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Barks, Boots & Bling Gala — Saturday 5-9 p.m., Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road, $175 or more to support National Mill Dog Rescue. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4rfwm6a2.
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner: “The Scariest Murder” — benefiting Safe Places for Pets, Saturday 6-9 p.m., Trinity Brewing Co., 1466 Garden of the Gods Road, $40-$75. Reservation: tinyurl.com/ybcpdtsm.
Barks and Boos Fall Fest — Vendors, Howl-O-Ween Puppy Parade, Costume Contest and more, Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare, 6540 Vincent Drive. This is a costume exclusively for dogs. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and on a leash. utsdog.com/index.php/services/barks-and-boos-fall-fest-2.
Doggy Trunk-or-Treat — Featuring contests, treats, giveaways, and expert tips on dog care and training. Oct. 26, noon to 2 p.m., Alzira Escobar-Pruitt, 12265 Oracle Blvd. tinyurl.com/2xyj5zv5.
Howl-O-Ween — Special release of Buddy Up IPA for $1 per glass to benefit local no-kill shelters, dog costume contest from noon Oct. 26, human costume from 3 p.m. We will be holding a dog adoption fair starting with a contest. , Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave. 719-636-2337, info@cerberusbrewingco.com.
Pints & Paws Fall Festival and Fundraiser — Featuring a BrewPet contest to win scholarships for veterinary assistants to attend technical school, October 26th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, North Springs Veterinary Referral Center , 10520 White Diamond Point. Register your pet for the Brew-Pet contest: scwccfoundation.com/fall-festival.
Adoption
Comfort & Joy Cat Café — Delicious, healthy food and adoptable cats, Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 615 S. Nevada Ave., $10 -$15. Book a session: comfortandjoycatcafe.com.
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.
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Adopt a Shelter Pet License Plate. There is a one-time fee of $80 and a $25 renewal fee for new or replacement plates, in addition to other taxes and fees. A portion of the funds will be donated to the Pet Overpopulation Fund. dmv.colorado.gov/group-special-license-plates.
Pet Licenses — 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 the pet of a terminally ill owner. 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 Saving a Life — Need a foster home. Supplies and medical care provided. 719-591-4640; colorado9lives.com.
Happy Cats Haven — Cleaning volunteers and adoption help needed, as well as gift card donations for Costco, groceries and office supplies. Carefully used cat equipment will be accepted. 719-362-4600, happycatshaven.org.
Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique — Proceeds benefit local animal rescue efforts (3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway). 719-466-9797, rescued-hearts.org.
SLV Animal Welfare Society — Volunteers needed for Colorado Springs dog adoptions and events. 719-588-5560; facebook.com/slvaws.
What should I do if this happens?
If you have been bitten by an animal, your pet has escaped, or you find a stray dog, call the Pikes Peak Region Humane Society at 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.
