September 14

3rd Annual Canine Summer Splash
10am-3:30pm
Sumner County YMCA – Outdoor Pool
102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Cost: $15 cash per dog per session
Session I: 10am-11:30am (90 mins) Little Dogs Only (25 Ibs and Under)
Session II: 12pm-1:30pm (90 mins) Big Dogs Only (25 Ibs and Over)
Session III: 2pm-3:30pm (90 mins) All Dog Swim (Dogs of All Sizes)
Event proceeds benefit the Sumner County YMCA “Learn to Swim” Program and help Nashville Paw magazine to remain a free community resource.
Rules, weather updates and more info: http://www.nashvillepaw.com

September 21

The Music City 2013 Dog Day Festival & Mutt Strutt
9:45am Mutt Strutt
10am-4pm Dog Day Festival
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

Bring your dog(s) and enjoy a full day of activities including contests, crafts, giveaways, training and agility clinics, food, music and hundreds of pet friendly vendors with sales items and freebies. Teddy’s Wagon will be there with adoptable pets and conducting a microchip clinic. There is also a kids zone! Don’t miss the Biggest annual dog festival in town and help support Nashville Humane Association!

Mutt strut online reservations click here.
Dog Day Festival Admission: $5, children under the age of ten are FREE with a paid adult.
More: http://www.nashvillehumane.org

September 27

Third Annual Rock n’ Roll for Pet Control
7pm-10:30pm
9717 Concord Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027

A benefit Concert featuring: Mike Farris, Mike Younger, Bonnie Bishop to support Pet Community Center. The event, presented by Kody’s Fund, will also include a silent auction, bar and vegan buffet.
Tickets: Available online before Sept. 26 Single $30, group of four $100
More: http://www.petcommunitycenter.org

October 4

Fall Call of the Wild
6:30pm
Sound Kitchen Recording Studio
112 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, TN 37067

Tickets: Advance $45 a person/ $80 couple or $50 at the door
Come support Walden’s Puddle and enjoy food and drinks by Crave Catering, a silent auction and a special animal presentation program.
More: http://www.waldenspuddle.org/FallCall2013.pdf

October 5

Rally 4 Paws
8:30am start
Bellevue, TN

Large scale scavenger hunt around town to benefit three local animal organizations: Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, Lovie’s Legacy and Habitat for Paws Nashville.
Tickets: Register before Sept. 7 and get $10 off per person or $25 off per car.
After Sept. 7: Registration fee is $20 per person up to 3 participants or $75 per car for 4 to 6 participants.
More: www.rally4paws.com

October 5

Freedom Farm Pet Celebration
10am-3pm
Moss Wright Park
745 Caldwell Dr.
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

Lots of vendors, pets for adoption, live music and a great opportunity to bring your pet for an outing! Benefiting Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary
More: http://www.freedomfarm.net

October 12

Barktoberfest
12pm-5pm
Animalia Health & Wellness For Animals
1973 New Hwy 96 West
Franklin, TN 37064

Don on your costumes with your dog(s) for a chance to win over $3,00 in contest prizes. Live music, food, photo booth, local rescue organizations and other vendors.
Admission: Free ($20 for costume contest entry)
For a schedule of events or more information: http://www.nashvillepaw.com
Presenting sponsor, Greymont Kennel!

October 19

Agape Animal Ball (Masquerade)
6-10pm
Events on 3rd
209 3rd Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37201

“Hosted by Gary and Cassie Chapman, the event will feature live entertainment from some of Nashville’s biggest musicians, dancing, complimentary wine and cocktails from the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres from some of the best restaurants in Nashville, and live and silent auctions featuring items from Jimmy Choo, Tiffany & Company, Elan Skin & Hair, and more!” “Don’t have a mask to wear to the most unique masquerade event in Nashville? We’ve got you covered! With the purchase of an Agape Animal Ball ticket, you will get to choose your own custom animal mask designed by a local artist…so no two animals will look alike!”
Tickets: $130-$200 depending on add ons
More: http://www.agaperescue.org

October 19

5th Annual Mars Petcare Adoption Fair
10am-3pm
Mars Petcare
315 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, Tennessee

Come check out the largest adoption event in the state and take home a new companion.
More: http://www.mars.com

November 9

Puttin’ on the Dog & Cat Gala
6pm-9pm
Kennesaw Farms Clubhouse
1680 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066

Come enjoy an evening of entertainment to benefit the Sumner County Humane Association. “There will be a silent auction, door prizes, fabulous food, and the announcement of our Pet Calendar Contest Winners!”
Tickets: $35.00 per person
More info at http://www.sumnerhumane.org.

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The holidays are upon us and there is much to do! This holiday season consider helping local animals by adopting a pet, donating to a local shelter or organization or by participating in an event.

Adopt a Pet:

Year round you can save lives by adopting a pet!  In fact you are often saving two lives as you allow for additional space in a shelter. There is no greater gift than giving of oneself to help others even a four legged one who will in turn bless your life richly!

It is important to note generally pets should not be given as gifts (unless sanctioned by parents etc.) as the recipient really should be the one to choose and be ready for the commitment and responsibility that comes with owning a pet. It’s a grand gesture but often ends in dismay. For those of you who have been considering adoption and the timing is finally right-GO FOR IT!!! Some shelters like the Nashville Humane Association, offer adoption gift certificates during December so that family members can help pay for a pet but the responsible member will choose their pet.

Donate Supplies or Money:

Remember supplies are often just as critical as financial contributions! All shelters and rescue groups have much needed items on their wish lists. The Nashville Humane Association has a wish tree in their lobby. All  items requested are from their wish list. Check out all the other local groups listed on the website to see what is on their wish list. They could also all benefit from year end giving financial donations large and small.

Sumner County Humane Society has a simple “Pennies for Pets” campaign asking people to donate their spare change as “every penny county.”

Buy a Holiday Gift:

Several organizations are selling 2013 calendars and other great gift ideas:

The 2013 New Leash on Life wall calendar, starring Vanderbilt and all the other winners from this year’s calendar contest, are now available for purchase.
Cost:$10 Calendar ($12 with shipping) Purchase on line at http://newleashonline.org/index.php/2012-calendar-contest

Humane Society of Sumner County T-shirts and 2013 Calendar
Cost: $10 (available at their open house Dec. 15)

Attend an Event:

There are a variety of events to choose from this December to help animals from low-key pictures with Santa to a full day music festival.

Saturday, December 1
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

Sunday, December 2
Holiday Pet Photos with Santa
1-4 p.m.
Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Cost:$40 includes Sitting, One (1) 5×7 and Two (2) 4×6 Prints
Holiday cards are available for purchase

Sunday, December 2
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

Saturday, Dec. 8th
Photos with the Grinch or Santa! (Benefiting New Leash on Life)
10a.m.-4p.m.
Amy Rich Photography
706 West Main Street
Lebanon, TN 37089
No appointment needed!
Cost: $20 for 2 4X6 prints and a digital file of your photo. Proceeds will Benefit New Leash on Life’s Angel Fund “dedicated to providing medical treatment to the animals in our care.” Pets and people are welcome to come pose with the Mean Green One and/or the Jolly Old Elf!

December 8, 2012
Subaru Share the Love Adoption Event
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Teddy’s Wagon from Nashville Humane Association will be at Nashville Subaru
1512 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37023

Saturday, December 8
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

Sunday, December 9
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

December 15, 2012
Humane Society of Sumner County Christmas Open House and 38th Birthday  Celebration
11a.m.-3p.m.
16 Volunteer Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Refreshments and Birthday cake will be served. Join the celebration. Also available for purchase new t-shirts and 2013 Calendars for #13.

December 15, 2012
Third Annual Miracle on Music Row with host Emmylou Harris
10a.m. to 3p.m.
O. Liv Body Bar in Edgehill Village
1200 Villa Place, Suite 404
Nashville, TN 37212
Cost: FREE, but there is a $20 suggested donation to benefit Bonaparte’s Retreat
It’s a full day of events including music by Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, Mike Farris, John Hiatt, Buddy Miller and Kimmie Rhodes, a pet parade with Emmylou and Santa, pet costume contest silent auction, photos with Santa, food and holiday shopping. It’s also a big adoption event as local shelters/humane organizations will be on site like Teddy’s Wagon.

Saturday, December 15
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

November 16, 2012 – December 24
Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s sixth annual Hall of Trees
Hall of Trees is part of Gaylord Opryland’s popular A Country Christmas; located in the Holly Jolly Town Square
Noon – 7:00 p.m. – November 18 – 20 and 25 – 29 and December 2 – 6 and 9 – 13
Noon – 8:00 p.m. – November 16 – 17, 21 – 24 and 30 and December 1, 7 – 8 and 14 – 24
Ryman Exhibit Hall
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Cost: Admission is FREE. Single Ride Tickets – $3.00 or All Day/All Ride Pass – $12.00
The “Hall of Trees” is located inside the ‘Holly Jolly Town Square exhibit” which “is a step back in time to a nostalgic 1950s town square, complete with all the shops from main street, a holiday kids train, story time with Mrs. Claus at the library and more! Enjoy a visit to the Candy Store, or the all new Toy Store while visiting Holly Jolly Town Square,” (Gaylord Opryland).  All the trees and the gifts under them are donated by sponsors and auctioned off to raise money for local charities. Several local animal groups have trees this year including: Humane Society of Sumner County, Nashville Humane Association, Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, Robertson County Animal Control and Shelter, Elephant Sanctuary, and Weimaraner Rescue of the South. Bids may be placed online at or in person at the exhibit.The auction will close Monday, December 24, 2012, at 5 p.m. CST and the trees and gifts will be shipped to the winners for free by Friday, January 6.

Sunday, December 16
Freedom Farm’s Christmas with “Santa Paws” (photos with Santa)
11a.m.-4p.m.
PetSmart-Madison
2201 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
Cost: $9.95 for a 4×6 photo in holiday frame and Freedom Farm with receive $5 donation

Thank you in advance for helping local animals this holiday season!

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