Friday, January 22
- New Dog Guardian Orientation Class Free class at WARL from 6-7pm for new dog owners. Learn about socialization, training, enrichment, and more from WARL’s certified trainers. No dogs at the class, please, just people ready to learn! Space is limited, so RSVP to training@warl.org.
Saturday, January 23
- Dog and Cat adoption event, 12-2pm, The Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW(Takoma Park), Washington Humane Society
- Dog adoption event, 11am–2pm, Living Ruff, Downtown Silver Spring, Washington Animal Rescue League
- Cat adoption event,12-2pm, PetMAC, 4220 Fessenden St NWWashington, 20016, Homeward Trails
Sunday, January 24
- Indoor Play Date, 12-2pm Empty retail space next to Ann Taylor Loft, 924 Ellsworth Drive, Downtown Silver Spring, sponsored by Living Ruff, free and open to the public. All sizes of dogs are welcome and there willbe a separate area for small dogs. Living Ruff requests owners review Dog Park Etiquette before coming. Free parking is available.
- Home Alone: Recognizing and treating Separation Anxiety in Your dog, 10am-12:30pm, WHS Learning&Behavior Center, 7315 Georgia Avenue NW, $65 Email askthetrainer@washhumane.org to preregister.
Wednesday, January 27th
- 7-9pm, Washington Humane Society’s 9th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair, Ritz Carlton, 1150 20th St. NW(Georgetown), $90 for standard ticket