Affiliate Courses, Conferences, and Events
Special Events - Enjoy the wide variety of events from pet fairs to health fairs to conferences.
Please note that some of the events listed have indicated that they are seeking Pet Partners and others with AAA/T experience to participate in their event. Contact the person noted for the event of your interest to help out.
Presentations / Interviews
If you are giving a presentation or being interviewed, be sure to download the Speaker’s Packet along with hand-out materials noted below. For brochure needs contact Delta at info@deltasociety.org or phone 425 679-5500.
Introducing the Pet Partners Program to Healthcare Facilities (powerpoint presentation)
One-Page Delta Society Handout
Delta Society Overview
Pet Partners Overview
National Service Dog Overview
How to Become a Pet Partner
How to Start an AAA-T Program
Health Benefits of Animals
Get Involved Flyer
Upcoming events are listed by date within each state or country. Only states or countries with events coming up are listed.
To find out how you can post your event, please follow the steps outlined in How to Post Your Special Event.
Community Fairs & Events
With the arrival of Spring and Summer, many communities and organizations request Delta Society's participation in their events. We are happy to accommodate these requests when we can. Mainly, the participation of Delta Society is contingent on the availability of Pet Partners to staff our booth. When we receive a request to participate in an event, the first step is to send an email out to all Pet Partners in the area, and if enough teams are available to fill in the time slots, then we sign up. Also, at least one, preferably more, of the Pet Partners participating in the event needs to help out with materials - allowing that the materials be shipped to their home or place of business, getting the materials to the event, and then getting them shipped back. If someone contacts us asking us to participate in an event and the event is taking place the next week during a regular working day, there is a good chance we won't be able to participate, but we'll do our best to let our Pet Partners know the event is taking place, in case one of you wants to take the lead in participating in the event - we will do our best to accommodate. The best thing to do is contact Jill,(425-679-5511) if you are interested in participating in an event, or if you know of an event you'd like us to post. All current Pet Partners with valid email addresses will receive a notice about upcoming events. If you are wondering if we have a correct email address for you, send us an email with your name and ID # and we'll check on it.
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| Arizona |
AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) 2009 Conference, March 26-29, in Phoenix
| California |
Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival, in Santa Barbara, Saturday, June 7, 2008
Doggie Fashion Show, June 14th in Costa Mesa
| Colorado |
| Florida |
| Georgia |
| Idaho |
Eagle Rock Kennel Club in Idaho Falls, ID - "Bark in the Park" Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10am - 2pm, at Tautphaus Park
| Illinois |
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo , October September 9-10, 2008 at the Navy Pier in Chicago
| Indiana |
Furry Friends on Mondays from 4:30-7:00, Thursdays from 10:00-12:00, and Saturdays from 1:30/2:00-3:30/4:00. Starting the week of June 2nd and end of the week of July 21st. Lori Anne Boone, Greenwood Public Library, Children's Services Associate, 317-885-5035, www. greenwood.lib.in.us
| Louisiana |
145th AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Annual Conference, July 19-22, 2008, in New Orleans
| Maine |
| Maryland |
| Minnesota |
| New Hampshire |
| New Jersey |
Super Pet Expo, Edison, NJ - November 14-16, 2008
| New Mexico |
| New York |
Super Pet Expo, Suffern, NY - November 7-9, 2008
| Oregon |
SERVICE DOG INFORMATION SEMINAR
MAY 31, 2008, 10am-1pm
Offered by Paws to Freedom, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
7220 SE 39 th Avenue, Suite B, Portland, OR 97216
This seminar is perfect for people with disabilities, healthcare providers, caregivers, interested community members, friends and family.
Limited space so registration is required. Suggested donation of $10
You may register by phone, email or online.
Portland, OR: The Healing Power of Pets…an hour of discovery with Delta Society.
Please join us at one of our FREE, one-hour informational sessions to learn more about how science proves that animals improve people’s health and well-being. You’ll also get to learn about Delta Society’s 3 core programs, including our Pet Partners program in which registered volunteers take their dogs, cats, or other pets to visit hospitalized patients, seniors in nursing homes, people in hospice, help children learn to read and so much more. You’ll have an opportunity to hear from our co-founder, board members, our visionary President & CEO as well as be inspired by heartwarming stories from volunteers and others who have benefited our programs. Please RSVP to JoAnn, 425-679-5514.| Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island |
| Tennessee |
| Texas |
| Virginia |
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology is sponsoring a week of free ophthalmic examinations to service dogs. The event is taking place the week of May 12. Please refer to the information on the ACVO web site: www.acvo.org for information, how to register to participate and for participating ophthalmologists.
| Washington |
City of Auburn's Petpalooza & Dog Trot - 253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov
Dog Trot - Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9am, at Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE
Registrations are now being accepted for the City of Auburn’s inaugural Dog Trot Fun Run. Hurry - the first 100 participants to register receive a FREE event T-Shirt and goodie bag!! Dog Trot is a family-oriented Fun Run event that takes place in conjunction with Petpalooza at Auburn’s Game Farm Park. The race will start and finish in the same location. Participants will follow a 3K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Awards will be distributed to the top participant in five age groups. Along with your completed registration form and payment, you are required to show proof of current vaccinations at the time of registration. You may register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth Street SE, fax to 253-931-4005 or mail to 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002. The registration form and complete event rules/information are listed on the city’s website, www.auburnwa.gov. 9:00am (check-in and on-site registration begins at 8:00am); Pre-registrations - $15 / entry (includes event T-Shirt for first 100!); On-site registration - $20/entry.
Petpalooza - Saturday, May 31, 2008, 10am-2pm, at Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE - FREE event!
An event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. The event kicks off with a Dog Trot - a pet/owner 3K fun run. The FREE event also includes an animal-related entertainment stage, Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships, an agility area, a petting zoo and pony rides, the ‘Unleashed’ pet contests, vendor booths, a pet parade, give-a-ways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. Main Stage Entertainment: Valentine’s Performing Pigs, The Parrot Lady, Roving Reptiles and Emerald City K9 Freestyle Dancers
Seattle Animal Shelter's "Furry 5K" - Date TBD
Washington Family Pet Expo at Qwest Field - May 2008 - more details will follow as they are received
| Wisconsin |
| Japan |
| Australia |
