The Louisiana Week for the Animals team is currently organizing events and working with shelters, organizations and agencies daily across the entire state of Louisiana.
We anticipate scores of events as we approach the week of
March 20-28, 2010. Start planning your events now. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate and help animals!
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All Week Long..All Year Long!
Thank you to Ft Polk Army Base
Working K-9's and their Handlers!
USA VetCom
South Plains DVC, LA BR
USA Meddac
1585 3rd Street
Fort Polk, LA 71459
During 2nd Louisiana Week for the Animals, this is the perfect time to say thank you to all the brave military men, women, K9's and their handlers at Ft. Polk. Fort Polk is unique in all the Army because it is the only Combat Training Center (CTC) that also has the mission to train and deploy combat and combat support units. Please send cards and letters to the above address. God Bless Our Troops. We love you and thank you for your service, Ft. Polk !
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Saturday March 20th 8:00 am --- 1:30 pm
SPCA of Livingston "Adopt-A-Pet"
Southeastern Louisiana University @ Rock'n Roar event
Southeastern Louisiana University Campus
Hammond, LA 70402
Rock ‘n Roar will have SPCA of Livingston, feature a variety of children’s games, activities and guest performances. Rock ‘n Roar patrons of all ages can also enjoy educational displays by Southeastern’s departments; food and music; plant and ceramics sales; a health fair; and a farmer’s market complete with produce, soy candles, jewelry and crafts.
Event will be at the War Memorial Student Union, the festival will offer art, baseball, and dance camps for children and free children’s identification packets – finger printing and photo – compliments of the University Police Department. Art education students will offer a hands-on art camp for children ages 5-12.
Learn more about SPCA of Livingston at http://www.facebook.com/pages
/SPCA-of-Livingston/191734304649
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Saturday, March 20th 9:00 am 'til
4th Annual Furry Fun Walk
Cook Parish Park
2800 Kavanaugh Road
Lincoln Parish area, LA 71270
Ruston Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Furry Fun Walk, Paws Rescue "BIG" event. It is our annual Furry Fun Walk. This is a great time for all, bring your pets and let's all walk and have fun. Gifts, raffle. Lots of good stuff including refreshments, prizes. Adoptions from 4 Paws Rescue, Humane Society of LA, PAWS of N.E. Louisiana.
The community is encouraged to come out, with their dog on a leash, for a one mile stroll. After the walk, we will all gather in the “Barking Lot” located in front of the Ruston Parks and Recreation office. The “Barking Lot” will be made up of several local pet vendors, vets and plenty of giveaways. The City of Ruston K-9 unit is scheduled to appear and demonstrate.
Also, Sparky, the Fire Department mascot dog will be on hand for the walk and to entertain the kids. The morning will be dedicated to being with your furry friend & raising awareness for our local non-profit shelters, 4 Paws Rescue Inc. and PAWSNELA. Please visit http://www.4pawsrescueinc.com/id5.html Also visit www.ruston.org &
http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ExtraMsg.php?OrgDir=ruston&ExtraMsgID=358
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Saturday, March 20th 9 am-5 pm
Blue Bonnet Swamp Nature Center Dog Days
Blue Bonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 North Oak Hills Parkway
Baton Rouge, LA 70810-2858
All pets are welcome on these special Dog Days! They must be on a leash, have their vaccinations current. Gen'l admission, pass holders free. Registration is not required.
BREC operates public park and recreation facilities and programs throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. This award-winning agency is a member of NRPA (The National Recreation and Park Association) and has been nationally accredited and recognized as one of America's premier recreation and park departments. BREC maintains 184 neighborhood parks that feature a wide variety of quality facilities with family-oriented leisure activities for all ages and population groups.
Directions: Take Bluebonnet Road Exit off Interstate 10 (between Seigen and Essen). Travel south approximately 2.5 miles. Oak Hills Parkway is on your right.
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Saturday, March 20st 9am-12noon
Chimp Haven Chimpanzee Discovery Day
Chimp Haven
13600 Chimpanzee Place
Keithville, LA 71047
On Discovery Day, visitors have the opportunity to observe the chimpanzees in their natural-forested habitats and tour the sanctuary using the groomed trails with overlooks and iews of two five- acre habitats from across the barrier moat.
Staff members will be on hand for “Chimp Chats” to discuss chimpanzee behavior and medical care, the housing and feeding of the chimpanzees and answer questions about their care at the sanctuary.
The event is free and open to everyone. It is recommended that guests arrive early for the best viewing of the chimpanzees since, like humans, the chimpanzees prefer to rest in the shade of the forest during the warm afternoon hours.
For directions and more info, please call the Chimp Haven Hotline at 318.925.5630. Please visit chimphaven.org
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Saturday, March 20- Sunday, March 28th See hours below
East Bank Regional Library - Jefferson Parish
Children's Department Celebrates
2nd Louisiana Week for the Animals!
East Bank Regional Library - Jefferson Parish
Children's Department
4747 West Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001-2310
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The Children's Department will have a special beautiful book display on birds to celebrate Louisina Week for the Animals. Gryphon Books will also be donating award- winning books to this branch. Stop by and say hello to the wonderful staff at East Bank! They have animals books of every kind and the staff all loves animals at East Bank. Ask them about the Reading to Rover program too! Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Saturday, March 20th 10 am til
Denham Springs Animal Shelter Adoption Day!
Petco
2358 South Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
We are the only No-Kill Municipal Shelter in Louisiana. Our furry residents are all loved and cared for as if they were our personal pets. Please come and see for yourself. For more information or to donate toward spay/neuter, please call (225)664-6126 . We ar e less than 7 mile from Baton Rouge! See map on website!
The only thing better than One Pet, is Two Pets. The adoption fee is $50.00 for one and $60.00 for two. The adoption fee includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering and a voucher for rabies.Look for us at Petco where our dogs will be and our cats 7 days during the week! To become a volunteer please come to the shelter
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Sat & Sun March 20-21, 2010 10am til
Audubon Nature Institute Earth Fest
Audubon Zoo
Audubon Nature Institute
historic Uptown New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70178
(504) 581-4629
Join us for Audubon Zoo’s 21th Annual Earth Fest. Earth Fest is a fun way for zoo visitors to learn about saving the environment. Exhibitors representing groups from the non-profit and governmental sectors as well as businesses involved with environmental issues will help Zoo visitors answer questions for prizes on the Earth Quest game. Great food and crafts available for purchase!
Free with admission to the Zoo. Audubon Zoo members get in free! Musical Line up:
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Christian Serpas & Ghost Town 1:00pm – 2:30pm
The Vieux Carre’ Band Featuring Rachel Fleetwood 3:00pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
Winners of the 2009 Ronald McDonald
House Crescent City Talent Showcase 10:00am – 12:00pm
John Mooney & Bluesiana 1:00pm – 2:30pm
The Blue Meanies 3:00pm – 4:30pm
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Saturday, March 20th 10 am to 2 pm
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
Community Adoption Day
Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Center
4421 Jefferson Hwy. (at Central Ave.)
Jefferson, LA 70123
Jefferson Parish is the Animal Shelter Department for Jefferson Parish. We operate two open-admission animal shelters at #1 Humane Way in East Jefferson near Elmwood (504) 736-6111 and at 1869 Ames Blvd. in Marrero (504) 349-5111. For more info on our shelter, opportunities to be involved, how to adopt our loving pets, please visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/jpas.html
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Saturday, March 20th 10 am -3pm
Humane Society of Western Louisiana and BARK
Adoption Day!
2685 S MacArthur Dr
Alexandria, LA 71301
Come out and visit the pets from Humane Society of Western Louisiana and BARK. Some sweet babies just waiting on you to take them home to their forever family.
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Saturday, March 20th 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Botanical Garden Spring Education Series
Nature Sketching
Botanical Garden
City Park • 1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana USA 70124-4608
Learn the basic techniques of sketching nature. You will set up your own field guide; learn how to sketch landscapes, plants, birds, and mammals. Nature sketching is a valuable tool to become a competent field naturalist and artist. Supplies will be furnished. Bring a brown bag lunch; lunch will break from 12:30-1:00 pm. Be prepared to be outside, draw and have fun! Class limited to 15 participants.
Robin Veerkamp has taught Nature Sketching and Botanical Illustration at the Crosby Arboretum for the past eight years. Prior to working at Crosby Arboretum as a volunteer coordinator/gift shop manager, Robin worked as an intern at offbeat Magazine, and has done graphic design work as well as typesetting. She works mainly in chalk, color pencil, graphite and ink. CAll (504) 483-9473 for costs etc scapley@nocp.org
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Saturday, March 20th 11 am to 4 p.m
PAAW Adoption Day!
5700 Johnston St Ste 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
PAAW operates out of foster homes. All of our animals are kept in homes, and are introduced to children, cats, other dogs, men and women. We're happy to show any of our animals at a convenient time.
All of our animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption up to date on vaccinations and the dogs are on monthly heartworm preventative; Cats are tested for FeLV and FIV. We have a wonderful experienced vet who works with us daily on keeping our pets healthy, and providing medical care for them.
As with most volunteer organizations, PAAW is always looking for volunteers who want to work with companion animals. We operate our organization with the help of foster homes. We are currently looking for additional foster homes for temporary homing of abandoned pets. If you live in the Lafayette, LA area and would like to get more information on becoming a foster parent, please email: paawpets@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 20th 12pm-2pm
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue Adoption Event &
Easter Photo Fundraiser
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Ctr
(education building)
10503 North Oak Hill Parkway,
Baton Rouge, 70810
We are a rabbit rescue in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. We take in unwanted rabbits and rehome them, and do educational visits to schools and events. If you are looking for a new bunny, please take a look at our adoptable bunnies on our website and give these guys a second chance at a loving home! http://www.magichappensrescue.com/
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Saturday, March 20 See website for times
Blue Dog Sculpture and Reception
George Rodrigue Studio
721 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-3161
Visit the giant three dimensional 30-foot Blue Dog sculpture recently installed in Metairie, LA. Be the first to view the most recent works by Rodrigue at a private reception at the NEW Rodrigue Studio in the French Quarter. Participate in a Mardi Gras-style Blue Dog parade to the NEW Rodrigue Studio in the French Quarter. Mardi Gras costumes are encouraged!
See website: The newly restored Roosevelt Hotel, now part of the Waldorf Astoria collection, returns to its place as New Orleans' premier luxury hotel after a $145 million restoration. Come dressed in your best "Blue" costume for a private Rodrigue party in the historic Blue Room at the Roosevelt Hotel (artist-rendering picture on website). For prices etc, visit www.georgerodrigue.com or call 504) 581-4244
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Saturday, March 20st 2:00 - 5pm
Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society
Adoption Day
Raising Cane
4817 Lapalco Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Big adoption Day! Come out and join the fun and meet our loving adoptables. There is always a way to become involved and help the precious animals. P.A.W.S. (Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society) is a non-profit organization dedicated to spaying and neutering of animals in order to control the population of unwanted animals, thus reducing the need for euthanasia.
Our parish government operates a "holding facility", where animals picked up by the Animal Control workers are housed for seven days. Parish Animal Control and P.A.W.S. have been working together to have a better working relationship & help care for the unwanted animals in our Parish. Animal Control and P.A.W.S.volunteers are committed to working together to improve animal cruelty, we have a new program established to control animal abuse. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA25.html
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Sunday, March 21st 9:00 am til
Woofstock 2010!
St. Peter Elementary School
130 East Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433-3128
This year Woofstock is FREE! Featuring Music Sensations, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, We3 Music!
Enter our Doggie Contests: Look-Alike, Hippie-Dressed Dog, Stupid Dog Tricks, & Ugliest Dog. Shop the Doggie Vendor Market. In addition to the great music, food, fun, & festivities, be sure to visit our low-cost vet clinic where annual K-9 vaccinations are only $60, microchip IDs are only $10, & you'll find deeply discounted flea, tick, & heartworm preventative !
Sunday, March 21st 2:00pm-4:00pm
Buddy of PBS Kids Show Dinosaur Train
"A Barnyard Easter"
Citiplace Barnes & Noble
2590 CitiPlace Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Buddy of the PBS Kids Show Dinosaur Train will be the special guest at A Barnyard Easter. There will also have a special performance by the Shaky Egg Lady, a very special Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, goody bags. Kleinpeter’s Ice Cream, Raising Cane mascot Cane and the entire Graves Family and the Red Barn Farm Tours, an educational group that has a petting area that teaches children about animals. For a small donation, we will take a picture of your child with Buddy. Visit
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Mon. March 22- Sat. March 27 (beyond) Schedule Appointments
Low Cost Spay & Neuter
Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard Louisiana
Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter
Hotline 504-883-8277
www.fjas.petfinder.com
fjas@cox.net
$25 Spay/Neuter for Large Dogs of Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard Louisiana
$25 Spay/Neuter for Large Dogs of Jefferson, Orleans, & St. Bernard Louisiana
Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter has a voucher program for Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard residents owning dogs weighing a minimum of 40 pounds
The voucher is $25. Spay/neuters may be done at our participating clinics:
Ark Animal Hospital, 4025 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, LA
Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., Algiers, LA
Pets R Our World Mobile Veterinary Clinic
Southern Animal Foundation, 1823 Magazine St., NOLA
If you know of anyone that has a large dog (40 pounds minimum) that needs spay/neuter, please let them know about our program. They can visit our website at www.fjas.petfinder.com and click on “spay/neuter” help for information on obtaining a voucher, or they may call our hot-line at 504-883-8277.
Better DEAL for Jefferson Parish Residents... As you may know, Jefferson Parish residents are eligible to have their pets spayed/neutered at Southern Animal Foundation for $10 through their Spay Jefferson Program.If you have any questions about our voucher program for owned pets, please contact us at above contact info.
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Tuesday , March 23th 3:30 pm til
Nancy & the Fuzzie Friends Therapy Day
Westwood Retirement Community
1 Westwood Circle
Shreveport, LA 71109-6246
Nancy & Fuzzie Friends will be back at Westwood Retirement Community. The ferrets provide joy to the patients and students in the area.....5 sweet ferrets that are Therapy Ferrets. They go into schools, Nursing Homes and to the YWCA for different reasons. All the people that meet these ferrets just fall in love with them!
(This therapy visit is open to patients and family only. Thank you!)
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Wednesday & Thurs March 25 -26th Schedule appt.
Louisiana SPCA Low Cost Spay & Neuter
The surgeries take place on the LA/SPCA campus in our mobile unit.
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70114
Cost:
$25 feral cat/kitten (includes ear-tipping and rabies vaccination)
$40 owned male cat/kitten
$50 owned female cat/kitten
$75 dog/puppy (under 20 lbs.)
$100 dog/puppy (21-60 lbs.)
Other Services:
$15 microchipping
$30 dog vaccinations
$40 cat vaccinations
Households currently receiving federal or state assistance including HCV, TANF, Medicaid, SSI, food stamps or WIC and citizens over 65 qualify for reduced fees with proof of one of the above.Veterinarians will use dissolvable sutures. No vaccinations, services, tests, procedures or follow-up visit will be required (recommendations may be made.) Veterinarians may, at their discretion, choose not to schedule or perform surgery for any reason.
Schedule an Appointment
Book online or call the LA/SPCA's spay/neuter program at 504-368-5191, ext. 141. Appointments are made Monday - Thursday between 9am-4pm. All animals must arrive at the mobile unit before 8:30am and be picked up by 4:30pm.
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All week, everyday 9am-5pm
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
CATS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
#1 Humane Way
Jefferson, LA 70123
PURPOSE: To provide homes for un-adopted stray and owner surrendered cats that
are currently in the possession of the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter at either the
EastBank or WestBank shelters.The program will cover the cost of the fees required to test each cat for feline disorders such as leukemia, spay or neuter surgery and licenses for each eligible senior.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: Any individual that is age fifty (50) or older, has a valid
Louisiana identification card or drivers license, has a permanent place of residence,
cannot afford to pay the adoption fee to adopt a cat from Jefferson Parish and is
willing to sign a personal guarantee that they are willing and capable of providing
shelter, care, food and veterinary care for any cat received through this program.
ELIGIBLE CATS: Any cat that is currently in the possession of the Jefferson Parish
Animal Shelters that has been declared adoptable by the shelter staff may be adopted
through this program. All cats must pass disease testing and be spayed or neutered
prior to being released to the adopter.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Each interested applicant, please contact us!
P: (504) 736-6111
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Wednesday , March 24th 2:00 pm til
Nancy & the Fuzzie Friends Therapy Day
Westwood Retirement Community
1 Westwood Circle
Shreveport, LA 71109-6246
Nancy & Fuzzie Friends will be back at Westwood Retirement Community. The ferrets provide joy to the patients and students in the area.....5 sweet ferrets that are Therapy Ferrets. They go into schools, Nursing Homes and to the YWCA for different reasons. All the people that meet these ferrets just fall in love with them!
(This therapy visit is open to patients and family only. Thank you!)
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Thursday, March 25th 6:00-8:00 pm
“Toasts & Bunny Tails” Wine Tasting
Canine Connection
4920 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
This special event will be held at Canine Connection, located at 4920 Tchoupitoulas St.. Admission is a $10.00 donation for the wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres, treats for the pooches and music.
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Thursday, March 25th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2nd Louisiana Week for Animals Law Night
~An official Louisiana Week for the Animals Event~
Tulane University
Weinmann Hall
6329 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
1. Marie Erickson, Librarian for the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Topic: Animal-related legislation in Louisiana
2. Marta Richards, Solo Practitioner in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Topic: The concept of ownership and the practical obstacles it
creates for practitioners
3. Carney Anne Chester, Board Member of the Humane Society of Louisiana.
Topic: The mule carriages of the French Quarter
4. Delcianna Winders, Director of Campaigns at Farm Sanctuary.
Topic: Farm animal legislation
Hosted by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at Tulane University School of Law.
It is free and open to the public, attorneys, rescuers, and students.
Vegan food & drinks served.
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Friday, March 26 thru (Apr. 4, 2010) 6:00 pm
Save The Wetlands, Save the Gators, Save Louisiana!
R Bar
royalstreetinn.com
1431 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-2048
WGL initiative = save the Wetlands, save the Gators, save Louisiana! Because if we lose the first two, the third is already gone. the citizens of New Orleans celebrate NOLA Pyrate Week – 10 days of swashbuckling, art, music, food, events and general camaraderie among the Pyrates of New Orleans – past & present – and their mates from around the globe.
Our annual French Quarter Pyrate Parade “It Takes A Pillage” - Fri. Mar. 26 (line up at R Bar aprox. 6:00pm): featuring our mates The Krewe of Pyrates, Noisician Coalition and many more! See contact info and calendar at
http://nolapyrateweek.com/wp/events-tours/calendar
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Saturday, March 27th 11:00-3:00 pm
An Adoption Affair & Bake Sale & Raffle
Clearview Mall
4436 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
This special event is sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Clearview Mall. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 504- 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
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Saturday, March 27th 11:00-4:00 pm
St. Charles Parish Humane Society
Adoption Day
6851 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70003
The St. Charles Parish Humane Society will have with a variety of dogs currently being housed at the shelter. Plus we have cats at this location 7 days a week available for adoption Monday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Store phone is 504-455-2222
Monday-Sunday (Cats) and on Saturday (Dogs) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA24.html
St. Charles Humane Society
P.O. Box 240
Destrehan, LA 70047
Phone: 985-785-9136 or 985-783-5010
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Saturday, March 27th 11:00 am - 11:45 am
DINOSAUR DERBY Storytelling, Arts & Crafts Day
Baker Branch
3501 Groom Road,
Baker, LA 70714
Join us for some romping, stomping fun at the Baker Branch Library! You'll listen to the fun rhyming story Dinosaurumpus by Tony Mitton and make a racing dinosaur out of pipe cleaners, marbles and other materials. All art supplies will be provided by the library.
Dinosaurumpus the Book--Where can you find a Deinosuchus that practically pirouettes on its tail and a T-Rex that bounds gracefully through the air? Between the pages of Tony Mitton's Dinosaurumpus, where dinosaurs run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away.
Mitton's delightful rhyme and Parker-Rees's whimsical illustrations will make children want to join in the dance while they learn about some of their favorite prehistoric pals. By the time the romp is over, the dinosaurs are fast asleep, kids won't be able to shake that jumping, thumping Dinosaurumpus beat! A rhyming tale of Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus gathering at the swamp to dance.
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Saturday, March 27th 11 am to 3 p.m
CAAWS Adoption Day!
Capital Area Animal Welfare Society
6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge - LA 70817
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) is a private, all volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to the prevention of animal suffering and animal overpopulation. Our primary function is to place animals into permanent, responsible, loving homes and to pursue educational programs and circulate information to the general public in an effort to reduce pet overpopulation.
(225) 752-5801
CAAWS has approximately 100 volunteers that work in various areas that it takes to run CAAWS on a daily basis. Our volunteers can be found everyday caring for animals in their home, photographing and videoing animals for adoption, performing shelter maintenance and cleaning. Email caawsmail@yahoo.com http://www.caaws.org/
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Saturday, March 27th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. Martin Humane Society
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Parc des Pont
314 E Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
St. Martin Humane Society, and we actually have an event called Easter Egg-stravaganza planned. We will have pictures with the Easter Bunny for pets and their people, an Easter egg hunt, a cake “hop”, and lots of food. We are holding the event at Parc des Pont in Breaux Bridge, LA. Visit http://www.stmartinhumane.org/
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Saturday, March 27th 11 am to 3 p.m
PAAW Adoption Day!
5700 Johnston St Ste 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
PAAW operates out of foster homes. All of our animals are kept in homes, and are introduced to children, cats, other dogs, men and women. We're happy to show any of our animals at a convenient time.
All of our animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption up to date on vaccinations and the dogs are on monthly heartworm preventative; Cats are tested for FeLV and FIV. We have a wonderful experienced vet who works with us daily on keeping our pets healthy, and providing medical care for them.
As with most volunteer organizations, PAAW is always looking for volunteers who want to work with companion animals. We operate our organization with the help of foster homes. We are currently looking for additional foster homes for temporary homing of abandoned pets. If you live in the Lafayette, LA area and would like to get more information on becoming a foster parent, please email: paawpets@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 27th 12 noon-4pm
Paws Nela PAWS of NE Louisiana Adoption Day
with Ouachita Parish Shelter
Petco
4209 Pecanland Mall Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
Paws Nela PAWS of NE Louisiana will host an offsite adoption for Ouachita Parish Shelter pets and an Easter EGGstravaganza raffle and bake sale at Petco in Monroe this Saturday (3/27) from noon-4pm. Happy Louisiana Week for the Animals!
Bring your appetites and open your hearts to a homeless pet! All proceeds from the bake sale and raffle will benefit PAWS Spay/Neuter Services. Learn more at http://www.pawsnela.org/
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Saturday, March 27th 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Washcloth Bunny Arts and Crafts Afternoon
Jones Creek Regional Branch
6222 Jones Creek Road,
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Make a cute washcloth bunny for your Easter basket. Each child should bring a white or colored washcloth and we will transform it into a cute bunny! For ages 6-11. Registration is required;call 756-1160 to register. Arts / Crafts. Children's Room.
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Saturday, March 27th Hours TBA
23rd International
Animals in Art Opening Reception
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Skip Bertman Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-9900
For over 20 years, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has been proud to showcase the International Exhibition on Animals in Art. This annual art show features 75 pieces in a variety of media celebrating amazing animals and what all they bring to our lives.
The exhibition begins with an Opening Reception, which is open to the public, on March 27, 2010 in the SVM Library. The show then runs through April 25. The show can also be viewed online after it opens. All pieces are priced for sale, and the School retains a 20% commission that benefits special programs, such as the SVM Library and the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana.
For more information or to be added to our mailing list to receive a Call for Entries or an Opening Reception reminder postcard, please visit http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/
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Sunday, March 28th 12 noon-4pm
Humane Society of LA
Equine Cruelty Investigation Workshop
~conducted by Amy Cangelosi, DVM~
Location:
18229 Old Ferry Road
Maurepas, LA 70449
(Livingston Parish)
The course will cover basic handling, safety, body condition scoring and what to look for in an investigation specific to horses. Registration: $20 to Humane Society of LA
Includes a light lunch and beverage. Please wear boots. RSVP: Contact Jeff Dorson
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Sunday, March 28th 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
PALM SUNDAY RABIES VACCINATION DRIVE
IS BACK IN ORLEANS PARISH!
Sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA and the Southeast Louisiana
Veterinary Association, the Palm Sunday Rabies Vaccination Drive will be held from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday, March 28 at numerous locations:
Locations:
Engine 1 Fire House at 2920 Magazine St.
Engine 4 Fire House at 6900 Downman Rd.
Engine 12 Fire House at 5600 Franklin Ave.
Engine 17 Fire House at 2000 Woodland Dr.
Engine 18 Fire House at 773 Harrison Ave.
Engine 24 Fire House at 1040 Poland Ave.
Engine 25 Fire House at 2430 South Carrollton Ave.
Engine 27 Fire House at 2118 Elysian Fields Ave.
Engine 35 Fire House at 964 N. Carrollton Ave.
LA/SPCA Shelter at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
Only $15 (CASH ONLY) for a dog or cat rabies vaccination, tag and license. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers or on leashes. The rabies vaccination drive is made possible by the Louisiana SPCA, Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, City of New Orleans Health Dept., City of New Orleans Fire Dept. and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. All vaccinations administered by members of the SLVA. For more information go to www.la-spca.org
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Sunday, March 28th 2pm-6pm
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue Care Days
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue
Call for directions
Baton Rouge, LA
Care Days are designated times when the volunteers and friends of Magic Happens get together and take care of the adoptable and resident bunnies.
This often includes:
Cleaning all the cages, litterboxes, bowls, and toys. Grooming the rabbits - brushing out excess fur, doing nail trims, and sometimes even a bunny bath. Socializing with the bunnies (and each other!) to figure out temperaments and help the buns become more people-friendly. Taking new pictures of the adoptables for profiles, holidays, etc. Visiting with families coming to meet the adoptables, turning in a bunny, or seeing what the rescue is all about. Call for directions and info
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Sunday, March 28th 5 pm-6pm Central time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An official Louisiana Week for the Animals event~
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm central time on Sunday March 28th. This is a multi-faith observance.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
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Click on dolphins to hear "One Love."
