Pet Calendar
What: Black Cat Adoption Event.
Who: Pet Helpers.
Where: Old Navy, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre .
When: Noon-4 p.m. today.
Details: Get 50 percent off adoption fees as Pet Helpers tries to change the public's opinion on these cats.
Contact: 795-1110.
What: Flatwork, foundation for agility.
Who: Charleston Animal Society.
When: 9 a.m. weekly starting Tuesday.
Where: 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston.
Details: The fee is $199; Charleston Animal Society adopters get a 15 percent discount. No previous ability experience is necessary. Dogs must have completed an obedience class.
Contact: 747-4849.
What: Westie Walk.
Who: Charleston Westie Club.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday.
Where: White Point Garden, downtown Charleston, followed by a Westie Walk through historic Charleston.
Contact: Dick Nemes, 606-2084 or dick.nemes@comcast.net, www.charlestonwestieclub.com.
What: Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
Who: Pet Helpers.
When: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31.
Where: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.
Details: Register online at www.pethelpers.org. Best in Show receives a custom pet portrait by Kevin Rockwell. All entrants receive doggy bags. Proceeds benefit Pet Helpers.
Details: 795-1110.
What: Pet therapy prep class, condensed class.
Who: Charleston Animal Society.
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10.
Details: The fee is $42.50 for Charleston Animal Society adopters and $50 for others. Bring a copy of vaccination records to class. Dogs come to the first class.
Contact: 747-4849.
What: Fur Ball Royale fundraiser.
Who: Pet Helpers.
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
Where: Crystal Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, Lockwood Drive.
Details: Seated dinner, open bar and live auction. Purchase tickets at www.pethelpers.org.
Contact: 795-1110.
What: Adopt-A-Thon.
Who: Charleston Animal Society.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Saturday of every month.
Where: PetSmart in the Belle Hall Shopping Center, Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant.
Contact: Staci at 329-1579.
You can now follow us on twitter at lowcountrypets. Send items to pets@postandcourier.com at least two weeks before your event. Compiled by Brenda Rindge.
