Pet Calendar

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Updated: November 26, 2011 12:29AM

Sunday

Bike run/scavenger hunt: Sign-up starts at 10 a.m. with the first bike out at 11 a.m., Gerry’s Place, 1827 E. Washington St., Joliet. Cost $15 for singles or $20 for couples. Featuring food, raffle games and live entertainment to follow. All proceeds go to Making a Difference Animal Rescue.

July 30

Pets parade: 9 a.m. July 30, Village of New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion. For all ages and types of pets, costumed or not. Featuring prizes, goodie bags and pet photos.

Fundraiser: 6 p.m. July 30, Romeoville Humane Society fundraiser at the Joliet Slammers game at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. Tickets cost $10 per person. Purchase tickets by emailing romeovillehumanesociety@yahoo.com or call 877-813-7300.

Aug. 21

A Bark in the Park and pet parade: 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at Mokena Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena. Free to participate. Registration for pet parade and dog contests begins at 1 p.m. The pet parade begins at 1:30 p.m. All animals welcome. Parade prizes awarded for best dressed, most exotic, most accessories and best of show. Vendor giveaways, raffles and demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the event. Dogs and their owners can participate in new contests such as Woof-Off, Most Obedient, Doggy Dash and Hot Dog Relay. All dogs must be on a leash and be current on vaccinations. Sponsored in part by Chiro One Wellness Centers, Neutral Balance Pet Foods and PetSmart. For more information, call 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

Ongoing

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program: Spay Illinois is a statewide program that makes it easy for people to have their pets spayed or neutered. Anyone can call 708-301-1300 to find low-cost options in their area. The goal of Spay Illinois is to reduce the number of animals euthanized in Illinois every year by making people aware of low-cost services, subsidized funds and programs for low-income owners who cannot afford to have their pet altered. Spay/neuter pricing in the area is $75 for dog spaying; $65 for dog neutering; $55 for cat spaying and $45 for cat neutering $45. There are no income qualifications to use Spay Illinois, no county restrictions or limit to the number of animals that can be fixed through the program. Please call 877-475-7729 toll-free or 708-301-1300 locally.