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Recurring Doggie Activities:

West Fest
Saturday and Sunday, August 9th & 10th, noon - 10pm, Chicago Ave., between Damen and Wood, Chicago
Come out to this annual street festival in Chicago's West Town community. There will be the usual fun street fair bands and vendors, but there will also be Pet Fest. Pet Fest is an area within West Fest with exclusively pet related vendors and sponsors, dog activities such as bathing pools, mobile grooming, and a spoof dog show beauty contest called the Westfester Mutt Show, which will occur about 4pm each day. There is a $5 donation to get into West Fest and there will be a Pet Fest raffle, with all proceeds going to three different dog rescue groups. www.westfestchicago.com

Simon's Annual Dog Wash for PAWS
Saturday, August 10th, 11am - 3pm, Simon's Sign Shop, 1439 W. Shakespeare, Chicago
Simon's Sign Shop is partnering with PAWS Chicago for its fourth annual dog wash and to celebrate the fourth annivesary of Simon's Car Wash. 10% of Simon's Car Wash sales will go to PAWS but also for $15 your woofer gets a dog bath and a goodie bag and all of those proceeds will be going to PAWS Chicago. For more info: 773-348-2000 or www.pawschicago.org

The Bow Wow Meow Open
Thursday, August 14th, Cog Hill Golf Club, 12294 South Archer, Lemont
Play 18 holes for 30,000 of Chicago's Neediest Animals! The non-profit, Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control, is hosting this golf fundraiser to help Chicago's City Shelter. Greens fees, golf cart, lunch, post-play barbeque and open bar, and goodie bags is $150. Barbeque only is $40. Staggered tee times begin at 10am. Reserve your spot now by calling 312-224-1115, or by visiting www.fcacc.org

Yappy Hour
Friday, August 15th, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Irish Bistro patio, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Come to the pation this friday with your four-legged friend for doggy appetizers from Zulu and Bistro drink specials. Get 15% off your purchase at Zulu with your receipt from the Irish Bistro. For more info: 773-248-3905

Jean Dodds Seminar
Saturday, August 16th, 9am - 4:30pm, Elgin Community College, Siegle Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin
Is your dog due for his vaccinations? There is still time to sign up the rare opportunity to hear Dr. W. Jean Dodds, DVM speak on vaccination, thyroid and nutrition. All proceeds are being donated to the Rabies Challenge Fund. Cost is $119. For info: 708-558-0596 or rtsmom@comcast.net

International Homeless Animal Day Event
Saturday, August 16th, 7pm - dusk, Palatine Park District Dog Park at Harper College (enter from Algonquin Rd. and look for signs), Palatine
Join Young at Heart Pet Rescue, dedicated to homeless senior pets, for an evening of Fun and Celebration with our Furry Friends. Agility demo by Spot On K9's. Games, treats and lots of canine and family fun. At Dusk we will honor all our pets with a candlelight vigil. For more info: 847-398-4563 or www.yahpetrescue.com

International Homeless Animal Day Event
Saturday, August 16th, 9pm - 11pm, Save-A-Pet, 31664 North Fairfield Rd., Grayslake
Please join Save-A-Pet as we recognize Homeless Animals Day with a candlelight vigil outside our shelter. Organizations around the globe participate in this day each year to publicize the magnitude of the problem of dog and cat overpopulation and to promote responsible pet ownership. The evening will consist of the vigil and the sharing of stray and shelter animal stories, poems and songs. Call 847-740-7788 x130 for further info.

Big Kahuna Luau "Paw"ty
Saturday, August 16th, noon - 4pm, dog-a-holics, 904 W. Armitage, Chicago
Hula on over with your pooches and help us party our grass off to raise money for the homeless dog's of Chicago Canine Rescue.$10 donation per person. Dogs are free. Hawaiian Food and Drinks for Pup Parents. Themed Dog Treats and free samples. Pool swimming for the doggies. Contests, prizes and goody bags. Silent Auction. For more info: 773-857-5787 or www.chicagocaninerescue.com

Rummage for Rescues
Saturday, August 23rd, 9am - 5pm, 2122 N. Shakespeare Ave., Chicago
Donated Second hand items, from furniture and books to CDs and clothes will be available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to three Chicago Rescue Groups: New Leash on Life, Puppy Love-Love Cats and ALIVE rescue. The Sale continues on Sunday. For more info: www.newleash.org or www.puppylove-lovecats.org

DCACC Dog Wash and Walk
Sunday, August 24th, 11am - 2pm, IIT Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Rd., Wheaton
DuPage County Animal Care and Control holds its first ever dog wash and walk. First, a bath to get the dog squeaky clean, followed by a walk around the IIT Rice Campus. The event will be attended by rescue groups and vendors of all sorts. Registration is $25 per entrant. However, that fee will be waived for entrants with pledges of $50 or more. For more info: www.dupageco.org/animalcontrol/

Hogs for Dogs Motorcyle Run
Sunday, August 24th, noon, Oak Lawn Harley Davidson, 11040 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn
Motorcycles parade in a fundraiser benefiting the Animal Welfare League. Cost is $15 for a single rider, $20 for rider and passenger (both must be over 21). Or pay just $5 to attend the party. Participants bringing a pet toy or other donation to the shelter will get a free raffle ticket. Registration forms are available online. Onsite registration begins at 10am. www.AnimalWelfareLeague.com

BINGO Night
Monday, August 25th, 8pm - 10pm, Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N. Clark, Chicago
Enjoy an evening of drag-queen hosted bingo to benefit New Leash on Life. Cost for the event is $5 for one bingo card, and $20 for five, with cards good for all rounds of bingo (8 - 10 total). Fabulous prizes for the winners of each round! For more info: www.newleash.org

Pet-ur-Pet Charity Event Pet Massage
Sunday, August 31st, 12pm - 3pm, Elements Therapeutic Massage, 395 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine
A charity event held outside the Elements Studio. Money raised goes to Young at Heart Pet Rescue. Join us for pet massage and pet photos. Adoptable pets will also be available. $20 entry fee per pet, includes massage and photo. For more info: 847-963-1600 or www.etmpalatine.com

2008 Mutt Mosey
Sunday, September 7th, Deer Grove Forest Preserve of Cook County, Dundee Rd. parking lot entrance just west of Hicks Rd., Palatine
What better way to help a good cause than by joining us for our very first Mutt Mosey fundraiser walk! Bring the dogs, bring the kids, bring your family, bring your co-workers. $25 registration fee. All participants receive a t-shirt and all dogs receive a bandanna. Prizes for top three fundraising individuals and top three teams. Register now at www.firstgiving.com/yahpetrescue

3rd Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Picnic
Saturday, September 13th, Wolf Lake (Conservation area), 12600 S. Avenue O, Chicago
The South Side All Breed Dog Training Club will be holding this 3rd Annual event. Breed rescues, Shelters, Dog Service Professionals are all invited to join, the spots are free. There will be demos, contests, kids fun, prizes and food. The goal is to educate the public on proper dog care, promote the many adoptable dogs in rescue groups and shelters, educate the pet dog owner on the importance of spay/neuter ... http://SouthSideDogs.org

Mutt Strut 2008
Saturday, September 13th, 8:30am - 1pm, Bank of America, 2163 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago
Chicago Canine Rescue presents it's 5th Annual Mutt Strut, an outdoor festival and fun walk. The event includes music, food, drinks entertainment, demonstrations, canine & human merchandise for sale, fun walk, children's activities, dogs for adoption and much more! The Walk begins at 9:30am. For more info: www.chicagocaninerescue.org

Winners Circle
September 19th, 6:30pm - 11pm, Adler Planetarium, Chicago
A benefit for Canine Therapy Corps (formerly Chenny Troupe). Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing. Bradley Young Orchestra, Canine Therapy Corps dogs, Live and Silent Auctions ... For info: 773-404-6467.

Save-A-Pet's 22nd Annual Pet-Athlon - "Let's Luau"
Sunday, September 21st, 10 am - 2pm, Lakewood Forest Preserve, Shelter E, Route 176 and Fairfield Rd., Wauconda
Registration will start at 9:30. $20 registration fee includes t-shirt, goodie bag, lunch and beverage coupon. Discounts for teams. All dog vaccines must be up to date and all dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. There will be several dog/human contests. 102.3 will be airing the event live. Event also includes an Animal Behaviorist, an Animal Communicator, micro-chipping, a silent auction and more. For more info: www.save-a-pet-il.org

Snoopy DogFest and Walkathon
Saturday, September 27th, 10am, Hollister, Libertyville
Registration begins at 10am and the walk begins at 11am. Even happenings include 1.5 mile walkathon for dogs and owners, prizes awarded for pledges collected, goodie bags for all registered walkers, canine demonstrations, fun dog contests, opportunity drawing and giveaways, vendor and exhibitor booths, food and beverages, music and more! For more info: 815-334-8236.

8th Annual Run for their Lives
Sunday, September 28th, 9am, Montrose Beach, Chicago
Support PAWS Chicago at this 8th Annual 8K Run/4K Walk. Bring the whole family to participate in the child and pet-friendly walk or compete against the clock in the 8K run. For more info: www.pawschicago.org


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