The Placer SPCA organizes events for volunteers, pet owners, youth, and others throughout the year. Events are an important part of our programs to serve the pets and people of Placer County.

Our various fundraising events raise money and awareness for the homeless companion animals of Placer County.  By attending a fundraising event, you not only support a wonderful cause, but you have a great time doing it!  For more information, including how you can serve as a sponsor of an upcoming event, please click on the link provided or call (916) 782-7722 or (530) 885-7387, extension 102, or email funddevelopment@placerspca.org.

For more event dates, including volunteer and behavior classes, please visit our Events Calendar.

Upcoming special events are listed below:

Canine Pet Parenting Class
Saturday, February 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Want to know what it entails to own a dog? What to expect? How best to housetrain a puppy or new adult dog? This free class may be just what the veterinarian ordered. Just drop by the Placer SPCA at 1:00 pm.

 

Rabies Clinic
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Rabies shots are only $5. No appointment required. Please be sure to have your dogs on leash and cats in carriers. This clinic will be held here at the Placer SPCA.

Microchips only $20 during the clinic and all Placer SPCA business hours. Representatives from the City of Roseville will be on hand for dog licensing.

 

Spay Day Sacramento
Sunday, February 28

Beginning Saturday, January 23, dog and cat owners can call the Spay Day appointment line at (916) 808-SPAY(7729) to arrange to spay or neuter their pets for $15 per cat or $20 per dog. The surgeries will be performed on February 28 at more than 20 veterinary clinics and animal shelters, including Placer SPCA. Households with an annual income under $35,000 qualify. Limit two animals per household.

Appointments will fill quickly! Call the appointment line on January 23 to take advantage of this great offer. View and share an event flyer in English or Spanish.

 

Bunny Birthday Bash
Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bunnies, bunnies, bunnies! 2009 was a banner year for rabbits at the Placer SPCA. A dozen baby rabbits were born one week last spring, and most are still here, approaching their one-year birthday. We also have many, many more rabbits looking for their forever homes. Come to the Placer SPCA to celebrate our bodacious bunnies! Learn about the care and ownership of rabbits and see the different personalities of our rabbit residents. Bunny ownership not for you? Enjoy a chocolate bunny on us. Print and share an event flyer.

If you are considering adding a rabbit to your family, no need to wait - come see all the bunnies available now! Rabbit and Critter Adoptions

 

Funny Bones
Friday, April 30, 2010
5:30 - 9:30 pm

Join us for Funny Bones Comedy and Awards Night at the Timbercreek Ballroom, Sun City Roseville. Tickets are $75 per person if purchased by March 31, or $100 after April 1. Enjoy dinner, our Hero Awards Presentation, silent and live auction, and live comedy. Sponsorships are available. Order tickets with this form or by calling (916) 782-7722 or (530) 885-7387 x. 102.

The scheduled comedian this year is Dan St. Paul, whom the Los Angeles Theater and Entertainment Review described as: "Combining a sharp, clean wit with an outstanding talent for creating characters." Watch a video of Dan St. Paul. Read his bio.

The Placer SPCA is seeking Hero Award Nominations! If you know a Placer County individual, business, organization, or animal who has gone above and beyond to strengthen the human-animal bond, nominate them for a Hero Award, to be presented at Funny Bones. Nomination form

 

Be Kind to Animals Day
Saturday, May 8, 2010
12:00 - 3:30 pm

Only $5 per child to attend this great event for kids age 7-14, Be Kind to Animals Day is a day full of fun and valuable lessons about caring for pets. Space is limited, and advance sign-up is required by April 24, 2010. Learn more and download forms.

 

Pet Fest
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Family Fun at the Placer SPCA! Join us for contests, games, vendors and more!

Pet Fest is a free, family-friendly event. Tour the Companion Animal Center, visit our vendors, and bring your dog for a Costume Contest, Musical Sit, and Best Pet Trick. Send your photos in advance for the Ugliest and Cutest Pet contests.

Kids Camp
Selected weeks in June, July, and August

Applications are available now for Humane Kids Camp at the Placer SPCA. Five-day sessions for kids age 10-12 and four-day sessions for kids 8-9. Space is limited, and the registration deadline is March 26.

Please visit our Kids Camp page for more details and registration forms.

Barktoberfest
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, 2010

A new and exciting festival for canines and their well-behaved human companions, Barktoberfest will begin with Barks, Brats, and Bids on Saturday, October 3 and continue with a Family Festival on Sunday, October 3. Sponsorships and vendor opportunities are available. Learn more.

Santa Claws
Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, 2010
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come to the Placer SPCA for fun family photos with Santa, furry family included! Affordable photo packages make great holiday cards, and all proceeds benefit the Placer SPCA.

 

Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 2, 2010

As our guests, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and desserts, and center tours, as well as a silent auction, raffle and holiday gift store.

 

Please check back for more 2010 events!

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.