Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially our pet loving moms!

2012 Walk for Animals

Where: San Diego, Calif. (Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay in Pacific Beach)

Date: Saturday, May 5

Benefitting: San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Information: For more information visit the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA event page.

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA.

Join more than 4,000 two-legged and 1,500 four-legged participants in the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA 18th Annual Walk for Animals on Saturday, May 5 at Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay in Pacific Beach. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast, fun-filled doggie activities and contests, information booths, music, and festivities all while raising funds for the San Diego Humane Society’s many programs and services.

Photos courtesy of San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

The event is the highlight of the year and serves as the official kick off to Spring for the animals and their pet parents. This one-day event is suitable for the entire family, along with well-mannered pets. Walk alone or form a team of family, friends or co-workers.

5K Run/Walk for the Animals

Where: Harrisburg, Pa. (Harrisburg Area Community College)

Date: Saturday, May 5

Benefitting: Humane Society of Harrisburg Area

Information: For more information visit the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. 

Join hundreds of HSHA supporters & their dogs, for the annual 5K Run/Walk for the Animals! Includes vendors, entertainment, and more!

Pet Palooza

Where: Charlotte, N.C. (Independence Park)

Date: Saturday, May 5

Benefitting: Charlotte Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Charlotte Humane Society event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Charlotte Humane Society.

21st Annual Walk Run for the Animals

Where: Vancouver, B.C. • Canada (Esther Short Park)

Date: Saturday, May 5

Benefitting: Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Information: For more information visit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. 

More than 1,000 animal-loving runners and walkers, many with their pets in tow, will join together to support the animal rescue efforts of the Humane Society of Southwest Washington. This year’s Walk Run for the Animals will feature members of the Rose City Rollers, Portland’s hard-hitting roller derby league, as Walk Grand Marshals; the ReTrails Thrift Store donation trailer will be onsite accepting donations of gently used items; a pancake breakfast sponsored by Elmer’s, an expensive Vendor Village, live music from Jawbone Flats, contests, prizes, and more!

Fashion & Forever Friends

Where: Hartford, Conn. (The Mark Twain House & Museum)

Date: Sunday, May 6

Benefitting: Connecticut Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Connecticut Humane Society event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Connecticut Humane Society. 

Join the Connecticut Humane Society for an afternoon at the museum with friends. Festivities include a fashion show with designer fashions presented by Susan Christensen Stoner (fashions to be sold at the event), museum tours, and much more. Fundraiser to benefit the Connecticut Humane Society.

Tails and Trails Dog Walk

Where: Bear, Del. (Lums Pond State Park) 

Date: Saturday, May 12

Benefitting: Delaware Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Delaware Humane Society event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Delaware Humane Society.

Photos courtesy of Delaware Humane Society

Join the Delaware Humane Society for an afternoon of doggone good fun to raise money for homeless animals. Participants will take a scenic one mile stroll along Lums Pond and then enjoy a day of festivities for the whole family.

There will be refreshments, pet contests (Cutest Costume, Best Pet Trick, Most Precious Puppy, Best Kisser, Owner Look Alike, and Best Tail Wagger), agility and dog demos, children’s activities, raffles, and pet-friendly vendors. Canine companions are welcome to join you, but are not required in order to walk.

Tuxes and Tails

Where: Bellevue, Wash. (Hyatt Regency Bellevue)

Date: Satuday, May 12

Benefitting: Seattle Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Seattle Humane Society event page.  

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Seattle Humane Society.

Tuxes & Tails is the Seattle Humane Society’s premier fundraising gala. Every year, more than 800 animal lovers gather to bid on amazing silent and live auction items in support of the animals in our care. Guests enjoy a gourmet dinner, delicious wine, and delight in the night’s finale—a spectacular runway show featuring local celebrities and adoptable shelter pets! The funds raised from the event go directly to providing food, shelter, and veterinary care for the thousands of animals in Seattle Humane Society’s care each year. It also supports low-fee spay/neuter services, our Pet Food Bank for the pets of low-income seniors and Pet Project for the animals of people with AIDS, and many other life-saving programs and services.

Bark For A Cause

Where: Kyle, Texas (Winfield Inn) 

Date: Wednesday, May 16

Benefitting: Austin Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Austin Humane Society event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Austin Humane Society.

Don’t miss the second Bark For A Cause event! This “Texas Country Fair” will have appetizers, live music, cocktails, a silent auction, pet adoptions, and much more at the beautiful Winfield Inn. Bark For A Cause benefits Austin Humane Society and is open to all ages.

Norfolk SPCA Dog Walk

Where: Norfolk, Va. (ODU Kaufman Mall) 

Date: Saturday, May 19

Benefitting: Norfolk SPCA

Information: For more information visit the Norfolk SPCA event page. 

Can’t make the event? Make a donation to support the Norfolk SPCA.

Put your paws to the pavement and enjoy the companionship of other animal lovers as we walk to raise money for our less fortunate furry friends. Together we can make a difference!

Tavel worthy events in March include one of Pinball’s finest tournaments, Pinburgh Match Play Championship. Held yearly in Pittsburgh, the event directly benefits the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Read on for information about this and other events benefitting pets in: Georgetown, Kentucky (north of Lexington), Waikiki, Escondido, Houston, and Daytona Beach.

Wags and Drags 2012

Where: Georgetown, KY (north of Lexington) 

Date: Saturday, March 10

Benefitting: Scott County Humane Society

Information: For more information visit Scott County Humane Society or call (502) 863-3279; to purchase tickets visit The Imperial Court of Kentucky.

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Scott County Humane Society. 

 

Great food, fun and a show fit for a queen! Have a fierce time at Scott County Humane Society’s 3^rd annual Wags and Drags. At 6 p.m., delicious appetizers by Bluegrass Catering, complimentary beverages, adoptable cats and dogs to adore, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more. At 7 p.m. the show begins with star performers from the Imperial Court of Kentucky taking the stage. This popular event sold out last year!

 

Unleashed! Tuxes and Tails Gala

Where: Waikiki, HI

Date: Saturday, March 17

Benefitting: Hawaiian Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Hawaiian Humane Society event page or (808) 946-2187.

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! To make a donation to the Hawaiian Humane Society click on the link above. Be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s event!

Unleash the party animal in you!
 The festivities begin at 6 p.m. for Tapas, Tails & ‘Tinis featuring delicious tapas stations, a 42Below Martini Bar, and the Humane Society’s pet-people teams that visit senior and health care facilities island wide. They’ll be on the Ocean Lawn of the Royal Hawaiian. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on hundreds of gifts and services in the silent and live auction, followed by a wonderful evening that includes a gourmet dinner and entertainment.

 

Paws in the Park

Where: Escondido, CA

Date: Sunday, March 25

Benefitting: Escondido Humane Society

Information: For more information visit the Escondido Humane Society event page or call (760) 888-2275.

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Escondido Humane Society.

 

This year’s Paws in the Park is sure to be a tail-wagging good time. Incentive prizes begin at $50 raised, and you are invited to participate in the morning’s fun activities, including shopping, entertainment, giveaways, games for people and pets, and contests including a Canine Couture fashion show and Wet T-shirt Contest, (Don’t worry, it’s for the dogs! This is a family-friendly event, after all.) Paws in the Park is the largest dog walk in North San Diego County and is the Escondido Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

 

Fantastic Fidoes, 31^st Annual K-9 Fun Run & Walk

Where: Houston, TX

Date: Sunday, March 25

Benefitting: Houston Humane Society

Information: Visit the Houston Humane Society event page or call (713) 433-6421

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Houston Humane Society.

 

Fantastic Fidoes is a one mile competitive run and a one mile non-competitive jog/walk. Win prizes and help raise funds for all of the animals in the care of Houston Humane Society. Come for the run/walk and stay for the fun-filled post-race party. Dress to impress and compete in the doggie costume contest, join the Alumni Parade if your dog was adopted from Houston Humane Society, or simply enjoy the refreshments, activities for the family, and number of pet-friendly vendors.

 

Pinball! Pinburgh 2012 Match Play Championship

Where: Pittsburgh, PA 

Date: Friday, March 30, 2012 through Sunday, April 1

Benefitting: Western Pennsylvania Humane Society

Host: PAPA (Professional & Amateur Pinball Association) 

Information: Pinburgh 2012 Match Play Championship for more information and registration.

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society.

 

 

The Pinburgh Match-Play Championship is a unique match play concept that ensures every pinball player gets to compete for at least two full days. This structure was developed by Bowen Kerins, former World Pinball Champion, and is designed to accommodate players of all skill levels. Please read this quick overview of how Pinburgh works.

Pinburgh is a completely open event with a single registration fee ($100) for each player. Token purchases go directly to charity, and in 2011, $12,550 was raised for the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Each player should expect to use a minimum of $20 of tokens while competing. The total prize package exceeds $20,000!

The Pinburgh Match Play tournament directly benefits the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Each $10 roll of tokens pre-purchased at registration results in a $15 donation to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, while each $10 token roll purchased at the event results in a $5 donation. Each player is being invited to purchase at least $20 worth of tokens, resulting in a typical $30 donation per registered player.

Each year, a collectible token is produced for Pinburgh attendees only; this ultra-rare token will be included in each roll of tokens sold at the event (until we sell out!), but otherwise will not be put into circulation.

 

2^nd Annual Mutt Strutt 5K

Where: Daytona Beach, FL

Date: Saturday, March 31

Benefitting: Halifax Humane Society

Information: Visit Halifax Humane Society event page or contact Jessica at (386) 274-4703

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Halifax Humane Society.

 

Take a jog on the beach with the Halifax Humane Society for the 2^nd Annual Mutt Strutt 5K, taking place right on Daytona Beach! This free, non-competitive event is for all ages, including 4-legged friends that are leashed and well-behaved.

 

6th Annual Muttini Mixer

Where: Wilmington, DE

Date: Saturday, March 31

Benefitting: Delaware Humane Association

Information: Visit Delaware Humane Association event page or contact Jessica at (302) 571-8171 ext. 301

Can’t make it to the event? Make a donation to the Delaware Humane Association.

 

Featuring hors d’oeuvres by Piccolina Toscana Catering with celebrity chef Dan Butler, cocktails featuring theTail Wagger-Tini, silent auction, and pet portraits by Herbert Studios. Dogs are welcome and must be on a leash. Dressy attire encouraged for both people and pets!

11^th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair

Where: Washington, DC 

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Benefitting: Washington Humane Society

Hosts: Chef Todd and Ellen Gray (Equinox & Watershed Restaurants and Muse at the Corcoran Gallery of Art) 

Information: Sugar and Champagne for more information and to buy tickets

Note: Leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged to attend. NO retractable leashes.

 

The Washington Humane Society’s 11^th annual dessert and champagne reception honors local crusaders against animal cruelty: Washington Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Control Officers, and Humane Educators. This celebration of all things sugary and sweet, showcases the DC area’s most talented pastry chefs. Enjoy delectable confections complemented by some of the world’s finest sparkling wines. The VIP reception presents an exclusive savory gathering prepared by the finest chefs of the national capital region.

A VIP reception presents an exclusive savory gathering by top chefs of the national capital region to include Equinox, Watershed, Think Food Group, Restaurant Eve, The Source, Brasserie Beck, and Kushi. the VIP event will also offer an exclusive, ultra-premium Scotch Whiskey tasting by Diageo, one of the world’s leading premium drinks businesses with an outstanding collection of alcoholic beverage brands across spirits, beer and wine.

Additional event highlights:

• Sample sweets and meet contestants from TLC’s hit show Next Great Baker.

• Watch four-legged guests enjoy fresh fare at the ‘Doggie Bar’ by canine cuisine enthusiasts including The Dog Chef, Kevyn Matthews. Check out his PSA here!
• Watch demonstrations by the Federal Protective Service K9s.

If you cannot attend the 11^th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair but would like to make a donation only, please click here.

 

Seven Year Itch

Where: Detroit, MI

Date: Friday, February 3, 2012

Benefitting: Michigan Humane Society

Host: Motorcity Blog and Most People are DJS

Information: Michigan Humane Society for more information 

 

Live performances by FUR, Phantom Cats, Satori Circus and His Cigarettes, I Love Lightening Bugs, and Legendary Creatures. DJs of the evening will be Mikel O.D. and Cash4Gold.

 

Haute Hounds and Couture Cats

Where: Atlanta, GA

Date: Monday, February 13, 2012

Benefitting: Atlanta Humane Society

Host: Saks Fifth Avenue

Information: Atlanta Humane Society for more information and to buy tickets

 

Local fashionistas will showcase the latest styles for this Best of Spring 2012 Fashion Show.  Accompanying the models will be adorable, cuddly members of the Atlanta Humane Society.

In addition to lunch prepared by A Legendary Event, there will have several fabulous raffle items. Saks will be donating a spectacular new designer handbag. After lunch, everyone is invited to shop the afternoon away as 5% of sales will be donated to the Atlanta Humane Society for their spay/neuter initiatives.

 

From Paris, in Love

Where: Lynchburg, VA

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Benefitting: Lynchburg Humane Society

Information: Lynchburg Humane Society for more information and where to buy tickets

 

Do something different this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a fancy shmancy, five course dinner catered by Shoemakers American Grill, dancing to the music of the Mark Miller Band, prizes and gift bags with proceeds benefitting the Lynchburg Humane Society.