Ben Madilynn
EVENTS
No Fleas on Us Estate Sale — To benefit the Harley’s Hope Foundation, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 1701 N. Cascade Ave.; harleys-hopefoundation.org.
Bone Appetit Gala Dinner and Dessert Auction — To benefit All Breed Rescue & Training, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 12, Antlers hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave., $100 and up. Tickets: haveanicedog.org/events/bone-appetit-gala-1.
Pint Night — To benefit White Rose Sanctuary, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 15, Seven’s Gate Taproom, 77 S. 7th St.; 719-381-4318, sevensgate@cerberusbrewingco.com.
Barks, Boots & Bling Gala — To benefit National Mill Dog Rescue, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 19, Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road, $175 and up. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4rfwm6a2.
Barks and Boos Fall Fest — With vendors, Howl-O-Ween pup parade, costume contest and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare, 6540 Vincent Drive. Costumes for dogs only. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and leashed; utsdog.com/index.php/services/barks-and-boos-fall-fest-2.
ADOPTION
Comfort & Joy Cat Café — Tasty and healthy food and adoptable cats, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, 615 S. Nevada Ave., $10-$15. Book a session: comfortandjoycatcafe.com.
NEED HELP?
Harley’s Hope Foundation — Provides financial assistance for major veterinary care and behavior-modification services, access to a list of Colorado pet care resources, and educational information on preventive pet care and safety: 719-495-6083, harleys-hopefoundation.org.
AVAILABLE
Adopt a Shelter Pet license plates — $80 one-time fee for new or replacement plates in addition to other taxes and fees, $25 renewal fee. Part of funds benefit the Pet Overpopulation Fund; dmv.colorado.gov/group-special-license-plates.
Pet Licensing — Offered by the Humane Society of the Pikes Region in partnership with DocuPet. Go online for fees: hsppr.org/law/license-your-pet.
Safe Place for Pets — Finding homes for pets of terminally ill owners. For information on rehoming pets or to find available pets for adoption, call 719-359-0201 or go to safeplacepets.org.
LOOKING TO HELP?
9 Lives Rescue — Foster homes needed. Supplies and medical care provided; 719-591-4640; colorado9lives.com.
Happy Cats Haven — Volunteer cleaners and adoption help needed as well as donations of Costco, grocery and office supply gift cards; gently used cat equipment accepted; 719-362-4600, happycatshaven.org.
Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique — Proceeds benefit local animal rescues, 3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway; 719-466-9797, rescued-hearts.org.
SLV Animal Welfare Society — Volunteers needed for dog adoptions and events in Colorado Springs; 719-588-5560; facebook.com/slvaws.
WHAT TO DO IF?
If an animal bites you, your pet runs away or you find a stray, call the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 719-473-1741. To list a lost or found pet, go to hsppr.org.
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Email adoption fairs and pet events at least two weeks in advance: listings@gazette.com.
