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Doggie Wash comes to Fort Myers

The Humane Society of Lee County is bringing its Doggie Wash Fundraiser to Fort Myers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, along with the Lee County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Unit, which will be offering free fingerprinting to all area children at the same time. The event will be held at Veridian, a Gulfstream Homes community, on McGregor Boulevard, just west of San Carlos Boulevard. Come on down and get your “dirty dog” washed for a minimum donation of only $5 to $10, depending on its size. There will be a free gift bag for the first 75 dogs that get washed.

There will also be dog and cat micro-chipping available for only $10. Prepare your pet for hurricane season by getting them micro-chipped for a significant discount. Humane Society animals will be available for adoption on-site. And while your dogs are being washed, children can get fingerprinted for free by the Lee County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Unit. Children will also be provided with Stranger Danger Tips as well as safety tips for parents to use in emergency situations. Information and fingerprints are strictly for the privacy of the families; no information is kept on file. There will be free hot dogs and drinks, prizes, games, and many other activities for the kids and WAVV radio will be on hand with plenty of prizes and surprises. All proceeds from the Doggie Wash will benefit the Humane Society of Lee County, a non-profit animal welfare organization that receives no federal state or county funding and relies solely upon donations and fundraisers to fuel its mission of caring for the orphaned pets of Lee County. For more information, call 332-0364.

Professional pet photos for charity

Award-winning photographer John Sciarrino is accepting appointments to take professional photos of people and pets at Giovanni Photography through July 29. This is a special fundraiser to help orphaned pets at The Humane Society of Collier County. Usual sitting fees for a photo shoot at Giovanni are $85, but owner John Sciarrino is reducing that to $25 and will donate 100 percent of sitting fees collected to The Humane Society. Customers can order pictures, greeting and holiday cards from the prints they select to keep. Giovanni Photography studio is located at 660 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 27. Call 263-2229 for more information and an appointment. Sitting times are only by appointment.

Yappy Hour set at Zen in Naples

The Humane Society of Collier County invites all pet lovers to a summer “Yappy Hour” cocktail party and fund raiser at Zen restaurant on 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. There will be cocktails (including a special one called the “Barkarita”), appetizers, a 50/50 raffle drawing, and “Pet a Pup for a Buck.”

Free parking will be in abundance and there and no admission charge, so make plans to trot on down to 895 Fifth Avenue South in Naples at 5 p.m. on Aug. 3. It will be a fun time and it’s all for the orphaned pets at The Humane Society. Attendees are welcome to bring donations for the Humane Society pets, including monetary donations, laundry soap, bleach, paper towels, window cleaner and plain unscented cat litter.

Discount microchips at Humane Society

The Humane Society of Lee County will offer pet microchipping for $10 through July, in an effort to curb the amount of displaced pets this hurricane season. All pets in the community may benefit from the discount. A microchip contains all of the information necessary to returning a lost pet, and registration is kept in databases that are available 24 hours a day. For more information on pet microchipping, call the Humane Society at 332-0364.

Prepare for storms

With the dramatic hurricane seasons of the last two years in mind, Lee County Animal Services is discounting the price of nationally registered microchip pet identification. During the month of July the cost for the Microchip will be reduced by 40 percent to only $10. The Microchip ID is a small computer chip about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted by injection under the animal’s skin between the shoulder blades. Nearly all shelters and veterinarians have scanners that read the Microchip’s unique number that identifies the owner. Permanent microchip identification is the best way to ensure that pet owners are located whenever their pets are lost. All pets with microchip IDs that came into animal services’ shelter during the past two hurricane seasons were reunited with their owners.

In addition to microchip protection for pets, Animal Services is currently selling Pet Hurricane Kits. The kits include pet first aid items for treatment of wounds and minor illnesses that pets may experience plus additional items needed in case of a disaster. Emergency information for making plans for pets is also included. The kits are valued at $60 but will be sold for $30 through July. For more information, visit www.leelostpets.com or call 432-2083.

Animal Services offers Dog Day discounts

Lee County Animal Services is celebrating the dog days of summer by rolling back the price of dog adoptions for the month of August. Pet owners can take home a new canine friend for only $40 (regularly $65). The adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery; vaccinations appropriate for the dog’s age; rabies vaccination and Lee County license (for dogs 3 months or older); heartworm test (for dogs 6 months or older); flea treatment and worming; a nationally registered microchip ID; and a dog training DVD. The adoption package is valued at more than $400.

Labrador rescue seeks donations, help

Labrador Rescue of Florida is seeking donations to support Labrador retrievers that have been abandoned and are in need of medical attention. These loving animals would be euthanized if LRRoF did not take them into foster care. It costs average $325 to save each dog. Donations can be made by clicking http://www.labradorrescue.net/donation.html.

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida is a foster-based rescue group for pure bred Labrador Retrievers, and is seeking volunteers. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization, becoming a foster for a dog in need, adoption of a Labrador Retriever, visit www.labradorrescue.net.

Help rescue Golden retrievers

Golden Rescue In Naples Inc., a Naples-based golden retriever rescue group, is in need of volunteers, particularly foster homes for rescued dogs. Go to goldenrescueinnaples.petfinder.org. For information on volunteering or adopting a dog, call the hotline at 514-2715.

Collier Humane Society needs volunteers

The Humane Society of Collier County is in need of volunteers for positions such as kennel and cat attendants, pet socializers, foster parents, receptionists and more. Those interested need to be at least 17 years old, and should fill out a volunteer application, and attend one of the monthly volunteer orientations, usually held the third Saturday of each month at The Humane Society of Collier County. For more information, call JoAnn Johansen at 643-1880, ext. 18. Applications may also be picked up at the Humane Society.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• Sam is a 1-year-old, outgoing, cattle dog mix. To meet Sam, call 450-6301 or go to www.ccalrescue.org.

• Roxy is a 1-year-old Lab mix who is great with kids and dogs. Adoption fee is $75. To meet Roxy, call 450-6301 or go to www.ccalrescue.org.

• Colby is a 3-year-old golden retriever who needs a loving, forever home as soon as possible. He requires a home with a fenced in yard where he can run and play and a family that will be dedicated to training. Colby is housebroken, crate-trained, and very intelligent. Call 514-2715 for more information or visit www.GRINinc.org.

• Asher is a 3-month-old chocolate Lab puppy who is being evaluated by specialists because of some balance problems. Lab Rescue is going to get Asher the medical help he needs so he will be ready for his new family. Contact Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida through the Web site www.labradorrescue.net. All applicants will have a home inspection and vet reference (if applicable).

Area agencies offering animals for adoption include:

• The Friends of Gummi in Naples, 290-2485, or e-mail JRudolph@aol.com. Friends of Gummi now has two adoption locations. Kittens are available at the Estero PetSmart store, on U.S. 41 at Coconut Point, seven days a week during store hours. Puppies are available at the Estero PetSmart on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Kittens and puppies are available at the Naples Petco store on Airport Road at Naples Boulevard on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kittens are $60 each or two for one. Puppies are $85 each or two for one.

• The Animal Refuge Center, 731-3535, or go to www.animalrefuge.com.

• Lee County Animal Services, 432-2083, or www.LeeLostPets.com.

• The Greyhound Adoption Kennel, 731-3187, or www.greyhoundadoptionkennel.com.

• S.P.A.Y.-Lee Inc., 939-3680 or 936-2727.

• Second Chance for Greyhounds, 454-0880, or www.secondchanceforgreyhounds.org.

• Humane Society of Lee County, 332-0364, or www.humanesociety-leecounty.org.

• Humane Society of Collier County, 643-1555, or www.collierhumanesoc.org.

• Collier County Domestic Animal Services, 530-7387.

• Golden Rescue In Naples Inc. (a Naples-based golden retriever rescue group), 514-2715 or www.GRINinc.org. This group is in urgent need of foster homes for goldens.

• Homes For Happy Hounds, Inc. Greyhound Adoption, 465-3445, or Hounds@homesforhappyhounds.org

• Homeward Bound Greyhounds, 353-7335 or e-mail homewardbndgreys@aol.com.

Area agencies with adoptable pets may submit photos and information to cccottrill@bonitanews.com. Pet-related activities are also welcome for The Pet Corner, a column that is published with Pets of the Week.