1) Dog adoption event at Bellingham Airport:
A Vancouver-based dog rescue group is hosting a second adoption event at the Bellingham Airport in partnership with an American organization that works to find homes for small dogs and puppies.
The Flight for Dogs adoption event takes place at the Bellingham Airport Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and, according to the Thank Dog I am Out rescue group, all of the paperwork is ready to bring these incredibly cute canines across the border to a new home in B.C.
Thank Dog I am Out has partnered with Wings of Rescue, an animal rescue group run by pilots who understand the details needed to plan a safe, successful flight full of future pets. The pilots partner with ground volunteers to make loading and delivering dogs as easy as possible. The initiative was born because in California many dogs and cats of all ages, including pregnant mothers and their newborns, spend their last days in a shelter before being euthanized due to lack of space. T
he pilots from Wings of Rescue work every day to change that by providing desperately needed air transport for their rescue partners and the thousands of animals they save each year from these high-kill shelters. The pilots use their private planes to deliver this precious cargo to rescue organizations along the west coast of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Canada. Most of the flights are completed in three to four hours.
The pre-adoption application process is easy, but has to be completed as soon as possible to find homes for all these deserving dogs. Once the application process is complete, approved owners drive to Bellingham Feb. 28, to meet and pick up their newest family member.
The group says crossing the border back into Canada with a Wings of Rescue pet won’t be a problem. All the dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on their shots, including rabies, will travel with all the necessary paperwork, including an International Health Certificate, and are micro-chipped. As a gift of appreciation, all dogs will leave with a collar, leash, harness, safety strap and an identification tag.
Applications and all other details, including photos of these adorable, adoptable dogs are available at thankdogiamout.com. The Bellingham Airport is located at 4255 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, Wash.
2) The Little Prince with Monster Theatre:
These free performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at ArtsStarts Gallery, 808 Richards St.
Meet talking roses and foxes and experience interplanetary travel as the Little Prince heads out on an adventure during which he celebrates acceptance, learns to open his heart and finds the beauty of imagination.
Using puppets, masks, original music and a little theatre magic, the storytelling experts of Monster Theatre promise to capture the audience’s hearts and funny bones as they bring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s cherished novella to life. For the past 15 years, the award-winning Monster Theatre has toured schools, community venues and festivals across Canada and the U.S. No registration is necessary.
Visit artstarts.com for more information.
3) Winterruption:
Many events are taking place during Winterruption on Granville Island Feb. 19 through Feb. 22, and families with children will definitely want to check out the Yarn-aments and Yarn-imals Craft workshop at MAKE Vancouver, 1648 Duranleau St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids and adults will learn that yarn isn’t just for sweaters, but can also be used to create cute animals or window ornaments using upcycled materials. Participants will also get to take home their one-of-a-kind yarn creation. For a complete list of Winterruption events, visit granvilleisland.com.
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