Events This Month

September 8th

World Rabies Day - The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main sources. Educational material at: www.worldrabiesday.org Create your own World Rabies Day event!

September 12th

LASSIE TV Show premiered in 1954

September 13th

National Pet Memorial Day – (Second Sunday of Sept) sponsored by International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories to honor the memories of pets that have passed away. Visit the grave of a pet, share memories and photos, make a donation to a shelter. Most pet cemeteries observe this day.

Scoobie-Doo cartoon TV premier 1969

(check date) - Laguna Beach PET PARADE & CHILI COOK OFF – Held at Tivoli Too. Proceeds to: Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, Blue Bell Cat Foundation, Friends of the Sea Lion Chili Contest, Pet Parade Awards 949-497-2474

September 17th

Responsible Dog Ownership Day - the American Kennel Club marks the annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day with more than 600 events planned by local organizations across the United States, with the goal of educating and entertaining current and prospective dog owners. Owning a dog is not just a privilege-it's a responsibility. The AKC is committed to helping dog owners raise happy, healthy dogs. Learn the AKC’s 101 tips to caring for a dog: www.akc.org/public_education/responsible_dog_owner.cfm

September 19th

Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Adopt a Dog, Don’t Buy A Dog – sponsored by the Humane Society of the USA, adoption events are planned. http://www.awarenessday.org/events.html Local Community Events

September 20 - 26th

National Deaf Dog Awareness Week http://deafdogs.org The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs. We are a non-profit organization founded to speak on behalf of and assist in the betterment of life for deaf dogs everywhere.

September 22nd

Seal Beach, CA 14th Annual Wag ‘N Walk – Eisenhower Park at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier 10am – 3pm Participants raise money from pledges for the dog walk. Entertainment, booths, food, prizes. The walk benefits the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. www.sbacc.org

September 26th

Irvine, CA – 8th Annual Pet Trek – A 3 kilmeter pet walkathon raises money to help feed, house and provide medical care for animals at the Irvine Animal are Center. www.irvineshelter.org

September 8th

World Rabies Day - The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main sources. Educational material at: www.worldrabiesday.org Create your own World Rabies Day event!

September 8th

World Rabies Day - The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main sources. Educational material at: www.worldrabiesday.org Create your own World Rabies Day event!