June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009 The Closet's Best Friend Photo Contest Whether your best friend is four-legged, feathered, or fanged, you want to enter this Photo Contest. All money raised benefits the animals at Red Door. The Grand Prize is a trip for you, your best friend pet, and a human friend to Sweet Haven Cottages in Union Pier, Michigan. Here are the Rules: 1) $20 Entry Fee 2) Photo must be of pet only 3) Photo is non-returnable 4) 5 x 7 photo 5) Add a favorite short story about your best friend pet (50 words or less) 6) Winners will be determined by ballot vote--$1.00 a ballot 7) On August 23rd, the Top 10 Photos will be revealed and guaranteed a prize. The Ultimate Best Friend will be crowned on September 12. Be Creative! Drop off photos and stories at The Closet, 3325 N. Broadway, Chicago. July 12, 2009 Dog Wash at Central Bark 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Scrub a Dub Dub, this dog wash will be fun--for you and your dog! Meet us and our team of dog washers at Central Bark, 3358 N. Pulaski, Chicago. One dog wash is $10. Quick Grooming includes a brushing, wipe-down. All proceeds benefit the animals at Red Door. July 18, 2009 Summer Spa-Di-Dah Day for Rabbits, Cats, & Guinea Pigs 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't let your rabbit, cat, or guinea pig slide through the summer without some grooming! Nail trimmings, fur groomings, ear cleanings, and 5-minute massages are all available. No reservations necessary. 2410 W. Lunt, Chicago. Treats for humans, too! Glamour Portraits theme: Bunnies in Wonderland. Yes, your rabbit wants to be photographed with the Mat Hatter, the hookah-smoking Caterpiller, and the Chesire Cat. Don't be late for this very important date (like the White Rabbit was!). onderland experience. July 24, 2009 Visit Our Bunny Bartender at Lizard Lounge 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Be sure to order a drink from Red Door's Volunteer Bunny Bartender Mike from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.--and please tip generously! All tips go to help the homeless animals at Red Door. Lizard Lounge, 3058 W. Irving Park, Chicago. July 25, 2009 Meet Adoptable Red Door Dogs! 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet adoptable Red Door dogs this Saturday at Kriser's, 2037 N. Clybourn, Chicago. We'll be there from 12 - 3 p.m. with tails wagging! July 27, 2009 - July 29, 2009 Jewel Shop & Share Days 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Summertime means bar-be-que, picnics, potluck dinners, and lazy brunches. Stock up during these Shop & Share Days for Red Door. Jewel will donate a certain percentage of all merchandise sold on these days to help the cats, dogs and rabbits at Red Door. Just present your coupon (coming soon). August 15, 2009 Meet Adoptable Red Door Dogs! 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come see some adorable, adoptable dogs looking for a new home at The Bark Bark Club, 5943 N. Broadway, Chicago. Catch a free trolley between Broadway and Foster--it's part of Edgewater's Third Saturdays! September 11, 2009 Dog Wash at Whole Foods Market South Evanston 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Spruce your dog up at Red Door's Dog Wash! We'll do doggy washes in the parking lot at Whole Foods Market South Evanston, 1111 W. Chicago, Evanston, IL. Dog washes are $10 (including a towel dry), all of which go directly to the animals at the shelter. Is your dog water-phobic? We'll do a cleaning spritz & a quick brushing for $5. October 5, 2009 - October 7, 2009 Jewel Shop & Share Days for Red Door 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It's a great time to stock up for Halloween and anything else you may need. Just present your Red Door coupon (coming soon) when you check out at any Jewel store. November 16, 2009 - November 18, 2009 Jewel Shop & Share: Buy for the Animals! You have to eat,so you might as shop till you drop at Jewel-Osco using Red Door's Shop & Share coupons. It's a great way to shop for Thanksgiving. The animals are counting on you. All proceeds from Jewel Shop & Share Days go directly to the Red Door cats, rabbits and dogs. Coupon will be available here.