October calendar of events at the Marin Humane Society
(NOVATO, CALIF., September 21, 2007) — A variety of educational and entertaining events will be taking place at the Marin Humane Society (171 Bel Marin Keyes Blvd., Novato) during the month of October.
Bird Basics Workshop
October 6, 10 am–noon, free
Presented by Maggie Rufo of Mickaboo Rescue, this class is perfect for anyone who is considering adopting a bird. It's also a great resource for new bird guardians who have questions about their pet's behavior. To register, please call (415) 506-6288.
100th Annual Celebration and Open House
Sunday, October 7, 2 – 4 pm, free
This year’s festivities are particularly special as it's the Marin Humane Society’s centennial! Attendees will have an opportunity to meet new MHS Executive Director Neil Trent, enjoy a parade of adorable adoption animals, congratulate award winners and enjoy tasty refreshments. MHS will award a Special Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace, which will be accepted on her behalf by Bill Johnston, CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute. The Marin County District Attorney’s Office will receive the Community Service Award for its outstanding efforts to prosecute animal cruelty cases.
Please RSVP by October 1 to (415) 506-6212. Bring your friends, but please leave your animal companions safely at home.
Cat Care Conference
Saturday, October 13, 10 am – 4 pm, $35 (includes lunch)
Get answers to all of your feline behavior questions at the upcoming Cat Care Conference. World-renowned cat behaviorist, Betsy Liscomb, and co-presenter, Adam Bauknecht, both of Cats International, will share practical solutions for preventing and solving common feline behavior issues, and also debunk myths regarding feline behavior. Learn about:
- How to choose the right cat for your family
- How to keep the peace in multi-cat or multi-species families
- Tips for solving destructive scratching and litterbox problems
- Using play therapy to solve behavior issues
- And more!
To register, please download an application form from the MHS Web site or call (415) 883-4621, ext. 363.
Introduction to Animal Communication
October 20, 10 am–2 pm; $85
In this hands-on workshop, animal communicators Marta Williams (author of Learning Their Language and Beyond Words) and Lisa Hartnett will demonstrate how animal communication works and introduce beginning techniques for communicating with one’s pets. Attendees will do simple exercises with animals they don't know, and learn how to have intuitive conversations with their own companion animals.
Attendees are asked to leave their animal companions safely at home and bring a photo of any pet with whom they wish to communicate. Pre-registration is required by calling (415) 506-6288.
Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth From the Cattle Rancher Who Won’t Eat Meat
Thursday, October 25, 7 pm, free
An engaging speaker whose life has become a book and a movie, “Mad Cowboy” Howard Lyman is the fourth-generation family farmer from Montana who changed his life after a medical crisis, a journey that led him into the world of organic agriculture, veganism and politics — and the Oprah Winfrey show! (It was Lyman’s appearance on the show that led to the unusual lawsuit against him and Oprah for allegedly disparaging the beef industry, a claim that was ultimately dismissed.) Now living in Alexandria, Virginia, this former director of the “Beyond Beef Campaign” and the HSUS “Eating with a Conscience” Campaign, travels more than 100,000 miles a year as a speaker and lecturer.
Reservations can be made by writing loveanimals@marinhumanesociety.org or calling (415) 506-6256.
Pet First Aid & CPR
October 27, 9 am–1 pm; 2–6 pm; $50
Presented by the American Health and Safety Institute, this hands-on workshop teaches basic lifesaving techniques, including basic pet first aid, CPR training, rescue breathing, restraint and muzzling, choking management, poison response, and much more.
Pet guardians may register for one of two sessions. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling (415) 506-6288. Please leave animal companions safely at home; stuffed "demo pets" will be available for hands-on training.
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