Events
June
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat MonthNational Disaster Preparedness Month for Pets
June 20
Take Your Pet to Work Day
July
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
National Doghouse Repairs Month
July 3–Aug 11
Dog Days of Summer
Aug 23
National Dog DayEvents
Who: Animal Welfare Society of Howard County
What: Vaccine clinic
When: Tuesdays 10-2pm, every other Thu 6-8pm
Where: Northern VA, email for directions
Cost: Free
Info: AWS.Petfinder.com (410) 465-4350
Who: Alley Cat Allies
What: Spay/neuter clinic
When: 3rd Sun of every month
Where: Northern VA, email for directions
Cost: Free
Info: (240) 482-1980 x332, clinic@alleycat.org
Who: Maryland SPCA
What: Shop-a-Paw-Looza online auction
When: Ongoing
Where: MDSPCA.CmMarket.com
Info: MDSPCA.org
June
Who: Maryland SPCA
What: Wine & Wag Happy Hour, to celebrate Take Your Dog (Pet)
to Work Day
When: Fri, Jun 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $10/person advance online ticket, $15/person SPCA gate ticket
Info: Tami Gosheff, tgosheff@mdspca.org or (410) 235-8826, x138
Who: Rikki’s Refuge
What: Volunteer Training, RSVP necessary
When: Sun, Jun 22, 11-3pm & Sun, Jul 20, 11-3pm
Where: Rikki’s Refgure, Barr Ln,
Orange, VA
Info: (540) 854-0870, RikkisRefuge.org
Who: Days End Farm Horse Rescue
What: Spring Open House “Carnival”
When: Sat, Jun 28, 10-4pm
Where: Days End Farm Horse Rescue,
15856 Frederick Rd, Lisbon, MD
Info: DEFHR.org
Who: Animal Welfare Society of Howard County
What: Yard Sale, all proceeds will go towards operating costs of shelter
When: Sun, Jun 29, 9-2pm
Where: AWS parking lot, 8556 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD
Info: (410) 465-4350, AWS.Petfinder.com
July
Who: Rikki’s Refuge
What: Tour the Refuge, RSVP necessary
When: Fri, Jul 4, 11-1pm
Where: Rikki’s Refuge, Barr Ln,
Orange, VA
Cost: bring carrots and apples to feed the sheep, goats, pigs
Info: (540) 854-0870, RikkisRefuge.org
Who: Days End Farm Horse Rescue
What: Volunteer Orientation
When: Sat, Jul 12, 11-1pm
Where: Days End Farm Horse Rescue,
15856 Frederick Rd, Lisbon, MD
Info: DEFHR.org
Who: Dogtopia
What: 4th Annual K-9 Support Dog Wash
When: Sun, July 13, 11-3pm
Where: Dogtopias in White Flint, MD, Clarksville, MD, Tyson's Corner, VA, Manassas, VA, Alexandria, VA, Dulles, VA and Waco, TX (see websites for location info)
Cost: $10
Info: (240) 514-0210, K9Support.org
Who: Maryland SPCA
What: Feline Fiesta, to promote the adoption of cats
When: Jun 15-30
Where: Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd,
Baltimore, MD
Cost: $40/one adult cat, $60/two adult cats, $100/kitten
Info: MDSPCA.org
Who: Days End Farm Horse Rescue
What: Equine Cruelty Investigators Seminar/LART Training
When: Jul 16-17, 9-4pm
Where: Days End Farm Horse Rescue,
15856 Frederick Rd, Lisbon, MD
Info: DEFHR.org
Who: Rikki’s Refuge
What: Singles’ Day – Dog vs Cat, to lend a hand working on dog & cat projects
When: Sat, Jul 19, 10-4pm
Where: Rikki’s Refuge, Barr Ln,
Orange, VA
Info: (540) 854-0870, RikkisRefuge.org
Who: Rikki’s Refuge
What: Self-Service Volunteer Training, RSVP necessary
When: Sat, Jul 19, 8-5pm
Where: Rikki’s Refgure, Barr Ln,
Orange, VA
Info: (540) 854-0870, RikkisRefuge.org
Who: Tranquil Space Yoga
What: Doga (dog & yoga) w/ Tranquil Space
When: Sat, Jul 19, 10-11:30am
Where: Rose Park 23rd & P Sts. NW,
Washington DC
Info: WashHumane.org
Who: Opportunity Barks Behavior
What: Safe Kids, Happy Dogs Workshop
When: Sat, Jul 26, 10-12pm
Where: Bark N’ Bubbles Dog Wash,
795 Center St, Herndon, VA
Cost: $55
Info: OpBarks.com
Who: Opportunity Barks Behavior
What: Loose Leash Dog Walking Workshop
When: Sat, Jul 26, 1-3pm
Where: Bark N’ Bubbles Dog Wash,
795 Center St, Herndon, VA
Cost: $55
Info: OpBarks.com
Adoption Events
Who: Animal Welfare Society of Howard CountyInfo: AWS.Petfinder.com, (410) 465-4350
When: Every Sat, 10-2pm
Where: 8556 David Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
Who: Montgomery County SPCA
Info: MCSPCA.org
When: Sat, Jun 21, 11-1pm
Where: Petco, Congressional Plaza North, 1507 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jun 21, 1-3pm
Where: Crosspointe Animal Hospital, 8975 Village Shops Dr
Fairfax Station, VA
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jun 28, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 6535 Frontier Dr, Springfield, VA
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jun 28, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Ln, Rockville, MD
Who: Washington Humane Society
Info: WashHumane.org
When: Sun, Jun 28, 1-4pm
Where: 11 Dupont Circle NW #1, Washington, DC
Who: 4Paws Rescue Team
Info: (703) 715-6369, FourPaws.org
When: Sat, Jun 28, 1-5pm
Where: Petco, 10708 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Who: Washington Humane Society
Info: WashHumane.org
When: Sun, Jun 29, noon-3pm
Where: 1440 P St. NW (Logan Circle), Washington, DC
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jul 12, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 7690 Richmond Hwy (US 1)
Who: 4Paws Rescue Team
Info: (703) 715-6369, FourPaws.org
When: Sat, Jul 12, 1-5pm
Where: Petco, 10708 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jul 19, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 13866 Metrotech Dr, Chantilly VA
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker
Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jul 19, 11-2pm
Where: BARK, 16800 Georgia Ave,
Olney, MD
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jul 26, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 6535 Frontier Dr,
Springfield, VA
Who: Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Info: CockerSpanielRescue.com
When: Sat, Jul 26, 11-2pm
Where: Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Ln,
Rockville, MD
Who: 4Paws Rescue Team
Info: (703) 715-6369, FourPaws.org
When: Sat, Jul 26, 1-5pm
Where: Petco, 10708 Lee Hwy,
Fairfax, VA
Who: All 4 the Animals Rescue
Info: All4theAnimals.com
When: Every Sat, noon-3pm
Where: Petco, 6612 Richmond Highway,
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-1300
Who: Furry Suits Rescue
Info: FurrySuitsRescue.org
When: Every Sat, 12:30-3pm (check
website for details)
Where: Petsmart, Potomac Run Plaza,
Sterling, VA
Who: Montgomery County SPCA
Info: MCSPCA.org
When: Every Sun in Jun, noon-3pm
Where: Petsmart, Germantown
Milestone Shopping Center, 20924
Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD
