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Your Wonderful Pet

Our Wonderful Animals      - Attend a Friends Pet Training Class (free classes)

 - Adopt Your New Best Friend

     - Schedule an Individual Pet Training Session
 - Visit Us at the Shelter      - Bring Your Special  Canine to One of  Our Pooch Paw-ties
 - Visit Our Offsite Adoption Locations      - Schedule Your Own Pooch Paw-ty
 - Become a Foster Family      - Our Low-cost Spay/Neuter Program
 - Our Wish List      - Our Low-cost Microchip Program
 - Warm Your Heart - Our Happy Tails      - Our Recyc-A-Bullz Pit Bull Program
 - About Us      - Helpful Pet Information

2005 Events and Activities

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 12 - December

 

  See our adoptable animals
  - Offsite Adoption Events and Dates 
  - Community Outreach Education Events
     and Dates 

Sign up for our Canine Obedience Classes

Participate in our of our community low-cost clinics
 - Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic
 - Microchip Identification Clinic

Attend one of our volunteer activities
  - Orientation session (volunteer application
     and class registration required)
  - Jan 22 and Mar 5 - Annual Volunteer  
    Engagement Offsite (everyone welcome) 
  - 1st Annual Volunteer Picnic - Sun., Sept. 11
  - TBD - Annual Volunteer Holiday Party

 2005 Signature Events:
   - Feb. 21 - Vegas Nite  
   - March 19 - Your Pet's Photo with the Easter Bunny
   - May 22 - Struttin' with the Tigers Game 
   - June 13 - Critter Invitational Golf Outing 
   - Sept. 16 - Stray Cat Strut Feline Finale 
   - Oct. 21 - Black Tie & Tails
 

Have dinner to benefit the animals in one of our "Revolving Restaurants":
   - April 5: 
Giuliano's, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Participation in Dearborn Events -- see us or visit our booth at the following: 
    - May   - Memorial Day Parade  
    - June  - Art on the Avenue  
    - August  - Dearborn Homecoming

Participate on one of the other activities that great folks do for us:
 - March 26 - Shelby's - Bowling
 -
April 9 - Roaring 20’s Masquerade Ball 
 - May 15
- Texas Sweetwater Steakhouse
                 Spaghetti Dinner Benefit 
 - May 22 - Merchants Fine Wine Tasting  
 - May 26 - Guest Bartending Benefit
                 at the Fairlane Club 
 - Sept. 18 - Vintage Car Show and
                   Vintage Roadshow
                   hosted by the Fairlane Club
 - Dec TBD - Paws for the Holidays

     
     

2005 Calendar of Events


January February March April May June July August September October November December
 

Date

Event

Location

Time

 

January

6 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
3:30 - 5:00pm
9 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm
12 Community Education OL Smith School 3pm
12 Community Education International Academy 4pm
15 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:00pm
19 Community Education Henry Ford Village 4pm
22 Annual Volunteer Strategic Planning Engagement Offsite


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Dearborn Hills Golf Course
Telegraph and Michigan Ave.
noon - 3:00pm
22 Bowling Benefit by Shelby's Bar Pinetree Bowl: Contact Shelby's at 
15301 W Warren Ave, (313) 846-0052 to register - $15
6pm
22 Casino Benefit by Shelby's Bar Playdium Canada: Contact Shelby's at 15301 W Warren Ave, (313) 846-0052 to register - $20
22, 23 Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers Show

Show will benefit the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter and the Michigan Animal Rescue League in Pontiac.

Ford Community and Performing Arts Center

Read the Free Press Article

10am - 4pm
23 Cat Care Class Dearborn Animal Shelter 1:30pm
24 National Spay Day Voucher Go On Sale

Many thanks to our participating vets: Caputo Animal Hospital, Cherry Hill Animal Clinic, Dearborn Family Pet Care,  Dearborn Veterinary Hospital, Lincoln Park Veterinary Hospital, Morrison Animal Hospital, VCA Allen Park, VetSelect of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights

Low cost sterilization vouchers go on sale - help prevent pet overpopulation - spay or neuter your pet

Vouchers available at Dearborn Animal Shelter
2661 Greenfield
313-943-2697

Fees include sterilization, CVR-CP and rabies vaccination, Microchip ID:
 - Female Cat Spay - $40
 - Male Cat Neuter - $30

27 Community Education Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church
Colony Club
12:30pm
28 Community Education Clara B Ford 8:30am
29 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm

 

February  National Spay Day USA
National Pet Dental Health Month

2 Wags and Whiskers School Visit McDonald School
9 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting February 9

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older 

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
TBD 8pm
10 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
3:30 - 5:00pm
12 Offsite Adoption Showcase PetSmart
13150 Middlebelt
Livonia
11am - 3pm
13 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm
14 Find the Love of Your Life for Valentines Day Dearborn Animal Shelter
16 Community Education Presentation Henry Ford Village
Ford Rd. and Greenfield Rd.
4pm - 5pm
16 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting February 9

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older 

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
TBD 8pm
19 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:00pm
20 Cat Care Class Dearborn Animal Shelter 1:30pm
22 Spay Day USA  Low Cost Sterilization Clinic for Cats
23 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting February 9

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older 

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
TBD 8pm
26 Vegas Night


Fr. Patrick O'Kelley's Knights of Columbus
23633 Park Street
Dearborn, MI  48124
(off Outer Drive at Michigan Avenue)

Ticket price is $35.00 and includes an open bar and an appetizer buffet.

Gambling games include: Texas Hold 'Em; Black Jack; Roullette; Craps; Lucky 6; Keno and more.

Eastside Elvis will be performing. 

7:00 p.m. to midnite

28 Community Education Meeting Stout Middle School 4pm
28 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm

 

March

2 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting February 9

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older 

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
TBD 8pm
2 Community Education Presentation Henry Ford Village
Ford Rd. and Greenfield Rd.
4pm - 5pm
2 Wags and Whiskers School Visit Divine Child 1:00 pm
and
2:00 pm
3 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
3:30 - 5:00pm
5 Annual Volunteer Strategic Planning Engagement Offsite Dearborn Hills Golf Course
Telegraph and Michigan Ave.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
9 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting February 9

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older 

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
TBD 8pm
16 Community Education Presentation Cherry Hill Pre-School 11am - noon
  1pm - 2pm
10 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting March 10

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older (2 times offered for Beginner classes)

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
Beginner 8pm
12

Women's Expo

Adoptable Animals

 

Performing Arts Center
Michigan Ave. and Greenfield Rd.
Dearborn

Merchandise available.

11am - 4pm
13 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm
16 Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter 
Board of Directors Meeting
Dearborn Police Station
Training Room
6:30pm - 8:30pm
17 Dog and Puppy Obedience Classes

Starting March 10

Puppy - 10 - 18 weeks old
Dog - 18 weeks or older (2 times offered for Beginner classes)

Contact the Shelter to register (313-943-2697)

Puppy 6pm
Beginner 7pm
Beginner 8pm
19 Offsite Adoption Showcase PetSmart 
Ford Road and Mercury Drive
Dearborn
11am - 3pm
19, 20 Spring Photos PETsMART
Ford Road and Mercury Drive
Dearborn
 
19 Easter Photos with your Pet
 
Pet Needs, Etc.
Ford Rd and Telegraph, Dearborn
11am - 5pm
19 Student Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:00pm
19 Adult Volunteer Orientation Session Dearborn Animal Shelter
Send email to register
1:00 - 3:30pm
23 Cat Care Class Dearborn Animal Shelter 1:30pm
26 Bowling Benefit by Shelby's Bar

Roosevelt Lanes
6701 Roosevelt Ave, Allen Park
between Allen & Southfield Road

Cost is $15 for 3 games of bowling, shoe rental,
  and mystery game.

To sign up contact Shelby's at 313 846-0052

2:00 - 5:00 pm
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