Furry Friends Rescue - Dedicated to the Rescue, Sanctuary and Adoption of Companion Animals.

Past Events

Our PAWS, Art & Wine! Holiday Faire event was featured on NBC11 news!

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video.

October - 2009

7th Annual FFR Tail Waggin' Walk & Appreciation Picnic!

10.17.2009

Download Forms

To register, make a pledge or get this event brochure, you can download these forms below. All walk and contest participant is required to register.

Tail Waggin' Walk & Appreciation Picnic Autumn PAWS!

Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00am-3:00pm
Fremont Central Park, Area A
(Area A is behind Water Park)
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
View Directions (Map, pdf)

Listen to our radio PSA for this event!

Make a Pledge!

Collect pledges and walk to help save the lives of abandoned dogs and cats. You can help us by:

Donations are very much appreciated and urgently needed!

THANK YOU!

Enjoy a relaxing 3K walk around Lake Elizabeth, Fremont with or without your dog. After the walk, enjoy our Appreciation Picnic! Pumpkin-Fest!

There will be lunch for people and treats for dogs!

  • At 9:00 AM - Walk Registration
  • At 10:00 AM - Walk Start
Walk Registration includes:  Diane Wat Design Limited Edition Walk T-shirt, Goodie Bag (Holistic Dog Treats!), Dog Bandana and all Contests.

After the Walk! Appreciation picnic & FUN!

FFR Dog Alumni, Rescue groups, Dog Adoption Showcase, Great Raffles, Silent Auction, Sponsor Booths and more dog goodies! Natura Pet Products, Taste of the Wild & more!

Adoption Showcases: FFR, Tri-City Animal Shelter-Fremont, Golden Gate Basset Rescue, Mickaboo rescue and more!

  • At 12:15 PM - Highest Pledge Awards
  • At 12:30 PM - Canine Demo by Alameda County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Dog and California Rescue Dog Association
  • At 1:00 PM - Dog Show Contests

Howl-Loween! Dog Costume Contest

Movie
Watch our photo slide show. Please donate now so we can rescue more dogs & cats.

VIP Judges: Linda Goldston-Mercury News, Eric-Titan's Kingdom, and Steve Waterhouse, Argus News!

  • Cutest
  • Funniest
  • Coolest
  • Best

Dog Show Contest

  • Rescue Dog Parade
  • Most Talented Dog
  • Waggiest Tail
  • Prettiest Female
  • Handsomest Male
  • Most Unique breed mix
  • Most Expressive Eyes
  • Best Kisser

Registration for all contests is included for registered walkers. $5.00 entry fee for non-walk participants.

Pet Portrait

Free sitting - portion of proceeds are donated to FFR for photo orders thanks to:
Weston Photography
capturing life in a natural light
www.westonphotography.net

Thanks to all our compassionate, honorable and dedicated volunteers!

Thanks to our generous sponsors!

All About Pets Animal Care
Diane Wat Design
Titan's Kingdom
Weston Photography
Scoop Free
La Fondue Restaurant
Jack London Square
Blue Dog Bakary
Cinemark Theatres
Arctic Paws
Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Costco
Chang & Associates Tax and Financial Professionals
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
Zuke's
Celebrations Party Rental
Valley Vet Supply
Merrick Pet Foods
Wysong
Drs Foster and Smith
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Planet Blue Dog
Dogswell
TracieHotchner.com
The Fish Market
Saf-Keep Fremont
Freshpet
San Francisco Opera
Gilroy Gardens
Rosenblum Cellars Winery
Union City Sports Center
Sirius Dog Training
Science Diet, Hill's
The Woof Pack
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too!
Giorgio's Italian Food
Habana Cuba Restaurant
Exclusive Sound Productions
Happy Go Lucky
Nature Variety
John Paul Pets
Waggin Tails Pet Essentials
Trader Joe's
Best Bully's
Paws for Learning
Pet Club Food and Supply
Taste of the Wild
PoopBags.com
Bogie's Discount Pet Food & Supplies
Pet Food Express
Otis Spunkmeyer
EVO by Naturapet.com
Sand Scribbles
Plantinum Performance
The Argus
Sanrio
Evanger's Dog Food
Angelicascards.com
Oakland A's
Dr. S. Gary Brown, DVM
Aqua Adventure Water Parks
Dreyer's
Frosty Paws
Kong
Pizza Chicago
Sweet Tomatoes
Wet Noses
Designing Health
Pizza Hut


December - 2009

Pet Photo with Santa on Dec. 5th!

12.5.2009
Event Flyer: PDF, 352 KB
Please download this flyer (pdf, 352KB) and help us spread the word of this event!

Saturday, December 5th - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Get a free photo with Santa.

Donate to Petco's Tree of Hope fundraiser at this event (November 7th to December 24th) and 5% will be donated to Furry Friends Rescue.

See more detailed information.

PetCo
3780 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA
(510) 742-0573



Pet Photo with Santa on Dec. 12th!

12.12.2009
Event Flyer: PDF, 352 KB
Please download this flyer (pdf, 352KB) and help us spread the word of this event!

Saturday, December 12th - 11:00am to 4:00pm

$8.95 Digital photo in a PetCo holiday frame.
$5.00 of each photo will be donated to Furry Friends Rescue.

See more detailed information.

PetCo
3780 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA
(510) 742-0573



Furry Friends Rescue PAWS, Art & Wine! Holiday Faire

12.13.2009

Our event was featured on NBC11 news!

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video.

 

Celebrate the season with your furry best friend!

Furry Friends Rescue and Pooch Hotel presents...

PAWS, Art and Wine Holiday Faire

Sunday, December 13, 2009
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at:

Pooch Hotel
180 N. Wolfe Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1-800-364-8199
www.poochhotel.com/sv.htm

Download flyer (pdf, 2.7MB) for this event. Please spread the word!
Paws for the holiday! Browse, mingle and shop with your dog for unique animal-themed arts and craft gifts for yourself, your dog or the special dog lovers on your list! Indoor event.

Enjoy wine tasting from CANINE WINES!
Drink good wine, Save good animals.
-Handcrafted Wines. $5.00 of every bottle sold will be donated to FFR.

  • Cheese and lite snacks
  • Pet and Family Photo Portrait
  • Get your photo with Santa Paws
  • Dog Adoption Showcase
  • Great Silent Auction
Bring your pet's photo and Diane Wat can hand-paint your pet's portrait onto a shirt. (For details to DianeWat's website "Custom Order" page.)

Also, complimentary Photo sitting. 50% donation to FFR from purchase of photographs from Heather Lussier Photography.

$5.00 Entrance Donation to Furry Friends Rescue to help save abandoned dogs and cats.

Listen to our radio PSA of this event!


Browse our vendors, donors & artists:

Canine Wine
Sand Scribble
Happy Go Lucky Dog Boutique
Diane Wat Design
Sirius Republic - Destination for Dog Lovers!
Celebrations Party Equipment Rentals
Wags-n-Wear
Pet Portraits and Other Fine Art by Teresa Silvestri
Heather Lussier Photography
Distinctive Dog Portraits
www.distinctivedogportraits.com
Fleurty
Clarkson Art
Animal Art, Children's Book LauraSeely.com
Geraldine's Event Planing
EVO by Naturapet.com
Mijo & Bambi
Taste of the Wild
18th Avenue Dogs 'n' Cats
Vendor booths are closed.  But please come by and enjoyed the event!
Next year:  Animal Theme artists, please contact! Emily@FurryFriendsRescue.org



May - 2010

Celebrate Companion Animals! - Adoptathon

5.1.2010

Join us at Celebrate Companion Animals!

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

May 1st, Saturday
11a.m. to 3p.m.
FFR Dog Adoption Booth @ Celebrate Companion Animals!

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
3370 Thomas Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408.764.0344
www.svaca.com

Map to Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

View more information (pdf, 113KB)



FFR Table and mini-Dog Showcase

5.8.2010

May 8th, Saturday 9:00am - 12:00 noon
FFR Table and mini-Dog Showcase @ Senior Step Out - Walk

Union City Leisure Services
Ruggieri Senior Center
33997 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, CA  94587
(510) 675-5495
http://www.union-city.ca.us/leisure/Sites/Senior%20Center.htm

Info: CorinaH@ci.union-city.ca.us



FFR Dog Adoption Booth at HSSV!

5.15.2010

May 15th, Saturday
11a.m. to 4p.m.
FFR Dog Adoption Booth @ 1-year Anniversary Event

Humane Society Silicon Valley
901 Ames Ave.
Milpitas, CA
408-262-2133
www.hssv.org



June - 2010

PAWS in the Park @ Santana Row!

6.5.2010

Paws in the park @ Santana Row! June 5, 2010, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, Event presented by Furry Friends Rescue & Santa Cruz SPCA

Download this event's flyer (pdf, 606KB) and spread the words!

View our last year's event!

Watch last year's PAWS in the Park!

A day of fun at Santana Row with your pet to benefit

Furry Friends Rescue and Santa Cruz SPCA

We were on Mix 106.5 Today's Best Mix for this event. Thanks Sandy and Dawn for great interview!

  • Kara's Cupcake Fundraiser for Rescue
    (Partial profits from Kara's Sweet Vanilla cupcakes)
  • Doggie Fashion Show by Touleh! featuring Rescue & Shelter dog models!
  • Dog Adoption Showcase
  • Dog Show Contest (the winners of each category get a prize!); Best in Show (winner of Best in Show gets photo session from Heather Lussier Photography, $300 value!), Best Talent, Cutest Diva, Coolest Dude, Unique Mix, ($5.00 donation per entry). VIP Judge for Dog Show Contest: Laurie Free from Mix 106.5 and Dr. Greg, Dog Dish Diet and more!
  • Silent Auction & Raffles

DIRECTIONS:

368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
www.santanarow.com

Free Parking
Directions: www.santanarow.com/concierge/location/

View the map to this event location.

Park Valencia (see green turf area with stage). 
Corner of Piazza Di Valencia & Olin Avenue   (Olin street for drop off)
Park is in front of Kara's Cupcake, 3055 Olin Avenue, San Jose
Also see:  Maggiano's Little Italy and Hotel Valencia

My Mutt

Donate to FFR or Santa Cruz SPCA for PFE's "My Mutt" program and get a beautiful photo of your dog!
Read details.

Thanks to our generous sponsors!

Pet Food Express
Touleh Pet Boutique
Bully Sticks - All Natural Dog Treats - Best Bully Stick
Diane Wat Design
Posh Pooch Portraits
Blue Dog Bakery
Chilli's Grill & Bar Restaurant
Trader Joe's
Club One Fitness
Canine Corral Dog Daycare
Happy Tails to You Dog Training
Doggieville
Downtown Dogs
Amici's Pizza
SAP for Pets
POOCH Hotel
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too!
Arcadia
PawinAround
Scentsy - We Make Perfect Scents!
Chateau Bow Wow Pet Boutique
Ruffles and Wags - Handmade Doggie Design by Debra
Bed Biscuits Groomingdales
Freedom Bakery & Confections
Dr. Greg's Dog Dish Diet
Murphy Dog Studios
Murphy Dog Studios
Distinctive Dog Portraiture

 



Furry Friends Rescue Info. & Mini-Dog Showcase

6.30.2010

Furry Friends Rescue Information & Mini-Dog Showcase at:

June 30th/Wed/10:00 am. Grand Opening!

New Fremont Central Park's Dog Park!
www.pingg.com/rsvp/bd7jp86wyzbvit3xh

Host: City of Fremont Parks and Recreation & BART Warm Springs Extension
What: Fremont Central Park Dog Park Grand Opening
Where: New Dog Park (off of Stevenson Blvd. adjacent to the Police station)
1740 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
View Larger Map
When: June 30th, 2010, 10am, wed.



July - 2010

July 17th Nile's Dog Show

7.17.2010
Nile Dog Show

July 17th, Sat., 9 am - 3 pm
www.niles.org/dogshow.html

Furry Friends Rescue
Dog Adoption Showcase



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P.O. Box 7270, Fremont, CA 94537-7270 Phone: 510.794.4703
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