PET Events upcoming

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

PET CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION CLASS

10am–1pm. This class is designed to teach the participant how to administer emergency CPR and first aid to an animal until veterinary care is ascertained. Register at: www.petemergencyeducation.com

Natural Care Institute • 7060 S. Durango Drive, Suite 107

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

VVDOC – MONTHLY MEETING

7pm–8pm. Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club invites the public to attend their monthly meeting. Upcoming guest speakers and topics to be announced. For more info, visit: www.VVDOC.org

VVDOC Meeting Location • 1600 E. Desert Inn Road, 2nd Floor #240

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

ALES & TAILS PET ADOPTION & BEER GARDEN EVENT

12pm–3pm. Tivoli Village presents Ales & Tails Pet Adoption to help shelter dogs find their FUR-Ever homes. MIX 94.1 will host the afternoon pet adoption party! RSVP www.tivolivillagelv.com/events

The Piazza at Tivoli Village – 450 S. Rampart Blvd.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

LAS VEGAS BIRD CLUB BINGO FUNDRAISER

12pm–3pm. Doors open at 12pm and bingo starts at 1pm. Must be 21 to play, 100 seat capacity - 1st come 1st served. Prizes will be gift baskets valued at $25 or more and there will also be raffles. www.facebook.com/Las-Vegas-Avicultural-Society-100246738317601

Eldorado Estates – 4525 W. Twain Avenue

MONDAY, MARCH 13

PINS FOR PAWS BOWLING FUNDRAISER

6pm–9pm. Great for all ages! Enjoy an evening of bowling fun while supporting animal rescues! Participants can look forward to bowling contests, goody bags, silent auction, great prizes, and more. Purchase tickets at: www.pawpartnersunleashed.org

Beagletopia • 4000 W. Flamingo Road

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

31st Annual K-9 Trials

9am–5pm. You’re invited to celebrate the 31st Annual Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department K9 Trials. Come and see police department teams from all over the world compete in obedience, agility, and handler protection. Register in advance for free tickets. https://lvmpdfoundation.org

South Point Casino – 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

ADORE’S SWEET 16 PARTY www.southernnevadabeaglerescue.com

1pm–3pm. Come and join us to celebrate Adore’s 16th birthday! She came out of a research lab where she spent ten years confined, tested on and bred. She has been 6 years free. Have fun with games, treats, raffles and more! Purchase tickets on website or at the door.

Beagletopia • 285 Irvin Avenue

March

» March 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day

» March 5-11 National Professional Pet Sitters Week

» March 19-25 National Poison Prevention Week

» March 28 Respect Your Cat Day

» March 30 Take a Walk in the Park Day

Poison Prevention Awareness Month Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

MONDAY, APRIL 3

MONDAYS DARK TO BENEFIT PALNV

8pm. Mondays Dark is Vegas’ premier variety show that gathers an eclectic cast of guests together for 90 minutes of chat, entertainment and a lot of laughs to help raise 10k for a different charity every show!

Buy Tickets Now ➠ https://mondaysdark.com

The Space LV • 3460 Cavaretta Court

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

VVDOC – MONTHLY MEETING

7pm–8pm. Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club invites the public to attend their monthly meeting. Upcoming guest speakers and topics to be announced. For more info, visit: www.VVDOC.org

VVDOC Meeting Location • 1600 E. Desert Inn Road, 2nd Floor #240

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

VEGAS VALLEY DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB’S SPRING CLASSES

7pm Register today for VVDOC’s spring classes that will start on April 13th at Dog Fancier’s Park. www.VVDOC.org

Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School 4145 Jimmy Duarante Blvd.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

3RD ANNUAL PUTTS 4 MUTTS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

8am–5pm. Play some golf and support VPRP! Includes breakfast and lunch, drink tickets, rescue pups, prizes, raffles and much more. Register today at www.vegaspetrescueproject.com

Painted Desert Golf Club - 5555 Painted Mirage Rd.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

PINS FOR PAWS BOWLING FUNDRAISER

6pm–9pm. Great for all ages! Enjoy an evening of bowling fun while supporting animal rescues! Participants can look forward to bowling contests, goody bags, silent auction, great prizes, and more. Purchase tickets at: www.pawpartnersunleashed.org

Gold Coast Bowling Center • 4000 W. Flamingo Road

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

PAW PAINTING PARTY

11am–1pm. Great fun for the canines! Go home with your pet’s canvas painting! Friendly, vetted dogs welcome. Purchase tickets at: www.southernnevadabeaglerescue.com

Beagletopia • 285 Irvin Avenue

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

PAWTASTIC FRIENDS ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY

10am–4pm. Come out with your friends and family to enjoy this free event! Vendors, live entertainment, dance fitness, food trucks, silent auction and giveaways! www.PawtasticFriends.com

Pawtastic Friends Enrichment Training Center • 2200 East Pama Lane

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

LAS VEGAS BIRD CLUB MEETING

1pm–3pm. Join Las Vegas Bird Club for their monthly meeting with a focus on Avian education. Visitors & birds welcome. www.facebook.com/Las-Vegas-Avicultural-Society-100246738317601 Eldorado Estates • 4525 W. Twain Avenue

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

THE 20TH ANNUAL BEST IN SHOW

10am–1pm. Las Vegas’ premier dog show and silent auction benefiting the Valley’s lost and abandoned animals. Twenty-five shelter dogs from The Animal Foundation will strut their stuff on the red carpet and compete to be named top dog. animalfoundation.com

Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV – 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Pawlidays!

April

» April 8 Dog Fighting Awareness Day

» April 9-15 National Dog Bite Prevention Week

» April 16-22

» April 17-23

National Volunteer Week

National Pet ID Week

» April 23 Lost Dog Awareness Day

» April 26 International Guide Dog Day

Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

WE KNOW THEY ARE YOUR HERO…

…BUT COULD THEY BE SOMEONE ELSE’S?

Requirements For Your Dog To Become A Blood Donor

1. Between the ages of 1-6 years of age

2. Minimum body weight of 55 pounds

3. Current on vaccinations (Bordatella not required)

4. Not currently on medications with the exception of heartworm prevention.

5. No previous transfusions

6. Good temperament

The Las Vegas Animal Blood Bank supplies life-saving blood products to patients that are in need of blood transfusions both in our critical care unit and to the veterinary hospitals in our community. We need your canine’s help in order to help save lives of those in need!

This is where you and your pet come in as volunteers and leave as heroes. For every one donation, up to two different lives can be saved. Your pet may be eligible to donate every 2 months, which means your pet could save as many as 12 Iives a year!

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR PET!

In addition to the satisfaction of saving lives, there are many other benefits to your pet becoming a blood donor.

• Complete physical exams at every donation

• Annual lab work that is sent to your regular veterinarian

• Free blood products if ever needed

• 10% off ER visits with Veterinary Speciality Center