Pet Care Ft Myers | Upcoming Events

Pugfest VII -- Pug Olympics

Sunday, Jan. 29, noon until 4:00 p.m. Location Bell Tower Shops, corner U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway, in Fort Myers. Admission is free, but a $5 donation per family is suggested. The PugFest, now in its seventh year, is a dog-friendly fund-raiser for the library system’s annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival. More than 1,500 animal lovers and 500 dogs attended the last event. Presented by the Lee County Library System Proceeds benefit the Lee County Library System’s annual Reading Festival. Funds raised from PugFest VII – Pug Olympics help pay expenses associated with the March 17 Reading Festival, a free community event for southwest Florida residents and visitors.

Contact information: Margie Byers, mbyers@leegov.com 239-533-4826

Cape Coral's 'Love Fest 4 Pets' Feb 11, 2012

Cape Coral Resort & Veterinary is teaming up Animal Refuge Center, and the City of Cape Coral to present what will certainly be Southwest Florida’s premiere pet adoption event!

Features Include:
Animal Adoptions / Rescues 50/50 Raffles
Leashed pets are welcome! Free Parking
Canine Agility & Obedience Demonstrations Vendor Specials
Florida Wiener Dog Derby Exhibition Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving
Police K9 Demonstrations Music & Food & Beer

Admission is a $2 donation or just $5 donation for the entire family! Lots of prizes & Giveaways!
Finding forever homes for the less fortunate pets in the area became the driving force in creating:
The First Annual “LOVE FEST 4 PETS”

Sun Splash Fair Grounds in Cape Coral

2012 Pet Expo!

February 25, 2012
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Free - donation of dog or cat food appreciated
Benefiting: Grace Community Center and it's pet ministries

Fun for the whole family! There will be lots of pet related vendors, resources and demonstrations. Several local rescue shelters will be on site with pets ready to be adopted to loving homes. There will be contests galore such as cutest, ugliest, best dressed pets and more! Come enjoy a variety of food and activities for the kids such as bounce houses and face painting. There will be great items available to bid on at the silent auction. Leashed pets are welcome with proof of vaccinations. Sorry no retractable leashes permitted.

For more information, please call 239-574-7161

Grace Community Center
4151 Hancock Bridge Pkwy
North Fort Myers, FL, US 33903
239-574-7161
cmusselman@egracechurch.com

Aug. 4 - 5 2012
Repticon is a series of reptile and exotic animal conventions currently running throughout the eastern U.S. Our reptile and exotic animal shows feature animal breeders from around the country, vendors offering top quality reptile pets from around the world, live animal shows, a great mix of exhibitors and vendors displaying all types of reptile and exotic pet products and merchandise, and hands-on live animal presentations that are educational and fun for the whole family. Most of the pets and pet products found at Repticon are offered for sale at deeply discounted prices you won’t find in any retail store.
Repticon Ft. Myers, Araba Shrine, 2010 Hanson St; Info: Billy Healy, 863-268-4273; info@repticon.com; repticon.com

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Pet Care Ft Myers | Spaying & Neutering

Fort Myers humane societies, animal rescue groups, animal shelters, veterinarians, and informed pet owners are nearly unanimous in their support for the early spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Local animal shelters are overwhelmed with excessive overpopulation throughout the animal rescue system, both government and private organizations are struggling with overcrowding in their facilities and diminishing budgets.

FACTS REGARDING THE SPAYING & NEUTERING OF CATS & DOGS

The ideal age for spaying and neutering is 3 to 5 months?

The #1 cause of death among companion animals is euthanasia.

Dogs are 15 times more prolific and cats are 45 times more prolific than humans.

Neutered dogs live 1 to 3 years longer on average and cats live 3 to 5 years longer.

80% of all fights and animals hit by cars are intact male dogs.

Spayed females do not have heat cycles, therefore males will not be attracted.

Intact female dogs over 6 years of age have a 66% chance of developing pyometra (infected uterus).

Intact male dogs over 6 years of age have a 60% chance of developing prostititis.

Risk of mammary gland tumours, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated, especially if done before the first heat cycle.

Spaying/Neutering reduces the chance of:

* Vaginal Prolapse

* Venereal Tumors

* Perineal Hernias

Spaying/Neutering decreases:

* Roaming by ≥ 90%

* Aggression by ≥ 60% in dogs

* Dog urine marking ≥ 50%

* Cat urine marking ≥ 90%

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New NC Law Unfair To "Dangerous Breeds"

Pet owners, pet care providers, and animal lovers are scrambling to fight a change in the law in North Carolina that would allow certain specified breeds labeled as "dangerous" to be executed after 72 hours in a dog shelter, with no possible opportunity to be adopted. Furthermore a dog turned in by it's owner would be executed ... IMMEDIATELY!!! The breeds of dogs that would fall under this new categorization are ...

DOBERMANS

ROTTWEILERS

CHOWS

GERMAN SHEPHERDS

GREAT DANES

PIT BULLS

MASTIFFS (all bully breeds)

AKITAS

HUSKIES

For more information on the proposed change in law and what can be done to fight it check out the link below.

North Carolina ban to kill numerous breeds

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Pet Care Ft Myers|Greater Naples-Venice Dog Show

TODAY ... The Greater Naples Dog Club and The Greater Venice Dog Clubs have partnered to put on "The greater Naples-Venice Dog Show." The dog show is open to over 100 breeds, with competitions in classes of obedience, conformation, and rally. An excellent opportunity for those who have never been to a dogshow to take part in "the dog show experience" locally. The show will run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. October 14, 15, and 16 at ...

Turner Agri-Civic Center

2250 N.E. Roan St.

Arcadia, Florida

For more information call

597-7721

In addition to the dog show "Doggie Fun Zone" will be on site and have their unique and exciting doggie obstacle course set up and available to all dogs. A great opportunity to take pictures and video's of your dog in action, as well as give him some exercise and play time.

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Pet Care Ft Myers|News and Notes Fall 2011

This weekend The Greater Naples Dog Club has partnered with The Greater Venice Dog Club to host an AKC dog show & competition at the Turner Agri-civic Center in Arcadia, Florida. For more info call 597-7721.

PETCO is hosting a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at Gulf Coast Town Center on Friday October 21, 2011. $1000 prize to the 1st place winner. For more info call 432-2869

Officials in Miami have reported that recently 14 kittens/cats have died due to "feline panleukopenia" otherwise known as "cat plague." Additionally to prevent the spread of the disease it was necessary to euthanize another 72 cats, and 32 have been placed in quarantine.

The Coconut Point Mall in Estero hosts a "dogs night out" the first Thursday of each month between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m..

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Pet care Ft Myers | "Wiener Dog Racing 101" At Doggy Heaven Dog Park

Pet Care Ft Myers

Pet care, pet sitting, and dog walking in Ft Myers Florida

The SW Florida Wiener Dog Club is offering an opportunity for Fort Myers dogs to get some exercise and have some fun while their owners get a chance to meet and mingle with other dog owners. The event is held the 3rd Sunday of every month from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Doggy Heaven Dog Park located at The Shell Factory and Nature Center in North Fort Myers. The Shell Factory is one of Lee County Florida's most pet friendly venues providing access to ...

The Southwest Florida Wiener Dog Club

Sun Coast Dock Dogs

The Calusa Dog Agility Club

Lee County Dog Obedience Club

as well as ...

The "Dogbones Cafe' "

Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. is "Canines & cocktails"

Bring your dog to happy hour.

Drink Specials and food available.

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Ft Myers Bass Pro Shops Offering Outdoor Pet Safety Workshop

Pet care, pet sitting, and dog walking in Ft Myers Florida

The Ft Myers Bass Pro Shops in Gulf Coast Town Center is offering now through July 10, 2011 a series of workshops on a multitude of outdoor activities, among them is a workshop called "Outdoor Pets". Pet owners and their families will be able to hear tips and ideas on how to keep their pets safe and comfortable in the car, on the water, and in the great outdoors. All of the workshops are free and children that participate in the workshops will receive a pin. There will also be crafts in the evening, photo opportunities, and a free "summer fun guide" is available and loaded with tips and ideas to help you and your family get the most out of your time outdoors this summer.

The "Outdoor Pets" workshop will be held on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. through July 10th. Other workshops available are ...

Archery

Bird Watching

Shooting Basics

Hiking Basics

Camping Basics

Animal Identification

Plants and Insects

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