Tampa Event Calendar

Saturday, May 1st, 2010 from 11am to 1pm, CASTING CALL for America's Top Dog Model "Go Green with Style" One day only at Hyde Park Plaza from 11a-1p. For official rules and or an advance application visit: America' s Top Dog Model or visit Downtown Dogs. This event is free. Please email info@tampapets.org with any questions. ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE

America's Top Dog Model ® "Casting Call"
Hyde Park Village, Tampa, Florida
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11 AM
Registration starts at 10 AM in front of Downtown Dogs.
The address is: 1631 W. Snow Circle, Hyde Park Village, Tampa

ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE

Get YOUR doggie's picture on America's Top Dog Model ® Calendar Cover!

Is your dog eco-friendly? Do people stop you on the street to admire your stylish pooch? Well, dahling, we would like to see your adorable pet! America's Top Dog Model ® will hold a “casting call” at Hyde Park Village Shopping Plaza! Two finalists and a runner-up will be selected and featured in America’s Top Dog Model ® national calendar. Finalists selected at this “Casting Call” must submit a professional photo and required documents as stated in America’s Top Dog Model ® official Contest Rules by May 10. A photographer will be on site to take photos. All “Casting Call” participants at the event will receive America’s Top Dog Model ® 2010 Calendar. For official rules visit: AmericasTopDogModel.com. Click the flier for downloadable flier print version.

Bi-Annual Tampa Pet Adoption EXPO - Pets & Parrotheads!
333 Adoptions and counting....

April 24th, 2010 from 10am to 4pm at the Florida StateFairgrounds - Free to the public and rescue groups
Come find your new best friend! Mark your calendar for Tampa's biggest adoption event of the year with over 50 rescue groups with dogs and cats, puppies, kittens, bunnies, guinea pigs and parrots of every size, shape and breed you can imagine! Special guests and vendors with one-of-a-kind pet products. The Spring Expo is now completely booked. If your company would like to get involved in our other commuity activities or our fall Expo please contact info@tampapets.org - .
Visit our Expo page

ONGOING

Animal Coalition of Tampa Shot & Microchip Clinic, every Friday by appointment only; call (813) 250-3900 to reserve

Operation Feral Fix
On the 3rd Saturday of each month there is our spay / neuter clinic in the South Shore Area. Cost is $10 / cat, which includes S/N, 3-year rabies vaccination and a left ear-tip. Reservations are required.
Feline Folks - Call 944-7651 to reserve your spot today!

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is doing FERAL MONDAYS in 2009! They will sterilize only feral cats on this day, with no limit per trapper, however they can only take 80 cats per day. Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, HSTB is currently able to spay/neuter, inoculate for rabies & distemper, and ear-tip feral cats for $10.

Feral cats need to be dropped off between 7:00 - 8:00 am on Monday morning. ALL CATS MUST BE IN TRAPS - ONE CAT PER TRAP (NO EXCEPTIONS). Pick-up time is 4:30 - 5:30 pm. FeLV/FIV testing is available for $13 per cat. The HSTB Veterinarian will administer flea control, injectable tapeworm medication, injectable ivermectin and FeLV/FIV if necessary. Treatments done at the veterinarian's discretion will be absorbed by HSTB.

For more information, to reserve space or for traps, please contact the TNR Coordinator, at (813) 625-0910 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, or email cat.spay@humanesocietytampa.org. Feral cat traps are available for loan with a $60 deposit. Trap pick up/drop off is Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm or Friday 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the trap shed behind the clinic.

The Humane Society Clinic is open 3 days a week now. Great Doctors, great prices - make your appointment today!

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida: Meet and Greet at Petsmart in Clearwater at the Clearwater Mall, (3rd Saturday of each month) US19 and Gulf-to-Bay (SR60) from 11am - 2pm.

Central Florida Great Dane Rescue
Monthly event for Orange City Petco is on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11-2..

4th Saturday of each month from 11 - 2 at Lady Lake Petco (Note - this date may change).

Pug Rescue of Florida
PetCo every THIRD Saturday of the month at the PetCo in Odessa, FL, 11:00 - 3:00. Located at 16248 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556, 813-926-8313

Does your pug enjoy playing with other dogs...especially PUGS? Well, here is the event for you that is FREE. Join us every SECOND Saturday of each month. We meet at the Crest Lake Dog Park in Clearwater at 10:00 a.m. Bring your pugs...wear them out...and have fun hanging out with other local Pug owners. Crest Lake Dog Park is located at 201 Glenwood Ave. (at Lake Dr. and Gulf-to-Bay) Clearwater, FL.

For Hillsborough County Pug Meetup Play Dates: Join all the Tampa Area puggies for a monthly playdate!! Tampa Bay Pug Meetup is held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. We meet at the West Park Dog Park which is located at 6402 Occident Street, 33614. The office phone number is 813-975-2160. The park is East of Veterans Expressway on Hillsborough Ave. Make sure you bring those License Tags!!

Yappy Hours, Dates & Dog Friendly Dining.

Cappuccino’s Altro Posto Cafe
A Happy Yappy Hour
Second Sunday of each month, noon -
$4.00 House Wines; $2.00 Beers. Great food.
Super Hero Dog Costume Contest=winner receives a free bottle of wine.
Downtown Dunedin
727.738.8009

Downtown Dogs Yappy Hour
Hyde Park Village, Tampa.
During the Hyde Park Live Music Series. Free Gourmet Treat for dogs as well as other tail-waggin’ specials, and a raffle to win a $25 Downtown Dogs gift card. Call 813.250.3647.

Dunedin Brewery Suds on Sunday
First Sunday of each month; Help wash dogs, get free beer. Benefits Dunedin Dog Rescue.
937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin

Gaspar’s Grotto Pets on the Patio
First Saturday each month.
Benefits a local rescue group. Live music,
drink specials, great food. 813.248.5900
Ybor City.

Groovy Cats & Dogs Yappy Hour
Last Saturday of Each Month: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
(Except October 24 & December 12).

Groovy's Spa Night*
Second Wednesday if each month: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Groovy Monstor Bash*
Saturday, October 17, 7pm - 10pm
*Proceeds benefit Kids & Canines
10213 Lake Carroll Way, Suite B, N.Tampa
813.265.1333

La Maison Gourmet
Every Wednesday (also ladies’ night) 6:00pm.
Free house wine, draft beer for the ladies with a $10 purchase of food. Serving Brunch Sat/Sun.
Downtown Dunedin 727.736.3070

Pawsitively Posh Pooch Classy Cats Too
Yappy Hour
Every Thursday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wine and Hors d’oeuvre, extended shopping hours.
1425 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
727.892.9303

Savannah's Cafe
3rd Sunday Yappy Hour
1113 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
727.388.4371

The Nature of Art Gallery
Brady’s Yappy Hours for Rescues
Second Thursday of each month.
St. Petersburg - 727.821.6700

Wag Pet Boutique
Pets About Town @ MacDinton’s
First Sunday of each month.
Call Jennifer for details at 813.258.9181

Wet Noses Last Fridays
Wine & Treats Tasting
5pm - 8pm.
427 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armand's Circle
Sarasota, 941.388.DOGS (3647)

Wildflower Cafe
Sunday Brunch
9:00am - 2:00pm
1465 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater
727.447.4497

Friday Music Series
3rd Friday of each month, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor

Adoptables from the Humane Society of Pinellas
Taste
Every Saturday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
500 Main Street Safety Harbor.
Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Pinellas

Mark your calendars for Pets & Pints!
May 31, 2009 to Dec 27, 2009
5pm to 7pm
Admission: Free
Bring your dogs to the Dubliner deck for Pets & Pints the last Sunday of every month. Live music from 3-7, free giveaways, great drink specials.
For more information, please call 8133002076

September 12, 2009

AKC Responsible Dog Owner's Day!
9am to 4:30pm
Admission: No Charge for Admission
Benefiting: Community Service Educational Event
This is a fun community educational event that will showcase 50 breed rescue groups, agility and obedience training, 4H kids and their canines, Paws for Patriots, Southeastern Guide Dogs and so much more! Please join us for this free funfilled day of the joys of canine companionship. There will be plenty to see, learn and buy for all things DOG!!
For more information, please call 727-541-3223 or email teka.poodle@verizon.net.

September 20, 2009
Paws For Life Bowling Day!
11am to 4pm
Admission: $25 per person
Benefiting: Paws FOr Life Fund and the FGPC Rescue FundMedicine River and the Florida Great Pyrennes Club are teaming up again for a great day of bowling, auctions, raffles, lunch (did I mention cake??) and fun to benefit our furry friends in need. We will be enjoying 3 games of bowling and loads of exciting stuff including our Smooch a Pooch Booth! All proceeds will be targeted to helping give medical care, food and shelter to the homeless or injured animals these charities support. Please join us to help those in need of our love and assistance.
For more information, please call 727-415-1694 or email lfricker5550@aol.com.

Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest
The entire month of September! Columbia Restaurant will donate a contribution equal to 5% of your bill from your food and beverage total to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay if you select us as the deserving organization. Locations include the flagship restaurant in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, the historic district in St. Augustine, The Pier in St. Petersburg, Sand Key in Clearwater Beach and in Central Florida’s town of Celebration. Please see our Event Calendar for more details.

FREE SHOT CLINIC: The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will be hosting a FREE Shot Clinic on September 26, 2009 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the International Independent Showmen's Association. Please click here for more details.

Sunday October 18th, 2009 11-1pm
Join TampaPets at the Wine Exchange in Hyde Park for the ultimate Buccaneers Tailgate party. Mutt Lynch Winery is bringing their finest for a fantastic wine tasting while we watch pre-game hignlights for the upcoming game at 1:30
Tickets will be on sale soon - check back for news of click here to receive an email when they're available.

National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October 1 – 31, 2009

During the month of October, the first 400 dogs that are adopted from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay will come with a FREE One Fall Night certificate to the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach. For details, please call 813-876-4150. For more information about TradeWinds and their pet-friendly accommodations please visit www.JustLetGo.com.

Passion for Pets Breakfast - October 28th from 7:30 - 8:30 am at the Tampa Convention Center. To participate or for more information, please contact Nancy McCall at (813) 774-4311 or nmccall@humanesocietytampa.org

7th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Hyde Park Village
Dates: Saturday, October 17th - Saturday, October 31st Check out our Event Calendar for more details.

Pet Masquerade in Hyde Park Village
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Registration begins at 10:00am and the contest will begin at 10:30am

Big Cat Rescue 2009 Fur Ball Mask-Grrr-Ade

The primary purpose of Big Cat Rescue's (Tampa, Florida) 2009 Fur Ball is to throw a truly fun party for its supporters.
When: Friday, October 9, 2009 from 6:30 pm to midnightWhere: The fabulous A La Carte Event Pavilion at 4050 Dana Shores Dr. Tampa, FL 33634, off Memorial Highway by Rocky Point Golf Course.
Attire: Big Cat Rescue calls the unique Fur Ball attire “Safari Costume Formal." You can come in traditional formal attire, come in safari, cat print, or jungle orientation costume, or any mix in between, such as part formal with cat print accessorizing. Be creative and have fun with it! Prizes will be awarded! Use your imagination - get wild!

Adoption Expo
Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10am-4pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Building

Saturday, November 21st, 2009 6-10pm
Join TampaPets at a very special Pets on the Patio Event at Gaspar's Grotto in Ybor City to raise awareness for our shelter community and funds for the Spring Pet Adoption Expo. With lots of food, festivities, prizes and giveaways, it's sure to be a memorable evening for you and your favorite 4-legged friend. Tickets will be on sale in October - check back for news or click here to receive an email when they're available.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Hair of the Dog Part 5 at MacDinton’s
405 South Howard Avenue
Sunday, November 1, 2009 5:00pm-7:00pm

"Race for a Place" and support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
This 5k/10k run/walk is hosted by Shapes Total Fitness for Women and takes place at Cory Lake Isles. Applications to register will be available at www.shapestotalfitness.com.