Pet events Oct. 24 to Nov. 1

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Saturday, Oct. 24

• Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue is seeking sponsors, contributors and exhibitors for its Small Dog Expo on Oct. 24 at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., West Manchester Township. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Geared just for little dogs (up to 25 lbs.) and their people, the expo will feature up to 150 vendors with all kinds of doggy products and services, as well as fun-filled activities throughout the day, including raffles, a Howl-O-Ween costume contest, BARKO bingo, Tiny Tails Races, Parade of Rescues, a yard sale, a microchip/vaccine clinic and more. Admission is $8. Five levels of sponsorship are available to support the event. Sponsors will be featured in the event program and on the rescue's Web site, www.yorkierescueme.com. To become a sponsor, call Jen Quigley at 717-264-9799. Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue is also inviting contributions of products, gift cards, coupons and more. Businesses that do so will be acknowledged in the event program. To contribute, call Sheryl Guglielmotti at 302-737-9219. Finally, the rescue is seeking exhibitors to participate in the expo and share their pet products and services. For information on becoming an exhibitor, call Deb Nichols at 703-760-4909. Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue is an all-volunteer organization. All proceeds

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  from the expo benefit the rescue and the many dogs it helps. For details, e-mail rescuemeyorkierescue@gmail.com, call 717-491-1942 or visit www.yorkierescueme.com.
• PAWS' all-you-can-eat Spay-ghetti Dinner will be 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Dover Township Community Fire Company, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover Township (Dover, PA). Dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and one dessert. Dine-in or carryout available. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children 6 to 10 years old; and free for children 5 and younger. The event also includes raffles, door prizes and merchandise sales. Proceeds benefit PAWS programs in York County, including spay/neuter surgeries for stray and feral cats. For details, call 957-8122 and leave a message in Box 5, or e-mail info@pawsofpa.org.
• Hillside SPCA's Autumn Craft Show will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Schuylkill Mall at Rt 81 and 61, Frackville, PA. Lots of crafts and vendors, and professional photographer Mike Bailey (www.mikebaileyphotography.com) will take pet photos with a Halloween theme. There will also be a low-cost rabies/vaccine/microchipping clinic from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and heartworm/lyme testing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and deworming will also be available. Dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a secure carrier. For details, e-mail muttlover25@yahoo.com of call 570-544-9663.

• Black Tie & Tails 2009, a benefit for Susquehanna Service Dogs, will be 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA. This annual event encourages attendees to bring their dog "dressed to impress" to participate in an evening of "black tie" fun. The event will be hosted by Flora Posteraro of ABC 27, and will include a reception, dinner and a formal presentation of all canine guests. Tery Rowe Pet Portraiture will be on hand to take portraits of guests and their best friends for a donation to SSD. There will be a silent auction, a live auction and entertainment by Andrew Bellanca & Friends. Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets or details, call 717-232-7509 or visit www.keystonehumanservices.org. All proceeds benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Children & Family Services, which provides assistance dogs to individuals with physical disabiilities.

• Deadline for entries in PetSmart's online Howl-o-ween Costume Photo Contest is Oct. 27. See contest rules

• PAWS' third annual Raise Your Paws Masquerade Ball will be 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Antique Auto Museum in Hershey, PA. Guests can enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing while helping to save the lives of homeless pets. Costumes are optional. Radio personality Patsy Sympson of 101.3 the Rose, WROZ-FM, will serve as master of ceremonies, and music will be provided by Mycenea Worley and DJ Retro. The event will include a tour of the auto museum, hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner catered by Aroogas, door prizes, a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $40 each, or $300 for a table of eight. Sponsorships are available starting at $100 for advertising in the event program. PAWS is accepting donated merchandise for the silent auction or raffles; all donors will receive event recognition. For details, sponsorships or tickets, visit www.pawsofpa.org, e-mail ball@pawsofpa.org or call 717-957-8122, box 5.
• Humane Society of Harrisburg Area's Howl-o-ween celebration, a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating with the animals at HSHA, will take place 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the shelter, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA. For details, a Howl-o-ween coloring contest and registration, visit www.humanesocietyhbg.org

• A pet-loss support group will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Patton Veterinary Hospital, 425 E. Broadway, Red Lion, PA. The meeting is free, but registration is required. To register, call Julie Good at 717-246-3611 by Oct. 28.