Happy New Year! If you are looking for some local pet events in Denver, here are some coming up this month:

Saturday, Jan 7
National Adoption Weekend
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Petco
4100 E. Mexico Ave., Denver
(303) 756-0892
http://www.petco.com/
Sponsored by Nature’s Recipe.

Wednesday, Jan 11
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic hosted by MVP Mobile Vax Practice
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pet Station
2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
(303) 487-6305
http://mypetstation.net/
Dogs: $15, includes Distemper and Rabies
Cats: $18, includes Distemper; $20 Feline Leukemia; Rabies $18
Microchipping: $50

Friday, Jan 13
Pet Vets
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Denver
2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver
(303) 433-7444
http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/
Admission: $35-$40
Learn about animal anatomy, conduct exams and read x-rays as a veterinarian by performing a check up on a stuffed animal, and learn pet care and animal health basics. Campers will also participate in and graduate from Banfield Pet Hospital’s FutureVet program.

Thursday, Jan 19
Understanding Dogs Behavior/Training Classes by the Misha May Foundation
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pet Station
2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
(303) 239-0382
http://mypetstation.net/
Human-dog team: $150
Solo human: $75
Foster dog and handler: $50
Sixth week of continuing class. A holistic approach to improve dog behavior and individualized to each dog and living situation.

Sunday, Jan 22
Low-Cost Vaccine, Microchip, and Dog Licensing Clinic
Noon to 3 p.m.
Murdoch’s
9150 Wadsworth Blvd., Westminster
(303) 278-7575
http://www.foothillsanimalshelter.org/
Foothills Animal Shelter is offering low-cost vaccines, microchips and dog licenses. No appointment needed; cash or check only.

Sunday, Jan 29
Dumb Friends League Pledges for Pets Telethon
Noon to 5 p.m.
Denver Dumb Friends League
2080 S Quebec St., Denver
(303) 751-5772
http://www.ddfl.org/
Pledge support for the Dumb Friends League Pledges for Pets Telethon on FOX31/KDVR. sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet. Learn more about Dumb Friends shelters and the stories of past adoptions. To volunteer for this event, send an email to jrice@ddfl.org”; target=”_blank”>jrice@ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772 , Ext. 7344.

Any events we forgot? Leave a comment so we know!