Did you know that the month of May is known as Responsible Pet Ownership Month?
For the past 6 years the City of Pickering has participated in Responsible Pet Ownership Month, an Ontario wide initiative to raise awareness about the need for pet owners to exercise their responsibility and be good pet owners.
This coming May, the City of Pickering is hosting a variety of events and we would love to see you at all of them!
Activities
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Responsible Pet Ownership Calendar
Launching May 2018
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Do you have a great photograph and would like your pet to be famous? If so, why not submit your pet's photo to have a chance to be part of our 2018-2019 Responsible Pet Ownership Calendar.
Details:
- This calendar photo contest is open to anyone from Durham Region.
- If a person is included in the photo, you will be asked to sign a model release form before we can use the photo.
- Photo must be a high resolution photo (min 800 KB or 1500 x 2100 pixels)
- Photo must be sent as a JPEG.
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Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, May 5 and 12
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 Over the last 6 years the City has vaccinated over 1,000 pets from the community at low cost rabies clinics. These rabies clinics are always sponsored by a local veterinarian.
Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 4 pm
1867 Valley Farm Road, O'Brien Room (parking and entrance is by the arena)
- Sponsoring Veterinarian is Dr. Michele Travers
- Cost is $20 each, cash only. Please have dogs on a leash or in a carrier. Cats must be in a carrier.
Saturday, May 12 from 12 to 4 pm (Dogs Only)
Grand Valley Park (Concession 3, West of Valley Farm Road) during our Petapolooza event
- Sponsoring Veterinarian is Dr. Chari Panneeru
- Cost is $20 each, cash only. Please have dogs on a leash or in a carrier. This clinic is for dogs only.
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7th Annual Petapolooza - Pickering's Outdoor Pet Festival
Saturday, May 12
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Petapolooza brings together pet enthusiasts within our community and gives them an opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.
Admission to this year's event is $5 for adults while seniors, children and pets are free.
All proceeds from the tradeshow will go towards the development of a new Animal Shelter to enable us to continue to care for and house sick and injured animals for years to come.
Saturday, May 12 from 10 am - 4 pm
Event Location:
Grand Valley Park
Upper leash free area
Concession 3, west of Valley Farm Road
Visit our Petapolooza page, and contact us for further information and exhibitor details.
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Indoor Movie Night – The Secret Life of Pets
Friday, May 25, 2018
7:30 pm
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A night out for the whole family! Come in your pajamas, bring your blankets and folding chairs and join Animal Services while they watch "The Secret Life of Pets".
This event would not be possible without the Sponsorship of PICKFAIR Family Dental.
The event is free however donations to Animal Services would be appreciated.
Event Location:
Pickering Recreation Complex – Delaney Rink
1867 Valley Farm Rd |
Your City Event
Saturday, May 26
11 am - 5 pm
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Your opportunity to adopt a pet and speak with Animal Services staff about your animal related concerns.
Event Location:
Pickering City Hall
One The Esplanade
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Whiskers & Wags Pet Adoption Day
Saturday, June 2
9:30 am - 6 pm
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Speak with Animal Services staff from within the Durham Region and learn what they do on a daily basis. Adopt a pet, purchase a pet licence, enjoy live educational performances, children's activity stations, demonstrations and more.
Event Location:
Pickering Town Centre
Lower Level Centre Court
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Spay Neuter Assistance Programs
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 City of Pickering Sterilization Program
We have teamed up with veterinarians within Durham Region to offer a low cost spay-neuter assistance program for cats (DR SNAP) here in Pickering.
In order to qualify for the program you must be a Durham Region resident and must be receiving assistance from one of the following government programs:
- Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement for Seniors (GIS)
- Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP)
- Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability)
- Ontario Works Program
If you qualify for the program you will be given a sterilization voucher that allows you to have your pet sterilized at a participating veterinarian at a reduced rate.
Some veterinarian clinics may require additional vaccines or treatments prior to surgery. Please ask your veterinarian prior to receiving a voucher.
For more information on how to receive a voucher, email the Customer Care Centre or call at 905.683.7575 for more information.
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Sponsors
Thank you to our 2018 Responsible Pet Ownership Month Sponsors:
