INFO | 2008 CALENDAR  

  

 

COMMUNITY NO COST SPAY NEUTER PROGRAM                    Monthly - Year Round! Call the shelter to schedule an appointment 788.4351

The Animal Shelter is committed to reducing pet overpopulation and the needless euthanasia of adoptable animals through an active community spay / neuter program. The shelter offers monthly no cost spay / neuter clinics to pet owners in Blaine County throughout the year.

Animals as young as 8 weeks can participate in the clinics. The ASWRV participates and endorses early spay / neuter practices, in accordance with the recommendations of the AVMA. Early spay and neuter is a safe and effective way to help reduce pet overpopulation. If you would like to participate in our no cost Spay Neuter Clinic, contact the shelter at 788.4351 or email the shelter at info@animalshelterwrv.org.

 

LIVING WITH WOLVES - SPECIAL PRESENTATION                    Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 5:30pm

Spend a captivating evening with nationally recognized speakers, wolf experts, Emmy award winning filmmakers, and Valley residents, Jamie and Jim Dutcher.  The Dutchers have enchanted audiences across America with their story of living with a pack of wolves, and observing their complex social behavior.  Now you have a special opportunity to hear them! Please join us for the Dutchers’ compelling multi-media presentation about these special animals.

“We owe it to the wolves we lived with, and to their wild kin, to devote our own lives to speaking out on their behalf, sharing the story of their intelligence and caring, dispelling the deadly misinformation that always surrounds wolves.” Jim Dutcher

Come at 5:00pm for refreshments, book/DVD sales, book signings, children’s activities, wolf calls, and even animal guests… presentation begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Presented as a gift to the community from the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley and Jim and Jamie Dutcher. For more information, contact the shelter at 788.4351 or www.livingwithwolves.org.

23rd ANNUAL PAW & POLE                                                              Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 10:00am

LOCATION:  NEW Sun Valley Gun Club.  Go North East on Sun Valley Road toward Trail Creek and watch for signs.

Come celebrate the 23rd Annual Paw 'n Pole on Sunday, March 2nd, 10:00am.  The oldest and LEAST serious  winter tradition in the valley, the "Paw and Pole" offers Nordic and  snowshoe race categories for children and adults. A Silly Pet Trick contest follows the races, and great prizes are awarded for various "Best Costume" categories.  This year’s costume theme: “Campaign Tails.” Think politics.  Race Registration Price:  $15 adult, $10 child or $25 family; profits donated to the Animal Shelter. Free to spectators. Contact Phone: 788-6444

KETCHUM CITY WALKS                                                                  Every Wednesday during April & May, Weather Permitting

Ketchum City Walks are happening every Wednesday, through May. Meet at the Ketchum town plaza, across from Atkinson's, between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Make a shelter dog's day and take him for a stroll in the city!

ADAMS GULCH HIKIN' BUDDIES                                                    Beginning Date TBD

Adam's Gulch Hikin' Buddies hikes are happening every Wednesday, beginning date to be determined. Attendants and dogs will be stationed at the Adam's Gulch trail head between the hours of 9:30am and 2:00pm. Come hike a dog and find out why the Hikin' Buddies program is the best thing that ever happened to a shelter pup!

SUMMER ADOPTATHON                                                                   Dates To Be Announced

11 am – 2 pm. Location in Ketchum to be announced. A modest caravan of shelter dogs & puppies are out on the town for locals and visitors to meet, greet while under consideration for foster or adoption. Volunteers walk the dogs around town during the adoption.

2008  DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!  Benefit dinner, auction & raffle     Friday, July 18, 2008 - 6:00pm

Location:  Trail Creek Pavilion

This summer the Animal Shelter will host “Dog Days of Summer”. This weekend of festivities includes the Mutt Strut dog walk/run, a shelter open house/ alumni party, and our annual fundraiser. This year artists throughout the Wood River Valley have come together to design and craft pet feeding stands and bowls for the "Shelter Diner" Silent Auction presentation. The Benefit Dinner, Auction and Raffle is held at Sun Valley’s Trail Creek Cabin Grounds. Enjoy music, cocktails, and a fabulous dinner under the Tent. You will have a chance to support the Shelter by bidding on wonderful items in our silent and live auctions. For reservations and more information call the Shelter at (208)788.4351.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS                                                              Dates To Be Announced

All members of the community are invited to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church for the celebration of the Blessing of the Animals, in the honor of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals large and small. The event is jointly hosted by the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley, welcoming all and any domestic animals. The shelter cats and dogs are blessed as well, and a selection of shelter residents will spend the afternoon mingling in hopes of meeting a potential new forever home. Refreshments and snacks provided.  St. Thomas Episcopal Church is located at 201 Sun Valley Road.

2008 BARKIN' BASEMENT BOW-WOW HOLIDAY BAZAAR              Dates To Be Announced

Enjoy treats and holiday goodies while perusing the unique holiday ornaments, gifts and décor the Barkin’ Basement has to offer! 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Barkin’ Basement, at 111 S. Main in Hailey.  Preview the merchandise starting at 10:00am. Contact Kate at the Barkin’ Basement for information. 788-3854  
 

SANTA PAWS                                                                                           Ketchum - Dates To Be Announced

                                                                                                                   Hailey - Dates To Be Announced

Bring your favorite pal for some face time and a picture with Santa Claus—ahem—Paws! 
                                                                                                               

2008 ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR                                                              Date To Be Announced