March 6-7 and 13-14: This seaside (dog-friendly) event celebrates the migration of the California Gray Whale. Games, parades, art shows, carnival, ocean activities, entertainment and Wag-a-thon event. Bring the pooch and the kids. Information line: (888) 440-4309. Web site: www.festivalofwhales.com
March 20: Bring your pooch(s) for agility and grooming demonstrations, doggie costume contest, dog games, dog boutiques
and prizes. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Free. Solana Park, 21601 Via Regressos. Rancho Santa Margarita. www.cityofrsm.org
March 20 -21: Rover Rescue is an Official Charity Partner for the LA Marathon. Dedicated dog lovers will be running the marathon, or walking or running the 5K race to raise funds for Rover Rescue. The LA Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 21, 2010. The all new course from Stadium to Sea – will begin at Dodger Stadium and end at the beach in Santa Monica. The LA Marathon 5K will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 and will be held at Dodger Stadium.You can choose to participate in either event. This is a pledge-type fundraiser and all funds raised will go towards saving the lives of homeless?dogs. All participants will receive a free Rover Rescue t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 fundraisers in each event! Rover Rescue (310) 379-0154. www.roverrescue.com
March 20: The AFRMA judges various categories of rats and mice including including various fun pet classes, breeder’s group, brood doe, and progeny. Entry forms are found on the Web site. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 17156 Krameria Ave., Riverside 92504-6123. www.afrma.org
March 21: GSROC invites you to a wine and cheese tasting event to benefit their homeless German Shepherds. L’Opera Ristorante has made this special evening possible with inviting great wineries, unique entertainment and a portion of the wine sales and any dinners served in conjunction with this event will be donated to the rescue so that more lives can be saved. The cost is $45.00 each person, all proceeds from this event will be donated to GSROC, includes sampling from some of the finest wineries in California. A fun-filled silent auction will take place during the sampling. Sunday, 4-7 p.m. Registration is required. $45 per person. 101 Pine Ave. www.gsroc.org
March 27-28: Held during the swap meet at the OC Fair and Events Center, Pet Days brings pet wellness information, adoptions, spay and neuter information, non-profit pet organizations, guest speakers and demonstrations, specialty rescue groups, training tips, pet related vendors, animal welfare education and pet safety tips. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. OC Fair and Events Center. (714) 267-6777. www.ocmarketplace.com
March 28: Peep on in and your dog will have a hoppin’ good time! Run, play and sniff in our off leash pawty pen–supervised by La Habra’s Fetch Pet Care. Free bandana for the first 50 party goers! Prizes given for the best dressed! Memories are priceless and Pet Pix will capture the true personality of your pet through quality photographs that you’ll treasure for years to come. Pet Pix’s will be at Chateau le Pooch. capturing your Easter memories, other backgrounds are available. For pets and people! Pictures available 12-4 p.m and the Easter pawty is from 2-4p.m. Chateau le Pooch Boutique, 806 W. Imperial Highway Ste. M, Brea. (714) 482-0452. www.chataeulepooch.com
