Bealls Outlet (Westland Mall) is partnering with Animal Care and Protective Services and Friends of Jacksonville Animals for a pet adoption event. Donation proceeds to benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals.
Tag: dogs
Love an Old Dog Hambingo
Come join us for our Love an Old Dog event to support Geezer Dogs Rescue, Inc.
Pet Psychic Readings with Constance
Pet Psychic Readings with Constance Frankenberg, January 22 and 24th, 2:30 – 6:30 pm at Salty Paws Healthy Pet Market in Atlantic Beach. Constance, a respected local psychic with an international clientele, will be offering 1/2 hour readings for pets for $45.00. Whether you have questions about their life before coming to you, what is making them act up, their health, what you can do to make them happy or even why they chase their tail – Constance has been working with animals and their humans for many years and reading information she has shared has helped with issues of health, behavior, diet, transition and offered information, resolution and peace to those whose animals who have crossed over. Readings are by appointment only. Call 1.800.588.3659 or visit her website: www.constancefrankenberg.com to reserve your time.
Blood. Sweat. Tears.
Reprinted from the Unleash Jacksonville Brilliant Issue.
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When you see someone fully embracing their passion—and growing in it—BOOM! It’s pretty darn inspiring, right? Kelly Kinlaw of Fur Sisters has been dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters for many years and always wanted to be able to do more. Save more. Last July, Kelly realized her dream when Fur Sisters opened a 750 square-foot transitional space for dogs coming from urgent situations. In this space, dogs can decompress while waiting for a foster or adopter. This time allowed to transition is so important, because dogs are often too stressed in shelters to show their true personality and they get overlooked time after time. In the week or so that dogs stay at Fur Sisters, they can relax in this calm space while listening to music, enjoying some aromatherapy, and getting lots of treats. They are also tested with cats and other dogs during this time to see what kind of home would be best for them.
Here is where we need to stress that the new space IS NOT an adoption center (although that is one of Kelly’s ultimate goals), and it IS NOT a drop off for found or unwanted animals. But, while it’s true the new space is not an adoption center and you can’t just drop in any ‘ol time, there are always some very amazing dogs hanging out and you may make an appointment to meet them!
Fur Sisters mainly pulls from Putnam, Bradford and Clay county shelters, as these shelters are constantly overcrowded and, unfortunately, euthanize for space. They’ve also taken in some sweet pups from emergency situations, like Norman, who was thrown out of a moving car on Normandy Boulevard, and Angel, who was found in a Walmart Parking lot, completely starved, and the bottom half of her stained yellow and brown—you can figure out from what. You may also have seen Fur Sisters on the news when they helped Louis, a homeless man living in the woods taking care of a pack of dogs. Louis was taking as best of care as he could of the dogs he loved—they were being treated better than he treated himself. Fur Sisters stepped in to help the dogs and are also continuing to help Louis.
Here’s some exciting news for those of you who are looking for a great hair cut and want to meet some dogs at the same time! Kelly has moved her “day job” to be in the same building, so that she can be more efficient in both her rescue work and her making-people-look-gorgeous work. Cuts by Kelly moved to the front of the Fur Sisters space in Jax Beach in September of 2017. Go get your human hairs cut!
The new Fur Sisters location is a fantastic asset to our beach community. If you’d like to become involved (and become a “Fur Angel,” as helpers call themselves), Kelly says they’re always looking for people to help walk and socialize dogs, especially on the weekends. You could take a dog for a beach romp! They also always have a need for chew bones, dry dog food, monetary donations, and fosters—most crucial to save more lives!
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Donation items can be dropped off Tuesday through Friday 10-4 or email fureverursrescue@gmail.com to coordinate a time, offer volunteer time, or set an appointment to meet some amazing pups!
Fur sisters currently has several dogs they’ve pulled from high-kill shelters in boarding and the bills are piling up. Kindly Donate to Fur Sisters on #GivingTuesday or offer to foster!
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Howl-O-Ween Free Adoption Weekend
FREE Pet Adoption Event, help clear the shelters in Duval County.
2 locations all weekend. Over 200 animals available for adoption.
Animal Care and Protective Services
2020 Forest Ave., Jacksonville
and
Jacksonville Humane Society
8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville
Pet Halloween Party at EarthPets
Join us, along with Dogtown USA, St. Bernard’s Animal Hospital, and The Spa at Dogtown for a SPOOK-tacular event! Bring your furry friend(s) dressed in their best costume for pictures and a costume contest at Dogtown. Trick or treat in the store and along Dogtown USA! Enter our pawsome raffle for multiple prizes with any purchase in store throughout the day! Sale details and more information to follow soon!
Free Doggy Frozen Yogurt & Adoption Event
Stop by for free Doggie Frozen Yogurt and to check out the dogs available for adoption from F.U.R. Inc.
If you can’t adopt, please consider fostering.
There will be several specials the day of the event. Including discounts for donated items.
See you there!!
Puppy Freedom Day in Jax Beach!
Come join Pineapple and his friends in celebrating ‘Puppy Freedom Day’, Sunday afternoon September 30th.
We’ll meet at the Seawalk Pavilion around 4:30pm to discuss Jax Beach pet issues. Then go for a walk on the beach starting at 5pm to celebrate 6 months of full daily leashed puppy access to the beach.
Paws & Pin Ups
Put on your best 40’s/50’s Pin Up attire and bring your pooch for a fun day of beers, music, food and fun!
$1 of all beers sold will be donated to the North Florida School of Special Education Barkin’ Biscuits program. Donating to a good cause never tasted sooo good!
~ AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES ~
– “Best Dressed Contest” : Walk the Catwalk in the Beer Garden at 2pm. Whether it’s your pooch, you or both of you, strut your stuff for a chance to win one of Hyperion’s Helios Brewer’s Experiences. Winner is determined by the crowd so bring your best outfit, your smiles and personality!
– Sunset Sliders serving delicious varieties of sliders from 1pm – 5pm
– Family friendly games in the beer garden : ping pong, giant jenga, corn hole all available.
~ EVENING ACTIVITIES ~
– Join us to hear Beau & The Burners play from 5pm – 8pm. They’re throwing us back old school and we’ll transition the beer garden into a swingin’ good time.
– Khloe’s Kitchen serving a modern take on southern cuisine from 5pm – 9pm
