1. Pet Photos with Santa Paws. Lake Tahoe Humane Society. American Legion Post 795, Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Blue Lakes Avenue. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Pose with Tahoe's original giant dog, Santa Paws, all pets invited, in carrier or on leash. $10 for a full color portrait and photo CD. Proceeds benefit local California and Nevada pets. For details call 530-542-2857.

1-Jan 6 Home 4 the Holidays. . Nevada Humane Society, 2820 Longley Lane, Reno, NV. Bring a special friend into your home this season with this adoption event. For more information call 775-856-2000, or log onto 775-972-9025. www.nevadahumanesociety.org.

6 NAHNN Monthly Meeting. Round Table Pizza, Damonte Ranch Parkway, Wal-Mart Shopping Center. 6:00pm. Equine lovers are welcome to join the Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada (NAHNN) for educational presentations on hot topics. Accepting new members for 2007. Visit www.naturalhorsenevada.com, or call 775-972-9025 for more information.

8-31 SPCA Holiday Giving Tree. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 840 East 5th Street, Reno, NV. Place your donation under the Holiday Giving Tree in this month-long celebration to support the animals. For details call 775-324-7773, or log onto www.spcaofnn.org.

8 SPCA Open House. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 840 East 5th Street, Reno, NV. 11:00am to 2:00pm. Cider, cookies, and good cheer for the animals. Bring your pet's picture for an ornament on the Holiday Giving Tree, and donate a Wish List item to support the animals. For details call 775-324-7773, or log onto www.spcaofnn.org.

8 Pet First Aid and Care For Your Pets Class. . Rancho San Rafael Park. 8:30am to 11:30am. Presented by Pet Tech, Inc., certified instructor Amber Martin, Critter Sitters of Northern Nevada. For details and/or sign up call 775-677-0560.

8 Nevada Greyhound Unlimited Meet and Greet. Petco, 5565 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. Meet the greyhounds and learn about the breed. For more information call 775-577-2414, e-mail houndluv@aol.com, or log onto www.nevadagreyhounds.org.

9 Sierra Bulldog Club Meeting. Location TBA in Carson City, NV. 2:00 to 3:00pm. Open to all flat-faced dogs and their families. For details call 775-831-2661, or log onto www.sierrabulldogclub.org.

11 Reno Kennel Club Meeting. For more information and location call 775-337-2444.

20 Poultry Fanciers Association Club Meeting. Senior Center, 100 North E Street, Virginia City, NV. 6:30pm. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about foul that you were afraid to ask. For details call 775-847-7948.

13 Nevada Greyhound Unlimited Meet & Greet.Petco, 5565 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. Meet and learn about the breed. 775-577-2414. E-mail houndluv@aol.com. www.nevadagreyhounds.org.

 January 2008