Calendar of Events 2013 - (Please scroll down for all events)
Ongoing
Dog Training Classes
Cochrane & Area Humane Society Dog Training classes focus on positive learning and having fun with your dog! Various classes are offered – so there is sure to be a class for you and your beloved canine to join! Click here to learn more.
July
Summer Pet-i-Cure - July 20th (1:00 - 4:00pm)
Don’t like doing your dog’s nails? Join us for our quarterly Pet-i-Cure Fundraiser at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society on Saturday, July 20th from 1:00 - 4:00pm. For a minimum of $5 donation per pet, you can get your pet feeling and looking great! All proceeds will benefit the animals. Thank you to our sponsor, Arrowhead Veterinary Centre, and the animal health technicians and professional groomers who are donating their time and expertise for this event. See you there! (62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane)
August
Golf Tournament – August 12th
The 9th Annual Golf Classic - in support of the Cochrane & Area Humane Society’s Internal Animal Hospital. Please join us in Saving Lives and Changing Lives on Monday, August 12th at the Links of GlenEagles in Cochrane. This fun golf tournament will feature 18 holes of golf on the beautiful Links of GlenEagles Golf Course, a power cart, dinner and live and silent auctions at the Terrace of GlenEagles. There will be great prizes and a chance to demonstrate your skills in a putting contest. Call 403-932-2072 for more information or download a registration form.
Thank you to our outstanding golf sponsors:
IAMS
Cochrane IGA
Dash Fueling
Direct Energy
Fleming Insurance
Glenmore Park Dental
Gryzko Harper Bouw Chartered Accountants
Olympia Trust
Savanna Energy
Dawson Projects
Grand Avenue Pharmacy
Scotiabank
September
Mutt Strut - September 7th (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Join us for Mutt Strut 2013 at Mitford Park in Cochrane! Brought to you by the Cochrane & Area Humane Society and Cochrane Veterinary Care Clinic. Collect pledges, win great prizes, raise money for the shelter and join this fun walk for dogs along the beautiful river pathways in Cochrane! Top fundraiser will win a $1000 travel gift certificate courtesy of Colliers International. You can register and start collecting pledges today - Just Click!
Woofs of gratitude to our great Mutt Strut sponsors:
Cochrane Veterinary Care Clinic
IAMS
The Place 4 Paws
Springfield Kennels
Better Built Homes (1977) Ltd.
Fairplay Stores
Pawsitively Pooched
Pisces Pet Emporium
Rascals Pet Supplies
October
Fall Book Sale - October 18th and 19th (Noon - 5:00pm)
Looking for a good read? Want to get a jump on some holiday shopping? Check out our used book sale! A wide selection of new releases, true crime, romance, children's books, cook books, biographies, books about pets, travel books, DVDs, VHS, and CDs will be available. Thanks to our sponsor, Big Hill Veterinary Services, all proceeds benefit the shelter. We will be accepting Book Sale donations at the beginning of October. (62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane)
November
Fall Pet-i-Cure - November 23rd (1:00 - 4:00pm)
Get your pet’s feet ready for winter – get your pet a pet-i-cure! Our Fall Pet-i-Cure is on Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm. For a minimum of $5 donation per pet, you can get your pet feeling and looking great! All proceeds will benefit the animals. Thank you to our sponsor, Arrowhead Veterinary Centre, and the animal health technicians and professional groomers who are donating their time and expertise for this event. See you there! (62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane)
December
Jingle Bell Ball – December 7th
Provide your staff with a fabulous Christmas Party where the only work you do is buy tickets! CAHS is proud to introduce the Jingle Bell Ball at the Terrace of the Links of GlenEagles on Saturday, December 7th. This festive evening includes a buffet turkey dinner, a Christmas themed silent auction, door prizes for your staff, entertainment and a dance. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call (403) 932-2072 or email events@cochranehumane.ca.
Thank you to our outstanding Jingle Bell Ball sponsors:
Calbridge Homes
Dr. Carla BunnAssociate Optometrist at Mountain View Optometry
Christmas Party Open House - December 14th (Noon- 5:00pm)
We would like to invite you to our Home for the Holidays Christmas Party Open House on Saturday, December 14th. Take a stroll through the shelter and visit our residents, purchase a gift for the animals at Norm's Nook and place it under the Shelter Wish Tree for the homeless pets in our care. Make sure to pick up some delicious Christmas baking at the Bake Sale, and get your pet’s portrait with Santa! Find out why the holiday season can be a great time to adopt a new companion from an animal shelter! (62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane)