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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.

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.

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.

Home Depot donates paint

The Fort Myers Home Depot generously donated a new paint job to the exterior of the Society of Lee County located at 2010 Arcadia Street in Fort Myers donating a new paint job to the exterior of the 60 year old animal shelter.

Members of "Team Depot" responded to a press release that they saw in the newspaper asking for donations of paint, supplies and labor to help beautify the exterior of the shelter. They decided to lend a hand by donating the job as a community project along with donations from Behr paints. Team Depot is an organized volunteer force that was developed in 1992 to allow Home Depot associates to contribute to the communities where they work and live. In every location, Team Depot volunteers lead their peers in a number of community based projects each year.

Labrador rescue seeks donations

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 an average of $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 in need of 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.