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Representative Vigils
Event Schedule for International Homeless Animals' Day: August 16, 2008
Check back frequently for updates.
UNITED STATES
Arkansas
Sponsor(s): Murphy Dog Park
Vigil Site: Murphy Dog Park, Rogers, AR
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Contact: Toni Carter, Phone: 479-426-3640, Email: tocarter@sbcglobal.net
Event: Blessing of the Animals, live music, awards, candlelight vigil
Sponsor(s): Bryant Animal Control & Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Mills Park Main Stage, Bryant, AR
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:30PM
Contact: Tricia Power, Phone: 501-653-0765, Fax: 501-653-2022,
Email: tpower@cityofbryant.com
Event: Service with Prayer, Candlelight Vigil
California
Sponsor(s): From the Heart Animal Behavior and Dog Training
Vigil Site: 561-I Brunken Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Contact: Barbara DeGroodt, Phone: 831-783-0818, Fax: 831-783-0657,
Email: k9tootr@fromtheheart.info, Website: www.fromtheheart.info
Event: Mardi Gras theme, adoptions, food, silent auction, games, candlelight vigil
Sponsor(s): Purrfect Cat Rescue
Vigil Site: Niles Community Park, Fremont, CA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008
Contact: Jennifer Wargo, Phone: 510-739-1597, Email: jennifer@purrfectcatrescue.org,
Website: www.purrfectcatrescue.org
Event: All Day Community Event, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): People Assisting Lodi Shelter (PALS) & Lodi Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Adoption Center, 1405 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi, CA
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Contact: Phone: 209-224-0354, Website: www.palslodi.org
Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zippy Zone Dog Run, Dedication of Mural,
Royal Caribbean Cruise Drawing,
Discount Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Cats or Kittens Adopted That Day
Colorado
Sponsor(s): Colorado All Breed Rescue & Training
Vigil Site: Cottonwood Creek Park, Soccerfield Area
Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Contact: Ruth, Phone: 719-264-6460
Email: ruth.brunette@csallbreed.org, Website: www.haveanicedog.org
Event: Educational Activities, Local Rescue Groups, Pet Related Seminars, Working Dog Show,
Children's Games & Entertainment, Rescue Dog Parade, Raffles, Candlelight Vigil
Connecticut
Sponsor(s): The Queenie Foundation, Inc.
Vigil Site: East Hartford Town Green
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Contact: Enid Breakstone, Founder and Exec. Director, Phone: 860-649-4488,
Email: queeniefound@hotmail.com, Website: www.queeniefoundation.org
Event: "Creating Compassionate Children" Meet 'n Greet, Blessing of the Animals,
Special Guest Speaker Heidi O'Brien, Director of Outreach, Humane Society Youth,
Music, Food, Candlelight Vigil
Delaware
Sponsor(s): Delaware Humane Society, Concord Pet Food & Supplies
Vigil Site: Concord Pet Food & Supplies, 1720 Faulkland Road (Chestnut Run Shopping Center),
Wilmington, DE 19805
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Contact: For More Information - Phone: 302-995-2255, Website: http://www.concordpetfoods.com/
Event: Adopt-A-Thon
Florida
Sponsor(s): Humane Society of the Nature Coast
Vigil Site: Humane Society of the Nature Coast, intersection of Wiscon and Mobley Roads, Brooksville
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00PM
Contact: Phone: 352-796-2711, Website: www.naturecoasthumanesociety.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil (Please Bring Own Candle), Treats for Shelter's Animals are Welcome!
Also ask about the Humane Society's Pet Food Bank to assist families
in need during the current economy.
Sponsor(s): Superior Mutts Doggie Rescue, Inc.
Vigil Site: Taste Restaurant in College Park, 717 W. Smith Street, Orlando, FL 32804
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - Car Wash 12:00Noon - 4:00PM, 3:30PM Live Music
Contact: Christopher Murphy, Phone: 407-947-9552, Email: yuktrude@yahoo.com
Event: Car Wash, Live Music Benefit
Sponsor(s): SPCA of Central Florida, Orange County Animal Services
Vigil Site: 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Contact: Susan Buser, Phone: 407-924-3814, Website: www.orlandopets.org
Event: Candlelight Vigil (please bring own candle), leashed pets welcome
Sponsor(s): Cats Angels, Inc. SPCA
Vigil Site: Gazebo in Central Park on Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 6:45PM Registration for Walk, 8:00PM Candlelight Vigil
Contact: Beth Hackney, Phone: 904-321-2267, Email: catsangels@bellsouth.net,
Website: http://www.catsangels.com/
Event: 8th Annual 2-Mile Walk and Candlelight Vigil
(Please Contact For Walk Sponsor Form)
Sponsor(s): Gulf Coast Humane Society
Vigil Site: Edison Mall (inside mall/entrance of Dillard's) & Gulf Coast Humane Society
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM-3:00PM (Edison Mall), August 16 & 17, 2008 (GCHS)
Contact: Phone: 239-332-0364 Ext. 308, Website: www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org
Event: Pet Adopt-A-Thon All Weekend
Sponsor(s): Animal Guardians of Brevard,
The Brevard County South Animal Care and Adoption Center (SACC)
Vigil Site: SACC, 5100 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne AND
NACC, 2605 Flake Road, Titusville
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Contact: Phone: 321-253-6608 (SACC) or 321-264-5119 (NACC),
Website: www.AnimalGuardiansofBrevard.org
Event: Special Adoption Event, Free Identification Microchips for Adopted Animal at Event,
Reduced Adoption Fees, Refreshments
Illinois
Sponsor(s): Livingston County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Humiston - Riverside Park in center of town, Pontiac, IL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Contact: Karen Gregory, Phone: 815-844-7837, Email: lchsadmin@gcacoop.com
Event: Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Young at Heart Pet Rescue
Vigil Site: Palatine Park District Dog Park at Harper College (entrance off Algonquin Road)
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 7:00PM - Dusk
Contact: Louise, Phone: 847-398-4563, Email: jlbasgall@ameritech.net,
Website: www.yahpetrescue.com
Event: Agility Demo, Games, Treats, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Save-A-Pet Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Downtown Grayslake
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 11:00PM
& August 17, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Contact: Phone: 847-740-7788, Email: Information@save-a-pet-il.org
Event: Summer Days and Parade - Save-A-Pet will have a booth - come and meet some animals and shelter volunteers!
AND
Sponsor(s): Save-A-Pet Adoption Center
Vigil Site: Save-A-Pet Adoption Center Parking Lot, 31664 N Fairfield Rd., Grayslake, IL
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00PM - 11:00PM
Contact: Phone: 847-740-7788, Email: Information@save-a-pet-il.org,
Website: www.save-a-pet-il.org
Event: 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil, Animal Stories, Poems, Songs
Sponsor(s): Orphans of the Storm
Vigil Site: Jaycee Memorial Park, Wilmot Road, Deerfield
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 9:00AM - 12:00Noon
Contact: Phone: 847-945-0235, Email: jborchew@orphansofthestorm.org,
Website: www.orphansofthestorm.org
Event: Pooch Parade, Prizes, Treats, Go To Website To Print Out a Pledge Card
Indiana
Sponsor(s): Knox County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Gregg Park's Band Shell
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Dog Swim) 6:00PM Vigil
Contact: Kathy Dotson, Phone: 812-886-0403, Email: jkdot@vincennes.net,
Website: www.kchumanesociety.com
Event: Dog Swim, Vendors, Candlelight Vigil
Sponsor(s): Partners for Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (P.A.W.S.)
Vigil Site: Riley Park Pool, Greenfield, IN
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 -12:00Noon - 4:00PM
Contact: Nancy, Phone: 317-467-1816, Ext. 1, Email: pawshancock@aol.com,
Website: www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN353.html
Event: 5th Annual P.A.W.S. Pool Party - Dog Swim, Fun Agility Course. See website for details!
Kansas
Sponsor(s): Humane Society of Atchison
Vigil Site: West Lanes Bowling Alley, 1416 Main, Atchison, KS and
Veteran's Memorial, River Road & Commercial
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 & August 17, 2008 (See Event for times)
Contact: Sharon Berry, Phone: 913-367-3647 or 913-367-5548,
Email: wildberry@prodigy.net,
To signup for Bowling Tournament, call Bob 367-4775 before August 13th.
Event: Bowling for Animals!
Bowling Tournament (8/16 - 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM and 8/17 - 1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Candlelight Vigil, Blessing of the Animals, Live Music, Guest Speakers (8/16 - 8:00PM)
Kentucky
Sponsor(s): Lawrence County Humane Society & Animal Shelter
Vigil Site: Wal-Mart (Louisa, KY)
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Beverly Pack, Phone: 606-571-6224, Email: sixcatpack@mindspring.com
Event: International Homeless Animals' Day Observance
Sponsor(s): Pulaski County Humane Society
Vigil Site: Inside Somerset Mall, 4150 South Highway 27,
Somerset, KY 42501, Stoplight #23
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 12:00Noon - 4:00PM
Contact: Phone: 606-451-ADOPT, 606-382-5070, Website: www.bhumane.org
Event: Pulaski County Humane Society Adopt-A-Thon
Maine
Sponsor(s): The Animal Welfare Society
Vigil Site: Petsmart in Biddeford
Date & Time: August 16, 2008 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Contact: Phone: 207-985-3244, Website: www.animalwelfaresociety
