HorseNet Horse Rescue and Central Maryland F.O.O.L.S. are holding a Superbowl party Sunday, Feb. 4, at The Pastimes Cafe, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, Md 21704. The fun starts at 5:30 P.M.

Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Ticket includes two free drinks, buffet-style food and a $2 drink special all night. For details or tickets, contact Michelle Kegel-Sithithavorn at 443-610-7514 or mkegel@comcast.net; or Jeremy Clancy at 443-340-1229 or firecanes@yahoo.com.

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An equine stress-point clinic will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at HorseNet Rescue in Mount Airy, MD.

Learn where horses' stress points are and how to release them. A workbook will be provided. There will be a bonus demonstration on equine energy balancing.

Cost is $50; class size is limited to 15. To register, call Lorrie Bracaloni, CHP, at 301-416-2862 or e-mail LBraca1956@aol.com.

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Throw some "Strikes for Strays" and help the nonprofit animal rescue group Furry Friends Network chase the homeless blues away.

Furry Friends will host its fifth annual bowl-a-thon Sunday, Feb. 25, at Trindle Bowl, 4695 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. All profits will be used to provide medical care for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats rescued by FFN.

"Strikes for Strays" begins at noon with registration and lunch, followed by bowling from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To register as an individual or as a team (three to six members), log on to the FFN website at www.furryfriendsnetwork.com. Bowlers should register by Feb. 15 to guarantee a spot; the $40 registration fee will be waived for individuals who raise $100 or more in pledges.

Participants will be eligible for door prizes, raffles, and top fundraiser prizes donated by area businesses including Cumberland Golf Club, Gamut Theatre Group, Giant Foods, Hammer, Harrisburg Senators, Kong, Rite Aid, Scott's Grille, Trindle Bowling Center, Twin Ponds, Wal-Mart and Weis Markets.

For information on the event, see the FFN Web site or contact the "Strikes for Strays" chair, Angelique Caffrey, at lemonpepr@aol.com or (717) 395-6756.

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You're invited to a birthday party Saturday, Feb. 3, for Cassidy, a 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier mix, at the Holiday Inn on the Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, PA. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.

Cassidy is a PAWS foster dog looking for a forever home. For more information about her, e-mail her foster mom at luckydoo1@yahoo.com or visit Petfinder's website.

If you can't attend Cassidy's birthday party, send her a card to:
Cards for Cassidy
c/o PAWS
PO Box 855
Camp Hill, PA 17001

Any family adopting Cassidy will get additional training from PAWS free of charge.

Although this is a doggie party, PAWS is asking that only two-legged friends attend.

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Try a beginner yoga class and benefit Animal Rescue. Total Martial Arts and Fitness in Shrewsbury, PA, is hosting a beginners yoga class on Saturday, Jan. 27 and all the proceeds go to Animal Rescue Inc. of New Freedom. Featuring Yoga Alliance-certified instructor Tammy Nesbitt, this 90-minute class will teach you the foundations of Yoga asana. The cost is $15 per person; registration is required. To register, call Animal Rescue at (717) 993-3232 or e-mail tnesbitt@animalrescueinc.org.

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Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will hold a vaccination clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Invisible Fence Pet Solutions, 5255 E. Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Rabies and distemper vaccines will be $10 each, and microchipping will be $20, which does not include the registration fee. Vaccines and microchipping will be done by George Bates, D.V.M., Assistant Professor at Wilson College.

Cats must be in a secure crate and dogs on a short leash. In the event of snow or ice, the clinic will be rescheduled.

For more information, call (717) 732-0611. Proceeds from the clinic will benefit CPAA’S “DeSex in the City” spay/neuter program. For information about CPAA, visit www.cpaa.info.

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The sixth annual World of Pets Expo will be held Jan. 26, 27 and 28 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Friday (Jan. 26), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 27) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 28). Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 8-12 and free for 7 and younger. For details, go to www.worldofpets.org.

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Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliancewants you to treat yourself to a dinner out, while benefiting local animals at the same time.

When you eat in or take out at Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli in the West Shore Plaza, Lemoyne, PA, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 25 percent of all proceeds will be donated to CPAA. Just fill out and turn in your CPAA voucher when paying your bill. Vouchers may be obtained by calling (717) 732-0611, e-mailing zella@cpaa.info, or online at www.cpaa.info.

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Join Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Monday, Feb. 12, at the Chat-a-While Inn near Reading, PA, for an evening of wine tasting and dinner, followed by a live wine auction. A portion of each ticket prices will go directly to DVGRR, a nonprofit 501c(3) organization dedicated to providing new beginnings for displaced golden retrievers.

Bring a spouse, a date or family and friends. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with cocktails (cash bar). The wine and food-pairing will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Chat-a-While Inn is at 237 Butter Lane, Exeter, PA, just 30 minutes from Lancaster.

Tickets are $100 per person; sign up with a table of four or more and save $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal on DVGRR's website at www.dvgrr.org; or by mail at Wine Tasting, c/o DVGRR, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569.

For more information, call (610) 678-4981, line 7, or visit www.dvgrr.org.

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The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will be hold its all-you-can-eat “Spay-ghetti” fundraising dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the New Cumberland Fire Hall and plans to feed over 300 people.

CPAA is seeking 65 pounds of spaghetti and enough marinara sauce to feed the masses. Donations from restaurants or grocery stores, to offset the costs of this important fundraiser, will be graciously accepted. All proceeds from the event will benefit CPAA’s “De-Sex in the City” spay/neuter clinics held in Harrisburg, which are aimed at reducing unwanted litters of cats and dogs.

To donate, please call (717) 732-0611 or e-mail zella@cpaa.info. CPAA is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to ending the killing of cats and dogs as the means of animal population control. For information on the "Spay-ghetti" dinner, CPAA, and its programs, visit www.cpaa.info.

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Join Farm Sanctuary for the sixth annual Farm Animal Forum April 29 at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. Conference activities include presentations by noted animal protection speakers, activist training workshops, hands-on activism and volunteer opportunities.

The Farm Animal Forum will be held , Pennsylvania. Early registration (by April 6) costs $45 per person and includes a catered vegan lunch. Late registration (after April 6) costs $50.
Registration for students with valid college identification cards costs $35.

All conference reservations are required by April 20.

For details or to register, visit Farm Sanctuary's website at http://farmsanctuary.org/farmanimal forum/2007.

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The York County SPCA will offer Valentine’s Day pet photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 at the SPCA, at 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, Manchester Township (York County, PA). Owners may join their pets in the photos if they wish. Cost is $5 per photo, with all proceeds benefitting the York County SPCA. For details, call (717) 764-6109.

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The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance is seeking sponsors for its fourth annual “Compassion with Fashion” fundraising event, which will be held Sunday, April 29, at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill, PA.

The afternoon will include hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet luncheon, a fashion show, raffles, door prizes, music, and live and silent auctions. Talbot's will provide the fashions, and Ten Thousand Villages will provide the accessories.

Music will be provided by John Fay Jr., and Bob Rudy of WSOX 96.1 FM, will be the emcee.

In addition to human models, the fashion show will feature canine models, all of whom will be available for adoption through CPAA rescues and shelters. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding CPAA’s “DeSex in the City” spay/neuter program.

Sponsorships are available for $500, $250 or $100. To learn more about “Compassion with Fashion” and sponsorships, call (717) 732-0611, e-mail zella@cpaa.info or visit www.cpaa.info.

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The Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will host its third annual “Spay-ghetti” dinner Saturday, March 24 at the New Cumberland Fire Hall, 319 Fourth St., New Cumberland, PA.

The meal includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs (regular or vegetarian), rolls, butter, applesauce, coffee, lemonade, and iced tea.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12, and free for children younger than 4. Homemade desserts will be available for purchase separately for $1 each. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (717) 732-0611.

All proceeds from the “Spay-ghetti” dinner will be used to fund free spay/neuter surgeries at CPAA’s “DeSex in the City” clinics for dogs and cats in Harrisburg. For more information about CPAA or “DeSex in the City,” call (717) 732-0611 or visit www.cpaa.info.

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The Karousel Kat (TICA) show will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 to 4 at the Inn at Reading, 1040 Park Road, Reading, PA. For details, call (610) 827-1895 or e-mail bernbaum@mail.chop.edu.

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The Lebanon Valley Reptile Shows will be March 31 and Nov. 24 at the at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA. For details, visit www.pythons.com/lebanon.

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The Western Pennsylvania Reptile Expos will be Feb. 25 and April 22 at Mars VFW Post 7505, 323 Mars-Valencia Road, Mars, PA. For details, call (724) 991-6658, e-mail natessnakes@hotmail.com or visit www.wparepexpo.com.

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The All Maryland Reptile Show will be Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 3, April 14 and May 5 at the Community Center, 100 Lagaret Lane, Havre deGrace, MD. For details, visit www.mdreptilefarm.com or call (410) 526-4184.

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Deb Sangrey of York County Dog Training Club will sponsor complimentary dog training seminars for pet owners who need help with behavioral issues.

The seminars will be 7 p.m. Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 and June 4 at York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail, Manchester Township (York County, PA).

It is recommended that you bring your dog to the seminar, but animal-aggressive dogs are not allowed. For details, call the SPCA at (717) 764-6109, ext. 126.

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Luv My Pet low-cost vaccinations will be offered 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 27 at Petco, 905 Loucks Road, York, PA. Services include:

• Luv My Puppy Pack — $47, includes 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella, dewormer for hookworms and roundworms.


• Luv My Dog Pack — $47, includes 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella.


• Super Dog Pack — $61, includes rabies, 6-in-1 (DH4LP and parvo), corona, bordatella, heartworm test.


• Luv My Kitty Pack — $39, includes 4-in-1 (FVRCP), feline leukemia, dewormer for roundworms and hookworms.


• Luv My Cat Pack — $39, includes rabies, 4-in-1 (FVRCP), feline leukemia.


• Super Cat Pack — $54, includes 4-in-1 (FVRCP), feline leukemia; or $64, includes FeLV test; or $64, includes 4 in 1 (FVRCP), feline leukemia/FIV test.


• Rabies vaccination — $14. Rabies vaccination is free with purchase of a package other than the puppy or kitten package.


• Microchip — $29.
  

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