The Animal Rescue League is holding its 3rd annual “Paws for a Cause” event this Saturday Feb. 9th 2008 in Brewster on the Cape.

Click on the image to download a flier

This wonderful event is a fundraiser for homeless pets on Cape Cod and will be held at the Ocean Edge Resort from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets are $35/person. For more information, please call the Brewster Adoption Center at 508-255-1030.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re really excited for the Patriots big game today, but Animal Planet is hosting the 4th annual Puppy Bowl this Sunday at 3pm.

So check out the website and make sure not to miss the greatest pregame show on TV this Sunday.

Go Puppies! And GO PATRIOTS!

Join Boston Natural Areas Network for the seventh annual Mush the Greenways! This free mid-winter event will be on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

The mushers of Northern Exposure Outfitters in Brookfield, MA will bring their team of trained sled dogs to the Greenways to introduce the fundamentals of this winter sport. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with these talented dogs, try their hand at harnessing and watch the team in action. Free hot chocolate will help
to keep you warm.

A limited number of rides will be given. Reservations are required for rides.
Call BNAN at 617-542-7696 to reserve a spot.

Here are more details:

Mushing at Belle Isle Marsh
Bennington Street, East Boston
Sunday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mushing at Pope John Paul ll Park
Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PERSONAL DOGS ARE PROHIBITED!

For more information & directions to locations, please go here:
http://bostonnatural.org

The pug meetup that takes place once a month at Doggie Day, located at 400 Tremont St in Boston, is definitely one of the most social dog playgroups we have been to. Last weekend’s meetup was full of nice pug owners with their pretty babies. If you have a pug, or if you just like them, this meetup is a great opportunity to meet other pug lovers, to socialize your pug and to exchange tips about the breed. Next event will take place on February 2nd at 10 am at Doggie Day.

Who is this supercute old man!? It is Santa Claus!! And not just any Santa Claus: he is only for dogs! It seems that the old man flew from the North Pole to meet Boston dogs at Doggie Day, last Saturday and Sunday.

There were so many dogs who booked a picture with Santa- here are pictures of just a few of them. All profits of the event benefited Canine Companion for Independence.

By the way, Santa is a big dog lover, too! He is pictured below with his babies Cleo and Oomer.

Both this weekend and next one your dog has the opportunity to meet Santa and get a pic with him!
These photos would make great gifts, getting a lot of your holiday shopping taken care of in one easy step.

Doggie Day, located at 400 Tremont St in the South End, organizes the 4th Annual Santa Paws & Claus next weekend, Saturday and Sunday december 8th and 9th from 10am to 6 pm. The event benefits Canine Companion for Independence, a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs.

Another photo event with Santa Claus will take place at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center, on Saturday, December 15, at 12:00 PM.
The MSPCA is located at 350 South Huntington Avenue.
The cost is $15 for a framed photo and $5 for each additional photo without a frame. Plus- you will receive a free photo by e-mail, to make your own digital Christmas cards!
For appointments and info call 617-541-5083.

It’s almost December which means… more chances to dress up your dog!

The Annual ReinDog Parade is Saturday, Dec 1, at 3 PM at Pinehills Village in Plymouth. Pinehills is Route 3 South to Exit 3, left at the exit, and watch for the signs on the left for the Village.

Don’t forget a dog costume: judging will take place during the parade and Santa Claus will be there, too! Click here for more info. Registration is at 2 PM.