EVENTS
All Breed Rescue and Training's 11th Annual Doggie Dash — With trail run or walk and pet-related vendors, 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Brewing, 4630 Forge Road, strollers and well-behaved dogs welcome; haveanicedog.org.
Cat Fest Colorado — With vendors, adoptions, cat show and more, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20, Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, $40 VIP, $20 general admission, $72 for family four-pack, free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets: catfestco.com.
Pet Festival — With Dennis the Emu, rescue agencies, pet vendors, face painting, costume contest and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27, Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave.; youcanfindjan@yahoo.com.
ADOPTION FAIRS
SLV Animal Welfare Society Dog Adoption Fair — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, weather permitting, PetSmart, 7680 N. Academy Blvd.; 719-588-5560, facebook.com/slvaws.
AVAILABLE
Adopt a Shelter Pet license plates — $80 one-time fee for new or replacement plates in addition to other taxes and fees, $25 renewal fee. Part of funds benefit the Pet Overpopulation Fund; dmv.colorado.gov/group-special-license-plates.
Pet Licensing — Offered by the Humane Society of the Pikes Region in partnership with DocuPet. Go online for fees: hsppr.org/law/license-your-pet.
Safe Place for Pets — Finding homes for pets of terminally ill owners. For information on rehoming pets or to find available pets for adoption, call 719-359-0201 or go to safeplacepets.org.
LOOKING TO HELP?
9 Lives Rescue — Foster homes needed. Supplies and medical care provided; 719-591-4640; colorado9lives.com.
Happy Cats Haven — Volunteer cleaners and adoption help needed as well as donations of Costco, grocery and office supply gift cards; gently used cat equipment accepted; 719-362-4600, happycatshaven.org.
Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique — Proceeds benefit local animal rescues, 3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway; 719-466-9797, rescued-hearts.org.
SLV Animal Welfare Society — Volunteers needed for dog adoptions and events in Colorado Springs; 719-588-5560; facebook.com/slvaws.
WHAT TO DO IF?
If an animal bites you, your pet runs away or you find a stray, call the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 719-473-1741. To list a lost or found pet, go to hsppr.org.
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Email adoption fairs and pet events at least two weeks in advance: listings@gazette.com.
