event
dog day — Explore the zoo with your four-legged family member. March 12 and He 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, $29. Normal admission applies to humans. Tickets: cmzoo.org/dogdays.
pint night — From Forgotten to Forever Rescue, benefiting Seven's Gate Taproom, 77 S. 7th St., March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. 719-381-4318.
adoption fair
SLV Animal Welfare Association Dog Adoption Fair — Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, PetSmart, 7680 N. Academy Blvd. 719-588-5560, facebook.com/slvaws.
Need help?
Harley's Hope Foundation — Provides financial assistance for key veterinary care and behavior modification services, access to a list of pet care resources in Colorado, and educational information about preventive care and safety for your pet: 719-495-6083, harleys-hopefoundation. org.
Available
Adopting shelter pet license plates — In addition to other taxes and fees, there is a one-time fee of $80 for new or replacement plates and a $25 renewal fee. A portion of the funds will be donated to the Pet Overpopulation Fund. dmv.colorado.gov/group-special-license-plates.
pet license — Provided by Pikes Area Humane Society in partnership with DocuPet. Check rates online: hsppr.org/law/license-your-pet.
safe place for pets — Find a home for a terminally ill pet. For information about rehoming your pet or to search for pets available for adoption, call 719-359-0201 or visit safeplacepets.org.
Looking for help?
9 Life Rescue — We need nursing homes. Supplies and medical care provided. 719-591-4640; colorado9lives.com.
Breeder release recruitment service — Donations of money, food, and dog collars or harnesses will be accepted. breederadoption.org.
Happy Cats Heaven — Cleanup volunteers and adoption help are needed, as well as donations of gift cards to Costco, groceries and office supplies. Carefully used cat equipment will be accepted. 719-362-4600, happycatshaven.org.
Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique — Proceeds will benefit local animal rescue efforts (3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway). 719-466-9797, rescued-hearts.org.
rocky mountain cocker rescue — Volunteers and foster parents needed. Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue.org
What should I do if this happens?
If you are bitten by an animal, your pet runs away, or you find a stray dog, call us. Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 719-473-1741. To list a lost or found pet, visit hsppr.org.
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Please email your adoption fair or pet event at least two weeks in advance to listings@gazette.com.
