3rd Delaware Week for Animals April 17-25, 2010
The Delaware Week for Animals team is currently organizing events and working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. We have scheduled scores of events with wonderful people & community leaders for the amazing animals and orgs of Delaware throughout
April 17 - 25, 2010.
We are still plugging in events during the week! Contact us. Your ideas and suggestions are truly welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate Delaware animals.
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Major George S. Welch Elementary School Students
Art Project for Dover Air Force Base
~An official Delaware Week for the Animals event~
Major George S. Welch Elementary School students will be making colorful art posters of the awesome life-saving working Dover K9's and handlers. These posters will be presented to the handlers and staff at Dover Air Force Base during Delaware Week for the Animals. The young students will be saluting our hard-working military and creating art as only young people can in their sweet, heartwarming way.
For more information, call Cherylyn Minto at Welch Elementary School on the base at 302-674-9080. Visit Dover Air Force Base at http://www.dover.af.mil/
Also if you would like to send a card or letter of appreciation to the Dover Air Force Base K9's and handlers, please send to:
Dover Air Force Base
attn: Lt Abigail Wise, Community Affairs, c/o K9 Unit
Dover, DE 19902 God Bless Our Troops!
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Collection Drive Ends 4/16. Food Distributed 4/17-25th
Coventry Health Care in Newark, Delaware
Pet Food Drive to Benefit Delaware Animal Shelters
Coventry Health Care Inc
211 Lake Drive
Newark, DE 19702-3320
The employees of Coventry Health Care in Newark, Delaware will be collecting pet food and supplies to be donated to local area shelters. A collection box will be located in the employee cafeteria to collection donations of food and supplies. All items will be collected by April 16, 2010 and delivered to shelters during the 3rd Delaware Week for the Animals! (302) 283-6500
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During month of April
In honor of the 3rd Annual DE Week for the Animals
Lost and Found Dog Rescue No-Kill Adoption Center
(20) FREE Spay/Neuters!
Lost and Found Dog Rescue No-Kill Adoption Center
455 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
L&F Dog Rescue No-Kill Adoption Center & The Stanton SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic will provide (20) FREE Spay/Neuters:
(10) Spay/Neuter for Dogs including shots
(10) Cats Spay/Neuter including shots
Lost and Found Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on saving the lives of puppies and dogs of all ages. Through our commitment, over 386 puppies and dogs have found new homes over the last 5 years.
All puppies and dogs have been hand-picked and have warm and loving dispositions. Many of the animals rescued have been saved from euthanization in shelters and abusive situations.
Lost and Found Dog Rescue is not a shelter. We have no paid employees. Lost and Found Dog Rescue is a home-based rescue in New Castle, DE. Our volunteer's foster puppies and dogs in our homes until we can find each dog his or her own permanent forever-homes.
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Saturday, April 17th 9:00 til
Delaware SPCA Pet Food Collection
Rehoboth Concord Pet - Route 1 behind the SeaShell Shop
Delaware SPCA
455 Stanton Christiana Rd
Newark, DE 19713
We will be at the Rehoboth Concord Pet for their "20% off Everything Sale!" We will be collecting donations of pet food for our food bank - we give donated food to those who are having trouble feeding their pets.
Location for collection : Rehoboth Concord Pet - Route 1 behind the SeaShell Shop Contact : 302.541.4478 Your donations help fund our adoption facilities, cruelty investigations, subsidize our low-cost spay/neuter services as well as our Tree of Life and Second Chance Fund for critically ill or injured SPCA animals. Thank You! Pls visit http://www.delspca.org/
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Saturday, April 17th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
PAWS Spring Conference
Elwyn Institute
321 East 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3422
Information about the conference will be coming from the PAWS office; watch your mailbox & register early. Our mission statement calls us to work toward providing “individualized therapeutic visits,” and we are developing a one-on-one visit program to support that effort.
Our facility contact targets individuals who can benefit greatly from longer, more personalized visits. The facility also defines an objective for our visit – perhaps encouraging an Alzheimer’s elder to come out of her room or helping a disabled person to move more frequently by having them pet the animal more continuously. These are simple objectives, attainable through a visit that may last 15 to 30 minutes. http://www.pawsforpeople.org/
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Saturday, April 17th 10:00am - 3:30pm
Earth Day Celebration 2010: Party for the Planet!
The Brandywine Zoo
The Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, Delaware 19802
In conjunction with the Third Annual Delaware Week for the Animals, Brandywine Zoo is dedication a Party for the Planet intended to inspire zoo guests to learn about respecting our animal friends, both wild and pets! Learn about their unique care requirements (and why many don't make good pets) at various stations in the zoo.
Discover ways to appropriately interact with animals that will benefit them and you! Join the best party in town at the zoo with live entertainment, animal-related games, stories, crafts, live animal presentations and MORE are all part of the day's fun! Celebration takes place in the zoo, so dress for the weather.Registration not required. Fee: FREE with paid admission to the zoo. For more information visit their website.
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Saturday, April 17th 10am – 8pm
The Delaware Humane Association
Cat and Kitten Adopt-a-Thon
PetSmart
Brandywine Towne Center,
3010 Brandywine Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19803
All cats and kittens available for adoption are: Spayed/neutered, Vaccinated, Microchipped.Socialized and exercised daily. Loved!he Delaware Humane Association invites you to join us ! Same day adoptions are available for qualified applicants. http://www.dehumane.org/
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Saturday, April 17th 10:00 am- 12 noon
Kent County SPCA Rabies & Licensing Clinic
Hartly Firehouse
2898 Arthursville Road
Hartly, DE 19953
Firehouse near the the Methodist Church. Note: We have added additional services to these clinics that are not available at the weekend clinics (exams, tests, nail trims, Frontline flea & tick preventative, Tri-Heart Plus heartworm preventative) and as always at the lowest cost possible.
The Kent County SPCA (KCSPCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates solely from private donations. We hold the State of Delaware contract for statewide animal control. Our ACO's (animal control officers) are available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week throughout the entire state to investigate claims of animal cruelty, abuse and/or neglect. Pls visit http://www.kcspca.org/
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Saturday, April 17th All day
Leasure Elementary Student Pet Food Drive
May B. Leasure Elementary School
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702-5101
During the entire week of Delaware Week for Animals, teachers and students at Leasure Elementary School will be collecting food for the Delaware SPCA Stanton Shelter!
The students will also have the opportunity to read the book, " Mutt Dog" by Stephen Michael King and enter a art/essay contest. For more information, please call Mr. Werbrich at 302-731-0069.
Mutt Dog: City dweller Mutt Dog is brave, fast, and smart, but he is also hungry and lonely. When he happens upon a shelter for homeless humans, he finds food, companionship, and a shelter employee who takes him home. King's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations exude a friendly, hopeful feeling, even at the beginning of the story when Mutt is scrounging for food in trash bins and seeking comfort under park benches. By the story's end, Mutt Dog is clean, brushed, well fed, and happy, but his adoptive family has wisely allowed him to remain himself--a mutt. A great choice for story hours.
STEPHEN MICHAEL KING has written and illustrated many books for children, including his award-winning The Man Who Loved Boxes. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
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Saturday, April 17th 10:00am-2:00pm
Whimsical Equine Rescue, Inc.
“Visitors Day at the Farm”
29573 West Elliotts Dam Road
Laurel, DE 19956
Come and join us for the 3rd Annual Delaware Week for the Animals. This is our first year participating in this exciting week to celebrate the wonderful animals that touch all of our lives.
Whimsical Equine Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of the magnificent horses we rescue, as well as the families who adopt them. The exhaustive labor of our small group is well rewarded by the knowledge that these horses are safe.
You will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful horses and find you new partner! You can check out our New “used” tack store. Buy a raffle ticket for our Doll House or just spend some time with us. Donations of Triple Crown Senior, hay, gift cards from local feed stores would be appreciated!
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Saturday April 17th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Castaway Cats 2nd Annual Yard Sale
PET VALU Parking Lot
817 E. Baltimore Pike
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Castaway Cats is a cat rescue based in Bear, Delaware. We are comprised entirely of volunteers and a few foster homes. This rescue was started in 1992 in an effort to help the homeless and feral cats in our area. We rescue these cats, fully vet them and try to adopt them into loving new homesCome find your next treasure and help a homeless cat at the same time!
We can also help you with low cost spaying or neutering of your cats.
Please stop by and say hi! Rain date:Sunday April 18th 10:00 AM to 5:00.
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Saturday, April 17th 11:00 am til
Low Cost Vaccination Clinic
New Castle County Shelter
455 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
302-998-2281
Vaccination clinic at the New Castle County shelter in Stanton. Rabies, distemper, and bordatella vaccinations will be available. Microchipping also available.
Available Services
* Canine and Feline distemper vaccines - $10 each
* Canine Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $10 each
* Rabies vaccine - $13 each (must be 12 weeks of age or older)
* Microchip - $25 – permanent identification for pet-owner reunification
Instructions:Any prior rabies vaccine paperwork MUST be brought to the clinic. Dogs must be on leashes and cats should be in securely closed carriers
Payment for all services – Cash Only. Owners should bring valid identification with current address such as Driver’s license, state ID, or military ID to assist in the completion of required paperwork.
No appointment required – first come, first serve – please be prepared to wait. You and pets will need to wait outside, so please dress accordingly for the weather conditions. Thanks! http://www.delspca.org/ 302-998-2281
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Saturday, April 17th 11:00am - 1pm
Delaware SPCA Vaccination clinic
Stanton Shelter
Rt 7, 455 Stanton Christiana Rd,
Newark, DE 19713
Contact : 302-998-2281
Vaccination clinic at the New Castle County shelter in Stanton. Rabies, distemper, and bordatella vaccinations will be available. Microchipping also available.
Available Services
- Canine and Feline distemper vaccines - $10 each
- Canine Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $10 each
- Rabies vaccine - $13 each (must be 12 weeks of age or older)
- Microchip - $25 – permanent identification for pet-owner reunification
Clinic Instructions
Any prior rabies vaccine paperwork MUST be brought to the clinic
Dogs must be on leashes and cats should be in securely closed carriers
Payment for all services – CASH ONLY
Owners should bring valid identification with current address such as Driver’s license, state ID, or military ID to assist in the completion of required paperwork
No appointment required – first come, first serve – please be prepared to wait
Owners and pets will need to wait outside, so please dress accordingly for the weather conditions.
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Saturday, April 17th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Delaware for Angels Among Us Animal Sanctuary
Pet Adoption Day
Petco
4391 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
Angels is a 501c3 rescue for senior & special needs dogs. We will be having an adoption event at Petco on Kirkwood Highway this Saturday from 11-1. Pls stop by and meet our loving pets. Email jkarakul@aclu-de.org for more inforamation.
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Saturday, April 17th 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Girl Scout Troop #42: "Love Your Pet" Event
Newark Free Library
750 Library Ave.
Newark, DE 19711-7146
Girl Scout Troop #42 is sponsoring a "Love Your Pet" Event @ the Newark Free Library on Saturday, April 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Come celebrate Delaware Week for the Animals by making a craft and playing games. Participants are asked to bring a can or bag of pet food which will be donated to a local animal shelter. Any questions call Girl Scout Leader Jayne Mitchell-Werbrich @ 302-731-0069. This is a wonderful community event!
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Saturday April 17-( Sunday April 25th ) All days
Millsboro Art League Member Animal Art Benefit
for Delaware SPCA
Millsboro Art League
203 Main Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
The Millsboro Art League will be participating in the Week for the Animals by . having an Animal Art display for April 17th to 25th . We are asking all members to bring in their art Animals. Ten % of the sales will go to local Delaware SPCA. Visit www.millsboroartleague.com and http://www.delspca.org/
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Saturday April 17th 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Nuts For Mutts Adoption Day
House Pets
203 Atlantic Ave,
Creekside Plaza Shopping Center
Millville DE 19967
(302) 537-7695
Paws of Tomorrow will be hosting local adoption event. Please visit us at House Pets located on Rt. 26 in Millville, in the Creekside Plaza shopping center, beside Food Lion. We will have a variety of young and adult dogs waiting to meet you, greet you, and most of all….play with you!
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Saturday, April 17th 1:00 pm
Bellevue State Park Earth Day
Free Concert at the bandshell
Bellevue State Park
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
Bellevue State Park invites the public to bring lawn chairs, a picnic lunch, blanket and the whole family to the park’s outdoor bandshell at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 to enjoy an outdoor concert in honor of Earth Day. This free concert features The Grey Street Band, a Dave Matthews tribute band. Winners of the park’s 2010 Earth Day poster concert will be announced. Park entrance fees are in effect.
Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, the anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970. Federal, state, and local governments and environmental organizations throughout the country promote Earth Day events to encourage the protection of the nation’s natural, historic and cultural resources.
More information about the concert is available by calling Bellevue State Park at 302 761-3046. More information about Earth Day events and activities is available at www.earthday.net. Dorothy Payton, Bellevue State Park, 302-793-3046, or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, Necia.Beck@state.de.us
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Saturday, April 17th 6:00 PM til
BARKITECTURE 2010
An Evening of Art for the Animals
Greenville Country Club
201 Owls Nest Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
Faithful Friends is inviting individuals, architects, architectural firms, contractors, interior designers, high school and college-level design students, and local artists and designers to enter their creative talents in the design and construction of indoor or outdoor dog houses/cat condos, dog and cat statues, and frame-able art.
In addition to the live auction of these unique designer structures, the affair will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails (cash bar) and music. Trophies will be awarded for the best design entries and guests can enjoy bidding on tons of silent auction items throughout the event. Can't make our evening of "art for the animals?" We are accepting silent auction items. For more information, go to our Auction page for more details.
All proceeds from Barkitecture 2010 will benefit homeless dogs and cats in Delaware served by Faithful Friends Inc., a no kill animal shelter located in Wilmington, Delaware. http://www.faithfulfriends.us/ 302-427-8514
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Saturday, April 17 (to Sunday April 25)
Andy’s Friends, Inc.,
Cat Supply Donation Drive
Concord Pet Graylyn Crest
*North Wilmington, Pet Kraze in Chadds Ford, PA and
Giggybites in Chadds Ford, PA
Support Delaware’s newest cat rescue organization, and help us get a “paw up” on supplies before kitten season gets in full swing! Andy’s Friends, Inc., based in Wilmington, Delaware, focus is to end the routine killing of homeless cats and kittens through adoption to safe and loving homes, promotion of affordable sterilization programs, trap/neuter/return, and community education.
We need wet and dry cat and kitten food and treats, KMR kitten formula, cat litter, plastic litter pans, litter scoops, washable cat beds, cat toys, scratching posts, plastic cat carriers, wire dog cages in the larger sizes, metal or plastic food bowls, bleach, paper towels, Natures Miracle cleaner, sponges with scouring pad on one side, heavy-duty trash bags, laundry detergent, clean used sheets and towels in all sizes. Drop off your tax deductible contributions to:
*Concord Pet, The Shoppes of Graylyn, 1722 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810;
*Pet Kraze, 291 Wilmington - West Chester Pike, Rt 202 N & Smithbridge Rd (next to Brusters), Chadds Ford, PA 19317;
*GiggyBites Bakery & Marketplace, Olde Ridge Village, 100 Ridge Road Suite #4, Chadds Ford PA 19317.
We can arrange for large quantities of items to be picked up. Contact Andy’s Friends, Inc., P.O. Box 7303, Wilmington, DE 19803; telephone: 302-478-2429.
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Sunday, April 18th 10 am - 2 pm
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
& Greyhound Pets of Delaware @
9th Annual Dog Fest
at St Anthony in the Hills
6742 Limestone Rd, Avondale, PA
(PA/DE Border)
Fantastic day is planned. We need Volunteers to help us! Free Admission - Donation of $20 for t-shirt & goodie bag! This is a free all-breed event.
MAGDRL is staffed completely by volunteers. Like all humane groups, MAGDRL is in the unique position of helping both humans and pets. In our case, the pets are Great Danes and mixed Dane dogs, and the people are all those who have or want the companionship of this breed or, often, just dogs in general.
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Sunday, April 18th 10 am - 2 pm
Delaware SPCA
Mixx Brunch Fundraiser
Mixx on Rehoboth Beach
26 baltimore Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-8700
Join us for brunch at the Mixx Restaurant - a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Delaware SPCA! Location : Mixx Restaurant, 26 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth. Contact SPCA or phone 302.226.8700 . Visit Delaware SPCA http://www.delspca.org/
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Sunday, April 18th 12noon to 3pm.
Millsboro Art League Open House Reception
Millsboro Art League
203 Main Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
The Millsboro Art League is having a open house reception on April 18th noon to 3pm. to show our Animal Display for Delaware's Week for the Animals. . We plan to have scrumptious refreshments, a "Week for the Animals" Banner hanging in our display window and newspaper coverage. Come out and join us and have a wonderful afternoon.
Stop by and enjoy MAL members' animal art during the statewide celebration which is designed to celebrate and recognize the unique and life-changing role that animals play in the lives of citizens through all walks of life.The exhibit will hang through April 17 to 25. A portion of sales will benefi thet SPCA. http://www.millsboroartleague.com/events.html
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Sunday April 18th 12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Paws of Tomorrow Dog Days Adoption Event
Petco
310 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-1929
Paws of Tomorrow will be at the Ocean City Petco (near the Outlets). Please come out and show your support for this awesome rescue. Many of their adoptable dogs will be on hand, as well as many of the rescue's items for purchase. T-shirts, magnets, stickers, cups...Show your support by joining together.Thanks! Cara Wagner Paws of Tomorrow, Inc. Visit website
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Sunday, April 18th 2:00 pm
"Welcome Back Osprey"
Indian River Life-Saving Station,
130 Coastal Hwy
Delaware Seashore State Park 19971
The osprey is the most visible raptor in the Inland Bays region of Delaware. Learn about osprey migration and their schedule of activities during time on the breeding season grounds by joining a Delaware Seashore State Park naturalist. After an indoor presentation, the group will travel by vehicle to some good locations for watching osprey behavior during the spring and summer months in the Park(2825-acre park is a beach-goer's delight).
Like the iconic bald eagle, the ospre suffered a population decline between 1955 and 1980, largely due to pesticides and other pollutants. Environmental cleanup, which started in the 1970s, permitted a resurgent population growth for both the osprey and the bald eagle.
Participants in the "Welcome Back Osprey" program should wear shoes that can get a little muddy and bring binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars will be available for loan. The fee for this program is $5,space is limited. Call Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum 302-227-6991 to pre-register.
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Monday April 19th 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grotto Pizza Community Night
Grotto Pizza-Bethany Beach
793 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach De 19930
(302) 537-3278
Continue, Delaware's Week For the Animals by joining us at Grotto's for a family fun event. Grotto's will be donating 20% of your total bill to Paws of Tomorrow. Please click below for the voucher that must be presented when you order.
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Tuesday, April 20th 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
PAWS for Reading
Claymont Library
3303 Green St
Claymont DE 19703
PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog (or cat) in order to improve reading and communication skills. Children read individually to trained therapy pets (and their handlers) in schools, libraries, or other setttings where they can feel comfortable and confident -- and have fun!
After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble. (PAWS for Reading requires Advanced Level STEX and a PAWS for Reading Basic Training.) Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at (302) 838-3300
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Tuesday, April 20th 7:00 - 8:00 pm
PAWS for Reading
Bear Library
101 Governor's Place
Bear DE 19701
PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog (or cat) in order to improve reading and communication skills. Children read individually to trained therapy pets (and their handlers) in schools, libraries, or other setttings where they can feel comfortable and confident -- and have fun!
After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble. (PAWS for Reading requires Advanced Level STEX and a PAWS for Reading Basic Training.) Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at (302) 798-4164
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Wednesday, April 21 6:00 pm- til pm
Literacy Education Assistance Pups – L.E.A.P.®
Rehoboth Library
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
226 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Bring your young ones ones in to particpate in the LEAP reading event. Literacy Education Assistance Pups – L.E.A.P.®- is composed of a dedicated group of volunteers, based in Lewes, Delaware, who strive to increase the quality of reading education for the students in our community through the use of trained therapy dogs.
The goal of the L.E.A.P. program is to improve the literacy skills of children, and grow their enthusiasm for reading, through the assistance of therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. The presence of a L.E.A.P. dog creates an inviting and motivating reading environment. Specifically, a L.E.A.P. dog is nonjudgmental, comfortable, and FUN! (Reading sessions can take place in local schools, libraries, and other settings.) Visit http://www.leapreading.org/LEAPReading/Home.html
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Wednesday, April 21st 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PAWS for Reading
Kirkwood Library
6000 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington DE 19808
PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog (or cat) in order to improve reading and communication skills. Children read individually to trained therapy pets (and their handlers) in schools, libraries, or other setttings where they can feel comfortable and confident -- and have fun!
After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble. (PAWS for Reading requires Advanced Level STEX and a PAWS for Reading Basic Training.) Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at (302) 995-7663
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Thursday April 22th ( - April 25) All day
The Delmarva Birding Weekend
Throughout the Delmarva Peninsula
Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia
All weekend! Celebrate the migration of thousands of warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, and raptors. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region. Over 204 species were tallied during the 2009 event!
The Weekend combines boat trips, paddling treks, and expeditions by foot. (The Delmarva Peninsula is a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, occupied by Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia. The peninsula is almost 180 by 60 miles, and is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the west, and the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and Atlantic Ocean on the east.)
The Delmarva Peninsula possesses an extensive variety of environments, including barrier islands, tidal wetlands, cypress swamps, upland fields, and primeval forests. Field trips take place in the land and water that feed into the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, and the Atlantic coastal bays. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region.
Participating birders will be helping birds by promoting bird and habitat conservation. Birders, both novice and experienced, can make an important statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through low-impact tourism. www.delmarvabirdingweekend.org Call 443-614-0261
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Thursday April 22nd 10 am-2 pm
Vegan Earth Day - Bite Global Warming "
Crystal Concepts Metaphysical/New Age Store
131 E Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
Joan Calpin will be hosting a free information table for " Vegan Earth Day - Bite Global Warming. "
Do you know?
Raising animals for meat, dairy, and eggs produces more greenhouse gas emissions than all forms of transportation combined.
The rainforest is being cleared to produce animal feed, while feed cropland and animal waste dump more pollutants into our waterways than all other human activities combined.
Meat-based diets require 10-20 times as much land as plant-based diets and nearly half of the world's grains & soybeans are fed to animals to produce animal products.
What Can You Do?
The good news is that YOU can make a difference at every meal. In addition to your other efforts to protect the environment, reducing (or better yet eliminating) meat, dairy, and eggs in your diet is a powerful tool for real change. Stop by on Thursday the 22nd between 10 & 2 to find out more about the benefits of a vegan diet and get free recipes !
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Thursday, April 22nd 11 am- 2pm
The Wilmington Earth Day Celebration
One Riverwalk Plaza
110 South Poplar Street, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19801
This is an annual festival held outdoors in Rodney Square featuring dozens of "green" vendors from throughout the tri-state region. This year's festivities will take place on April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Attractions include gardening and valuable insights on making world a greener place also include:
-free giveaways (supplies are limited)
-crafts for kids
-a children's program for those who register in advance
-a live radio broadcast by WJBR 99.5 FM, and much more
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Opens April 22, 2010 Earth Day!
OCEANS
Regal Brandywine Town Center 16
3300 Brandywine Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-0753
Regal Peoples Plaza Cinema Stadium 17
1100 Peoples Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-8515
Disneynature, the studio that presented the record-breaking film “Earth,” brings OCEANS to the big screen on Earth Day- April 22, 2010.Winged Migration co-directors Jacques Cluzaud and Jacques Perrin re-team for this documentary produced for Walt Disney Studios, exploring the many mysteries of our planet's oceans. Almost three-quarters of the earth's surface is covered by oceans, yet strangely we seem to know more about deep space than the world of the sea.
There's no question that the ocean has played a crucial role in the history and sustenance of humankind, but what secrets does the underwater world hold? Follow filmmakers Cluzaud and Perrin beneath the ocean waves as they seek out the answer to this and explore the many dangers and mysteries of the deep. ~ Times are at 2:50 • 5:10 • 7:30 • 9:50. Rated G.
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Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) 6:00 pm-7:30pm
The Delaware Nature Society
Healthy Wetlands, Healthy You" Workshop
"Improving the Future for Delaware's Wetlands!"
University of Delaware's
Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
The Delaware Nature Society is hosting workshops about freshwater wetlands; what they are, why they are important to protect and what you can do to support this effort. Wetlands provide extremely important habitat for a wide variety of wildlife – mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates like crabs, crayfish, dragonflies, rabbits, frogs, fish,etc. Some animals live their whole lives in wetlands and others depend on wetlands for essential parts of their life cycle such as breeding sites.
Featuring presentations by: Chris Bason of the Center for Inland Bays, Rebecca Rothweiler of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Brenna Goggin, Delaware Nature Society. Free Admission. Refreshments served.
RSVP by phone 302-239-2334 ext.132.
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Friday, April 23th 6:00 pm - 8:30pm
Screening of " Earthlings " documentary!
Newark Free Library
750 Library Ave
Newark, DE 19711
Limited Seating - 50 maximum, first come first serve basis
Graphic Images - Adults Only / Over 18 Only
EARTHLINGS is an award-winning documentary film about the suffering of animals for food, fashion, pets, entertainment and medical research. Considered the most persuasive documentary ever made, EARTHLINGS is nicknamed “the Vegan maker” for its sensitive footage shot at animal shelters, pet stores, puppy mills, factory farms, slaughterhouses, the leather and fur trades, sporting events, circuses and research labs.
The film is narrated by Academy Award® nominee Joaquin Phoenix and features music by platinum-selling recording artist Moby. “Of all the films I have ever made, this is the one that gets people talking the most,” said Phoenix. “For every one person who sees EARTHLINGS, they will tell three.” Visit www.earthlings.com for more information .
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Friday, April 23rd 7:00pm
Texas Hold'em Poker for Tri-State Birds
The Milford Poker Club
1017 Mattlind Way
Milford, DE 19963
The Milford Poker Club is hosting charity poker for Tri-State. Minimum buy-in is only $20 and blinds are as low as $1/$2. All proceeds from each night benefit Tri-State Bird Rescue.
Check out our event flyer with more information and share it with your friends! Big screen TVs to watch the games while you play.Food and beverage available for purchase. For more information, contact Rebecca Elzey at phone
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Saturday April 24th 8:00 am -- 3:00 pm
1st 2+4 Make-over
Avery Gallery
Map: 9802 Golf Course RD
Ocean City MD 21842
(410) 213-7222
Avery Gallery will be hosting the 1st Annual 2+4 Make-over. You might be asking yourself "what is a 2+4 make-over?" Well, its a special fundraising event for our 2 legged and 4 legged friends. Avery Gallery~Hair and Beauty Salon will be offering clients hair cuts and Lyssa Sabia and friends~ groomers, will be primping your pooch!
There will be other beauty services available along with a silent auction, Chinese auction, refreshments and a pet adoption area. All the profits from the day will go to Paws of Tomorrow animal rescue. www.pawsoftomorrow.com
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Saturday, April 24th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Join Delaware SPCA @
Seventh Annual Bug and Bud Festival in Milford!
Walnut & Riverwalk
Milford, DE 19963
Costume Walking Parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at SW Front & Church Streets
$100 Prizes for best Ladybug & Tree costumes
Abbott’s Mill – “hands-on” Nature Encounters
Live entertainment throughout the day
Arts & Crafts Vendors along Walnut street & Mispillion Riverwalk Areas
Food Vendor Court
Paddleboat rides
Vintage Boat display
Remote Control (RC) Boats
Pony ridea, Gas Powered Remote Control Boat Demonstration. Kids Korner - children’s games, activities, inflatables and more.Chalk Art contest – Winner Prizes by the Ladybug Shop.Children’s Art Show, Milford Museum exhibit “Rock ‘n Roll of the 1950s”.And much, much more to be announced
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Saturday, April 24th (& 25th) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The DELMARVA Search and Rescue Group
Accelerated CERT Class
Prince George's County Fire Services Bldg.
Delmarvasar instructors. Lodging: Not required. When responding to a true emergency, DELMARVA Search and Rescue does not charge for it's services.
We are a volunteer group, and provide our own gear and transportation to all emergency callouts. Many of the training classes we hold are also done without cost. In our "business", we'd much prefer people don't get into the situations we're called to get them out of. So we offer training to the community, as well as other public safety and search groups with the hope that the information will prevent a serious incident one day.
With the generous contributions of people like you, we are able to fund many of our needs, such as radio systems, rescue equipment, training and certification for members and dogs. DELMARVA stands for Delaware, Maryland, Virginia.
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Saturday, April 24th 9 am to 1 pm.
Yard Sale to benefit Underground Dog Rescue
Entrance to New Garden Park
front of the township maintenance garage
8934 Gap-Newport Pike
Avondale, PA 19311
New Garden Township's spring yard sale is this coming! UDR will have tables there, as usual. (We do this in the spring and fall, when the township holds their community yard sales.)
There are many people participating, so there will be lots of great items to choose from … The sale is held in front of the township maintenance garage (at the entrance to New Garden Park) on Route 41, near the intersection with Newark Road. In addition, the Boy Scouts will be having their annual event in the Park at the same time.
Underground Dog Rescue is dedicated exclusively to placing dogs into caring, loving and permanent homes. We rescue shelter dogs just before they are to be destroyed at the shelter due to a lack of space. Our team of volunteers’ temperament tests each one, thereby enabling us to give an accurate evaluation and assessment of each dog’s personality. This approach is what makes our group unique and successful.
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Saturday, April 24th 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
17th Annual Holistic Health Fair
Cape Henlopen High School
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE DE 19958
Guest speakers, healthy food court, educational workshops, demonstrations, holistic, "green" & natural retailers and service providers, Kid's Corner, , non-perishable food drive, "Change for Change" wishing well.
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Saturday April 24th 10am – 4pm
PAWS at University Delaware Day 2010
University of Delaware
531 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716 -- Townsend Hall
(302) 831-2508
This event has been a HUGE success for PAWS. Join in the fun at our informational table & circulating throughout the campus. PAWS: Our mission is to lovingly provide elders, children, and folks with disabilities individualized, therapeutic visits with gentle, affectionate pets. http://www.pawsforpeople.org/
- More than 90 different educational and interactive exhibits
- Children's games and activities
- Musical entertainment
- Tractor-pulled hayrides around the UD farm complex
- Plant sales (trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetable and bedding plants.)
- Educational lectures
- Lots and lots of food!
-Pls leave pets at home. There will be PAWS and GPA-Delaware there with dogs!
GPA-DE is an all volunteer organization dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired greyhounds and younger dogs that can't make the grade at various tracks throughout the country--resulting in an early retirement. GPA-DE's goal is to let people know what excellent and loving pets these gentle, retired racers make.
We'll bring dogs to meet and lots of information about adopting or fostering these beautiful, gentle dogs. For more information, visit our website at http://www.gpadelaware.org/
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Saturday, April 24th 10am – 2pm
PAWS for People Rock for the Aged
Little Sisters of the Poor
Jeanne Jugan Residence
185 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713-2997
(302) 368-5886
Pull up your rocking chair and rock, rock & rock. We will be visiting the Little Sisters of this Rockathon as they rock in chairs as a fundraiser. Visit website
PAWS for People is a wonderful pet therapy group serving parts of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Our mission is to lovingly provide elders, children, and folks with disabilities individualized, therapeutic visits with gentle, affectionate pets.
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Saturday, April 24th 8:00 am- til
KCSPCA 11th Annual Scamper for Paws & Claws
5K Run –Walk/Pledge Walk for the Animals
Killens Pond State Park
5025 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943-1916
In Memory of Peder Hansen.5K Run –Walk/Pledge Walk for Animals
A full day of fun with booths and prizes !
Are you what we call an “Animal Person”? Do you think of yourself as a “Dog Person”, “Cat Person”, “Horse Person” etc., or just an all around “Animal Person”? If so, you’ve probably thought that the Kent County SPCA is the kind of organization that you could support in some way. http://www.kcspca.org/
Tel: 302.698.3006 | Toll Free: 888.352.7722
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Saturday, April 24th Rain or Shine! Registration begins at 11 am
Delaware Humane Association
Walk for the Animals at the Beach
Delaware Humane Association
701 A Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Meet at Grove Park at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Rehoboth Avenues to register.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: The Delaware Humane Association (DHA) invites you and your 4-legged friends to the 7th Annual “Walk for the Animals at the Beach,” Saturday, April 24, with registration at Grove Park, at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Rehoboth Avenues, rain or shine. Note the change to Grove Park is due to the construction which has closed part of the boardwalk. We promise you a great walk!
This event begins with registration at 11:00 am. The walk starts at 12:00 noon. Walkers are welcome to bring their dog; however, all dogs must be leashed. Registration fee for adults is $25 until April 21, $35 thereafter. Kids ages 6 to 16 (accompanied by an adult) are just $5 and children 5 and under are FREE.
Awards ceremony will take place immediately following the Walk. People and canines welcome! Parking for the Walk is available along Columbia and Henlopen Avenues by Grove Park. Proceeds from the Walk for the Animals at the Beach will benefit DHA and its mission. For more information and to register, call Delaware Humane Association, 302-571-8172, ext. 301 or visit www.dehumane.org.
The Delaware Humane Association (DHA) is Delaware’s premiere non-profit, lifelong care animal shelter and adoption center. The mission of DHA is to act as a voice for companion animals and to enhance their welfare by providing temporary shelter, spay/neuter services, humane education programs, and adoption/placement resources.
Proceeds from the Walks support DHA’s mission as it is carried out throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Our work reaches many animals and people in a four-state area. We appreciate the ongoing support of our Walkers, Pledgers, and Sponsors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic states who come to Rehoboth Beach each year to join in our efforts!http://www.dehumane.org/
Rain or Shine! Registration begins at 11 am.Walk begins at 12 noon.
Phone (302) 571-0111 ex303.
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Saturday, April 24th 11am til
Farm Sanctuary Tabling @ Delaware Humane Walk
Meet at Grove Park at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Rehoboth Avenues.
Joan Calpin will be hosting a table on behalf of Farm Sanctuary at the Delaware Humane Walk at Rehoboth Beach I will be there with lots of free information about Farm Sanctuary and how people can help farm animals.
Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. We envision a world where the violence that animal agriculture inflicts upon people, animals and the environment has ended, and where instead we exercise values of compassion.
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Saturday April 24th 2 pm-til
Chenoa Manor Sanctuary Tour!
Chenoa Manor
733 Glen Willow Rd
Avondale, PA 19311
As part of the DE Week for Animals, Chenoa Manor in Avondale, PA is opening their sanctuary doors for a public tour on Saturday April 24th at 2 pm. It is $10/person (no donation for infants/toddlers).
Chenoa Manor is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization which serves as a safe home for animals with nowhere left to turn.
Our sanctuary is home to over 200 animals, including those rescued from factory farms, animals used in lab experiments, and various exotic species. Most of Chenoa Manor's residents were either neglected, abused, or en route to slaughter prior to being rescued.
All the animals accepted at Chenoa Manor become permanent residents of the sanctuary and are not adopted out to individuals. They are provided a lifetime of care, safety, and compassion on Chenoa Manor's twenty-five acre farm.
The animal's daily needs and veterinary care are provided by Dr. Rob Teti, Chenoa Manor's Executive Director and licensed veterinarian.
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Saturday, April 24th 6:00 pm- til
Southern Delaware Vegetarians
Hobos Restaurant
56 Baltimore Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2144
The Southern Delaware Vegetarians will celebrate Delaware's Week for the Animals with dinner at Hobos Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. If you'd like to join us for dinner contact JoAnn at veg4lifedelaware@yahoo.com
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Sunday, April 25th 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tri-State Bird Rescue Annual Open House
Tri-State Bird Rescue
110 Possum Hollow Road,
Newark, DE 19711
This is a once-a-year opportunity to tour the Tri-State facility. Learn what we do, enjoy kid-friendly activities, visit our exhibitors, and grab a bite to eat.
Check back for more information as our annaul event gets closer.
The mission of Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is to achieve excellence in the rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, and oiled native wild birds, with the goal of returning healthy birds to their natural environment. We do this through compassionate care, humane research, and education. 302-737-9543.Our phones are answered 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ttp://www.tristatebird.org/
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Sunday, April 25th 8:00am - 4:00pm
A Buddy for Life Inc
Yard Sale and Meet and Greet
Tractor Supply Company
912 Middletown Warwick Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
Join us at the Tractor Supply Company and help us raise some much needed funds for our animals. We will have some dogs there throughout the day looking for their forever home! Check back to see what dogs will be attending as the date gets closer! http://abuddyforlife.org/events.html?id=203
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Sunday, April 25th 5 pm-6pm Eastern time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An official Delaware Week for the Animals event~
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm eastern time on Sunday, April 25th. This is a multi-faith observance.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
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