Pet Gazette from Denver Post Pets

Images not showing up? View this email in your browser     fetch Furry Scurry It's almost here! The 19th annual Furry Scurry is Saturday, May 5 at 9 a.m. in Denver's Washington Park. The 2-mile walk for animals, expected to draw 12,000 pet lovers and 5,000 dogs, benefits the Dumb Friends League and features refreshments, demos, merchandise, fun contests and more. Registration fee is $50; entrants can raise pledges and win prizes. Get all the info here... romps Pet expo The Rocky Mountain Pet Expo, featuring entertainment, pet-friendly vendors, stage presentations and demonstrations, will be held May 19 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. Doors open at 10 a.m. Adult admission (at the door) $8; children 12 and under $3.. For more details, click here... treats Adoption fees waived To help find super pets their forever homes, the Dumb Friends League is taking $50 off adoption fees for cats and dogs 1 year and older at both shelter locations - the Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock - as well as the adoption center in Northfield-Stapleton and on its mobile adoption unit, the Pet Care-avan, through June 30. Details here.   Tips from the Experts Be prepared It can be quite frightening to see your pet suffering, especially if you are unsure the situation should be considered an emergency. When in doubt, always contact your veterinarian or the nearest animal hospital. But to better prepare you for the unexpected, here are 10 of the most common pet emergencies found in emergency veterinary hospitals around the country, according to petmd.com. Butters   Happy Tails ~ Adoptable pets from the Dumb Friends League "I am a pretty, 1-year-old, spayed female, black-and-white, short-hair cat. My curious nature and notable intelligence are a winning combination. I can almost guarantee you're bound to fall in love with me. I like attention and think a full-body scratch is the best thing ever! Let's meet today." Butters' ID number is A0606722. To see other furry friends awaiting adoption, visit here... Register here to get The Denver Post's weekly Pet Gazette e-newsletter. The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80202 Privacy Policy | Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list