Dates: June 5th, July 10th, August 7th, September 4th and October 2nd
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Generation Dog and other Downtown Homewood Boutiques
Details: On the first Thursday of each month (2nd in July due to Independence Day), boutiques and galleries in Downtown Homewood will stay open late to showcase their art and design offerings and allow shoppers the opportunity to shop while enjoying entertainment, refreshments and special discounts. Each merchant will plan their own festivities for the evening so keep abreast of the latest schedule at www.homewoodartanddesign.com.
The second Art & Design Thursday on July 10th will feature the Pet Portraits of Christy Funchess. Christy’s work will be on display in the store that night and she will be on hand to meet customers, answer any questions that may arise and demonstrate her technique of painting while working on a work in progress. Any commissions of Christy’s work that night will receive a 10% discount. Refreshments will also be available.
Date: August 16, 2008
Time: The annual parage will begin promptly at 9:00 am. All queen and king contestants must be registered and in the parade line up no later than 8:45 am.
Location: Crestline Village in Mountain Brook, AL
Details: Crestline Dawg Daze is a community event to bring families and their four legged friends together to extend summer fun one last time. The Village is packed with Blues Clues, Clifford, and Dalmation moonwalks, and a small train and fire truck loaded with happy children circles Crestline. There is an abundance of ice cream, good food, and music. Local artists exhibit their work. The Incredible Dawg Daze parade is presided over by local Boy Scouts carrying the flag followed by the royal train carrying former canine Kings and Queens. Next follows a sea of doggy contestants, accompanied by their owners, and sometimes their entire families. The parade continues down Church Street in front of the reviewing stands with cheering crowds on both sides of the street.
Date: August 16, 2008
Location: Cahaba Grand
Details: THE social event of the year! Last year, Hand-In-Paw's talented animal artists and muses created some truly masterful arf-works. This year, we've added two pigs and an award-winning Arabian stallion to our list of painters -- and they'll be making their debut along with a whole new group of creative canines. Auctioneer Ken Jackson literally loses his voice as the bidding to own these masterpieces goes higher and higher! Make plans now to attend.
Date: August 16, 2008
Location: Whole Foods Market, 3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35243
Details: Giving Grill is a fun way to try excellent (healthy) food and support a good cause at the same time! Chefs will prepare food outside the store. Each plate is $4.00 and all proceeds will benefit the Greater Birmingham Humane Society! The GBHS will be there with information about our programs and services, as well as other fun things for the whole family! Additionally, Whole Foods will be handing out dog food samples and have a waterless dog wash! For additional information, contact Whole Foods at 205.912.8400 or Victoria Arrand at 205.397.8539.
Date: September 6, 2008
Time: 8am - Noon
Location: Heardmont Park, Shelby County, AL
Details: Spend a Saturday morning with family, friends and man s best friend while helping to raise funds to erect the Alabama War Dog Memorial. Registration fee to participate in the walk is $20 and includes a Paws and Patriots Collector T-Shirt and Dog Bandana. If you don't have a dog - or your dog is a couch potato, you can walk on your own or just come by to meet war dog handler veterans, hear their stories and enjoy patriotic entertainment. There will also be a dog agility course, a patriotic dog and walker "dress-up" contest, fly-ball demonstration, silent auction and more. For more information, visit www.awdm.org.
Date: September 13, 2008
Location: Shoal Creek Country Club
Details: Join the GBHS for Rescue and Rehabilitation Barn Fundraiser on September 13, 2008! There will be live entertainment, complimentary beer and wine, and barbeque provided by Jim N Nicks. Tickets are $75 per Person or $125 per Couple. Purchase tickets on-line or by calling 205.397.8539.
Date: December 4, 2008
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: Greater Birmingham Humane Society Shelter, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Details: For the second year, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society lobby will be transformed into an Art Gallery displaying works of art from several talented artists. This year you ll also be able to sample delicious dishes prepared by GBHS Auxiliary members from recipes that will appear in the upcoming cookbook that the Auxiliary is publishing to raise funds for GBHS. So make plans now to finish holiday shopping for your special friends and family with one-of-a-kind works of art available in the Fur Art s Sake Gallery.
Date/Time: Click here for upcoming clinics
Location: Click here for locations
Details: For cats and dogs 12 weeks and older. This community service is brought to you by Shelby Humane Society, www.shelbyhumane.org.
| Vaccination Packages - Regular Price |
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Vaccination Packages - Subsidized
(available for recipients of public assistance) |
| Feline Group (FRCP, Rabies) |
$25 |
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Feline Group (FRCP, Rabies) |
$15 |
| Dog Group (DA2PPV, Kennel Cough, Rabies) |
$25 |
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Dog Group (DA2PPV, Kennel Cough, Rabies) |
$15 |
| Microchip only * |
$20 |
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Microchip only * |
$20 |
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Date: First Monday of Each Month
Time: 7- 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Historic Cahaba Pumping Station Museum (Off Highway 280 in Bham),
4012 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
Details: Guests Welcome to attend 2 meetings before joining BKC. For more information, visit www.birminghamkc.org/. Make sure to confirm meeting dates before you go because it may be changed to accommodate holidays.
Date: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Summit
Details: Call for More Details 205-220-3437
Date: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of Every Month
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Greater Birmingham Humane Society Shelter, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Details: Afternoon event focused on helping the community better care for their own pets. Each month various vendors are present offering information on their pet related services and products. Dr. Vaughn Walker of Comforts of Home Vet Care offers low-cost vaccinations and tests for pets who are 6 months or older at the prices below:
- Rabies $10
- DHLP/PC $15
- FVRCP $15
- Bordetella $10
- Heartworm Test $15
Low cost microchipping is offered for $20 per pet and includes registration and the first year's membership fee. Each year thereafter, the pet owner will be responsible for the $14.99 membership fee. The New HomeAgain features include:
- Advanced Anti-Migration Microchip
- Proactive Pet Recovery Network
- Lost Pet Alerts
- Personalized "Lost Pet" Posters
- 24/7 Emergency Medical Care
- Online Medical Information
- Pet ID Cards
For more information and to confirm clinic hours, contact the Greater Birmingham Humane Society at 205-942-1211 during regular operating hours.
Date: 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month
Location: GBHS, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Details: Visit www.gbhs.org for more information.
As of June 2, 2008, HANDLING CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to renovation of Green Valley Gym.
Date: Wednesday Evenings
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Green Valley Elementary School,
3200 Old Columbiana Rd (Off Hwy 31 in Hoover),
Birmingham, AL 35226
Details: There is a fee associated with these classes. Visit http://www.birminghamkc.org/ for more information.
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