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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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Monday, September 1st, 2008 | 10:00am to
5:00pm | Labour Day Hours
In observance of Labour Day, we will have shortened hours of 10 am to 5 pm. Thanks to all our customers for their understanding.
| Saturday, September 6th, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | WARL Cat Adoption Event
Secret Admirer, Sidekick, Leader of the Band... who's your purrfect fit? The Washington Animal Rescue League has developed a furrsonality assessment to help you find that special someone who'll purr his or her way into your heart. We'll be featuring some pawsitively adorable cats from WARL who are looking for a forever friend or family.
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, September 7th, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | Greyhound Welfare Meet & Greet
Greyhounds are here again! This graceful breed has a well-documented history, in artwork and text, dating back to 4000 B.C. Greyhounds have long been associated with speed and agility, and have been used for hunting and companionship by pharaohs and kings in several cultures around the globe. Join us for a terrific adoption event with plenty of former racers who are looking for forever homes, and meet with 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 includes most of MD, VA, and DC.
| Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | Taking Action Day with DC's Fire & EMS Department K-9's, with Special Guests, Metro Dogs SAR
Join DC's Finest here at the store to learn about the DC Fire Department's K-9 Unit. They will be on hand to answer questions about the services they provide to our residents so please come and meet them! These special working dogs specialize in Search and Rescue and accelerant sniffing among other special skills. In addition, local Metro Dogs SAR members will be on-hand to discuss the urban search and rescue training they do with their canine companions. Metro Dogs is an urban search environment rescue team dedicated to rapidly finding lost people in our community. In the Takoma Park area, the people most likely to get lost are children and those suffering from autism or Alzheimer's.
Metro Dogs is always looking for new dogs to join our team. Think your dog has what it takes? Speak with one of our volunteers to determine whether your dog might like Community Canine SAR work.
| Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 | 3:00pm to
8:00pm | Nature's Variety Food Promotion
Please join Julie from Nature's Variety to learn about the Nature's Variety Prairie and Instinct lines of food, including canned, dry, frozen, and freeze-dried. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and get coupons for some free trials.
| Saturday, September 20th, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | WARL Dog Adoption Event
Teacher's Pet, Wallflower, Go-Getter... what's your best match? The Washington Animal Rescue League has developed a furrsonality assessment to assist you in finding the perfect forever friend for your lifestyle. Meet a handful of the eager canines ready to wag their way into your heart.
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, September 21st, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | CARA Cat Adoption Event
Adoption events are the cat's pajamas, and we'll be featuring some pawsitively adorable cats from the Companion Animal Rescue Alliance who are looking for a forever friend or family. This dedicated group of volunteers typically has plenty of mature and young cats available for adoption, so please stop by to see them for yourself!
| Saturday, September 27th, 2008 | 12:00pm to
3:00pm | WHS Dog and Cat Adoption Event
Whether you're in search of wags or purrs, the Washington Humane Society has you covered! Join us at The Big Bad Woof as we meet dogs and cats who've ended up at the New York Avenue shelter, having been either surrendered to or seized 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!
| Sunday, September 28th, 2008 | 10:00am to
3:00pm | Nature's Variety Food Promotion
Please join Julie from Nature's Variety to learn about the Nature's Variety Prairie and Instinct lines of food, including canned, dry, frozen, and freeze-dried. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and get coupons for some free trials.
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