ORA: Previous Events

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: March 31, 2008 to April 13, 2008
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: January 2, 2007 to January 13, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Pet Picture with Santa Claus
Date: Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2007
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: PetSmart, Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come and get a picture taken of your pet with Santa. Petsmart Charities donates $5.00 from any picture taken on these two days to ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: November 19 , 2007 to December 2, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

ORA will be a guest of Animal House Call, CT-Pulse 24
Date: Tuesday, November 27 , 2007
Time: Live show at 5:00 p.m., reruns at 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
Event Information:

Board Member Corinne Thaw will speak about ORA upcoming Christmas Party with your dog and introduce some wonderful animals in need of a loving and committed homes.

Second annual Christmas Cocktail Party
for dogs and their human companions
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2007
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Novotel Toronto Centre (see map)
45 The Esplanade, Toronto
Champagne Ballroom

Do not miss this wonderful event:
reserve your ticket now!
Click here for a video of last year's event.

Tickets are $55.00, supporter $75.00. Advance sale only.
We take Visa and Mastercard
Call now 416 726 5762 to purchase your ticket.
Limited seating available.

Dogs are admitted free of charge

The event is emceed by Dave Devall of CTV

Classical, Jazz and seasonal tunes played by chamber piano and string quartet
Music arranged by Connie Price

Gourmet appetizers and cash bar

Dog fashion show
Pictures with Santa Claus
Buffet style natural appetizers for dogs and variety of Muttinis
Entertainment for the dogs
Free massage for dogs by a licenced small animals massage therapist
Free dog manicure by professional manicurist

Silent auction: sport memorabilia and works of art
Wonderful pieces by Michael Pape,
a member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation

All the proceeds go to the care of the abused and abandoned companion animals rescued by ORA.

Come to have fun with your dog. Dogless people welcome!

Our Deepest Thanks To:
	Wellness Natural Food for Pets http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/
and
Sutton group - heritage realty inc., brokerage	Claudia Vecchio Sales Representative 6061 Highway #7 East Markham, ON L3P 3B2 Tel: 416.726.5762 cvecchio@trebnet.com
for their sponsorship. Our heartfelt thanks to: Dave Devall for emceeing and publicizing the event Connie Price for organizing and arranging the music program and to Ines Pagliari Jill Clarke Juanita MacLean Marianne Gast for playing pro-bono at the upcoming event We wish to acknowledge also the contributionof Micheal Pape, Barry McKay, Ghada Fasho, Stephanie Curtis, Judy Cooper, Jake Vandenbrink who have donated their art works to be auctioned at the event Corina Grecu, small animal massage therapist, for providing free professional massages to the dogs who will attend the party Melissa Pollari and Kim for offering free dog manicures and nail polish.


	Poop-Patrol Tel: 1.866.734.7667 Website: www.poop-patrol.com
for providing elimination logistics.
We wish to thanks Joyce Man for making her photographic skills available to document and record the event and Unionville Costume Rental for providing the Santa Claus suit and the Novotel Toronto Centre for allowing us to hold this event with the dogs. Last, but not least we want to express our sincere appreciation to Uptown Dog , the Global Pet Foods of 130 Davis Dr. in Newmarket, Greenies, Leslie and Stephen Lyon, Simon & Schuster, The Second Tub and Barkingham Palace for their contributions Finally all our gratitude goes to the hard work of our volunteers that have dedicated their time and money to the organization of this event.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: October 8 , 2007 to October 21, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: August 27 , 2007 to September 9, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

ORA at the CNE
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2007 and Sunday, August 26, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Canadian National Exhibition - Cat Show, Automotive Building, 2^ndfloor (see map)
Event Information:

Visit ORA's booth, help fundraising for the animals by donating or purchasing any of the great items for sale. Have fun with one of the many draws and come view some of the kitties for adoption. Ask for you free cat toy for first 30 visitors.

ORA at the Stouffville Market
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Stouffville Country Market (see map and directions )
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Huge Garage Sale for the animals
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Newmarket, 450 Bristol Rd. (see map)
Event Information:

Huge fundraising garage sale with lots of used, gently used and new items for sale: antiques, furniture, memorabilia, giftware of any kind, books, baked goods, cat and dog toys, pet supplies and more. Come to browse and buy to help the stray, abandoned and abused cats and dogs rescued by ORA – Organization for the Rescue of Animals. For more info please call 416 726 8895.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: July 16, 2007 to July 29, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

ORA at Woofstock!
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 and Sunday, June 10, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Toronto, St. Lawrence Market & adjacent area (see map/details)
Event Information:

Come to visit ORA’s booth, donate and purchase ORA’s merchandise. A 50/50 draw will also take place. Come with your dog and enjoy a day filled with fun.
Ask for ORA booth at the information desk. ORA will be in the “rescue” section.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: June 4, 2007 to June 17, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Garage Sale for the animals
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007 and Sunday, July 1, 2007
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Hamilton, 306 Dunsmure Rd. (see map)
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Garage Sale for the animals
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Brampton, 213 Mill St. South (see map)
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Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: April 23, 2007 to May 6, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: March 12, 2007 to March 25, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: January 29, 2007 to February 11, 2007
Time: During store hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

First Christmas Cocktail Party for dogs and their human companions

On December 3, 2006, a group of lucky Toronto pooches attended, with all the pomp and ceremony, the first Christmas Cocktail party for dogs in the Greater Toronto Area held at the Novotel Toronto Centre. Each dog, accompanied by one or two human companions, enjoyed all sorts of natural appetizers and goodies, and gulped down Muttinis (chicken, beef broth and cranberry juice). They watched or participated in a fashion show, tried some agility equipment, enjoyed a therapeutic massage and manicure, socialized with other dogs, posed for pictures and television cameras, and for that afternoon they were the “talk of the town”. What those pooches did not know is that by having fun they were raising funds for cats.

The event, organized by ORA - Organization for the Rescue of Animals, aimed to raise funds for the over 130 cats under the care of ORA.

While ORA rescues several abandoned dogs each year, the drain on the organization’s finances comes from the cats. Dogs are usually stronger and require less veterinary care. Cats tend to be more delicate and require a lot more diagnostics, surgeries and medications.

Bellamusica’s musicians, Alex Mine (back left), Dave Devall and ORA’s founder Claudia Vecchio at the Dec. 3rd event.

Santa Claus with Marshmallow (left) and Cinnamon (right) and their young caregiver, Marshmallow and Cinnamon were rescued as puppies by ORA in 2006 and adopted by the Philpott family.

Since ORA is a strict no-kill animal organization, rescued animals receive all necessary medical care. We never decline any diagnostics or intervention suggested by the veterinarians. We believe that rescuing animals is only the first step in guaranteeing them a happy life; providing them with good medical care is a fundamental part of it. Obviously, the organization’s veterinary bills are astronomical. But the idea of organizing a Christmas Cocktail party for dogs and their human companions also arose from the desire to do something fun and entertaining.

Rescuing animals is emotionally draining. We are constantly exposed to sad stories of animal neglect, abuse and abandonment. From the reactions we got both from humans and dogs participating in the event, we can say that our objective was reached. Everybody enjoyed themselves so much that we have been asked to make it an annual event. We have decided to hold it on the first Sunday in December.

Sam enjoying a cranberry Muttini.

Sweetie Pie strutting her stuff at the fashion show.

Please write down in your 2007 appointment book: next year the Christmas Cocktail party for dogs will take place on December 2 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You don’t want to miss it.

Humans were also entertained by the MC, Dave Devall, the great music played by Bellamusica Chamber Ensemble and by the dogs. They snacked on delicious appetizers prepared by the Novotel’s chef that were constantly replenished throughout the event. A cash bar was also available. Conversation between the attendees flowed easily, the common denominator being the love for animals.

Our deepest thanks to:

	Holistic Blend® 3600A Laird Road, Unit 11 Mississauga, ON L5L 6A6 1.800.954.1117 ext. 223 info@holisticblend.com Website: www.holisticblend.com

	The Uptown Dog 139 Main Street, #105 Unionville, ON L3R 2G6 Tel: 905.305.1222 info@theuptowndog.com Website: www.theuptowndog.com

Sutton group - heritage realty inc., brokerage	Claudia Vecchio Sales Representative 6061 Highway #7 East Markham, ON L3P 3B2 Tel: 416.726.5762 cvecchio@trebnet.com

	Serafino Iantorno State Farm Insurance 9565 Weston Rd. Woodbridge, ON L4H 3A5 Tel: 905.303.4200 serafino.iantorno.qsv2@statefarm.com

	Maria Tedesco HLC Mortgages Tel: 416.939.4060 maria.tedesco@hlcmortgages.ca

for their sponsorship.

A special thank you to Dave Devall of CTV for being a wonderful MC.

We are grateful to:

Bellamusica Chamber Ensemble

Contact person: Michelle Kyle

Tel: 416.929.7313

Website: www.bellamusica.ca

for making the rooms resonate with the great festive notes.

We must also mention:

Sound engineer, Alex Mine
Tel: 416.804.6463
alexmine@rogers.com

for providing his expertise as sound service man

	Long & McQuade Website: www.long-mcquade.com Tel: 416.588.7886 bloor@long-mcquade.com
for their support with the sound system.

Corina Grecu, small animal massage therapist, for providing free professional massages to the attending dogs.

Melissa Pollari and Kim for offering manicures and nail polish to the more beauty conscious canines.

Chris Rollox of Gemini K9 for providing the agility and obedience demonstration.

Poop-Patrol

Tel: 1.866.734.7667

Website: www.poop-patrol.com

for taking care of the canine bathroom logistics.

Thanks also to Fresh Start, Canine Nanny and Colleen Fitzelle for their support, and to Fresh Start, Sheila Brown, and Arf’ul Good Doggie Treats for donating some of the dogs’ natural treats.

The contributions of Photo Tails, for photographically documenting the event, Steve MacLean, our Santa Claus, Unionville Costume Rental, and Joyce Man, who donated the art work for the silent auction, were all fundamental to the success of our event.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: October 23, 2006 to November 05, 2006
Time: During store hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Mississauga, 5950 Rodeo Drive, Mavis and Britannia (see map)
Event Information:

Come to see some of ORA rescued cats and consider giving one of them a loving forever home.

ORA will be a guest of Animal House Call, CT-Pulse 24
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Time: Live show at 5:00 p.m., reruns at 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

Event Information:

Board Member Corinne Thaw will speak about ORA upcoming events and introduce some wonderful puppies ready to be adopted to loving and committed homes.

Two weeks at the Mississauga PetSmart adoption center
Date: September 11, 2006 to September 24, 2006