1st Annual Arkansas Week for the Animals

1st Annual Arkansas Week for the Animals is scheduled from October 23-31, 2010. During the extraordinary week, animal shelters, rescue groups, educational institutions and humane organizations across the state will be hosting wonderful animal-related special events which will be saving lives, building relationships, helping animals and strengthening communities throughout the state. Educators, students, businesses and caring citizens across the state will be joining in to celebrate and help animals. Events will include adoption events across the state, low cost & free spay/neuter events, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, doggie swims/dips, book donations and author signings, blessings of the animals, student activities for the animals, animal communication presentations, events for homeless animals, feral cat education, horse events, pet food donations, farm animal sanctuary events, critter camps, wildlife activities, bird tours/activities, donation drives, dog activities to benefit shelters and therapy animals visiting hospitals and living-assisted homes. Also to be included are a salute to our working & military K-9 and handlers, pet first aid, care & safety seminars, blessing for the animals, educational & tabling events and full-filled festivals for families to enjoy friendship, food, music on behalf of the always amazing animals and there is so much more is being planned! Scores of precious lives will be saved and exciting new relationships will be built in communities during the dynamic week.