The Pet Project Blog http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog Keeping People and Their Pets Together Mon, 14 May 2012 20:50:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Another Resource http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=422 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=422#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:12 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=422 VeTouch:

Description

On the first Sunday of every month, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church hosts a feed for the low-income and no-income residents of the community. VeTouch coordinates with this event each month and provides care to the pets of those attending the feed under the guidance of licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Services offered include: wellness exams, diagnosis and treatment of parasitic disease, education on zoonotic diseases, behavior education, nutritional support, and referral for more involved veterinary care.

General Information
VeTouch clinics are held on the first Sunday of every month from 3:00 – 7:00pm. We are typically able to see 30 dogs and cats from 20 families.
Please visit their facebook page for more information:  https://www.facebook.com/VeTouch
]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=422 0 Resources for elderly, blind or disabled. http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=418 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=418#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:37:10 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=418 The Animal Care Foundation provides assistance to qualifying individuals.  Please follow the link to their website for more details.

http://animalcarefoundation.org/index.html

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=418 0 Free spay/neuter for Ward 5 Mpls. http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=415 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=415#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 15:37:14 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=415 Thanks to MN SNAP and a special grant, the residents of Ward 5 who are eligible can receive free spay and neuter services for their pets.

Please follow the link to register:  http://mnsnap.org/

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=415 0 Pet Project Vaccination Clinic http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=410 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=410#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 19:38:47 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=410 We will be hosting a low cost vaccination clinic on Sunday, June 10th at the Hallie Q Brown in St. Paul.  We suggest a donation of $20.  This will include a rabies vaccine and distemper/combo vaccine.

All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a kennel.

Please join us and help keep your pets healthy.

We are also hoping to have other events that day at Hallie Q.  Please stay tuned for details.

Hallie Q Brown 270 Kent St Saint Paul   We will be there from 12:30 to 2:30.  Please be there no later than 2:15 if you would like your pet to be seen.

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=410 0 Animal Wellness Clinic http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=403 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=403#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:36:05 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=403 The Pet Project is pleased to announce and support the efforts of Rescue Wire.  They’re a young non profit in the Twin Cities with many of the same goals.  More services is a really, really great thing.  This is their upcoming event:

RescueWire is proud to announce our First Annual Wellness Clinic! This event, sponsored by Metro Dogs, will feature a number of wellness opportunities for your companion animal! We will be offering the following low-cost services in one location:

Whittier Recreation Center
426 West 26th Street., Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, May 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

*spay/neuter services from Kindest Cut
(requires pre-qualification – please register with Kindest Cut by clicking on our event on their page – http://www.kindestcutmn.com/make-appointment/upcoming-dates)

*rabies/distemper vaccinations – $10 each

*bordetella vaccinations (required for doggy daycare and dog parks!) – $10

*microchipping

*QR dog tags

*pet first-aid kits

*nail clipping (dogs & cats)

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for anyone in need of economically priced vet services. The only service you need to prove income for is the spay/neuters provided by Kindest Cut. This means that ANYONE is eligible to receive discounted services at this event.

We are very excited to be partnering with Dr. Raeyna Longtin of True Companion Vet Van for this event. Dr. Raeyna will be the lead vet on staff, and will be signing rabies certificates.

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=403 0 Low Cost Vaccine and Microchipping NEC http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=400 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=400#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:32:20 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=400 Do you need a low-cost option for keeping your pets vaccinated? Please join us at NE Community Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 14th from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Vaccines for dogs and cats available:
Dogs: Standard distemper/parvo combo
Cats: PRC (standard)
Both: Rabies Vaccine
Suggested donation: $20

The Animal Humane Society will be onsite to do low-cost microchipping.
Cost: $20

The proceeds of this clinic benefit outreach programs at NE Community Lutheran, including the Little Kitchen Food Shelf.

Those who are able are asked to bring a donation of cat food (NEEDED URGENTLY!), dish soap, laundry soap, TOILET PAPER or canned chicken or tuna.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!! Vet techs, veterinarians, people who can help direct traffic and people with good handwriting to help fill out vaccine certificates.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=400 0 Heartworm Testing, not free, but affordable for a good cause. http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=395 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=395#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:29:31 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=395 Has your dog had his/her annual heartworm test yet? It’s that time of year again! Heartworm testing and preventatives are vital to maintain your canine family member’s good health.

True Companions Vet Van is teaming up with Secondhand Hounds for this great fundraiser! Dr. Raeyna Modrow-Longtin will be providing heartworm testing at Ruff House on Wednesday evening, April 4th from 6:00-8:30 pm.

The tests are $40 each, with 50% of the price going to Secondhand Hounds! Microchips are also available for $40 each at this event. Cash or check will be accepted, no credit cards please.

Your dog’s test results will be emailed to you after the event.

Come early and stay to play at the Ruff House indoor dog park! Park fees are $5 for one dog and $8 for 2.

Hope to see you there! It’s a great way to help homeless animals while providing the very best care for your own :)

For mor information about heartworm and the tests we are offering, here are some helpful web sites.

http://www.heartwormsociety.org/#

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=15&A=1196&S=0

http://antechdiagnostics.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/AccuPlex/AccuPlex4%20Pet%20Owner%20Brochure.pdf

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=395 0 Pampered Pooch Dog Walk http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=390 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=390#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:25:36 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=390 5K9 walk/run – Saturday, April 14th

Pampered Pooch Playground is proud to have teamed up with Lululemon at the West End for their  1st annual 5k(canine) walk/run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.  Meet/greet/sniff starts at 11am, race will begin at 11:15am. One loop around the lake, treats and prizes awarded at the finish.

Awards given for:
fastest dog
slowest dog
best costume
owner/dog look-a-like

Prizes provided by some of your pets favorites such as Bubbly Paws Dog Wash and grooming, pet photographer Sarah Beth, and more!  More details are on the Lululemon West End Facebook Page.

Get set for a tail-waggin’ good time!

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=390 0 Vaccination Clinic http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=385 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=385#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:14:03 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=385 We will be hosting a low cost vaccination clinic on Sunday, Feb. 26th at the Stewart Rec Center in Minneapolis.  We suggest a donation of $20.  This will include a rabies vaccine and distemper/combo vaccine.

All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a kennel.

Please join us and help keep your pets healthy.

Stewart Rec Center 2700 12th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407   We will be there from 12:30 to 2:30.  Please be there no later than 2:15 if you would like your pet to be seen.

]]> http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=385 0 Bubbly Bowl! http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=377 http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=377#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:40:49 +0000 kimika http://thepetprojectmn.org/blog/?p=377 Help us win the Bubbly Bowl!  Head over to Bubbly Paws on February 2nd from 11 to 2 and get geared up for some fun!  $25 will get you a self serve dog wash, custom trading card of YOUR POOCH and plenty of football snacks for everyone.  The non profit with the most nominations wins a great prize.

WE CAN DO IT!!

For more information, or to sign up, please visit:  http://bubblypaws.com/bowl/

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