spaypasco@yahoo.com

Dog Daze
9a - 4p
Fort Walton Landing

139 SE Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach.
Dog parade, Doggy Fun Zone and Yoga. Bowser Bazaar and Entertainment. Put on by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Panhandle Animal Welfare Society will also be holding their New Leash on Life Dog Walk.

Disc Dog Tournament & Expo
9a - Noon
Oyster Creek Regional Dog Park
6791 San Casa Road, Englewood.
941.681.3742.

CARES Yappy Hour

5pm - 7pm.

Groovy Cats & Dogs, N. Dale Mabry, Tampa.
$10 cover includes wine tastes, snacks, prize raffle
and doggie treats. All proceeds benefit CARES.
Call store for details: 813.265.1333.

Adopt A Pet

11a - 5p

USF Sun Dome

Sunday, September 26

Greater Ocala Dog Club Agility Trials
East side of County Road 25A in Ocala.

Rocktember Fest Dog Picnic
11a - 3p
Orange Lake Park, New Port Richey.
www.mainstreetnpr.com

October EVENTS

Saturday, October 2

Blessing of the Animals & Pet Fair
10a
Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church

Looking for rescue groups & pet-related vendors.
8505-113th Street, Seminole.

727.391.5509.

Obedience and Rally

Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club
Held at the Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg,
4400-B 34th Street (US Hwy 19), St. Petersburg.

Cruising 4 Critters III
Gulf Coast Harley-Davidson.
Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas.
Contact Twila at 727.797.7722.
www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org

First Ever Tampa Bay Vegetarian/Vegan Fest

10a - 6p

Dog-friendly
Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa.

www.TampaBayVegFest.org

Sunday, October 3

Suds on Sunday
Noon - 5p
Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Avenue., Dunedin.
Benefits Dunedin Dog Rescue. www.dunedindogs.com

Monday, October 4

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Commemorates the life of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. Send The New Barker your Blessing of the Animals event to events@thenewbarker.com.

Friday, October 8

Introduction to Veterinary Hospice
Symposium for Vet Techs and Animal Caretakers.
Hyatt Regency, Clearwater Beach
Earn Continuing Education Credits.
Hosted by For Paws Hospice.
www.forpawshospice.org

Saturday, October 9

Craft Show and Autumn Market
9a - 4p
Benefits Humane Society of Pinellas
Lutheran Church of Resurrection
1555 Windmill Pointe Rd., Palm Harbor. www.craftychickevents.com

Natural Paws-A-Palooza

11a - 3p

Various rescue groups, question and answer session with veterinarians, trainers and nutrition experts.

Saturdy & Sunday, October 9-10

Greater Venice Florida Dog Club Dog Show

7a - 6p both days
Turner Agricultural Civic Center
2250 NE Roan Street
Arcadia, FL.

Saturday, October 16

Soggy Doggie Splash
Highland Family Aquatic Center
11a - 1p: Small dogs.
1:30p - 3:30p: Large dogs.
400 Highland Avenue, Largo. 727.518.3128.

SPCA Tampa Bay’s 20th Annual 3K Pet Walk
9a - 1p
Straub Park, St. Petersburg
www.spcatampabay.org.
The New Barker is the official dog media sponsor.

Saturday, October 16-Sunday, October 31

Hyde Park Village’s 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch
Get into the spirit of the season, surrounded by fresh pumpkins. Pumpkin purchases benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Purchase your pet’s Halloween Costume at Downtown Dogs Boutique, 1631 W. Snow Circle, Hyde Park Village, Tampa. 813.250.DOGS. www.downtowndogs.com

Breast Cancer Walk
Plaza Bella, Valrico,
1046 Bloomingdale Avenue
Call Orange Home Décor for details at 813.681.8686.

Sunday, October 17

Safe Harbor’s Strut-a-Mutt
8a - Noon
Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter.
Benefits Safe Harbor Animal Rescue.
www.safeharboranimalrescue.com
561.747.5311

3rd Annual Pet Pal Dog Reunion

10a - 2p

Ft. DeSoto Dog Beach.

Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club Open House

Wednesday thru Sunday, October 20-23

Silverwood

Wyndham Orlando Resort,

8001 International Drive, Orlando .

Saturday, October 23

Hyde Park Pet Masquerade
10a registration for the Halloween Costume Contest. Benefits the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Call Downtown Dogs at 813.250.DOGS or visit www.downtowndogs.com

Spooktabulous Pet Costume Contest
Inside Paw Paws Pet Boutique,

Westfield Countryside Mall, Clearwater.
Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas.
Register at humanesocietyofpinellas.org.
Time and details TBD.
Call 727.726.7299
Co-hosted by The New Barker.

Happy Dal-loween and Fall Festi-Dal
10a - 2p
Benefits Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay.
Silent auctions, games, costume contest, treats and more. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey.
www.dalrescuetampabay.org

Groovy Monster Bash

Hosted by Groovy Cats and Dogs.

6pm - 9pm
Day of the Dead Celebration / Pet Costume Contest.
Benefist Lost Angels Animal Rescue.
Call 813.265.1333 for the details.
www.groovycatsndogs.com

Hallow-WOOF! 2010

9a - 4p
Jacksonville Dog Fanciers’ Association’s 3rd Annual
American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day.
JDFA Showgrounds,

6932 Morse Avenue, Jacksonville.

Call Pat at 904.693.0837.

10th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk

9a - 1p

Cranes Roost, Uptown Altamonte

A walk for the animals with the animals for a very good cause.

Benefits the SPCA of Central Florida

www.OrlandoPets.org

Dogtoberfest

1p - 6p

Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel.

Benefits Cares4Pets.net.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade

Humane Society of Sarasota County.

Sunday, October 24

Barktoberfest 2010 - A Howling Good Time

11a - 3p

Paw Wash Plus, 2319 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey

Benefits The American Cancer Society, Labrador Rescue of Florida and the SPCA Suncoast

6th Annual BarktoberFest Fundraiser

Paws Park at Jacksonville Beach

Includes a Doggie Fun Zone, Photo Booth, Vendors and Food

Doggie Costume Contest.

www.pawsparkjaxbeach.com

Thursday, October 28

Fluffy Puppies Annual
Bark-O-Ween Party and Costume Contest
6p - 9p
O’Keefe’s Tavern, 1219 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clwtr.
Call 727.446.7999 or visit www.barkoween.com
Proceeds to benefit Dunedin Dog Rescue & SPOT.
Co-hosted by The New Barker.

Friday, Ocober 29

Halloween on the Beach
Gone to the Dogs Boutique
5p - until...
310 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach.
Proceeds to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter.
Call 727.363.3200 for more information. Details to come.
Co-hosted by The New Barker.

Saturday, October 30

Mutt March
Registration at 8a; Walk begins at 9a;
event goes on until 1p.
Halpatiokee Park in Stuart (near the intersection of Kanner Hwy/Rte 76 and I-95).
A benefit for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.

Call Jackie at 772.600.3211. www.hstc1.org

Boca Raton Dog Show and Doggie Fun Zone
9a - 4p
Bring your dogs and have way cool fun at the Doggie Fun Zone, just like on television.
No experience required. 954.234.5415.

www.doggiefunzone.com

Pit Bull Awareness and Responsible Ownership Day
Veterans Park, Tampa

Sunday, October 31

Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Pet Food Warehouse
Shop our store for supplies, ideas and of course a large selection of Halloween Dog Costumes.
Great prizes go to the winners.
6155-B 18th Street North, St. Petersburg.
Town Plaza Shopping Center. 727.521.6191.
www.petfoodstpete.com
Co-sponsored by The New Barker.

Halloween Dog Parade

Benefit for Honor Sanctuary

Don't Miss South Florida's Main Event.

Saturday, November 6

Paws Poker Run
Myakka River Animal Clinic
3146 E. Venice Ave, Venice
10:30a - 2:30p
Benefits The Felinicity Feral Cat Spay & Neuter Program.
Best hand wins!
for more information check out our website at www.myakkariveranimalclinic.com

Wag-A-Palooza

Plaza Bella on Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico

Looking for vendors and rescue groups.

A free event for all rescue groups.

Saturday, November 13

TampaPets.Org Adoption Expo

10a - 4p

Florida State Fairgrounds

A free event for rescue groups and the public.

tampapets.org

Boxer Bash – 10 Years of Happy Tails

10a - 4p

The Pole Barn, 11349 Bloomingdale Avenue, Riverview
Benefits Florida Boxer Rescue.

www.flbr.org

Sunday, November 14

BowWow Brunch

11:30a - 2:30p

Polo Grill Ballroom

Benefits Honor Sanctuary.

www.honorsanctuary.org

Sunday, Dec. 26

“Holiday Lights in the Garden” Dog Parade

Park opens at 3p.

Florida Botanical Gardens, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo

or enter from 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.