Events Archive
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Bark & Bubbles
The League and WagTime Pet Spa & Boutique are partnering to create a fun summer event for you and your pet(s). The bubble-filled afternoon will include doggie treats, ice cream, pet caricatures,and sushi and bubbly drinks for all two-legged guests. WagTime is offering a special 20% discount on select merchandise during the event. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Space is limited; please order yours early!
For more information, contact Julie Schuman at 202-321-5226 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Mutts Strut 2008
On Sunday, June 1st, 600 people and 200 dogs covered the American University quad for the fourth annual Mutts Strut. The event netted over $50,000 for the League, setting new records for both individual and team fund-raising efforts.
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Fall Into Love
Fall into love with the cat of your dreams with no adoption fees!
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The Summer of Free Love
No Adoption Fees on Cats – All Summer Long!
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1914 Society Reception
By invitation only to the members of our 1914 Society.
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Pasta for Pets
A spaghetti dinner and family game night to benefit the League!
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Major Leaguers Reception
By invitation only for the members of our Major Leaguers.
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Shop at Love of Dog Bakery and Support the League!
Love of Dog Bakery has selected the League to be their Charity of the Month! In April 2010, 5% of all purchases will be donated to the League!
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Living with your new dog
Are you a new or potential dog adopter and want to learn more about the process and what to expect out of your pet? This class is for you!
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Buy Your Diamond Ring Raffle Tickets Today!
Buy a $25 raffle ticket today for a chance at winning a diamond ring worth over $3,300!
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Happy Hour at MidTown Loft
The Washington Animal Rescue League and the Wolf Trap Young Professional Society invite you to a special evening at MidTown Loft.
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Puppy Mill Dog Adopter Meet-Up
A workshop for people who have adopted a puppy mill dog before.
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Rescue Me Gala 2010
The Rescue Me Gala is the League’s largest fundraising event of the year!
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White House Pet Correspondents Benefit for the League
A happy hour to benefit the League at Helix Hotel on April 28 from 6-9 p.m.
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Exhibit of John Lennon Drawings Benefits the League
From May 7-9, nearly 100 of Lennon’s drawings and writings will be on display at 3307 M Street, NW. Donations at the door benefit the League’s animals.
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Dog Adoption Event at K-Mart Aspen Hill
Saturday, May 15, 11-2 p.m. Stop by…you just may meet your new best friend!
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Preparatory Class for New Dog Owners
This free session covers housetraining, home-alone training, socialization, basic obedience, and enrichment for your new dog or puppy.
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D.C. Animal Law Panel Discussion
A discussion of the local legal issues governing animals and their treatment with Dr. Gary Weitzman (the League), Lisa LaFontaine (Washington Humane Society), Katherine Anne Meyer (Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal), Dr. Bernard Unti (the Humane Society of the United States), and Cheryl Leahy (Compassion Over Killing).
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Dog Adoption Event at Ace Hardware
Saturday, April 12, 11-2 p.m. Stop by…you just may meet your new best friend!
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A Red, White & Blue Bully For You!
Thru Labor Day: September 6, 2010, adopt any of our specially-marked pit bulls and receive discounts and free items!
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Caring Kids Camp
A fun-filled week for Caring Kid Campers who love art and animals at the League!
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Old Ebbitt Grill Brunch
A Sunday champagne brunch to raise funds for the League’s Disaster Rescue Fund!
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The Humane Society of the US’s Taking Action for Animals Student Summit
HSUS invites high school and college students to the first-ever Taking Action for Animals Student Summit to join a national network of young people who are speaking up for animals. Your voice is their voice, make it heard.
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Dog Adoption Event at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day
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Dog Adoption Event at the DC United Game: Family Night
Sunday, August 22 from 11:30 - 2 p.m. at RFK Stadium
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Community Day Featuring the League at the Spy Museum
Come out and meet League representatives during Community Day at the Spy Museum! August 25 from 4-8 p.m.
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Dog Adoption Event at Behnke Nursery
Saturday, September 11, from 11 - 2 p.m. at Behnke Nursery in Beltsville, MD
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Dog Adoption Event at Adams Morgan Day Festival
Canine and League representatives will be at the Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sunday, September 12 from 12-5 p.m.!
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Politics & Prose Sales for Humane Education
On September 24, if you print out our coupon and shop at Politics & Prose, 20% of your purchase will be donated to the League!
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Dog Adoption Event at South Silver Spring Block Party
Stop by on Sept. 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. (dogs from 1 - 5).!
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Free Pet Rabies Vaccinations at the League
For World Rabies Day, the League is offering free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats on September 29, from 4:30-8 p.m.
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Dog Adoption Event at Discovery
September 30th from 11 a.m. til 2 p.m.
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Humane Education Reception
Join the Friendship Hospital for Animals and the League for a free special reception Sept. 30 6-8 p.m.
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Dog Days of Silver Spring
Dog adoption event at the Dog Days of Silver Spring: October 3 from 1-5 p.m.
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Free Georgetown Cupcake and Sangria Party for Our Facebook Fans Only!
Become our fan on Facebook today and you can attend our free fan appreciation party! October 14 6-8 p.m.
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Shop for a Cause!
By purchasing a shopping pass to the event, you will be supporting the animals cared for by the League while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment, special events and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree!
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Halloween Costume Contest for Dogs at the Park Hyatt
Dress your dog up and bring your friends to the Park Hyatt on October 20!
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Retirement Planning Seminar
Please join us for a League-sponsored financial & life planning seminar on October 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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Celebrate Halloween With a Black Kitten!
From now until October 31, adopt any of our kittens under 1 year old that have black fur on them and receive 50% off the adoption fee!
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Spooktacular Canine Happy Hour and Costume Contest
October 26, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tommy Joe’s in Bethesda, MD
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Dog Adoption Event at Whole Foods Silver Spring
Stop by October 30…you may meet your future canine best friend!
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Book Reading with Author Jim Gorant
The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick’s Dogs and Their Tales of Rescue and Redemption book reading with the New York Times best-selling author, Jim Gorant at the League!
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EARS Volunteer Training Workshop at the League
EARS volunteer training will be held at the League on Nov. 6 and 7
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The Dash 5K and Doggie Run!
A fun-filled 1-mile doggie walk/run and 5K benefitting the League!
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 8 - 13
The League celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week with a week-long, across-the-board adoption discount and a series of special clinics and events for current and potential pet guardians.
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Champagne High Tea with Tiffany & Co.
Champagne high tea surrounded by a brilliant collection of Tiffany & Co. jewels in honor of the League!
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Annual Holiday Dinner To Raise Funds For New Animal Transport Van
Enjoy a Fabulous Candlelit Dinner in the Loft of the Park Hyatt Washington with the Closest Friends of League!
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Four in Adams Morgan for Animals
On Saturday, December 11, four shops along Adams Morgan’s trendy 18th Street will donate 10% of the day’s sales to the League.
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Strathmore Concert to Benefit the League
Three bands—Screen Vinyl Image, Bellfur, and Daddy Lion—come together at the Strathmore Mansion for a concert to benefit the homeless animals at the Washington Animal Rescue League. Friday, February 11, 8 - 11 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, see the Strathmore Web site.
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Kitten/Cat Adoption Event at Living Ruff
February 12, 12-2 p.m. Come by, you may meet your future feline friend!
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Catapalooza 2011
Sunday, February 13, 12-3 p.m. A special Valentine’s Day celebration of all things feline!
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Dog Adoption Event at Living Ruff in Silver Spring
February 19, 12-2p.m.; Stop by…you just may meet your new best friend!
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Kitten/Cat Adoption Event at Living Ruff in Silver Spring
March 12, 12-2 p.m. Come by, you may meet your future feline friend!
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Dog Adoption Event at Living Ruff
March 19 from 12-2 p.m., stop by- you may just meet your new best canine friend!
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Kitten/Cat Adoption Event at Unleashed in Georgetown
March 19 from 12-2 p.m. Stop by, you may meet your future favorite feline friend!
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Pasta for Pets
Our annual Pasta for Pets spaghetti dinner and bingo night is one of the League’s most popular family affairs.
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Puppy/Dog Adoption Event at Unleashed in Georgetown
March 26 from 11-2 p.m. Stop by…you may meet your future best friend!
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Free Parvo Vaccinations!
To help stop the spread of a terrible canine disease, the League is offering two special vaccination clinics, March 30 and April 27, from 5 - 7 pm. Canine distemper/parvo (DAPP) vaccinations are free. Rabies and bordatella are $10. No appointments necessary.
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THE WELL ADJUSTED PET WORKSHOP
One of the nation’s best-known experts presents a three-day workshop on THE WELL ADJUSTED PET: SECRETS TO UNDERSTANDING CANINE AND FELINE BEHAVIOR
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City Paws 5th Anniversary Adoption Event
City Paws Animal Hospital is turning 5 and celebrating with an open house. There’ll be refreshments for people and pets, adoptable animals from the League, tours, talks, and demonstrations!
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Rescue Me Gala 2011
The Rescue Me Gala is the League’s largest fundraising event of the year. This elegant and fun cocktail reception brings together more than 500 animal-loving individuals and companies, along with their canine friends, together at historic Union Station.
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No Vaccination Clinic Next Week
The low-cost vaccination clinic scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, has been cancelled. We hope to resume these weekly clinics on Wednesday, June 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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City Paws Animal Hospital Adoption Event
Stop by…you may meet your future best friend!
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Woodley Park Gables Apartments Adoption Event
League dogs for adoption.
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PetCo at Baileys Crossing
League dogs and cats for adoption.
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Kitten Shower
The League is holding a “kitten shower” to collect food and supplies for kittens and to recruit kitten foster homes (cost of care covered by the League).
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Kitten/Cat Adoption Event at Unleashed by Petco in Georgetown
If you are interested in potentially adopting a kitten or cat, stop by Unleashed on Wisconsin Ave. in Georgetown between noon and 2 p.m. to meet friendly kittens and cats for adoption.
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Living Ruff Adoption Event
Dogs and cats from the League for adoption!
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Adopt America’s Dog!
Now through Labor Day: No adoption fees on pit bulls and pit bull mixes!
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Raise a Glass for Rescue!
A wine-tasting event benefiting the League’s Disaster Resccue Fund.
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Home Sweet Home Adopt-A-Thon
Final count: 79 dogs, 34 cats adopted, 113 total. Thank you wonderful adopters for giving the animals what they needed most—a home of their own!
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Back To School Adoption Event
Dog adopters are eligible to attend a free basic dog care and training class taught by the League’s certified trainers. Both cat and dog adoption fees are discounted for the day. Free peanut butter and jelly sandwich and juice lunch for all human attendees.
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Dog Training Classes
The League offers a full array of positive reinforcement dog trainng classes taught by certified instructors.
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Plenty of puppies!
The League has lots of puppies seeking homes! This weekend, we’re offering puppy packages to go with them.
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FUNdamentals of Animal Massage
Learn basic massage to enhance the health of your pets.
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Shy Dog Training Seminar
Taught by the League’s certified instrucors
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Recall Trainng Seminar for Dogs
Taught by the League’s certified instructors
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A Fall Affair
Fall Happy Hour at the League, Friday, September 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
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An Evening with Ingrid Newkirk, PETA founder and president
Ingrid Newkirk, PETA founder and president, discusses the fate of dogs and cats in the 21st century at this special League event.
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Partnership Friday at Politics and Prose
If you go book shopping at Politics and Prose on that day, 20 percent of your purchase will be donated to the League’s humane education program. We will be there, too, collecting donated books with humane themes to be used in the schools we visit. Help us work toward a kinder future for animals!
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Friendship Hospital for Animals 75th Anniversary Adopt-A-Thon
Friendship Hospital for Animals is turning 75 and they’re celebrating with an Adopt-A-Thon, among other things.
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Vote Now To Save Lives!
Your vote can help the League save animals through the ASPCA’s community engagement challenge. Just click here to vote!
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Paws at the Park
Cocktail happy hour for you and your canine companions at the Park Hyatt!
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Dog Adoption Event at Unleashed by Petco in Georgetown
Come out, you may meet your next best friend!
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DogCentric Spooktacular Halloween Canine Happy Hour & Costume Contest
Costume contest, raffle, prizes, and dog treats all to benefit the animals at the League!
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Separation Anxiety Training Seminar for Dogs
Taught by the League’s instructors
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“Howl-O-Ween” at the League
A frightfully good time to adopt a pet and attend a party!
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First Families and Their Pets at the White House
An illustrated presentation covering 200 years of presidential pet-keeping.
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Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max Day is an online mass-giving effort organized for November 9. Donations made to the League through that event will be used by our Medical Center.
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Winter Holidays Open House
Photos with Santa, holiday cheer, seasonal refresh- ments ... all for a cause! Sunday, December 4, 2011,12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Open to all friends of the League—including leashed dogs
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Adoption Event at ProFeed’s New Store
Raffles, give-away’s, and animals for adoption at the new ProFeed Belle View (1628A Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22302) Saturday, December 10, 11 am - 2 pm.
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Cat Adoption Event
Come meet some friendly felines in Georgetown! No cat adoption fees until January!
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Dog Adoption Event in Cleveland Park
At Petco, Cleveland Park
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Dog Adoption Event in Silver Spring
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Dog Adoption Event in Hyattsville
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