Karen Smith of North Las Vegas snapped this shot of her newest, smallest member of her family. According to Smith, "Shorty" weighs about 3 pounds, is about 10 years old and has only one eye. The tiny dog couldn?t wait to snuggle into its very own towel after taking what Smith said she believes was Shorty?s very first bath.
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SEDONA
Sedona is a 12-year-old female golden retriever. She is a typical senior golden -- easygoing and mellow. She is a happy girl that still enjoys going for daily strolls. Sedona is very sweet and gentle. She likes children, other dogs that are respectful and gentle, gets along with cats and is housebroken. Sedona is a healthy girl, but does have a little hearing loss.
For more information on Sedona or other available goldens, call 598-4653; fax 948-4330, or visit the Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada online at www.grrsn.org.
WILKINSON
I am a kissing bandit, gentle-hearted and eager to nuzzle up close for affection. I would love to have a new home, where I get to cuddle every day. I'm Wilkinson, a dashingly handsome mackerel tabby, neutered male, just about 1 year of age. I promise to steal your heart if you come visit and adopt me today from the Nevada SPCA's free-roaming cat condo playrooms.
The Nevada SPCA is a no-kill animal sanctuary located at 4800 W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. For information on the animals featured here, or to see others available, visit www.nevadaspca.org, or call 873-7722.
Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue
Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada
YAPPY HOUR TO BENEFIT GOLDEN RETRIEVER GROUP
Get set for yappetizers, cockertails and a whole lot of fun, as Three Dog Bakery, located at 2110 N. Rampart Blvd., #150 near Summerlin, readies for the first-ever Yappy Hour to benefit the Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dogs of all breeds and their families are welcome to attend the social event. A $10 donation per dog is requested; humans are free.
"This is a fun event to raise awareness and funds for Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada," said Katy Moses, president of Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada. "We'll have treats, drinks, raffle prizes and a golden retriever reunion for everyone who has adopted a dog from us. We also encourage those interested in learning about fostering or adopting a golden to stop by and learn more about our organization."
A wide assortment of raffle prizes will be available, including a three-day, two-night stay at Green Valley Ranch, dinners at area restaurants, five personal training sessions, watches and much more.
Raffle tickets can be purchased for $2 each or 3 for $5. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Three Dog Bakery before the event at 737-3364.
WEIMERANUER RESCUE WINE AND DINE SET
Join the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue for the inaugural Weim & Wine 2007, Oct. 6, at the Kennedy Estate, 5565 El Camino Road in Las Vegas.
The event is planned for 6 to 9 p.m., and will include food, fine wine and nonalcoholic refreshments, a commemorative logo wine glass to take home, a silent auction and a parade of rescued Weimaraners.
Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. All proceeds will be used to save and protect Weimaraners and other community animals in need. For information or directions to the event, call 280-6946.
LOSE A POUND WITH YOUR PUP, OCT. 21
The Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary will kick off its Lose a Pound With Your Hound two-mile remembrance walk, Oct. 21, at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road at Tenaya Way in northwest Las Vegas, beginning at 10 a.m.
Registration for the event will open at 9 a.m. Commemorative dog collars will be available for sale for $5 a piece. Each collar represents one of the 25,000 dogs that was euthanized in Southern Nevada last year.
For more information or to purchase a collar online, visit the Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary Web site at www.hcws.org.
MAX
Max is a large, purebred Weimaraner. He is 18 months old, neutered and house trained. Max is good with children and other dogs, but is not recommended for homes with cats. He is up to date on all his shots. Max is available through the Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue. Those interested in adopting Max must submit an application to the rescue.
For additional information on Max, or to see other Weimaraners available for adoption or fostering, call 280-6946 or visit the rescue's Web site at www.vegasweimrescueclub.org.
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