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All events are subject to change without notice.

FEBRUARY 2010
February 16-18 - Bridgeport - February Frolic, just in time for winter break for ages 6-12. 9am-12:30pm. Zookeeper talks and fun activities. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., 203-394-6565, www.beardsleyzoo.org.
February 20 – Danbury - Third Annual Puppy Love Ball at the Ethan Allen Inn to benefit Daws. 203-744-DAWS, www.daws.org.
February 20 – Gales Ferry – Horse Show, Mystic Valley Hunt Club. 645 Long Cove Road, 860-464-7934, mvhcshow@yahoo.com, www.mysticvalleyhuntclub.com.
February 20 - Hartford - Elm City Kennel Club - Hartford Civic Center, One Civic Center Plaza. All AKC-Recognized Breeds Dog Show. For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent, 336-379-9352, mbf@infodog.com.
February 20 – New London - Party with African penguins from Mystic Aquarium.  For information contact Garde Arts Center Box Office, 860- 444-7373 ext.1, www.gardearts.org.
February 20 - Manchester - Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club AKC Dog Show. Tails U Win Canine Center, 175 Adams Street. For additional information contact: Sharon Gregerick, Event Secretary, 860-747-2116.
February 21 - Hartford - First Company Governor's Foot Guard Athletic Association AKC Dog Show. Hartford Civic Center, One Civic Center Plaza. For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent, 336-379-9352, mbf@infodog.com.
February 21 – Norwalk – Winter Creature Cruise, 9:30am. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., 203-852-0700, www.maritimeaquarium.org.
February 21 – Westport - Fairfield County Horse Show, 8am. 174 Long Lots Road. Fairfield County Hunt Club, 203-227-8445.
February 27 – Ridgefield - ROAR with Laughter, an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy, music, food, and auctions. More information coming soon. Visit www.roar-ridgefield.org or call 203-438-0158.
February 27 - Suffield - End of Hunt Horse Show. 1360 Hill Street, 860-668-1656, trainer@endofhunt.com, www.endofhunt.com.
February 28 - Somers - Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Horse Show. 247 Hall Hill Road, 203-650-3148, naomi@bhcmanagement.com, www.shallowbrook.com.

All events are subject to change without notice.

ONGOING
Berlin - Friends of Berlin Animal Control holds monthly low cost spay/neuter clinics.  $70 includes vaccines.  Feral cats in have-a-heart traps are discounted to $50 and they will be ear notched.  860-828-5287.
Berlin - Friends of Berlin Animal Control pet adoptions. A.S. Labieniec Pet Supplies, 945 Farmington Ave., 1-3pm. 860-828-5287. 
Farmington - Friends of Berlin Animal Control Pet Adoptions. Sundays at PETCO in Farmington in the plaza next to Border's, 1600 South East Rd., 860-674-9599.
Hamden - REGAP of CT, Inc. Retired Greyhounds as pets, meet & greet. Last Saturday of each month, 11am-2pm. Petco, 2100 Dixwell Ave., 203-393-1673, www.regapct.com.
Manchester - REGAP of CT, Inc. Retired Greyhounds As Pets, meet & greet. Last Saturday of each month, 2-4pm. Petco, 432a Buckland Hills Dr., 203-393-1673, www.regapct.com.                 
Middletown – The CT Parrot Society meets the first Thursday of the month.  Wadsworth Glen Health/Rehabilitation Center.  30 Boston Rd., 6:30pm. www.connecticutparrotsociety.org.
New Milford – AWS Member's Meeting second Monday of each month, 8pm. Open to the public. Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Rd., 860-354-1350, www.animalwelfaresociety.homestead.com.
Rocky Hill - Pet Loss Support Group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 6-7pm. Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St., 860-633-7516, www.wellbeingshome.com/petloss.
Rocky Hill - First Saturday of Every Month - Monthly Dog Play Time at Best Friends Pet Care, 2-4pm to Benefit the Rocky Hill Dog Park. 1511 Silas Deane Highway.
Stamford - FREE Dog Training Classes at the Stamford Pound For Pound Pups, Adopters, & The General Public. Wednesday Nights, arrive by 6:20pm for 6:30 class. 201 Magee Ave., 203-977-4437.
Stratford - Monthly meeting for New Leash on Life, first Friday of the month. All are welcome. Please call either Cathy at 203-259-7562 or Lynn at 203-378-0657 to confirm next date, time and place.
Stratford - S.T.A.R.S Adoption Event and Pet Boutique, Every second Saturday of the month, 11am-3pm. Stratford Animal Control Facility from, 9 Frog Pond La. 203-385-4068, www.stratfordac.org.
Wallingford - REGAP of CT, Inc. Retired Greyhounds As Pets, meet & greet. Last Saturday of each month, 11am-2pm. Petco, 848 North Colony Rd. (Rt 5). 203-393-1673, www.regapct.com.
West Hartford - 4th annual “Love Your Pet” calendar photo competition fundraiser for Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary. Studio 970 (970 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford) Throughout the month of February, all fees for photo sessions booked will be donated to Our Companions—more than $10,000 over the last three years! www.studio970.com, 860-521-9701.
Wilton - Animals in Distress is open for adoption on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment.  203-762-2006, 238 Danbury Road, behind Town Hall. 
Low cost spay/neuter mobile van for cats. T.E.A.M. (Tait's Every Animal Matters). Call for locations and dates. 888-FOR-TEAM, www.everyanimalmatters.com.
Low-cost vaccination clinics at your local Petco. Visit www.petco.com or call 888-824-PALS(7257) for dates and times and a location near you.
Pet adoptions at your local Petco. Visit www.petco.com or call 888-824-PALS(7257) for dates and times and a location near you.
Pet adoptions at your local PetSmart. Visit www.petsmart.com or call 800-738-1385 ext. 2518 for dates and times and a location near you.