KC Pets

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May 2012
Recurring Events

MAY [back to top]

Wednesday, May 16

Yappy Hour, 4 p.m.
Proceeds from items purchased off special dogs' Yappy Hour menu benefit the American Cancer Society.
The Farmhouse, 300 Delaware, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, May 19

Bark for Life of Kansas City, 8:30 a.m.
Non-competitive walk, demonstrations, contests, and games. Benefits the American Cancer Society. More info
Penn Valley Park, Pershing Road and Main Street, Kansas City, MO

Stuff the Bus, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Animal Rescue Alliance wants to fill a bus with donations of dry/canned dog food, chews, toys, treats, collars, paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, peanut butter, and printer paper; money and gift certificate donations also accepted. Adoptable animals on site.
Save-A-Lot, 309 N. 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill, MO

Pets in the Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pet parade (11 a.m.), pet contests for owners 12 and under, vendors, adoptions. Microchipping $10; free vaccinations only w/pre-registration. Benefits the Independence Animal Shelter.
Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Dr., Independence, MO

Pets for Vets, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Active-duty military members, veterans, reserves, and National Guard pay half-price adoption fees (includes spay/neuter, appropriate vaccinations, and microchip).
Kansas City Pet Project, 4400 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO

HSGKC satellite adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adopt pets from the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. More info
Brookside Barkery & Bath, 118 West 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO

Gardner Animal Hospital adoption event, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet adoptable animals, take part in games, raffles, silent auction, and bake sale.
Gardner Animal Hospital, 945 E. Santa Fe, Gardner, KS

R.E.A.D. to a Dog, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Children can read to a Pets for Life trained therapy dog.
Olathe Public Library, 201 East Park Street, Olathe, K

Sunday, May 20

Stuff the Bus, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Animal Rescue Alliance wants to fill a bus with donations of dry/canned dog food, chews, toys, treats, collars, paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, peanut butter, and printer paper; money and gift certificate donations also accepted. Adoptable animals on site.
Save-A-Lot, 309 N. 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill, MO

Pets for Vets, noon–5 p.m.
Active-duty military members, veterans, reserves, and National Guard pay half-price adoption fees (includes spay/neuter, appropriate vaccinations, and microchip).
Kansas City Pet Project, 4400 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO

Bark at the Park, 1:10 p.m.
Bring your dog to the Royals/Diamondbacks game. Proceeds from tickets benefit Wayside Waifs. Buy tickets
Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO

Tuesday, May 22

Dog’s Night Out, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Four-course doggy meal from Three Dog Bakery; people order off Lidia’s menu. $20/dog; reservations required with limited seating. One dog per person; no children under 13. Call 816-753-3647.
Lidia’s, 101 W. 22nd St., Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, May 23

Bring Your Dog to a Tasting, 6–7:30 p.m.
Dr. Linda Faris will discuss holistic veterinary medicine. Games and contests for dogs. $35 for food and wine; proceeds benefit Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter. Call 816-505-9463.
Wines by Jennifer, 405 Main Street, Parkville, MO

RECURRING EVENTS [back to top]

Every Thursday

Low-cost vaccination clinic, 5–7 p.m. (except holidays)
FMA Animal Hospital, 4755 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, KS

Every Saturday

Second Chance Pet Adoptions adopt-a-pet, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Petsmart, 8970 NW Skyview Ave., Kansas City, MO

Furry Kids' Refuge pet adoptions, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Petco, 1860 NW Chipman Road, Lee's Summit, MO 

Low-cost vaccination clinic, 1–4 p.m. (except holidays)
FMA Animal Hospital, 4755 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, KS

Puppy and dog training classes, 1 p.m., 2:30 pm., and 4 p.m.
$100 for 6 classes. Sign up online
Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO

Every Sunday

Olive’s Hope Pet Rescue pet adoptions, 1–4 p.m.
Petco, 13620 South Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS

First Saturdays

LL Dog Rescue pet adoptions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Petco, 6801 West 75th Street, Overland Park, KS

Third Saturdays

LL Dog Rescue pet adoptions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Petco, 6801 West 75th Street, Overland Park, KS

First and third Sundays

Beak n Wings adoptions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Petco, 11620 West 95th Street, Overland Park, K

Fourth Sundays

LL Dog Rescue pet adoptions, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Petco, 6801 West 75th Street, Overland Park, KS