Event Archives
February, 2012
"Love Your Pets" Month at the Lansdowne Public Library
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7:00-8:30 pm
Ask the Vet - Dr. Sara Sprowls of Glenolden Animal Hospital will answer questions about keeping your pets healthy and happy -- from cats and dogs to more exotic animals. [Snow date: Feb. 29]Friday, Feb. 10, 4:00 pm
"Beethoven"
Join us for a screening of the 1992 "Beethoven" movie. Light refreshments provided.****RESCHEDULED to Saturday, MARCH 10th, 1:00-3:00 pm
"Fun with Ferrets"
Dale Nupp, Lansdowne’s former tax collector, is also a devoted animal lover and expert on ferrets! Join us as Dale and some of his ferrets teach us about these unique, amazing pets. Adults and kids over 8, please. [view photos from his previous appearance]Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7:00 pm
Buzz Miller and Pit Bulls
Buzz Miller of Buzzy’s Bow Wow Meow in Narberth, Pa., will discuss the truth and misconceptions about pit bulls and more. Get to meet real pit bulls! [Snow date: March 14.]Friday, Feb. 24, 6:00 pm
"Winnie the Pooh"
Join us to watch the beloved classic "Winnie the Pooh." Light refreshments provided.Saturday, Feb. 25, 1:00-3:30 pm
Meet the Author
Monica Carnesi, author of Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic, will read and sign the children’s book, and talk about the amazing true story of how a ship’s crew saved a little dog adrift on a sheet of ice and heading for open sea.
AFL Mega-Yard Sale
Saturday, May 8, 2010
9:00am - 2:00pm
33 E. Greenwood Ave., Lansdowne, PA
One-day Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for Owned Cats
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Spayed Club Clinic has joined forces with Animal Friends of Lansdowne to provide a one-day low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Thursday, April 22. Price for spay/neuter and vaccinations will be $40 per cat.
Cat drop-off/pick-up will be at the Lansdowne Firehouse, 26 N. Highland Ave. (corner of Highland & Lacrosse), Lansdowne, PA. (Please park in the municipal lot adjacent to the firehouse.)
[See flyer for details.]February, 2010
"Love Your Pets" Month at the Lansdowne Public Library
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 pm
The Spayed Club, Delaware County’s own low-cost spay/neuter clinic joins us. Tabatha Gordon will tell us about the wonderful services and savings offered by this new resource to our community.
Friday, Feb. 19, 4:00 pm
"101 Dalmations"
A free showing of the Glenn Close movie.
Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30-3:30 pmRescheduled due to weather.
** New date:Sunday, Feb. 21 1:30-3:30 pm **
Carol Erickson, book reading and signing!
CBS3/CW Philly meteorologist and animal activist has published a children’s book about adopting a shelter pet, Not a Used Dog, At All. The book is targeted to children ages 4 to 8, and all profits benefit animal rescues and shelters. [view the photos]Sunday, Feb. 28, 1:30-3:30 pm
Dale Nupp, Lansdowne’s Tax Collector, is also a devoted animal lover and expert on ferrets! Join us as Dale and some of his own beloved ferrets teach us about these interesting pets. [view photos]December-February
Children’s Essay Contest
Kids 12 and under are asked to participate in an essay contest on the subject, “Why I Love My Pet.” Essays must be no more than one page, printed or typed, and submitted to Rachee Fagg, the children’s librarian at the Lansdowne Public Library, by February 19. Prizes will be awarded and the winning entry will be published in the AFL newsletter.
Animal Friends of Lansdowne Fifth Anniversary Gala
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Where: The Restaurant School
4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
[view photos]
AFL Doggie Spa Day Fundraiser
Saturday, June 13, 2009
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
We'll have dog washers and groomers to make your pooch gorgeous again. We'll also have dog trainer Debbie DeSantis on hand to teach your dog a few tricks.
Dog owners, we're ready to pamper you, too! We'll have an array of food and drink options for sustenance. We'll also have a human massage therapist to help relax those tired dog-walking muscles!
All proceeds go to Animal Friends of Lansdowne to help animals in need in the Lansdowne community. Please come and help make this event a huge success!
[view photos]
[download flyer - pdf]
[Photo credit: Alpo Dog Food]
AFL’s Fourth Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, May 9, 2009
[view photos]
February 2009
Animal Friends of Lansdowne Library Month
Lansdowne Public Library [website]
Library month events included:
- Movie night!
"Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey"
[Rated: G]
- Exotic Pet Bird Care by Jojo the Grey Adoption and Rescue for Birds
[view photos]
For more information about Jojo the Grey and the wonderful work they do, see their website.
Fourth Annual Paws for Kindness Day and 1.5 Mile Dog Walk
Sunday, October 26, 2008 10:30-3:00
Sycamore Park
Featuring the following events:
Dog training demo with certified canine obedience trainer Linda Napoletano
"Ask the Behaviorist" with renowned veterinary behaviorist David Spiegel, VMD
Newton, the Wondercat with foster dad, Kevin Lee.
"Animal Friend of the Year" award presentation, followed by a Pet (and Human!) Halloween Costume Parade and Stupid Pet Tricks Contest
AFL Yard Sale
Saturday May 3, 2008
9:00-3:00
February 2008
Animal Friends of Lansdowne Library Month
All events were held at the Lansdowne Public Library on Nyack and Lansdowne Aves.
Wed, Feb. 6
7:30 pm
“Ask the Vet”.
Mon, Feb. 11 7:00 pm
TNR Video and Discussion
Learn about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the only humane and
effective method of controlling feral cat populations. Videos from Alley Cat Allies will be shown, followed by a Q & A session.
Fri, Feb 15 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30)
Family Movie Night: The Disney classic “Lady and the Tramp”
Sun, Feb 24 2:00-3:30 [snow date: March 16]
Bunny Basics [flyer - pdf]
February is Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month!
Come hear bunny expert Leah Schutzman discuss the
proper way to care for these adorable creatures. (This
program is for adults and children over 8 years of age.)
AFL Second Annual Dog Walk and Talent Show
October 13, 2007
Third Annual Paws for Kindness Day
Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:00-3:00
Lansdowne Municipal Lot
AFL Yard Sale
Saturday May 5, 2007
9:00-4:00
Animal Friends held its HUGE annual yard sale as part of Lansdowne’s Town-Wide Yard Sale. If you would like to donate items to sell at a future yard sale (no clothing, please), contact us.
Library Month Events
April, 2007
To coincide with AFL month at the Lansdowne Public Library, the following events were planned:
- Family Movie Night: "Happy Feet" Friday April 20, 7pm
- Marley and Me book discussion -- contact the library for details.
- Lansdowne Reads its Favorite Animal Poems
Monday, April 30, 7pm
Come prepared to read your favorite animal poetry.
Will include a recognition of the AFL Poetry Contest winners.
AFL's Halloween Dog Walk and Pet Parade
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinics
July, 2006 (various dates)
Does your pet need to be spayed or neutered? Is she due to receive her annual vaccines? The Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals and the Caring People Alliance are sponsoring low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics for dogs and cats of Philadelphia area residents. Advanced registration is required. See the Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals website for more information.
Animal Friends of Lansdowne Month at the Lansdowne Public Library
July, 2006
In conjunction with the "Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tails" summer reading program at the Lansdowne Public Library, Animal Friends of Lansdowne donated several animal-related books to the library's collection. AFL also set up a wonderful display in the library's entry foyer (see photo), displaying a variety of pet-related articles, books, and photos. Tentative plans are in the works for AFL to have another similar display in April of 2007.
Second Annual Paws for Kindness Day
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Lansdowne Municipal Parking Lot
Animal Friends of Lansdowne hosted its second annual Paws for Kindness Day featuring many family-oriented, fun activities, while also promoting education and awareness about serious animal-related issues. There was a variety of food, live music, dog trainers, and items for sale. At noon, a pet parade was held with prizes for all who participated. Activities for children included face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and a drawing contest.
During the morning hours, the weather looked as if it would hold out for us. Unfortunately, however, the skies opened up at around 1:30 with heavy thundershowers, forcing an early closing. Hopefully we'll have better luck next year!
AFL hosted a table at The Third Annual Lansdowne Arts Festival on September 17th and 18th, 2005, where great information on Pet Disaster Plans was available, new members joined & a great time was had by all. Check out the Arts Festival Homepage.
Paws for Kindness Day
Sponsored by Animal Friends of Lansdowne
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Lansdowne Municipal Parking Lot
Paws for Kindness Day was created as a way to bring attention and awareness to animal issues affecting Lansdowne and both its four-legged and two-legged residents, and to raise money for Animal Friends of Lansdowne to begin its activities. We invited local animal rescue groups to attend. Two local animal rescue groups, Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society (PALS) andthe Animal Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC),came with pets available for adoption.Dog trainers also attended, a dog agility course was demonstrated, and a police K-9 unit also provideddemonstrations with their dogs.
In addition, Animal Friends of Lansdowne set up booths for sanitation issues, pet sitter and dog park sign-up sheets, food and bake sales,tee shirt sales with a specially-designed shirt for the event, and flea market tables (with no fleas, please). We distributed our literature, made lots of new friends and good contacts, signed up new members and received many generous donations. All of the pets and people who attended had a great time, and we met our objectives for the day. This will certainly become an annual event based on our first experience.