Oct. 3

Second Annual Paws in the Park
10a.m.-2p.m.
Charlie Daniels Park
Benefiting the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter
Food, music games, silent auction, vendors and more!
For more info call 615-773-5533 or visit their Facebook Page.

Oct. 3

Second Annual Balls to the Wall
12-4p.m.
3660 Bear Creek Rd, Thompson’s Station
Benefiting Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue “saving dogs of all kinds, and properly matching them with their forever families and our passion lies in special needs, medical cases, seniors, and hospice” and “Micah Ralston, a local 10 year old boy with a condition called Craniopharyngioma.”
Entrance $5 a car
For more info visit http://snootygiggles.com

Oct. 4

Pitbull Awareness Day
11a.m.-4p.m.
Centennial Park
Food trucks, live music pittie parade, auction, free vaccines and microchips and more!
For more info visit http://www.nashvillepittie.org

Oct. 17

7th Annual Barktoberfest hosted by Nashville Paw Magazine
12-5p.m.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Food trucks, live music, fun activities for children, adult and dogs! Costume Contests with lots of prizes!
For more info visit http://www.tnbarktoberfest.com

Oct. 26

Witches and Wine at the Manor
6-8:30p.m.
Monell’s Manor (1400 Murfreesboro Road)
Benefiting the Cat Shoppe Rescue
Tickets: $20
Music, Food and Auction
For more information, please call (615) 297-PURR (7877) or visit http://www.thecatshoppedogstore.com

October 31

Bark For Life
10a.m.-1p.m.
Red Caboose Park, Bellevue
Live Music, Costume Contest,  Magic Show, Fun and Games for people and pets, Food and Vendors
Sponsored by Music City Animal Rescue (MCAR), Granite Regen Tax and the American Cancer Society
For more information, visit http://main.acsevents.org

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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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Kitten season starts in the spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in the fall. According to the Pet Community Center, “Each year in Nashville over 10,000 animals are euthanized because of pet overpopulation.” “Spaying and neutering makes a big difference: Just one unaltered female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in only six years. In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can produce an incredible 370,000 kittens!” (PETA)

Middle Tennessee has lots of spay and neuter services, financial assistance programs, and low cost clinics.

A full list of those can be found at http://straymagnet.com. Below we we highlight a few mobile options, clinics and financial assistance programs.

Mobile Services:

Rover (Davidson County Residents)

Website: www.nashvillehumane.org
Rover is the Nashville Humane Association’s mobile surgical unit. “ROVER travels four days a week and is staffed by a Veterinarian, Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT), Veterinary Assistant and Project Coordinator.” You can’t miss the big yellow bus which offers practically free -$10 spay and neuter services to qualifying individuals.

To qualify: you need to live in Davidson County and bring proof of one of the following: food stamp card, free school lunch program card or WIC documentation, disability letter or V.A. disability letter, last year’s tax return statement, public housing rent receipt or Section 8 letter, or Social Security income documentation.

To set up your appointment:
1-Call 615 352-4030
2
2-complete the patient information packet at http://www.nashvillehumane.org

The Spay Station (Wilson County)

The Spay Station is a New Leash on Life 33-foot mobile veterinary clinic. The Spay Station offers FREE spay and neuter services to those who demonstrate financial need.

To qualify: participate in ANY of the following programs: “food stamps, public housing, disability, WIC, Families First, SSI OR Medicaid.” While the Spay Station primarily serves residents in Watertown and Lebanon anyone (group or individual) may sponsor the spay station ($1,100) for their county. The Spay Station runs solely off of grants, donations and sponsors.

For an appointment or more information, please call 615-444-1196.

Spay & Neuter Programs and Low-Cost Services

Sumner Spay & Neuter Alliance

1033-B Union School Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-2233
Website: www.sumnerspayneuteralliance.org
Email: info@sumnerspayneuteralliance.org

Cost:
Male Cat $30, Female Cat $40, Feral Cat $25
Male dog $45, Female Dog $55

To schedule an appointment; call (615) 452-2233, Monday – Thursday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Beesley Foundation

2215 Keeneland Commercial Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37217
(615) 890-6878
Website: www.beesleyfoundation.org

Cost:
Male Cat $40, Female Cat $45 (add $15 if pregnant or in heat)
Male Dog range $50-$90 depending on weight, Female Dog range $65-$100 depending on weight, exact fees available at http://www.beesleyfoundation.org.

Why prices are low:
1-”We are a non-profit clinic run by Beesley Foundation and supported in part by donations and fundraisers.”
2-”We only provide spay/neuter services and do not have the overhead required for full-service clinics.”

To Sign up for an appointment: Click here to download their application. “Fees for surgery (and required shots) must be paid before an appointment is made. When we receive your application with payment, we will call you to make an appointment.”

Fix for Life Spay & Neuter Clinic

511 W. Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-2349
Website: newleashonline.org
Email: fixforlife@newleashonline.com

“Fix for Life, an initiative of New Leash on Life, is a spay/neuter clinic that is dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation in Wilson and surrounding counties by providing high volume, high quality, low-cost sterilization services. Spay/Neuter services are offered to shelters, rescue groups as well as the general public and you do not have to qualify financially to use our services.”

Cost:
Male Cat $30, Female Cat $40
Male Dog under 50lbs $40, over 50lbs $50, Female Dog under 50lbs $50, over 50lbs $65
*Prices sometimes decrease when they receive grants, call regularly to inquire.

Call for an appointment (615) 453-2349 Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic

738 B. North Main St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5353
Website: www.mtsnc.org

Cost: Cat $30 Dog $45

Who Qualifies: “Anyone on state or federal assistance including TNCare, food stamps, disability, reduced or free lunch etc., anyone who adopts from an animal agency, animals in the care of a rescue, humane or animal control, anyone with barn or feral cats (not owned pet cats) and those on fixed income. A 1-2 person home under $30,000. For each additional person add $6,900.
*Thanks to a grant provided by ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) we are able to offer a discount of $20 off a surgery for big dogs over 50 pounds.”

Financial Assistance Programs:

Pet Community Center

Financial assistance and transport available to Fix for Life Spay-Neuter Clinic.
(615) 512-5001
Website: www.petcommunitycenter.org
Email: info@petcommunitycenter.org

Cost:
Male Cat $30, Female Cat $40, Feral Cat $38 (includes rabies vaccination and ear tip)
Male Dog $45-$55 (based on weight), Female Dog $55-$70 (based on weight)
Full list of prices available at http://www.petcommunitycenter.org.
Book an appointment by completing their questionnaire.
*Financial Aid may be available, contact them for more information.

People for Animals

Financial assistance and discount certificates available.
Franklin, TN
Website: www.peopleforanimals.net
Email: PeopleForAnimals@comcast.net

Process:
 Call (615) 794-8925 to talk to a volunteer who will determine the level of assistance available and the appropriate vet clinic for the surgery. The pet owner then calls the clinic to schedule the surgery.
List of programs and services
List of vets they work with (accept PFA certificates)

Nashville Humane Association

Discount certificates called “Friends of Animals Certificates” are available for purchase to use at participating clinics
. Anyone can purchase!
213 Oceala Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 352-1010
Website: www.nashvillehumane.org

Cost:
Male Cat $51, Female Cat $65
Male dog $64, Female Dog $90


List of participating vets

Cheatham County Animal Awareness Foundation (Cheatham County Residents)

Spay neuter services and financial assistance program for residents of Cheatham County. The Spay Station comes once a month to spay and neuter cats and small dogs and large dogs are performed at a local vet clinic.

Website: www.cheathamcountypaws.org

Call or email for more information:
Call for cats and small dogs (615) 829-8984
Call for dogs over 40 lbs (615) 578-1262
Email: cheathamcountypaws@hotmail.com

Local Trap and Release Programs:

The Pet Community Center also have a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program called Feline Fix. For more information visit www.petcommunitycenter.org
Together with Nashville Paw Foundation they are offering a spring program called Free Feral Cat Mondays. They will fund the sterilizations for 120 cats Fix For Life. The two dates left are May 6 and May 13. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.petcommunitycenter.org.

Additional Resources:

“Pet Statistics: How Many Pets are in the United States?/ How many animals are in shelters?/ etc.” ASPCA
“Why Spay/Neuter?” on People for Animals
“Kitten Progression: At-a-Glance” on Alley Cat Allies
“Feline Spay + Neuter” by Mark Waldrop, DVM on Nashville Paw
“Spay and Neuter FAQs” from the Sumner Spay & Neuter Alliance

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March 16 (23, 30)

Rabies Clinics: $10 rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats
1-4p.m.
27 area schools, locations available at: http://www.tennessean.com
Sponsored by Metro Public Health Department and the Nashville Academy of Veterinary Medicine

March 16th

Bake Sale to benefit the New Leash on Life Animal Rescue from Lebanon, TN
Paws 4 Health will be at the Tractor Supply in Lebanon, TN from 9:30 am – 2:00pm
We will also have our cookbook for sale and demonstrating how to keep your pets teeth and gums healthy. Come on out to see us and buy some yummy baked goods for you AND your furry friends!

March 23

“Easter Paws”  photos to benefit Freedom Farm
10a.m. – 2p.m.
PetSmart in Madison, TN (Rivergate)
Have your fur-baby’s photo taken in a cute set of bunny ears – or their favorite Easter outfit.  The Easter Bunny will not be in attendance that day but we will have a wonderful spring setting for the photos.
Bake Sale Too!  All proceeds will go to Freedom Farm to help with upcoming veterinarian bills (kitten season is coming!).

March 24

Nashville Lifestyles’ 2013 Cover Dog Search
1-3 p.m.
Cheekwood
Presented by The Nutro Company
“Bring out your dogs, BIG and small, to compete for a spot on the May cover of Nashville Lifestyles! A celebrity panel will judge the contest while pets and their owners enjoy music, snacks from Music City Flats, and offerings from our sponsors. Advance entry is $20 per dog, $25 on the day of the event.”
10 Dogs will be selected for the inside Fashion Spread!  And 1 will be selected for the cover! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nashville Humane Association and Cheekwood.
More info at http://www.nashvillelifestyles.com

April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6 and May 13

FREE Feral Cat TNR Clinics
Provided by Nashville Paw, The Nashville Paw Foundation and Pet Community Center
“If you are ready to help feral cats in your community, contact the Pet Community Center today to get the help you need and to get scheduled for one of our clinics. Space is on a first-come reservation basis. To schedule, visit petcommunitycenter.org/feline-fix to fill out a form or email info@petcommunitycenter.org.”
For more information, visit http://www.nashvillepaw.com

April 13

Pedal for Paws, a cycling event benefiting Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance
8a.m.
Gallatin Civic Center
Presented by MARS petcare
“Third annual Pedal for Paws cycling event through scenic Sumner County. Routes are designed for all levels of cyclists with well-stocked rest stops along the routes. All rides begin and end at the Gallatin Civic Center.” Chose 12 miles, 30 miles or 62 miles
$25 entry fee or $30 the day of (all riders get a free post meal provided by Moe’s Southwest Grill). Pre-registered riders will also receive a t-shirt.
More info: http://sumnerspayneuteralliance.org/pedalforpawstn.html

April 18-19

Paws 4 Health at the Southern Women’s Show
 Nashville Convention Center – 
601 Commerce Street
Nashville TN, 37203
3 days on the Southern Women’s Cooking Stage….April 18th @ 2:30pm – April 19th @ 7:00pm – April 20th @ 4:30pm
Paws 4 Health sponsored by Tractor Supply – Jimmy Sloan, manager of the Lebanon, TN location.
We will be cooking foods that are quick, economical and healthy for you and your furry family members.  Come see us for lots of FREE samples and loads of furry fun!  It will be PAWSITIVELY wonderful!!

April 20

8th Annual Dog Daze of Hendersonville Benefiting Safe Place for Animals
10am – 3pm
Streets of Indian lakes in Hendersonville
We will have great vendors, a silent auction, snacks, dog training, and the rockin tunes of Big Nose Kate! It’s a great day for dogs to bring their owners out for a day of fun!  Don’t miss out!
More info: http://www.safeplaceforanimals.com/Events—Volunteering.html

April 26-28

PetSmart Adopt-a-thon at the Rivergate area Petsmart
Friday, April 26th from Noon – 4p.m. (cats/kittens)
Saturday, April 27th 10am – 3p.m. (dogs, cats/kittens)
Sunday, April 28th Noon – 4p.m. (cats/kittens)

May 1

Cause for Paws Benefitting the Nashville Humane Association
11a.m.
Belle Meade Country Club
“An annual kick-off to spring, this is one of the Nashville Humane Association’s largest fundraisers.  Held at the Belle Meade Country Club, this year’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, chaired by Robin I. Patton, is not to be missed!  Guests will enjoy a spring fashion show,  a delicious lunch and an auction packed with more than $60,000 worth of fantastic items.”http://nashvillehumane.org/Current_Events/Cause_for_Paws/

May 4

“Helping Paws Pet Care Clinic” (FREE Pet Care Clinic)
9a.m.-3p.m.
Safe Place for Animals shelter
1070 Old Hwy 109 N, Gallatin, TN 37066
“Providing free pet vaccinations, free rabies inoculations and a free basic veterinarian exam for financially qualified pet owners (food stamps, HUD, SS Disability, low income). The clinic will be limited to the first 90 companion (dogs and cats) animals and is funded by private donations through the SumnerCountyAnimals.com’s “Helping Paws” program.”

New Leash on Life’s Bark in the Park
11am-4pm
Wilson County Fairgrounds
 (James E. Ward Ag Center) 
945 E. Baddour Pkwy
Lebanon, TN 37087
“Bark in the Park is family friendly with activities for you, the kids and your dog.
Kid friendly activities will include bounces and a scavenger hunt. For your dog(s), there will be dog contests, an obstacle course and a pet treat station. That’s not all. We are looking forward to the acoustic corner, the “Look what the cat dragged in” yard sale and give aways. Food, of course, this year we have Your Dish is Our Command, Big O Concession and Lisa’s Kettle Corn. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying time with your family. See you there!”
More info: http://newleashonline.org/index.php/events

May 11

Nashville Paw Magazine Cover Dog Search!
1-4p.m. / RAIN OR SHINE!
Lenox Village Town Center
, 6900 Lenox Village Drive, 
Nashville, TN 37211
Entry: $20 per dog
“EVERY canine contestant will receive his or her contest photo in the August/September issue of Nashville Paw magazine, and one lucky pooch will become our next cover star! Plus, we’ll let our Facebook fans choose the “Crowd Favorite” winner to receive a special feature in the issue, and we’ll be selecting runner-up winners in the following categories: Best Big Dog
Most Adorable Little Dog
Best Mixed-Up Mutt
Best Pure Breed
Cutest Puppy
Sweetest Senior”
For more info and details, visit our event website at nashvillepaw.com/coverdog!

Tap “N “ Run Nashville
5p.m.
184 2nd Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37201
Proceeds will be donated to Freedom Farm in exchange for volunteer service. We need 40 volunteers to help set up – pour and serve beer – and clean-up. You do get to sample the beer at the end of the race, if you are interested. If anyone would like to volunteer for Freedom Farm they should contact Kim Patton akitas2love@yahoo.com to sign up.
For more info: http://www.tapnrun.com/Nashville/EventInfo.php

Ongoing:

My Second Home Pet Resort hosts fundraiser for  Agape Animal Rescue hoping to reach $10,000 by Oct. 1. More information at http://www.agaperescue.org.

FREEDOM FARM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!   If anyone is interested in volunteering for Freedom Farm we could sure use your time and talents.  Our organization is growing rapidly and we have many events planned for this year.  For more information or to sign-up as a volunteer, please contact Tracey Poindexter -our Volunteer Coordinator at traceylynne07@gmail.com.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Save the Date:

July 28th

Agape Animal Rescue’s Fifth Annual Glitter and Glam
5-8:00p.m.
The Hutton Hotel
1808 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
An Extraordinary Fashion Show, Silent & Live Auction, and Wine-Tasting Event

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