Lost pets can find their way home

A little peace of mind goes a long way, and that’s why San Diego Humane Society wants to remind you that May is Microchip Your Pet Month.

It’s the perfect time to take stock of all the ways you can protect your pet and greatly increase your chances of reuniting with them should they ever become lost.

"Losing a pet is a stressful, scary and sometimes a costly experience," said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. "One in three pets will become lost during their lifetime. Those odds are far too high to put off implementing these protective measures.”

It all starts with the basics: a well-fitting collar with an ID tag. This is essential, even for pets who remain primarily indoors or in fenced yards. Make sure your contact information is always up-to-date, and even if you don’t have tags, writing your phone number in permanent marker directly on a collar can make a difference!

Microchipping is another important step we can take to make our pets easily identifiable if they’re found by someone else. A tiny chip (the size of a grain of rice) containing a unique identification number is placed under the skin of your pet in a quick and painless procedure. Animal shelters and veterinarians can scan for the presence of a microchip. Your contact information will show up, making it easy to identify the lost pet and reunite them with you.

A third piece of protection for your pet is their license, which is not only required by law, but gives you additional protection. Microchips and licenses serve as supplemental methods of identification to collars and tags, which — while still critical — can fall off or become lost. They can also help protect your pet from p.m. May 13 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MOTHER’S DAY FAIR

100 makers of art, food, drink and music May 13 and May 14. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13 at San Diego Made Factdory, 2031 Commercial St, San Diego.

VISTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Reservations required. $50 per person, by phoning (760) 630-0444, or e-mail at vistahistorical@gmail. com. 11 a.m. at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Dr, Vista.

ART GLASS SHOW, SALE

This show is the largest Art Glass show in Southern California and is all about your local Art. You will see beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, mosaics and more. Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Pl, San Diego.

LOYAL SC VS. RIO GRANDE

San Diego Loyal hosts Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m. on May 13. Tickets on sale now from $15 to $70.Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.

May 14

MOTHER'S DAY TEA

Spend the afternoon sipping tea with an array of tea selections paired with finger sandwiches and pastries. Make a succulent gift for mom. $125, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

MILITARY MATINEE

May 18

FARM FILM & MUSIC SERIES

Offering new ways for the community to learn about the environment. 7 to 10 p.m. May 18 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS CRUISE NIGHTS

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association announces its 24th annual Encinitas Cruise Nights. The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Downtown Encinitas, S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS BOOK LAUNCH

Encinitas resident Laing Rikkers launches “Morning Leaves,” a poetry book to help navigate grief following the loss of her sister who suffered from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

SENIOR DANCE CLASSES

Get your body moving and grooving! Classes are $15 per session and are available every Thursday from 9:20 am - 10 am. $15, 9:15 to 10 a.m. May 18 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

VINYASA YOGA CLASSES

New classes are available at OTC Studio 219!. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. May 18 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

SUCCULENT WREATH CLASS

There is romance, fantasy, love and loss but a way forward. $18-$22, 8 p.m. at Point Loma Playhouse, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego.

AAPI HERITAGE DINNER

The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dining event on Friday, May 19, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. $85, 6 to 9 p.m. May 19 at The Cottage, 7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

May 20

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Vista Community Clinic is hosting its Inaugural Pickleball Tournament “Dinks and Drinks” Fundraiser. To sign up, contact Betsy Heightman at betsy@vcc.org. 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 at Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle, 875 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY

Join the fun and educational activities at this year’s Endangered Species Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at Buena Vista Nature Center, 2202 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FIESTA DEL SOL

North County’s favorite annual free festival returns to Solana Beach May 20 and May 21. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 20 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park, 111 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.

MENTAL HEALTH & GOLF theft, giving you recourse to reclaim your pet if it is found in someone else’s possession.

San Diego Humane Society provides licensing services for all pet owners in their jurisdiction, as well as affordable microchipping clinics. These one-time expenses can save pet owners both time and money spent on searching for a lost pet or paying reclamation fees — and the peace of mind will last for the rest of your pet’s life.

If you do lose a pet, text LOST to 858-SAN-LOST (858-726-5678) to access San Diego Humane Society’s Lost2Found automated texting service, which provides valuable tips to help in your search. But most importantly, make sure you have taken all the proper steps to protect your pet and ensure they can be identified if they are found as a stray.

For more helpful resources, visit sdhumane.org/ protect.

Join Oceanside Theatre Company for our Military Matinee on at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, as we honor our local veterans and members of the military. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing arts and culture to North County, we are proud to offer two free tickets per military ID for this special performance. Prices range from Free to $45, Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N.Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Traditional Anglican Evensong with American Jazz at its finest, in the heart of Carlsbad Village. 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 14 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

May 16

VINYASA YOGA CLASSES

New classes are available at OTC Studio 219!. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. May. 16 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS DINNER

We love to get together to share our love for food, drink and company. Why not join us for some casual Italian fare in Torrey Highlands. 5 p.m. at Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria, 7875 Highland Village Pl, San Diego.

Create your own decoration with a variety of succulent cuttings from the garden. All materials are provided but bring small clippers or scissors. Register by May 11. $56, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 18 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

May 19

BRIGHTFEATHER DUO

Brightfeather Duo with Benjamin Hoffman, violin and Irene Kim, piano. $20, 7:30 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-ofa-kind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

'DESTINY OF DESIRE'

“Destiny of Desire,” an unapologetic Telenovela for the stage, plays through June 25. For showtimes, visit TheOldGlobe.org. $29, 8 p.m. at Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego.

SPRING BALLET

A zany, wild, and melodious ballet journey down the rabbit hole. $27.50, 2 p.m. at Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

‘ROSE & WALSH’

Neil Simon’s last play. A touch of Mr Simon's heartfelt humor is just what is needed in this time of recovering from COVID..

In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Marcos, Goat for Joe raises funds for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, and TrueCare’s Behavioral Health Division is the primary beneficiary of the proceeds. Mental Health Fair near Driving Range: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Shot Gun Start at 1 p.m.; Live Band, Silent Auction and Dinner starting at 6 to 8 p.m. Goat Hill Park Golf Club, 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside.

REMEMBERING HERB MEYER

A Celebration of Life will be held for legendary coach Herb Meyer. Keynote speakers include John Carroll and Ed Burke. The family invites everyone to attend. 3 to 5 p.m. May 20 at Herb Meyer Football Stadium, 400 Rancho del Oro Dr, Oceanside.

'SINGIN' IN THE RAIN'

The musical will run at the New Village Arts Theatre through July 2. $30, 7:30 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Call for artists for the May Off Track Gallery Bi-Annual Small Image Show. Enter at 5 p.m. at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

BUBBLE UP! REIMAGINED

One of the primary ways we generate support to provide rigorous science programming to kids in the City Heights community is through our annual fundraiser – the Bubble Up! Gala. $500-$5000, 6 p.m. at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, 7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad.