May 01 - May 31
Chip Your Pet Month
One in three pets will get lost during their lifetime. Without some form of identification, 90% won't return home. Every 6 minutes a pet is recovered with HomeAgain. Be sure to protect you pet with HomeAgain Pet Recovery Service. Join millions of other pet owners by calling a HomeAgain veterinarian to schedule an appointment to have your pet microchipped and enrolled in the Pet Recovery registry.

May 04 - May 10
Be Kind To Animals Week
Be Kind to Animals Week represents a wonderful tradition of celebrating and respecting animals. This week is a time to reflect on the happiness and joy these companions bring to our lives. In honor of this week we want all families to spend more time appreciating their companion animals. In addition, here are a few suggestions for ways to show kindness to the animals that don't live in your house:

Encourage family and friends to spay or neuter their pets.

Report animal abuse or neglect.

Demonstrate kindness through action and volunteer at the Shelter.

Speak out on the importance of respecting animals.

People and their pets have a very special relationship. Be Kind to Animals Week is a great opportunity to celebrate this unique bond and promote people who take active roles on behalf of animals everywhere!

May 17
Offsite Adoption Event
The Siouxland Humane Society will host an Offsite Adoption Day on Saturday, May 17th. Animals will be available for adoption at the following locations and times. The Southern Hills Mall, center court from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Petsmart from noon to 3:00pm and Petco from noon to 3:00pm. Please come out to see the wonderful pets we will have available for adoption. Please adopt, help save a life!

May 18 - May 24
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Dog bites are the number one public health problem for children. School age children receive more than 47% of all dog bites. Two-thirds of these incidents happen near home and the child knows the dog. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

Treat dogs and other animals with respect.

Don't chase dogs or get them to chase you.

Avoid strange dogs, ask before petting a dog.

Don't run or scream around dogs.

Stop by the Shelter to pick up an information sheet to go over with your children to help safeguard them from dog bites.

Jun 01 - Jun 30
Adopt A Shelter Cat Month
Meow, meow, meow! We celebrate June as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month to bring attention to all the wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at Shelters nationwide. Do your part by adopting a cat or kitten and encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. Now is the time to add that new cat or kitten to your family! See "Cats To Adopt" to view cats and kittens available for adoption. Not all are shown so please stop by the Shelter to see those that are in need of a new home. We want to help raise awareness of this month in a fun way in order to bring home the reality that these cats need safe and loving homes. By adopting a feline friend, not only are you giving a shelter cat a second chance at life, but you will also have a lifelong companion who will bring many years of love and devotion to your family!

Jun 08
Dog Jog/Woof Walk
Registration at 12:30pm, walk at 1pm at Bacon Creek Park - Shelter #1! $30.00 for first dog/walker with other dogs from same family walking free. Includes t-shirt, PETCO goodie bag, SOLA goodie bag, hot dog lunch and other activities. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a water fountain for the Lewis and Clark Dog Park. To register contact Sally Jackson at 279-5280 or www.sola-sc.org.

Jun 20
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Share the love of your life with all your co-workers, take your dog to work today! You have told them all about him/her, showed them pictures, well now they can meet him/her when you take your dog to work!

Jun 21
Offsite Adoption Day
The Siouxland Humane Society will host an Offsite Adoption Day on Saturday, June 21st. Animals will be available for adoption at the following locations and times. The Southern Hills Mall, center court from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Petsmart from noon to 3:00pm and Petco from noon to 3:00pm. Please come out to see the wonderful pets we will have available for adoption. Please adopt, help save a life!

Aug 12 at 5 - 8 pm
Pooch Pool Party
City schedules dog swim events! Pet owners once again will be allowed to take their canines doggy dipping in the third annual pooch paddle event. Dogs will be allowed to swim in the pools only after they have been closed to the public for the season. The water from the pools will be drained after the dogs have taken their dips.

The first event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, at Leeds Pool. The second event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at Riverside Aquatic Center. The cost is $5.00 per dog with the proceeds going to improvements at the Lewis & Clark Dog Park in Bacon Creek Park. Last year there were over 100 dogs at both pools and everything went smoothly. Plan to attend this great year end pooch pool party!

Sep 03 at 5 - 8 pm
Pooch Pool Party
City schedules dog swim events! Pet owners once again will be allowed to take their canines doggy dipping in the third annual pooch paddle event. Dogs will be allowed to swim in the pools only after they have been closed to the public for the season. The water from the pools will be drained after the dogs have taken their dips.

The first event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, at Leeds Pool. The second event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at Riverside Aquatic Center. The cost is $5.00 per dog with the proceeds going to improvements at the Lewis & Clark Dog Park in Bacon Creek Park. Last year there were over 100 dogs at both pools and everything went smoothly. Plan to attend this great year end pooch pool party!

Sep 21
AUCTION!
Mark your calendar now for our annual Pets On Parade and auction! We will have a great variety of silent auction items available this year including trips, dinners, sports items, service items, health and beauty items and many animal related gifts and services! So even if you are not going to participate in the Pet Walk, come enjoy the day, and get some great bargains at our silent auction! The auction runs from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Sep 21 at 12:00 noon
Pets On Parade
Come and join us for a day of fun in the sun with your four-legged friend at our annual pet walk. This is your chance to have a great time and raise some much-needed funds for the Shelter at the same time! Pick up your pledge packet and ask your co-workers, friends, neighbors, etc., to sponsor you in the walk. Better yet, ask your co-workers or fellow animals lovers to form a team called a dog pack. If you raise $500 or more as a team you qualify as a dog pack and will enjoy the prizes and benefits that dog packs receive. Remember, you don't have to bring an animal to participate. You can just bring yourself and enjoy the wide array of animals in attendance. After the walk you can sit back, relax, and enjoy our fun-filled pet contests. Enter your talented pooch or enjoy the antics of the many participants. There will also be pet agility demonstrations, food, pet-related booths, and lots of great things to keep everyone in the family entertained. It will be held at the Anderson Dance Pavilion and promises to be a doggone great time! To get your pledge packet stop in at the Shelter at 1015 Tri-View Avenue or your vets office starting in July.