february

4-7Equine Affaire. Fairplex in Pomona, CA. 2010 edition of our country’s most successful and most enduring all-breed, all-discipline equine expo. Admission $16, 7–12 $10, 6 and under free. Equineaffair.com or 740.845.0085.

5-14Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Valentine’s Day Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000.

13Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Valentine Celebration. 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. 775.856.2000

13Pet Network. Pet Network, 401 Village Blvd, Incline Village. 1-3pm. Open house, light refreshments, and behind-the-scenes tour. 775-832-4404 x111 www.petnetwork.org

15Nevada Humane Society (NHS) President’s Day Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000.

16-21Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Mardi Gras Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000.

20Ferrets as Companion Animals Class. TMCC/ Meadowood Center 5270 Neil Rd., South Bldg. Reno. 12 noon-3pm. All current & prospective ferret owners welcome. Email Lisa Watson for more info fallonferts@yahoo.com or http://www.tmcc.edu/wdce/ listed under Classes: Arts: Home / Garden

20Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Mardi Gras Pet Parade, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000.

21Consignment Tack Sale. Hosted by Washoe County 4-H. Reno Livestock Events Center Pavilion, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Consign and/or buy horse-related items. Consignor 80%, 4-H 20%. Proceeds benefit the 4-H Horse Program. Linda Zimmerman at 775. 972.7241 for information and sales tags.

MARCH

1SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store Grand Opening. Our new location will be on the corner of 4th and Vine, Reno, formerly The Sportsman Sporting Goods building.

61st Annual Horse and Tack Auction, at the Churchhill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, NV.  New and used tack, horsetrailers, ponies, mules, performance, ranch, riding, and everyday trail horses. Vendors accepted.  Holland Horse Auctions: 775.225.5913, 775.224.3357 or 775.426.8553

12-21Nevada Humane Society (NHS) St. Patrick’s Day Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000

14SPCA of Northern Nevada “Love Life” Telethon. 12 noon - 5:00pm Fox 11/my21TV/RTV/ FOXRENO.COM

APRIL

1-6Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Easter Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000

8Birds and Wildlife of Bodega Bay and Point Reyes. TMCC Meadowood Center. 6:30-8:00 pm. Explore the best spots for migrating shorebirds, waterfowl and breeding land birds in northern California. 775-829-9010 or http://wdce.tmcc.edu.

16-25Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Spring Fling Adoption Promotion, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno. Special adoption fees and festivities. 775.856.2000

17Karen de Souza Super Pet Adoption & Festival, Kietzke Walmart. 10am-4pm. Event information contact Karen 775.781.8119.