Events
October
National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog MonthOctober 12-18
National Veterinary Technician Week
October 16
National Feral Cat Day
October 25
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
October
Who: Friends of Michigan Animals RescueWhat: Texas Hold ‘em fundraisers
When: Tues-Thu, Oct 9-11, 4pm-2am
Where: Woodhaven Lanes Bowling Center, 20000 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven
Cost: Benefits FMAR
Info: (313) 274-2850, FMAR1.org
Who: Irish Setter Club of Michigan
What: Hunt Test
When: Sat, Oct 4, 8am
Where: Highland Field Trial Grounds, Highland Michigan
Cost: Free, need state park permit to park
Info: pw2.netcom.com/~dschafer/IrishSetterClubofMichigan.html
Who: Michigan Pug Rescue
What: Meet & Greet and Fundraiser
When: Sat, Oct 4, 3-7pm
Where: Wendy’s, 24999 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield
Cost: Proceeds from sales are donated to MPR
Info: MichiganPugRescue.com
Who: Michigan Humane Society
What: Mega March for Animals
When: Sun, Oct 5, 10am
Where: Hart Plaza, Detroit
Cost: Pledges encouraged
Info: MichiganHumane.org
Who: Serenity Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
What: Pet blessing and opening of Serenity Garden
When: Sun, Oct 5, 2pm
Where: 13800 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
Cost: Free
Info: (586) 264-8387
Who: Madonna University
What: Pet Blessing
When: Fri, Oct 10, 7-8:30pm
Where: Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia
Cost: Free
Info: Madonna.edu
Who: Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption (ATRA)
What: 15th Annual Auction Extraordinaire
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11am
Where: Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, Whitmore Lake
Cost: $10
Info: Aire-Rescue.com
Who: Greyhounds of Eastern Michigan (GEM)
What: Meet-n-Greet
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11-3pm
Where: The Pet Emporium, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor
Cost: Free
Info: (734) 929-6533, GEMGreyhounds.org
Who: Michigan Pug Rescue
What: Meet and Greet
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11-3pm
Where: Pet Supplies Plus, 31130 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
Cost: Free
Info: MichiganPugRescue.com
Who: Pug Rescue Network
What: 3rd Annual Pug-O-Ween
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11-4pm
Where: Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee, Taylor
Cost: $7/person
Info: PugRescueNetwork.com
Who: Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary
What: Buns Rule! 3rd Annual Open House Bunraiser
When: Sun, Oct 12, noon-5pm
Where: 8260 Judd Rd, Willis
Cost: $6/adults, $3/children
Info: RabbitSanctuary.org
Who: Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter
What: Kitty Klassic Kitty adoption
When: Sat, Oct 18, 11-3pm
Where: Friends Training Center, 2621 Telegraph, Dearborn
Cost: Adoption fees
Info: Dearborn-Animals.com
Who: Michigan Pug Rescue
What: Meet and Greet
When: Sat, Oct 18, 11-3pm
Where: Mantis Pet Supply, 1147 Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
Cost: Free
Info: MichiganPugRescue.com
Who: Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue
What: Meet-n-Greet
When: Sat, Oct 18, 11-3pm
Where: The Pet Emporium, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor
Cost: Free
Info: (734) 929-6533
Who: Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue
What: Texas Hold ‘em Charity Tournaments
When: Sat, Oct 18, registration 12:30pm, Game starts 2pm
Where: Sports Venue Bar & Grill, 6327 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City
Cost: $50
Info: WagginTailsDogRescue.org
Who: For Better Independence Assistance Dogs
What: Agility and Obedience Fun Matches and Canine Good Citizen Testing
When: Sat-Sun, Oct 18-19, 9-4pm
Where: 475 Vaughn Rd, Leslie
Cost: $10/unlimited runs, $5/second dog
Info: (517) 589-0477
Who: Paws with a Cause
What: Bid for Independence Auction
When: Thu, Oct 23, 6pm
Where: 2728 Birchcrest SE, Grand Rapids
Cost: $35/person, $60/couple
Info: PawsWithACause.org
Who: Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter
What: Black Tie & Tails
When: Fri, Oct 24, 7-midnight
Where: The Dearborn Inn, 20301 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn
Cost: $175/basic ticket
Info: Dearborn-Animals.com
Who: Midwest Animal Blood Services
What: Volunteer Canine Blood Drive
When: Sat, Oct 25, 1-4pm
Where: Brooklyn Road Animal Hospital, 6200 Brooklyn Rd, Jackson
Cost: Free
Info: (517) 536-4949, MidWestABS.com
Who: Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter and Recycl-a-Bullz
What: Howl-o-ween Bully Fun Fest
When: Sun, Oct 26, 11-4pm
Where: Currey’s Family Pet Care, 6261 Hannan Rd, Romulus
Cost: Free
Info: Dearborn-Animals.com
Who: Furry Friends Rescue
What: Meet & Greet/Adoption Event
When: Sun, Oct 26, 10-3pm
Where: Pet Provisions, Grand River, Howell
Cost: Free
Info: (248) 860-5688
Who: Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue
What: Uncorked for Canines - Wine Tasting Event
When: Thu, Oct 30, 7-10pm
Where: Ginetti’s Hole in the Wall, Northville
Cost: $40, $35 in advance
Info: WagginTailsDogRescue.org
Save the Date
Who: Waggin’ Tails Dog RescueWhat: Texas Hold ‘em Charity Tournaments
When: Sat, Nov 8, registration 12:30pm, Game starts 2pm
Where: Sports Venue Bar & Grill, 6327 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City
Cost: $50
Info: WagginTailsDogRescue.org
What: Michigan Family Pet Expo
When: Fri-Sun, Nov 14-16
Where: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi
Cost: $9/adults, $5/children
Info: PetMichigan.com
Adoption Events
Who: Ingham County Animal ShelterInfo: Ingham.org/ac
When: Every 3rd Sun, noon-4pm
Where: Soldan’s Feed & Pet Supplies, 1802 W Grand River Ave, Okemos
Who: Ingham County Animal Shelter
Info: Ingham.org/ac
When: Every 3rd Fri, 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Petco, 510 Frandor Ave, Lansing
Who: Ingham County Animal Shelter
Info: Ingham.org/ac
When: Every 3rd Wed, 5-7:30pm
Where: Ingham County Animal Control, 600 Curtis St, Mason
Who: Crafty Cat Rescue
Info: (734) 929-6533
When: Sat, Oct 4, 11-3pm
Where: The Pet Emporium, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor
Who: Home Fur-Ever
Info: HomeFurEver.com
When: Sat, Oct 4 and Oct 18, 11:30-4pm
Where: Petco, 1217 Coolidge Hwy, Troy
When: Sat, Oct 11 and Oct 25, 11:30-4pm
Where: Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills
Who: Ingham County Animal Shelter
Info: Ingham.org/ac
When: Sun, Oct 5, noon-4pm
Where: Petsmart, 305 N Markeplace Blvd, Lansing
Who: Ingham County Animal Shelter
Info: Ingham.org/ac
When: Sun, Nov 2, noon-4pm
Where: Petsmart, 5135 Times Square Place, Okemos
