SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
1200 15th Street
415-554-6364, www.sfgov.org/acc

June 5 – Low-Cost Rabies, License & Microchip Clinic: The S.F. Veterinary Medical Association hosts a low-cost rabies clinic from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Rabies vaccination charge is $6. Dog licenses can be purchased at ACC’s front counter with proof of dog’s rabies vaccination. Microchipping is free for S.F. residents with proof of dog’s licensing, $20 per chip for nonresidents.

SF/SPCA
2500 16th Street
415-522-3000, www.sfspca.org

June 8–July 13 – Introduction to K9 Nosework: Learn to work with the extraordinary power of the canine nose! This six-week evening class provides an opportunity and outlet for the natural hunting and scenting abilities of all dogs, whether puppies or adults. High food or toy motivation is beneficial. $180.

Mobile Adoption Outreach: Can’t make it out to Maddie’s Adoption Center? Stop by one of the monthly outreach locations to visit adoptable cats and dogs and receive free animal care and behavior advice.

• May 8, 22 & 29: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Catnips & Bones (2220 Chestnut Street)
• May 13 & 20: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.,
Books Inc. (3515 California Street)

PETS UNLIMITED
2343 Fillmore Street
415-563-6700, www.petsunlimited.org

May 21 – Spring Bake Sale: Take home something sweet from the delicious baked goods that will be for sale in front of Pets Unlimited. All proceeds from this delectable event will benefit the adoption center and charitable veterinary care programs.

SAN FRANCISCO ZOO
1 Zoo Road
415-753-7080, www.sfzoo.org

May 22 – Vanishing of the Bees: The film Vanishing of the Bees takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and spiritual implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The feature-length documentary, narrated by Oscar-nominated Ellen Page, also celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between humans and honeybees. Screenings at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Free with zoo admission.

June 6–Aug. 12 – Summer Zoo Camp Sessions: Children from pre-K through 7th grade can spend a week (daytime only) at the zoo learning about the animals, their habitats, and their care. Craft projects and games reinforce the concepts that are taught. Keeper talks, observation walks, and lots of hands-on activities will keep kids enthralled. Preregistration required.

MORE THINGS TO HOWL ABOUT …

Snakes & Lizards: The Summer of Slither
May 9–Sept. 5, 2011
California Academy of Sciences
     More than 60 new snakes and lizards will take up residence at the Academy as part of the museum’s Summer of Slither. Discover the incredible traits that have made these animals so successful over the past 200 million years, including projectile tongues, deadly venom, remarkable camouflage, and surprising modes of locomotion. www.calacademy.org

Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Day
May 10, 6–8 p.m.
San Francisco Civic Center
Join Muttville and Supervisor Scott Wiener for a march in Civic Center. Supervisor Weiner will present an official Senior Dog Rescue Day proclamation on the steps of City Hall. Bring posters and signs in support of senior dogs and animal rescue. www.muttville.org

Living with Coyotes with Gina Farr
May 12, 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Flowers, County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Recreation and Park and Project Coyote present this free educational event. Learn the facts about our native coyotes and tips and tricks for coexisting with them. The presentation will include a showing of the award-winning half-hour documentary American Coyote: Still Wild at Heart. Free. www.projectcoyote.org

American Cancer Society’s
Bark for Life
May 14, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Crissy Field
A fun-filled day that starts with a walk, and then continues with demos, contests, and games. Bark for Life honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions and is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. $25 per dog/owner. 650-868-6934,
www.relayforlife.org/barksanfranciscoca

Petchitecture 16
May 15, 6:30–10:30p.m.
Palace Hotel
Over 800 guests and their well-behaved canine companions are treated to a gala evening including an exhibition of one-of-a-kind pet habitats created by some of the Bay Area’s leading architects and designers. Guests may bid on valuable auction items while dining on award-winning cuisine. In addition, some of the most talented animal photographers in the Bay Area will be on hand to catch that perfect moment with guests and their pets. 415-979-9550 ext. 309, www.pawssf.org