The Cleveland Canine Challenge
Saturday, March 12 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by The Bingham to benefit the Cleveland Animal Protective League
The Bingham at 1278 West Ninth Street in Downtown Cleveland
Dog Entrance Fee: $10 in advance or $20 at the door All proceeds benefit the Cleveland APL (donations of blankets and food are also encouraged). To preorder tickets go to http://clevelandcaninechallenge.eventbrite.com.
This friendly competition allows dog owners to show off their pets and meet fellow dog lovers. Local pet retailers will be on hand displaying their products and services. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in the search for the one Grand Champion.
Dogs will be judged in four categories:
1. Best Dressed (Dogs should arrive in costume to participate in opening ceremonies.)
2. Talent
3. Fitness
4. Personality
Show your support for Cleveland’s canines by entering your dog in this worthwhile event. For more information please call The Bingham at (216) 579-4000 or go to
http://www.clevelandapl.org/Fun‐things‐benefit‐APL.html.
SMOOCHES & POOCHES BOWL-A-THON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Secondhand Mutts is teaming up with the Friends of the Cleveland Kennel valentine’s style at Madison Square Lanes in Lakewood for a Bowl-A-Thon. We will have two start times for bowling: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM and hope you can put together teams of 4-6 people or come as you are, bring a friend and meet up with animal friends. We will put a team together for you. We will also have plenty of raffle baskets to raffle off.
This event starts at 7 PM and we’ve got the lanes until 11 PM. This is not a dog-friendly event, please leave your pooch at home. $20 per person ticket price includes 3 games and shoe rental, pizza and snacks. A full bar and snack bar is availble on site.
This is a CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT.
Sunday, February 6
“As promoted by Subaru, the Lakewood Dog Park would like to join in the festivities of exercising our dogs on Superbowl Sunday. Let’s get out in the fresh air and allow our four-legged friends to play prior to the start of the big football game. Many of our pooches do not visit the park as often in the winter, and this would be a great way to keep them socialized and to reconnect with your two-legged friends, as well. While the park will be open during normal hours, we hope to increase our attendance between the hours of 10am and 1pm on Sunday, February 6. In addition to the fellow dog park attendees, a representative from Ganley Subaru will be at the park during these hours, and would be happy to discuss Subaru’s involvement with local dog charities. We hope to see as many dogs (and people) as possible!”
SMOOCHES & POOCHES PORTRAITS BY MARTHA
Portaits by Martha will be on site to capture a loving moment between you and your pet. Appointments are available on the 1/2 hour starting at 9 AM. Please call 216-621-6888 or email us at tmh@themutthutt.com. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Secondhand Mutts and The Friends of the Cleveland Kennel. Two 5×7′s for $15 and other items available to choose from too.
Fundraiser for Marilyn’s Voice, January 29
November 28
Stop by the Palace Theater between 1:30 – 5:00 and visit Marilyn’s Voice! Come visit several small pups looking for a home!
December 4
The Brooklyn Animal Shelter will be holding its sixth annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 4th (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at Brooklyn High School, 9200 Biddulph Road (between Tiedeman and Ridge Roads) in Brooklyn.
The Bazaar will feature beautiful crafts and fabulous gifts for all, a childrens Elf Shop, hot lunch, bakery and a super Chinese raffle and a very special guest!
Thought I would pass along details of this pet event in Tremont. May be something of interest to you and your followers!
A day for the dogs – Pet blessing and walk observe the feast of St. Francis in Tremont
Cleveland (October 1, 2010) – Tremont’s special residents – those with fur, feathers or scales – are invited to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 9 with a special blessing and a pet walk event.
The blessing and walk are hosted by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Reverend Tracey Lind will bless dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and other pets at Clark Dog Field in South Tremont on October 9 at noon. Pet – and people- refreshments will be served. Following the blessing at 1 p.m., four-legged residents and their masters are invited to participate in Wag-N-Walk, a two-mile walk from Clark Field to Lincoln Park. Cost of the walk is $10 per dog and donations support Trinity’s outreach in Greater Cleveland. Register at the event or in advance by emailing trinitywagnwalk@gmail.com.
“I invite Tremont’s residents and pets to join us in celebrating with one of our community’s treasured resources,†said Councilman Joe Cimperman. “Trinity Episcopal Cathedral plays a central role in reaching out to those in need within our neighborhood and across Cleveland. This event is another great way for neighbors – and their pets – to connect with one another and support Tremont.â€
St. Francis of Assisi was born the son of a prosperous merchant of Assisi in 1182. Early in his life he renounced his family’s wealth and devoted himself to serving the poor. He is known for his love of animals, which is why animals are traditionally blessed in his memory.
For more information on the animal blessing or Wag-N-Walk, please call 216-771-3630 or visit http://www.trinitycleveland.org.
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