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The Upland Animal Shelter and Friends of Upland Animal Shelter are sponsoring the second annual Yard Sale of the Century from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 18 next to the shelter at 1275 San Bernardino Road.

All proceeds will be used to care for the animals at the shelters and help them find new, lifelong homes.

Last year's sale raised nearly $7,000, which helped to save the lives of many dogs and cats.

The shelter is now accepting donations for the yard sale.

Anyone who has always wanted to help homeless pets, but are financially unable can donate items they no longer use.

Anyone looking for special treasures can stop by the sale on Feb. 18.

For more information call Upland Animal Services at 909-931-4185.

Upland Animal Services adopted out more animals during 2011 than previous years. 

The new record of 1,841 surpassed 2010's record of 1,434.

The euthanasia rate also dropped from 920 in 2010 to 526 in 2011, showing a 42 percent drop in euthanasias over the course of one year.

"2011 was a great year for the dogs and cats in Upland, however there is still a lot of work to be done in saving many more lives," said Jon Knowlton, the city's animal services supervisor, in a city news release. "The credit for this turnaround goes to all the adoption partners, volunteers, rescue groups and the community who have consistently and continuously helped save lives throughout the year."

There were numerous special dogs and cats that found their new lifelong homes during 2011, including 17 beagles that were rescued from a puppy mill in Victorville by Chino Hills-based animal rescue charity Priceless Pets.

All 17 beagles that were taken in by the shelter have been adopted and are now living happier and healthier lives with loving families.

For more information on the shelter call 909-931-4185 or visit them at 1275 San Bernardino Road, inside Memorial Park.

View the animals up for adoption here: http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Site/Living/AnimalShelter/Adopt/index.asp

The Upland Animal Shelter and Friends of Upland Animal Shelter are sponsoring the second annual Yard Sale of the Century from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 18 next to the shelter at 1275 San Bernardino Road.

All proceeds will be used to care for the animals at the shelters and help them find new, lifelong homes.

Last year's sale raised nearly $7,000, which helped to save the lives of many dogs and cats.

The shelter is now accepting donations for the yard sale.

Anyone who has always wanted to help homeless pets, but are financially unable can donate items they no longer use.

Anyone looking for special treasures can stop by the sale on Feb. 18.

For more information call Upland Animal Services at 909-931-4185.

Helping Out Pets Everyday has announced their 2012 dates for free spay and neuter services for Upland dogs and cats.

Pre-scheduled appointments are required for the service, which is free to Upland residents.

Proof of residency is required.

The program is fully funded by HOPE, an Upland-based animal rescue charity, to help reduce the number of unwanted litters which result in more dogs and cats being relinquished in the city's animal shelter.

Appointments can be made by emailing HOPE President Margaret Coffman at macc219@aol.com.

The dates:

Tuesday Jan. 3

Thursday Jan. 26

Tuesday Feb. 7

Thursday Feb. 16

Tuesday March 6

Thursday March 15

Tuesday March 27

Tuesday April 3

Thursday April 12

Thursday April 26

Upland-based animal rescue charity Helping Out Pets Everyday is in need of foster homes for their rescued dogs and cats.

The all volunteer organization places homeless dogs and cats in temporary foster homes until their forever home is found.

HOPE pays for all medical expenses, but foster owners will need to provide the indoor home, food and litter.

They are also asked to take the foster pet to HOPE's Saturday adoption days at PetSmart, 1935 N. Campus Ave. in Upland.

Fostering dogs and cats gets them out of crowded shelters where they are at risk of being euthanized, according to HOPE.

People who cannot foster but would still like to help out can make monthly contributions to help pay for boarding costs.

The charity will be a beneficiary of PetSmart's photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and Dec. 17-18.

Pet owners will receive a photo of their pet with Santa in a holiday frame for $9.95.

Half of the proceeds go to HOPE.

For more information on HOPE or fostering call 1-800-811-4285 or visit www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com

The Upland Animal Shelter will be having a "$5 Feline Frenzy" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

All cats and kittens will be adoptable for $5, which includes spay/neuter, first FVRCP, microchip and a rabies vaccine.

The shelter is at 1275 San Bernardino Road in Upland.

View their cats here: http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Site/Living/AnimalShelter/Adopt/index.asp

Helping Out Pets Everyday's 2012 pet calendar is now available.

The donation enables the non-profit to rescue and save more dogs and cats on death row in shelters.

The proceeds will also be used toward medical fees and boarding fees for the pets.

The calendars are available for a $10 donation each from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Saturday at PetSmart, 1935 N. Campus Ave. in Upland.

They are also available at other locations:

Alta Grooming, 659 E. 15^th St. Suite P, Upland

Crown Stationers, 560 N. Mountain Ave., Upland

Graber Olive House, 315 E. 4^th St., Ontario

Heavenly Pet Resort, 913 N. Benson Ave., Upland

Ruff Cuts, 164 N. Second Ave., Upland

Serenity on the Green and Scrubby Puppy, 1125 E. 16^th St., Upland

The Bra Lady of Upland, 958 N. Central Ave., Upland

Upland Animal Hospital, 8763 Grove Ave., Rancho Cucamonga

Wags Doggie Salon, 156 D Street, Upland

Copies can be obtained through mail by sending the donation to HOPE at P.O. Box 2005, Upland 91785.

HOPE asks that $5 be added for postage for up to five calendars and $10 for more than five calendars.

The Upland Animal Shelter is offering a $25 adoption fee for kittens and cats through Dec. 4.

The fee includes spay/neuter, first set of vaccines and microchipping.

The shelter has cats and kittens of all ages, sizes and colors.

The shelter is at 1275 San Bernardino Road.

For more information call 909-931-4185.

Helping Out Pets Everyday will be holding their annual Doggone Walk-a-thon Saturday.

Registration and check in begins at 8:30 a.m. in Sierra Vista Park, at Second Avenue and 15^th Street.

The 5K walk will begin at 9 a.m. in the park and continue down the Euclid Avenue median.

Dog owners and their furry companions can join HOPE volunteers and rescued dogs seeking homes.

Funds will also go toward the Upland-based animal rescue charity's programs to assist homeless dogs and cats.

People who do not have dogs can also participate.

The minimum pledge is $25.

Every walker will receive a goody bag with a box of dog treats.

They will also have a chance to win prizes including, five $20 Petco gift cards, two In-N-Out gift bags,

and one VCA Central Animal Hospital gift certificate.

All dogs must be on a secure collar and four-to-six-foot leash.

Retractable leads are not allowed.

No agreeseive dogs are permited.

Unspayed females in heat may not participate.

Children under 16-years-old may not participate without adult supervision.

To register via Pay Pal visit www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com.

Donations are tax deductible.

Helping Out Pets Everyday will host "Walking the Runway" luncheon and fashion show from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Cooper Regional History Museum, 217 E. A Street in downtown Upland.

Attendees will enjoy a luncheon fare specially prepared by Sharon Ellis of Pine Haven Catering and Confections.

The luncheon will include a Caesar salad with homemade croutons, Chardonnay chicken, twice baked potatoes, zucchini Parmesan and strawberry Margarita cupcakes.

Instrumental music will be performed by Mark Sly, who is a 9/11 survivor who escaped one of the twin towers during the terrorist attacks.

The fashion show will follow the luncheon and will feature a variety of HOPE rescued dogs and special guests escorted down the runway by a few of their rescuers.

Doggie fashions will be provided by Pawsome Dogs and Haute Designs with Purpose.

Some of the rescuers fashions will be provided by Draper's and Damon's of Pasadena.

Each ticket includes a chance to win an array of prizes.

Two winners in attendance at the show are guaranteed to win a $100 gift card to Target.

Attendees will also receive doggie bags following the luncheon.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by emailing Margaret Coffman, HOPE president, at macc219@aol.com or leaving a message at 800-811-4285.

Proceeds from the event will benefit HOPE, an Upland-based non-profit that rescues homeless dogs and cats.