PET Events upcoming

SATURDAY, JULY 1

BAKE, SPARKLE, CELEBRATE - LVVHS BAKE SALE

9am–2pm. Stop by for some yummy homemade treats for you and your furry friend! Huge selection! All proceeds benefit the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. Dog and cat adoptions, too! For more info, visit: www.LVVHumane.org

Petsmart • 6650 N. Durango Drive

TUESDAY, JULY 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

SUNDAY, JULY 9

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

MONDAY, JULY 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 Hotel & Casino • 4000 W. Flamingo Road

SUNDAY, JULY 30

2ND ANNUAL POUR FOR PAWS FUNDRAISER

5pm–9pm. (VIP 5-6pm $55) (Gen. Admission 6-9pm $35)

Emerald at Queensridge presents our 2nd Annual Pour for Paws Fundraiser. Bring your friends and family for a FUN evening of wine sampling, craft beer, small bites, music, dancing, silent auction, vendors, & raffle prizes, (swag bags VIP only). Help support Hearts

Alive Village & Pawtastic Friends. Purchase tickets: www.emeraldatqueensridge.com/specialevents

Emerald at Queensridge • 891 S. Rampart Blvd.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

LAS VEGAS BIRD CLUB MEETING www.facebook.com/Las-Vegas-Avicultural-Society-100246738317601 Eldorado Estates • 4525 W. Twain Avenue

1pm–3pm. Join Las Vegas Bird Club for their monthly meeting with a focus on Avian education. Visitors & birds welcome.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

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 Hotel & Casino • 4000 W. Flamingo Road

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

15TH ANNUAL FUPI FUNDRAISER

5:30pm–8pm. Celebrating 15 years! Saving Lives One Paws At A Time! Join Foreclosed Upon Pets for buffet dinner, entertainment, raffle, auction, beer and wine bar. Mistress of Ceremonies –Sherry Swensk. $45 per ticket. For more information, contact Sandy Marsh at 702-279-2544. www.forecloseduponpets.org The Meadows School • 8601 Scholar Lane

Never Leave Pets in Cars

Even a 5 to 10 minute trip means that temperatures could exceed 120 degrees in a car with closed windows.

may without notice.

JULY

» National Lost Pet Prevention Month

» National Pet Hydration Awareness Month

» July 1 National ID Your Pet Day

» July 10 National Kitten Day

» July 15 National Pet Fire Safety Day

» July 21 National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day

» July 31 National Mutt Day AUGUST

» August 1 DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs

» August 7-13 International Assistance Dog Week

» August 8 International Cat Day

» August 15 Check the Chip Day

» August 22 National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

» August 28 Rainbow Bridge

CONGRATS TO OUR VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS, THE 2023 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS.

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