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CommentsWellness & Learning Briefs: Pets
(15 July to 11 August)
July Print Edition
Published: July 19, 2010
Reno is PetownPublished: July 19, 2010
Through Thursday July 22
Nevada Humane Society joins the Reno-wide Artown celebration with this adoption promotion. Adopt your very own “Dog Vinci,” “Cattisse,” or “Petcasso” for special prices (adult cats $10, adult dogs $45), including spay, neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping (services that would normally cost over $200). Shelter open Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Info: 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, (775) 856-2000, nevadahumanesociety.org
Pawspective Art Show
Through Saturday July 31
Reno commercial photographer Jeff Ross displays his whimsical animal photos — including synchronized frog swimming and a mariachi band of Chihuahuas — at the Nevada Humane Society. View it during regular adoption hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, (775) 856-2000
Art Paws & Bark Fest
Sunday July 18
This animal art and wine festival at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center in Reno benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Browse animal– themed arts and crafts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and enjoy a $25 wine tasting from noon to 4 p.m. Info: (877) 464-3364, thebarkfestival.com
“Dogs vs. Cats” Prescreening
Saturday July 24
Warner Brothers and Quantum Loyalty Systems have worked together to bring families the chance to not only see “Dogs vs. Cats: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” an entire week before the movie is released but to also help Pet Network Humane Society save the lives of animals in need. Ticket purchases go directly to Pet Network’s rescue and rehabilitation fund for animals in need. Film will be screened at Galaxy Fandango in Carson City and Summit Sierra Theater in Reno. Info: (775) 832-4404, petnetwork.org
Squaw Dogs Opens in Village
While Squaw’s Village bade farewell to Tails by the Lake last fall, another shop for pets is now open. Food, accessories, toys, and more are in stock for your pooch, and the shop is planning camp-outs for the summer and meet-and-greets with the resort’s avalanche dogs come winter. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., later during Doggie Date Nights at the Slot Grille on Mondays. Info: (800) 403-0206, squaw.com
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