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Current & Upcoming 2008 Events
Date: Thursday, November 13th Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Location: Richmond SPCA [2519 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23220] RSVP: Vaughan Weidig, vaughan@fetchacure.com Event Description: The featured speaker will be the SPCA's very own, Dr. Angela Ivey, and she will be speaking on the importance of spaying and neutering your dog, and how this relates to cancer. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch and FETCH will provide something to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth. Month Long Awareness Initiative
Location: All Over Richmond! Event Description: FETCH a Cure is participating with local retailers, restaurants, dog grooming shops, veterinary offices to launch the first annual “See Spots” Campaign. All of those participating will be donating a portion of all proceeds raised from a particular product or service to FETCH a cure for the entire month of November. Not only will this help to raise awareness for FETCH a cure, but for Canine Cancer Awareness month as well. For more information and to see participating sponsors click here. Three Dog Bakery Presents 2nd Annual Feast for the Beast Thanksgiving Dinner
To Satisfy all Hungry Hounds, the Feast for the Beast Four-Course Dinner Includes: • Two Gimley's Gobblers' PRICE: $15.95, with a portion of proceeds to benefit FETCH a Cure. All Dinners are boxed-to-go, and include heating instructions! All Dinners must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance by Monday, November 24, 2008. Each Feast for the Beast Box is prepared with love by Lisa Anthony and our dedicated staff! Please call (804) 330-3536 to reserve your Feast for the Beast Dinner. Three Dog Bakery is located at 9200 Stony Point Pkwy., Stony Polnt Fashion Park Richmond, VA 23235. Also, if you are planning to be away for the holidays, don't forget you can drop the meal box off with your dog to the pet resorts and they too can celebrate Thanksgiving amongst pals! FETCH Night at Fleming's Steak House & Wine Bar Date: Wednesday, November 19th Time: between 5:30 p.m. & 12:00 a.m. Location: Participating local merchants. Check back for the list of all participating locations. Event Description: FETCH A Cure and Fleming's Steak House & Wine Bar are coming together to help support the treatment & care of canines affected by senior aging & canine cancer in the Richmond area. Fleming's Wine On Wednesday is a night dedicated to helping local organizations raise money for their cause in a fun and social way. By coming to Fleming's on Wednesday November 19th and purchasing Fleming's wine by the glass or bottle you will be helping to support FETCH and our cause. 100% of proceeds from wine purchases between 5:30 p.m. & 12:00 a.m. will go directly to funding FETCH A Cure! So, please come enjoy an evening with the FETCH staff and supporters and help us help the canines in crisis in our area! For information or to make dinner reservations, please call 804-272-7755. Date: Entire Month of December Location: Participating local merchants. Check back for the list of all participating locations. Event Description: Paws for the Holiday! Take a break from all of the holiday hoopla to pick up a treat for your furry friend. Participating businesses will be supporting FETCH a cure and helping FETCH supporters to prepare for the holiday by housing a FETCH Holiday Bone Tree or dog house adorned with handmade dog bone treats. In order to participate in this year’s event, please consider including your business in FETCH’s efforts to raise awareness during the holiday season. After all, who else is a better recipient of a treat, then a much-loved canine companion? Please check back for further details. If you are interested in getting involved with this event, please contact Vaughan Weidig, (804) 527-3535. For sponsorship information click here. Date: Entire Month of December Location: Participating local merchants. Check back for the list participating locations. Event Description: Toys for Furry Tots is a collection campaign benefiting animals in need of holiday cheer. Decorated doghouses will be placed around the city acting as drop off locations for pet toys and supplies. These gifts from the community will be delivered to area shelters and humane societies on Christmas Eve, helping to give homeless animals some happiness while in their shelter type environments. When you decide to sponsor a furry tot toy box you are fronting a mass effort to improve the lives of dogs all across Richmond. Please check back for further details. If you are interested in getting involved with this event, please contact Joanne Silverman, (804) 241·7356. For sponsorship information click here. 2nd Annual Pups on Parade 2009!! Date: Through out 2008-2009 Event Description: Inspired by Richmond’s highly successful Go Fish project of 2001, Pups on Parade 2009, is a fundraising project involving dog sculptures that are groomed and transformed into a works of art that become part of an outdoor art display that moves around town. Woof! We need Artists! We would like to invite ARTISTS to join this fun filled campaign that will yield high exposure for your canine creations and leave a lasting mark on the greater Richmond area pet lovers, as well as the community at large. Please contact us if you're interested in submitting a design. If you are interested in getting involved with this event, please contact Vaughan Weidig, (540) 908·9538 or Joanne Silverman, (804) 241·7356. For sponsorship information click here.
Lauren’s Story: An American Dog in Paris by Kay Pfaltz Author Kay Pfaltz is donating 100% of profits to animal welfare organizations, including Fetch-A-Cure. Laugh as Lauren takes on the French dining scene. Cry when she develops cancer. And feel the power of love and the magic of life when both canine and human lives are transformed. Lauren’s Story will make a great gift for dog-lovers, and help animals. A revised edition of this true and heartfelt story of a starving, stray beagle who ends up in Paris is available for purchase online. [In order to have proceeds of your purchase go to FETCH a Cure, Kay has asked that you email her a short note to help keep track of sales.] For Kay’s mission statement see www.kaypfaltz.com. |
Date: Entire Month of November- Canine Cancer Awareness Month
