SPCA EVENTS
Here are some fun ways to have a great time and support your SPCA!

• Paws for a Cause at the Hyatt Regency Monterey
       Ongoing through Summer

• The 17th Annual Wild Celebration

       Sunday, October 3rd

• SPCA Pet Calendar Contest

       Entries close August 31st

• Macy's Shop for a Cause
       Saturday, October 16 

• SPCA Pet Telethon

       Event was January 30 - see great photos!

• Chili's SPCA Fundraiser

       First Tuesday of every month

• Cima Collina Free Tastings for Pet Owners

       August

• Victorian Inn Love Me, Love My Dog SPCA Package

       Ongoing

• The 15th Annual SPCA Wag n' Walk

   

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The SPCA's 15th Annual Wag n’ Walk
Saturday, May 1st, 2010

The SPCA's 2010 Wag n' Walk took place Saturday, May 1st at Shoreline Park in Monterey.  It was an incredible, record breaking year!  The event raised over $102,000 for The SPCA for Monterey County - thank you to everyone who helps us rescue all animals in need in our community.

Top Individuals:

•  Debbie Stein in 1st place with donations of $10,500
•  Karen Stein-Gorman in 2nd place with $2,135
•  Simona Prochazka in 3rd place with $1,565
•  Leigh Jeter in 4th place with $1,480 
•  Nydia Pereira in 5th place with $1,285

 Top Teams:

• Canines Inc. in 1st place with a team total of $15,963
• Happy Tails in 2nd place with $2,323 
• Cooper's Pack in 3rd place with $1,335

Click here to see the Wag n' Walk website!

Paws for a Cause at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort and Spa
Every Thursday 4:00-7:00 pm

The Fireplace Lounge Patio is a scenic pet friendly venue that looks out over the Hyatt Regency’s golf course. It’s a great place to relax, enjoy good food and beverages while socializing with other dog lovers and their pets. 15% of all beverage and food sales will benefit The SPCA for Monterey County and the SPCA will be on-site with adorable adoptable dogs the fourth Thursday of every month.

Paws for a Cause takes place every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the outdoor patio of the Fireplace Lounge.

Save the Date: Finale Party – Thursday, September 30!

Do Something Wild...
The 17th Annual Wild Celebration

The SPCA's 17th Annual Wild Celebration is a fabulous event supporting our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, the only full-service wildlife rescue center in Monterey County.  Enjoy great food, fine wine, and unique live and silent auctions, all to support the rescue of injured and orphaned wild animals in need. 

The 17th Annual Wild Celebration takes place Sunday, October 3rd from 2:30 to 5:30 pm at the beautiful Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley.  Please call 831-373-2631 x203 or email us for more information.

New This Year!  Select auction items will be open for pre-bidding starting on Wednesday, September 8, and will close at the silent and live auctions on Sunday, October 3. You have until Wednesday, September 29 to place your maximum bid online, so that you can be the winner of your favorite items. You are invited to bid on packages ranging from one of a kind jewelry to unique experiences and exciting travel.  You can also purchase select items immediately by selecting the “Buy it Now” option online. Stay tuned for the live link to the auction items!

Chili's Supports The SPCA!
The First Tuesday of Every Month

Visit Chili's the first Tuesday of every month to support your SPCA!  With each flyer presented, Chili's will donate 10% of your total bill to The SPCA!  This amazing offer is only valid the first Tuesday of the month from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. at Chili's in Seaside or Salinas, and you must bring this flyer with you.

Chili's Locations:
1940 N. Davis Road, Salinas
1349 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside

Click here to download the flyer!

Macy's Shop for a Cause
October 16, 2010

Your SPCA for Monterey County is selling special tickets for Macy’s Shop For A Cause!  This fun event takes place Saturday, October 16, 2010.  Tickets cost only $5 and 100% of the proceeds of each pass purchased through The SPCA for Monterey County go directly to help animals in need.

Each Shop For A Cause ticket provides you the opportunity to save on your purchases all day, on Saturday, October 16^th, at your local Macy’s store. Shoppers can save 10-20% in most departments (including sale & clearance items) plus an additional 25% off a single purchase. Shoppers can also save on their online purchases on Saturday, October 16^th with the code in their shopping ticket. Visit macys.com for store hours.

Tickets can be purchased at The SPCA Benefit Shop at 26364 Carmel Rancho Lane (Near the Barnyard Shopping Village in Carmel) or by calling Marie at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 ext. 203.

It's "Howlin' Good" at Cima Collina

It's the Dog Days of Summer at Cima Collina Winery!

Visit the Tasting Room with your pet and receive a complimentary tasting for two people during the month of August. They will snap a photo of your pet to be featured in their upcoming photo gallery.  Sweetie, the winery Jack Russell terrier, posed for the Howlin’ Good Red label. This wine is a flavorful blend of Merlot and Syrah. Every purchase of this wine benefits the SPCA for Monterey County. Your free tasting of 7 wines will include a sample of this wine.

Cima Collina's Howlin' Good Red is a tasty and appealing blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  100% of the profits will go directly to the animals at The SPCA.  For more information, please visit Cima Collina's website. Howlin' Good Red is available now for $16 or $12.80 club price at the tasting room.

Cima Collina is located on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Tasting Room hours are Thursday thru Monday from 11-6 pm. Closed Tues & Wed. Phone number is 831-620-0645.

The SPCA's Ninth Annual Pet Telethon
Aired Saturday, Jan. 30th, on KION TV46!

Thanks to you, The SPCA is celebrating another successful Telethon for the animals.  This year's event raised over $135,000 for the animals and dozens of pets have found new, loving homes.  Your SPCA is completely independent and we do not receive funding from any other animal welfare agency - everything we do is made possible by donors like you.

Check out our behind the scenes photos of the big night!

The SPCA's Annual Pet Calendar Contest

Your pet can be a superstar in the annual SPCA Pet Calendar!  Imagine your beloved cat, dog, horse, or other adorable pet on the cover of our 2011 Pet Calendar.  Thirteen pets will grace next year's monthly pages and one very special superstar will be featured as our cover pet.  All qualified entries will appear in the calendar and everyone who enters receives a free calendar. 

Entries close August 31.

For more information, please email us or call 831-373-2631 or 422-4721.

Click here to submit your photo for the 2011 SPCA
Pet Calendar contest!

Victorian Inn Love Me, Love My Dog

Monterey’s Victorian Inn offers dog tired travelers and their four-legged friends a pooch-friendly package that comes with two treats. ‘Love Me, Love My Dog’ includes cozy, specially designed accommodations for two humans and one dog, souvenir water bowls, tail wagging doggie snacks, a beach toy and – for the pet owners – continental breakfast buffet and an evening wine and cheese reception. Each room has a fireplace – the perfect place for your pooch to curl up and nap.

Guests are invited to send pictures of their pets enjoying Monterey to pets@innsofmonterey.com. Each month the hotel’s staff will pick one favorite Fido photo for a complimentary one-night stay at the Victorian Inn. Best of all, 10% of every ‘Love Me, Love My Dog’ package will be donated to The SPCA for Monterey County.

This one-night package is $129 per night, not including taxes and gratuity. For reservations and information, please visit www.victorianinn.com or call 800-232-4141.

SPCA Offers Volunteer Training Opportunities

The SPCA for Monterey County is offering the following volunteer training opportunities for our community:

DOG COMPANION WORKSHOP

DESCRIPTION: For new or current volunteers who are interested in learning to handle, train and help socialize dogs and puppies that are housed temporarily at The SPCA to help increase their adoptability while awaiting adoption. Emphasis is on working with dogs and puppies in a shelter environment. 

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 
 

CAT COMPANION WORKSHOPS 

DESCRIPTION: For new or current volunteers who are interested in learning to handle and help socialize cats and kittens that are housed temporarily at The SPCA to help increase their adoptability while awaiting adoption. Emphasis is on working with cats and kittens in a shelter environment.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

BARN VOLUNTEER TRAINING 

DESCRIPTION: For new or current volunteers who are interested in volunteering at The SPCA barn.  The training covers an introduction to barn operations, including large and small animal care.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

WILDLIFE CENTER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

DESCRIPTION:  Training for new or current volunteers to assist The SPCA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center staff.  Emphasis on the role of The SPCA Wildlife Center in our community and how Wildlife Center volunteers are utilized year-round.  Please call or email to confirm your attendance.  Required for all new volunteers, but you can begin volunteering before attending the orientation.  Please contact us for more information.

AGE REQUIREMENTS:  Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

WILDLIFE CENTER BABY BIRD TRAINING

DESCRIPTION:  Training for new or current volunteers to assist The SPCA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center staff during the very busy baby bird season.  Volunteers will learn feeding techniques and hear what it's like to volunteer during this busy but rewarding time.  Please call or email to confirm your attendance.  Like the Wildlife Center Volunteer Orientation, this training is required for all new volunteers, but you can begin volunteering at the Wildlife Center before attending.  Please contact us for more information.

AGE REQUIREMENTS:  Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

HUG-A-PET TRAINING

DESCRIPTION:  Volunteer with your pet to visit residents of convalescent homes and other care facilities.  Please call the volunteer number to schedule a Hug-A-Pet training appointment.

The SPCA is located at 1002 Highway 68, across from Laguna Seca Raceway. Please call (831) 373-2631 or 422-4721, ext, 223 or e-mail us for more information.

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