Pet Calendar

Sunday, January 4, 2009

What: Companion Dog class.

Who: Isle of Palms Recreation Department.

When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. weekly starting Monday and lasting seven weeks.

Details: This class is for dogs 6 months and older. The cost is $90 for Mount Pleasant residents and $95 for nonresidents.

Contact: 886-8294.

What: All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast.

Who: Pet Helpers.

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday.

Where: Charleston Crab House, Wappoo Creek Drive, James Island.

Details: Admission to this Pet Helpers benefit is $20. Door prizes will also be given away.

Contact: 795-1110 or www.pethelpers.org or www.thecharlestoncrabhouse.com.

What: Volunteer Meeting.

Who: The Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue.

When: 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 20.

Where: The board room of Atlantic Bank and Trust, 152 East Bay St.

Details: The organization is looking for people who are passionate about helping abused and abandoned goldens. Free parking on the north side street adjacent to the building.

Contact: 766-8911.

What: Kinderpuppy Class.

Who: Purely Positive Dog Training.

Where: Dolittle's of Charleston, 22F Windermere Blvd., Charleston.

When: Begins 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29.

Details: Classes are one hour long for seven weeks. Puppies are taught basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, leave it, wait at the door, watch me, walk on a loose leash, and come when called. Socialization is encouraged with both people and other puppies. The course costs $120.

Contact: Susan Marett at 532-8154 or www.purelypositive.com.

What: PetSmart Adoption Days.

Who: Charleston Animal Society.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1st and third Saturday of every month.

Where: PetSmart, Long Point Road in the Belle Hall Shopping Center.

Contact: Jennifer, 329-1579.

Compiled by <strong>Brenda Rindge. </strong>Send items to <a href="mailto:pets@postandcourier.com">pets@postandcourier.com</a> at least two weeks before your event.