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How to book an event...

1. Check the schedule at left to see if the desired date and time are available.

2. Contact Heather Ratynski at 303-577-1196 ext. 201 or by e-mail.

Abby’s Pet Place is a unique community resource designed to bring pets and people together. Located at our Aurora, Colorado store, Abby’s Pet Place is a 1,000 sq. ft. venue featuring a dog park theme and will offer a variety of events including educational, social and wellness opportunities. Use of Abby’s Pet Place is FREE to qualifying groups. Click here to read Abby's story.

The room is equipped with benches and a picnic table with extra seating also available. If your organization is interested in conducting an event at Abby’s Pet Place, contact Heather Ratynski by e-mail or at 303-577-1196 ext. 201.

June

June 22 Sat. 11am-2pm	MaxFund Adoption Event Find your new best friend and furry companion! Come meet the great pets that the MaxFund Animal Shelter and Adoption Center has available for adoption.
June 24 Mon. 9:15am-4:30pm	Anaesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning Clinic Well Animal Institute will be providing their Absolutely Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning! This gentle technique removes plaque and tartar without the use of anesthesia. Call 303-577-1198 to schedule an appointment. Cost is $165 per animal with a portion donated to a local rescue group.
June 29 Sat. 10-11am	Puppy Basics Have you added a new puppy to your family? Attend this FREE session and learn about puppy management, basic training concepts, and a discussion of puppy energy from Sit Means Sit trainer, Dan McCarthy.
June 29 Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm	Canine Respect Attend this free session and learn how to earn canine respect through effective leadership in a way your dog understands. Session will include techniques and discussion to help your dog maintain mental balance.

July

July 6 Sat. 11am-2pm	Free Nail Trimming Bring in your dog for a Pawdicure! Our experienced Team Members will be providing free nail trims with donations accepted for Cavy Care.
July 13 Sat. 9:15-10:15am	Puppy Basics Have you added a new puppy to your family? Attend this FREE session and learn about puppy management, basic training concepts, and a discussion of puppy energy from Sit Means Sit trainer, Dan McCarthy.
July 13 Sat. 11am-noon	Relax (Don't Do It) From thunder and loud noises to endless whining when you go to work, if your pooch needs a helping paw, let trainer Ron Johnson help you with understanding the origins of your canine's anxious behavior. Cost is $18 per dog with 15% donated to AWOL K9 Rescue. Call 303-577-1198 for details and to reserve your space.
July 16 Tue. 5-8pm	Wanted: Toy Testers! Does your pup love toys? Would you like to try a toy before buying it? Then come help us test some of the exciting toys we have to offer. Dogs of all sizes are needed and we will be giving away a gift basket to one lucky pooch!
July 20 Sat. 1-4pm	Animal Communicator Ever wonder what your pet is thinking and feeling? Come meet Janice Cook, an animal communicator, and have a "mini reading" done with your pet. Readings are $1 a minute for a maximum of one hour. Call the Aurora store to sign up.
July 21 Sun. 2-4pm	Big Dog Play Day Do you have a big dog who loves to play with other dogs? Then come to our play day! Enjoy 1,000 square feet of indoor space where your dog can meet and play with others and enjoy some special treats. This play day is designed for dogs 50lbs and up.
July 27 Sat. 11am-3pm	Colorado Pug Rescue Great things come in small packages so come out and meet some of the wonderful pugs available for adoption!

August

Aug. 3 Sat. 11am-2pm	Free Nail Trimming Bring in your dog for a Pawdicure! Our experienced Team Members will be providing free nail trims with donations accepted for Cavy Care.
Aug. 10 Sat. 11am-noon	Relax (Don't Do It) From thunder and loud noises to endless whining when you go to work, if your pooch needs a helping paw, let trainer Ron Johnson help you with understanding the origins of your canine's anxious behavior. Cost is $18 per dog with 15% donated to AWOL K9 Rescue. Call 303-577-1198 for details and to reserve your space
Aug. 10 Sat. 9:15-10:15am	Canine Respect Attend this free session and learn how to earn canine respect through effective leadership in a way your dog understands. Session will include techniques and discussion to help your dog maintain mental balance.
Aug. 13 Tue. 5-8pm	Wanted: Toy Testers! Does your pup love toys? Would you like to try a toy before buying it? Then come help us test some of the exciting toys we have to offer. Dogs of all sizes are needed and we will be giving away a gift basket to one lucky pooch!
Aug. 17 Sat. 1-4pm	Animal Communicator Ever wonder what your pet is thinking and feeling? Come meet Janice Cook, an animal communicator, and have a "mini reading" done with your pet. Readings are $1 a minute for a maximum of one hour. Call the Aurora store to sign up.
Aug. 18 Sun. 2-4pm	Puppy Play Day Do you have a puppy who needs time to play and socialize? Then come to our play day! Enjoy 1,000 square feet of indoor space where your pup can meet and play with others and enjoy some special treats. This play day is designed for puppies 8 weeks and older who are current on vaccinations.

September

Sep. 7 Sat. 11am-2pm	Free Nail Trimming Bring in your dog for a Pawdicure! Our experienced Team Members will be providing free nail trims with donations accepted for Cavy Care.
Sep. 7 Sat. 10:30-11:30am	Canine Respect Attend this free session and learn how to earn canine respect through effective leadership in a way your dog understands. Session will include techniques and discussion to help your dog maintain mental balance.
Sep. 7 Sat. 9:15-10:15am	Puppy Basics Have you added a new puppy to your family? Attend this FREE session and learn about puppy management, basic training concepts, and a discussion of puppy energy from Sit Means Sit trainer, Dan McCarthy.
Sep. 7 Sat. noon-3pm	Meet the Shepherds! Front Range German Shepherd Rescue is a foster-based organization dedicated to saving German shepherd dogs and shepherd mixes from Colorado and surrounding states. Come meet some of their great dogs at this event.
Sep. 14 Sat. 11am-noon	Relax (Don't Do It) From thunder and loud noises to endless whining when you go to work, if your pooch needs a helping paw, let trainer Ron Johnson help you with understanding the origins of your canine's anxious behavior. Cost is $18 per dog with 15% donated to AWOL K9 Rescue. Call 303-577-1198 for details and to reserve your space.
Sep. 17 Tue. 5-8pm	Wanted: Toy Testers! Does your pup love toys? Would you like to try a toy before buying it? Then come help us test some of the exciting toys we have to offer. Dogs of all sizes are needed and we will be giving away a gift basket to one lucky pooch!
Sep. 21 Sat. 1-4pm	Animal Communicator Ever wonder what your pet is thinking and feeling? Come meet Janice Cook, an animal communicator, and have a "mini reading" done with your pet. Readings are $1 a minute for a maximum of one hour. Call the Aurora store to sign up.
Sep. 22 Sun. 2-4pm	Small Dog Play Day Do you have a small dog who loves to play with other dogs? Then come to our play day! Enjoy 1,000 square feet of indoor space where your dog can meet and play with others and enjoy some special treats. This play day is designed for dogs under 50lbs.

Human-Animal Connection Educational Series

Chuck & Don’s partners with the University of Denver - helping animals and humans alike. Our bond with animals is complex and powerful. Have you ever wondered why that is or about the many ways in which animals may enrich our lives? And did you know that Colorado is home to a groundbreaking program dedicated to studying the importance of human-animal connections? The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) is a non-profit, independent research and educational organization that advances the status of animals in society, their role in therapeutic environments and has established the highest ethical guidelines for the study of human-animal relationships. As part of the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work, IHAC is a respected source of scientific and scholarly information on human-animal connections within the field of social work and social sciences and is devoted to the education, clinical training and scholarly development of social work graduate students. Chuck & Don’s is very honored to partner with IHAC to offer educational seminars for the public as well as scholarships for Master of Social Work students dedicated to the field of human-animal connection. Beginning in October 2012, IHAC faculty and students will offer a series of workshops at Abby’s Pet Place (located at Chuck & Don’s Aurora, Colorado store) designed to educate our customers about the power of the human-animal bond and its importance on both animal and human health. Additionally, two events held on the University of Denver campus will complement the series at Abby’s Pet Place and offer people another opportunity to learn about the many ways in which animals and people intersect across the lifespan.

June 13 Thu. 6:30-8pm	Happy and Healthy Pets This workshop is going to get you ready for summer! Great for those who are considering getting a pet or already have one and want to brush up on the most important factors in have a happy and healthy pet. Staff from the University of Denver's Institute for Human-Animal Connection and Chuck & Don's are teaming up to offer information from nutrition to different activities you can do with your pet.