Thursday, September 16, 2010

Dog Day Festival at Centennial Park this Saturday



If you want a fun activity for everyone in your family (including your canine children), then don't miss the Dog Day Festival at Centennial Park this Saturday.

They will have tons of activities for you and your dog, contests, crafts, and the Mutt Strutt. We have attended this event for years and have always enjoyed it.
All proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane Association.

Saturday, September 18
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Go here for all the details and list of events.

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Nashville Humane Assoc: Kittens are BOGO!



Now here's a BOGO that you don't see often! This weekend, Friday June 25 - Sunday, June 27, you can adopt one kitten and get a second one free! This is part of Adopt a Cat Month at Nashville Humane.

Adult cats are $25 each and all pets are spayed/nuetered and up to date on shots when you bring them home.

Contact Nashville Humane for all the details. 615-352-1010

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Pet Portraits from Grannis Photography

Grannis Photography is doing pet portraits to benefit the Nashville Human Association.
I have had all my dogs photographed by Leila at Grannis. They are great. I've always had my portraits done at a benefit because I can get very high quality photographs at a more reasonable price, and the proceeds always go to a favorite animal charity (Leila also does these benefits for Music City Pug Rescue).
Grannis Photography is a high end photography studio. She charges hundreds (and I do mean, Hundreds!) of dollars for a full studio or on-site session. I could never afford pictures from Grannis any other way than these benefits that she does a couple of times a year.
I've also had my daughter photographed at these benefits. But, I've always had my dogs with me, so I wouldn't recommend just showing up with all humans. You could get turned away.
Packages start at $35 and go up (you can spend a $100+ if you want to)
Grannis Photography
2817 Columbine Place - BERRY HILL
Sunday, July 19
10am - 3pm

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Auction for Animals- Benefit for Nashville Humane

Auction for Animals

Only Three Days to Bid!


Dierks Bentley and the Nashville Humane Association are teaming up for a dream auction to help homeless animals.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience an incredible concert, meet an incredible artist, and help all of the incredible animals at Nashville Humane Association.

Bid on Two (2) Tickets to the Saturday night performances, featuring Dierks Bentley, at the CityStages Music Festival in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20th, 2009!

PLUS Meet Dierks IN PERSON with Two (2) Meet & Greet Passes!

Auction will close at noon on Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Click Here To Place Your Bid


All proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane Association. This auction was made possible by Dierks Bentley, Vector Entertainment, Birmingham CityStages and TicketMaster

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Nashville Humane Association Pet Food Bank

I've posted about this before, but it warrants another post. In response to the declining economy and the influx of pets being given up or even worse, abandoned, NHA has opened a Pet Food Bank. Folks that are going through a rough financial time (i.e job loss, etc) and need assistance in taking care of their pets can come to the food bank and receive free food and supplies. Here are the requirements:
Must be a Davidson County Resident (and show proof)
Must show proof of financial need
* Unemployment checks
* Letter of Disability
*Section 8 Housing resident
* Medicaid Recipient
* Food Stamps recipient
* Other proof on case by case basis
Must have all pets spayed or neutered (show proof by way of vet records)
* If a client does not have animals altered the first visit, they will still be eligible for
assistance.
* NHA will call the week following and make arrangements for animal(s) to be brought in
to be altered in the ROVER spay and neuter program.
* Clients must have animals altered in order to receive food assistance again.
Food and supplies are given out on a first come, first serve basis
Clients are only permitted to receive assistance once a month. NHA Volunteers try to provide enough food to accommodate 30 days if possible.
The Pet Food Bank is open:
Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm
Sundays 1pm - 4pm
213 Oceola Ave
Nashville TN 37209
615-352-1010
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance for their pets, please contact the Nashville Humane Association.
NHA is also in need of donations to this program. The food bank is run entirely upon donations. If you can donate pet food or supplies (i.e. cat litter, dog collars, dog/cat treats, etc), It is GREATLY appreciated! No amount is too small. You can also drop off food supplies at many local Krogers. Just look for the barrel labeled "Feed a Hungry Pet" that's usually very close to the customer service desk.

To find Pet food banks in other areas of the country go here.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Critter Camp at Nashville Humane Association


Do you know someone between the ages of 10 and 12 years old? Do they love animals?
Nashville Humane Association invites 10 to 12 year olds to join them for a week of learning and fun.
They will cover important issues such as proper petcare, safety around animals and pet overpopulation.
They will also have visits from other animal organizations. And its FREE!
July 13th-17th 2009
9:30am-3:30pm

The camp includes lunch, t-shirt and free veterinary exam andspay/neuter for qualifying participant's companion animals.

Space is limited! Preference given to low-income families. Children may only participate in the program once.
Call the Nashville Humane Association for details and application
615-352-1010
Deadline is 6/20/2009.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Adopt a Cat Month at NHA



June is adopt a cat month !

Nashville Humane Association has set a goal of adopting 100 cats/kittens in June so please if you are looking for a new feline member for your family, consider them.

Many of the adoption fees have been reduced and all cats have soft claws applied.
NHA can be contacted at 615-352-1010

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Red Cross First Aid Class For Dogs








The Nashville K-9 Association is offering a Pet First Aid training for Dogs.

The class will be held on

Tuesday, May 26

6-8pm

Nashville Area Red Cross Auditorium.

2201 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.

The cost for the class is $80. It includes a certificate of completion, Dog first aid book and DVD.

If you adopt a dog from Nashville Humane Association beteween May 19 and May 26th, you will receive a 50% discount on the class. To receive your discount, please mention that you adopted a dog during this time frame and bring your adoption papers.

You must register to atttend by contacing Nashville K-9 at 615-482-260 or email training at nashvillek9 dot com

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Adoptable pets on Comcast's "On Demand"


If you have Comcast Digital you can go to the "Local" section of your On Demand feature and see new cats and dogs available for adoption at Nashville Humane Association. The pets are updated every 2 weeks.
Go here for complete details on Comcast's ON Demand for pet adoptions.

Don't have Comcast (like me)? Go here for dogs and here for cats for NHA's website with lots of pictures and details on animals available for adoption.

I volunteer at NHA and there are lots of great animals just looking for a good home. NHA is a great temporary home though, lots of volunteers and a very caring staff. You are welcome to come by anytime during business hours and just look around and meet some of the great pets available.

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Nashville Human Association Pet Food Bank

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During these hard economic times, there are more than just people suffering. More and more pets are being neglected or abandoned simply because their owners cannot afford to feed or take care of them.

The Nashville Humane Association has started a Pet Food Bank to help with some of the need. It works similar to a regular food bank like Second Harvest only it’s for pets. People can come by and pick up dog food, cat food and other supplies (as available) for their pets.

The Pet food bank is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm.

Requirements for Eligibility are: Must be citizen of Davidson County

Must show proof of need such as: Disability forms, unemployment checks, Section 8 housing occupant.

Must show proof that your animal(s) are spayed or neutered. *If your animal is NOT spayed or neutered. NHA will provide you with a voucher to have the animal altered for free by a participating vet clinic. In order to receive more free food, you must bring back proof that the animal has been altered.

If you or someone you know is in need of this assistance for their pets, please call or come by the Nashville Humane Association.

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