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Happenings and Events

At The Big Bad Woof, we have a firm commitment to the Community to be not only a great natural pet supply store, but to also serve as a vehicle for education. It is with pride that we offer regular adoption events and educational seminars to the community at large. Please stop back for regular updates to this page since we add listings all the time.

Daily Events ~ We are please to offer our North Window to local Rescue organisations on a first come, first served basis for kitten and cats in the KittyWalk enclosure. Come and see some of the local felines available for adoption!

 
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Washington Humane Society Event
 Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
12:00pm to
3:00pm
WARL Cat Adoption Event

Purrfect additions will be waiting for you to consider if you want some special companionship this at the onset of Spring so come to the store and meet some of the terrific felines from the Washington Animal Rescue League

Once you've met your new life-long friend here at The Big Bad Woof, WARL staff and volunteers will guide you through our adoption process, which includes completing an application form, being interviewed over the phone, scheduling a home visit and signing a legal contract.

 Sunday, May 4th, 2008
12:00pm to
2:00pm
Greyhound Welfare Meet & Greet

These agile racers are here again! Join us for a terrific adoption and festival with plenty of former racers who are looking for a forever home, and an opportunity to meet many of the people who have already adopted these special athletes...........to preview some of the available greyhounds please visit their website!

Greyhound Welfare is a greyhound rescue and placement group. We place ex-racing greyhounds throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area, which means most of MD, VA and DC.

 Saturday, May 10th, 2008
12:00pm to
3:00pm
All About Puppy Mills ~ HSUS is Taking Action

For decades, The HSUS has fought puppy mills on all fronts. From
conducting investigations to strengthening laws, we won't stop until
puppy mills are shut down for good.

Kathleen Summers will be on hand in the store to discuss
Puppy Mills and how we as consumers can take action to prevent inhumane
treatment of breeding dogs and their offspring. Please come in and get
educated on this important topic and learn what you can do to save
lives.

HSUS will also have information available provide information for people who want to know how they
can buy a puppy without supporting a puppy mill.



 Sunday, May 11th, 2008
12:00pm to
3:00pm
Washington Humane Society Adoption Event

Please join the Washington Humane Society
for an adoption event with BOTH dogs and cats that have been
either ended up at the New York Avenue shelter, or been surrendered or siezed by DC's finest Humane Officers. We are pleased to
host them and hope all will come to see the wonderful rescues they have
available!


Please join us for this special adoption event.......and find your new best friend!



10:00pm to
2:00pm
GTM Mobile Grooming

GTM Dog Services will have their mobile grooming truck here at the store to provide the following services from 10am - 2pm.

  • On site dog bathing
  • On site trim services

Please join us here at the store and have your pet enjoy a spa day!


 Sunday, May 18th, 2008
12:00pm to
3:00pm
CARA Cat & Kitten Adoption Event

Please come and see the lovely cats and kittens that are being fostered by the tireless volunteers opf Companion Animal Rescue Alliance.
They always have wonderful cats and kittens available and looking for
their new forever home.............this day we will have kittens
available for adoption. Come by and meet that special cat that you can
call your own!
 Saturday, May 24th, 2008
12:00pm to
3:00pm
Washington Humane Society Adoption Event

Please join the Washington Humane Society
for an adoption event with BOTH dogs and cats that have been
either ended up at the New York Avenue shelter, or been surrendered or siezed by DC's finest Humane Officers. We are pleased to
host them and hope all will come to see the wonderful rescues they have
available!


Please join us for this special adoption event.......and find your new best friend!