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Beltline Dog Walk

Times like this I really wish I had a dog.

Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall is inviting dogs and dog owners to join him for a walk on the Beltline tomorrow, June 12, at 9 a.m.

Irwin Street Market at 660 Irwin Street is the meet up location. The market will have free gourmet doggie treats, a water station, and for humans, gourmet coffee and tea.

Hall recommends that dog walkers wear sturdy walking or tennis shoes.

From the Irwin Street entrance to the Beltline, Hall will lead the group north to Somerset Avenue, where Hall will point out progress on the City’s newest greenspace, Historic Fourth Ward Park. Along the way, walkers will view temporary art installations included in this month’s Art on the Beltline initiative. See more about Art on the Beltline activities here.

Before heading back to Irwin Street, the dogs will enjoy refreshments and receive coupons for discounted spa treatments at Barking Hound Village Dog Spa.

For more information about the Beltline Dog Walk with Councilmember Hall, contact Hall’s office: 404-330-6038 or khall@atlantaga.gov. For information on the morning of the walk, contact 404-406-5296.

See more June events for Atlanta pet lovers.

Sometimes, it’s nice to get together with owners of similar dogs, to exchange breed-specific tips, learn more about the dog or just socialize. Here are several active dog owner meetup groups in the Atlanta area:

ATL-And -All Of -Georgia-GSD-Meetup Group (German Shepherds socializing)
Previous meetup:  Sweat Mountain Park

Atlanta’s Great Danes
Meets first Sunday of the month at Piedmont Park Dog Park

The Atlanta Rat Terrier (and similar dogs) Meetup
Next Meetup – Willis Park Pet Adoption Event – Alpharetta, GA

MUST LOVE DOGS’ Mutt Meetup
Previous meetup: CPR, First Aid and Care for Your Pets

The Marietta-Roswell Chihuahua Meetup Group
Meets 3rd Sunday of the month

Boston Terrier Meetup of Atlanta
Previous meetup: Burger Park

The Atlanta Pug Meetup Group
Next meetup: June 5

ATLANTA UNLEASHED! (on and off-leash recreation, such as hikes and dog parks)
Next meetup: June 2  Gwinnett Braves Bark in the Park

Dog hikers of Kennesaw Mountain
Next meetup: June 6 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

June is packed with weekend events for pet owners:

Sunday, June 6: BarkStock Festival in Norcross, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Lodge at Simpsonwood. Featuring animal communicators Tim Link, and Alexandra Breed, a star of Chip Coffey’s A&E TV series. Pet-friendly vendors will offer a wide variety of products and services including low-cost microchipping, nail clipping, dog massage, and reiki. Dog trainers, caricature artists and animal photographers will also be on hand. All proceeds benefit animals rescued from high-kill shelters and other high-risk situations by Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.

Sunday, June 13:  Animal Rescue Fair and Pet Adoptions, Noon to 5 p.m. at the covered arena at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta. Presented by Save the Horses, the event boasts more than 4000 attendees and claims to be the largest pet adoption and educational family fun day in Georgia. Featuring frisbee, agility and FlyBall demonstrations. Admission is Free, but please bring a donation of a bag of pet food (Purina preferred dog, cat, horse) for Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen and Fido’s Soup Kitchen.

Bark in the Park – Movies at Dark, brought to you by Glamour Paws pet spa and boutique. Pack a picnic and bring your pets to New Highland Park, 1082 St. Charles Place. Movie begins at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.). No alcoholic beverages permitted.

Saturday, June 19: All Dogs Go to Heaven
Saturday, June 26: Scooby Doo

Saturday, June 26 (11 a.m.) and Sunday, June 27 (1 p.m.) Georgia Dachschund Races at Jim R. Miller Park. Proceeds from the Races go directly to the all-volunteer DREAM Dachshund Rescue. The Georgia Race Winners will be invited to race for the National Dachshund Races Championship.

Sunday, June 27: Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta Monthly Hike, 10 a.m. to Noon, Georgia State Park-Red Top Mountain. Goldens, their dog friends and owners are welcome.

I just heard on the radio that STAR 94′s WoofStock (the event that used to be called Petapalooza) will be held Saturday, May 15 from 12-8 p.m. at Town Center Park in Suwanee (340 Town Center Ave.) The party is free and pets are welcome but must be on leashes.

• Over 15 Non-profit and Rescue Groups
• Pet Adoptions
• Dog Agility, Flyball and Frisbee Demonstrations
• Music Performances by Star94 Artists
• Food Vendors and Beer Garden
• Dog Contests for Cool Prizes
• Inflatables for the Kids
• Pet Photo Booths
• Free Parking
• Prize Giveaways

Next Sunday is a big day for Atlanta dogs.

If your pooch is a Braves fan, tickets are now available for the May 2 Bark in the Park. Tickets cost $25 a piece (covers one dog and one human, plus a donation to the Atlanta Braves Foundation.) Additional human tickets are $12. All canine tickets must be purchased with a human ticket. Fans with two or more dogs must have an additional “owner” accompanying the additional canine. See here for required vaccinations and other details, including a primer on whether “your dog is right” for this event.

Tickets will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 2, beginning at 11 a.m. The game, against Houston, starts at 1:35.

Event planners say there will be cool water, pools, shady spots, misting machines and ice cream on hand, but older dogs, dogs with short muzzles and/or dogs in general that are quickly prone to heat exhaustion should consider not attending this event or possibly not staying for the entire game.

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Also on Sunday, Piedmont Bark Yappy Hour presents the 2010 Pet Cotillion from 3 to 6 p.m. There’s a $20 entry fee to benefit PALS, which provides ongoing care and support to pets of Atlanta area people living with HIV symptomatic/AIDS and other critical illnesses or disabilities.

Got a dog covered in pollen? Or just in need of a bath? PAWS Atlanta is holding a BYODD (Bring Your Own Dirty Dog) Wash this Saturday, April 24 at the Wagalot in Reynoldstown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For $15 per dog, PAWS Atlanta volunteers will work their magic on your pooch with their doggie shampoos. The group will hold a discount ($15) microchip clinic at the same time. That’s a 70% discount from average vet rates.

Tickets are now on sale for Atlanta Lab Rescue‘s 6th BARK FOR ART to benefit homeless and abused Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes throughout Georgia.

WHAT: Culinary treats, wines, live entertainment and a silent art auction

WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 7-10 p.m.

WHERE: Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $50 at the door or $45 through PayPal online at www.atlantalabrescue.com. Admission includes food, beverages and entertainment.