Additional Adoption Hours July 11, 25, 2010 PetSmart, Chesapeake Square The shelter has many cuddly canines and furry felines in assorted shapes and sizes in need of good homes and loving owners. To help you find that new family member, Suffolk Animal Control will have adoptable animals at the Chesapeake Square PetSmart, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321, on Sunday July 11 and on Sunday July 25 from 10am to 2pm. Suffolk Humane Society volunteers will be assisting with the adoptable animals during these extra hours.

T.G.I.F. Summer Concert July 9 and 23 5:30pm - 9pm Constant's Wharf Park, behind the Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center Bands: The Rhondels (July 9)   Strictly Bizzness (July 23) Unwind at the Wharf after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Suffolk Humane volunteers will be available to talk with you about our organization and the adoptable animals at Suffolk Animal Control. Free and open to the public from 5:30pm - 9pm. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.

Adoptathon July 24, 2010 10am - 3pm Suffolk Animal Control Suffolk Humane Society will partner with Suffolk Animal Control to hold an adoptathon at Suffolk Animal Control on Saturday, July 24 from 10am to 3pm. The shelter is located at 124 Forest Glen Drive, Suffolk VA 23434. Suffolk Humane Society volunteers will be available to talk with you about our organization and the adoptable animals at Suffolk Animal Control. This event is free and open to the public. For information, call the Suffolk Humane Society at (757) 538-3030, extension 5.

T.G.I.F. Summer Concert August 13 and 27 5:30pm - 9pm Bennett's Creek Park, Shoulders Hill Road Bands: Cedar Creek (August 13)   The Janitors (August 27) Unwind at the Wharf after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Suffolk Humane volunteers will be available to talk with you about our organization and the adoptable animals at Suffolk Animal Control. Free and open to the public from 5:30pm - 9pm. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.

BARKS (Books and Reading for Kids in Suffolk) Program Event August 14, 2010 9am - 12pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church Suffolk Humane Society and St.Paul's Episcopal Church have partenered to bring the BARKS (Books and Reading for Kids in Suffolk) Program to Suffolk children. The program allows children to read one on one to a therapy dog and their handler in a non-threatening environment and utilizes therapy dogs because they are non-judgmental listeners. Your child will feel confident while reading to a furry friend! Registration is required, and enrollment is first come, first served. To register or get more information, please contact Michele Thames at (757) 538-3030 extension 4 or through email at MicheleThames@SuffolkHumaneSociety.com

Mosaic Cafe Fundraiser August 14, 2010 5pm - 9pm Mosaic Cafe, 110 West Finney Ave. The Mosaic Cafe is hosting a fundraiser night for Suffolk Humane Society on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm. The Mosaic Cafe is in the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center at 110 West Finney Avenue. 13% of the meal bill will benefit Suffolk Humane Society. We need people to come out and enjoy good food and beverages - it is an easy way to have fun and donate to SHS! To view the menus and find out more about the Mosaic Cafe, please click here.

Hobson Village Reunion August 21, 2010 2pm - 7pm Hobson Village on Crittenden Road Suffolk Humane will have a booth.

3rd Annual Mutt Strut September 19, 2010 1pm - 5pm Sleepy Hole Park Join us for a doggone fun day to raise money for the animals! Our 3rd Annual Mutt Strut will take place on September 19th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk, VA. Planning is still underway, but be sure to add the Mutt Strut to you calendar! Sponsorships are available at all levels. Help homeless animals and your community while promoting your company at the same time! Click here for more information on sponsoring the 3rd Annual Mutt Strut!

Mosaic Cafe Fundraiser November 4, 2010 6pm - 9pm Mosaic Cafe, 110 West Finney Ave. The Mosaic Cafe is hosting a fundraiser night for Suffolk Humane Society on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The Mosaic Cafe is in the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center at 110 West Finney Avenue. 13% of the meal bill will benefit Suffolk Humane Society. We need people to come out and enjoy good food and beverages - it is an easy way to have fun and donate to SHS! To view the menus and find out more about the Mosaic Cafe, please click here.