Upcoming Events

wine tasting

Wine Tasting

Please join the Alliance for a Wine Tasting on July 27th and bring your pooch, too!

Great wine, food and a raffle will all be a part of a fun evening at Happy Hour, Inc in Independence. Each guest receives their own wine glass, food and wine.

When: Monday, July 27, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Happy Hour, Inc.
19341 East US Highway 40
Independence MO 64055-5488
Visit Happy Hour's website

Tickets: $25 per person in advance
$30 per person at the door
Order tickets online (below) or call 314.361.3944.

Reserve your Wine Tasting tickets online by clicking the Make a Donation button below -- $25 minimum donation per ticket. Please note Wine Tasting in the purpose of your donation and include the number of tickets desired. Click the Update Total button and then enter your PayPal login information or if you don't have a PayPal account, click the continue link. (You can order tickets with a credit card without creating a PayPal account.) Tickets will be held at the door.

Ticket includes wine tasting, appetizers, and a signature wine glass. Please bring a friend and introduce them to the important work the Alliance does while having a great time!

PETS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ON A LEASH. We will provide water bowls and canopy outside. Attendees are welcome to come and go inside and outside with their pets for this event.

Brookside Barkery and Bath will be onsite to demonstrate how to make your own dog food. Featuring all-natural, high protein dog foods and tools to keep your furry kids groomed and cool this summer.

The wine tasting will be a casual come in and out event at the wine tasting bar inside.

See the invitation front (pdf, 1.0Mb) and back (pdf, 0.8Mb) for more information.


Poker For Pooches

Poker For Pooches

Friday August 7, 2009, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
At the Symphony Hills Clubhouse, Olathe, KS
General admission is free
Tournament entry is $25 per person in advance, $35 at the door
Raffles every 30 minutes
Over $2000 in prizes for the final table

Reserve your entry into the Poker For Pooches tournament by clicking the Make a Donation button below -- $25 minimum donation per person. Please enter the following as the purpose of your donation: Poker For Pooches and the number of tickets desired. Enter the total amount of your donation, click the Update Total button and then enter your PayPal login information or if you don't have a PayPal account, click the continue link. (You can order tickets with a credit card without creating a PayPal account.) Tickets will be held at the door.

See the poster (pdf, 4.8Mb) for more information.


Misery in Missouri Art Exhibition 2009
"Lions and Tigers and Puppy Mills, oh my!"

“Misery in Missouri” is an annual touring art exhibition, raising awareness about animal welfare legislation in the state of Missouri. Admission is free except during the opening reception at each location.

Benefit Night Recption: Enjoy refreshments & additional features not available to the general touring public! Admission is $10.00 minimum donation.

Become an Alliance Canine Crusader by donating $50.00! All Canine Crusader's receive a CD-ROM of the exhibit and Limited Edition 'Misery in Misouri' T-Shirt!

Pre-order tickets below or call 877-444-6225. (Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.) All donations will benefit the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. Because the Alliance is a 501(c) 4 non-profit lobbying organization, donations are not tax-deductible.

July 31 - August 22, 2009 The Art Center in Washington, MO

The Art Center
120 West Main Street
Washington, MO 63090
636-239-5544

Opening Benefit Reception on July 31st, 5:00 pm to 8:00pm
Purchase tickets below.

Free Admission Hours:
10am-5:30pm Monday thru Friday
9am-3 Saturday
Closed Sunday

Aug 25 - Sept 6, 2009 Framations Art Gallery in St. Charles

Framations Art Gallery
218 North Main Street
St Charles, MO 63301
636-724-8313 http://www.Framations.com

Benefit Reception on August 28, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Purchase tickets below.

Free Admission Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm Tuesday thru Saturday
12:00pm-5:00pm on Sundays
Closed Monday

Reserve your tickets for one of the receptions online today by clicking the Make a Donation button below -- $10 minimum donation per adult. Please enter the following as the purpose of your donation: MM2009, the city for the reception and the number of tickets desired. Enter the total amount of your donation, click the Update Total button and then enter your PayPal login information or if you don't have a PayPal account, click the continue link. (You can order tickets with a credit card without creating a PayPal account.) Tickets will be held at the door.

See News for more information about the exhibit.


Pool Paws for Humane Laws

Monday, August 3, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm - McNair Park Pool
Thursday, August 6, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm - McNair Park Pool

3200 Droste Road, St. Charles
(Inclement weather phone number 636-946-1553)
No rainout day is scheduled

Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 5:00-7:00pm - Kirkwood Aquatic Center
Thursday, September 10, 2009, 5:00-7:00pm - Kirkwood Aquatic Center

111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood
(Inclement weather phone number 314-984-6972)
Rainout date: Friday, September 11, 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm - Splash at Wabash in Ferguson
501 North Florissant Road, Ferguson
(Inclement weather phone 314-521-1313)
Rainout date: Thursday, September 10, 6:00-8:00pm

Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11:00am-2:00pm - Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center
403 Civic Park Drive, O'Fallon
(Inclement weather phone number 636-272-1626)
Rainout date: Saturday, September 19, 11:00am-2:00pm

Pool Paws- dog jumping in a pool

These pooch pool party fundraisers offer well-mannered dogs and their families the opportunity to take an end-of-season dip for $10 per dog and one human companion, and $3 per additional friend or family member. One half of the entry fees will be contributed to the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. The Alliance is the only non-profit organization lobbying full time on animal welfare issues in Missouri. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for some good clean fun, while helping the Alliance speak up about puppy mills and other legislative issues involving animals.

Rules:
  • No aggressive dogs. No pinch/choke collars.
  • Proof of current vaccination records, DHLPP and Rabies, required before entering pool.
  • Owners must bring bags or other method to clean up after their dogs before entering pool.
  • Dogs must be leashed unless swimming in the pool and closely supervised by their owners.
  • Dogs must be recently bathed.
  • All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All humans must sign a waiver and are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damage caused by their dogs.

See the Pool Paws flyer for more information.


Works of Arf

When: December 6, 2009, 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Framations Art Gallery in St. Charles

See the Works of Arf flyer and 3rd Annual "Works of Arf" for more information. The latter link includes links to items donated for the silent auction and raffles.