Events

Valentine’s Day is just days away—and we’d be lying if we said we weren’t planning to spend at least part of it with the furry loves of our lives. If you’re looking for an excuse to spend some time with your pets on February 14, here are a few ways you can put some four-legged fun into the holiday:

• Take a romantic stroll. Getting active with your pets is a great way to strengthen your bond. Healthy adult dogs, for example, need at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise twice a day, so show your pet how much you love her by taking her on a jaunt through the park at sunset.

• Enjoy some savory treats together. While chocolates and other traditional Valentine’s Day treats are dangerous for pets, why not make Fido some delicious homemade treats he can enjoy?  Check out our recipes for cookies for cats and peanut butter and pumpkin treats for dogs.

• Give your pet a special grooming session. Clean pets are happy pets! Show your cat or dog some extra TLC this Valentine’s Day with a good brushing or a nice bath. Check out these grooming tips from our ASPCA experts.

• Shower your pet with gifts. Show your pal some love with heart-themed fashion collars and collar charms from the ASPCA Online Store. While you’re at it, treat yourself to something sparkly or stylish that will show the world how much you care about animals.

For a complete list of Valentine’s Day pet safety tips, visit our Pet Care section.

And if you’ve got other plans to give your pets a little Valentine’s love, tell us about it in the comments!

A dating show for dogs? You bet! Please join us on February 12 for a special Twitter party and “live” video event to help spread awareness about pet adoption. The hour-long, Valentine’s Day-themed event will showcase some of our super-cute adoptable pets in a very unique way—think 1970s dating show!

We’ll also be asking trivia questions about legendary animal/human couples and giving away prizes every FIVE minutes! One grand prize winner will receive an ASPCA Tender Voices collection sparkling diamond pendant donated by Zales. Plus, all party guests will receive a secret coupon code for 15% off everything at the ASPCA Online Store.

Our friends from The Fluffington Post and DogTipper will be co-hosting the event—so be sure to tune in to www.ustream.tv/aspca from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. (EST)! And don't forget to follow hashtag #PuppyLove on Twitter to compete for cool prizes in our trivia game!

Not quite sure how to join a Twitter Party? Check out our How to Join a Twitter Party Guide.

Attention sports fans: The single greatest athletic competition of the year is just a few days away! Get your snacks ready and invite all your friends over this Sunday at 3:00 PM—it’s time for Puppy Bowl IX on Animal Planet!

Here are some of the reasons we’ll be tuning into the Puppy Bowl this Sunday:

1. All of the puppy players are shelter pets!

While we here at the ASPCA think all shelter dogs are cute enough to be on TV, these sweet Puppy Bowl participants do a great job as adoptable ambassadors!

2. The puppies are much cuter than those other, two-legged athletes.

We think that’s a fairly obvious plus. One look at game day pups Aurora or Biscuit and we know you’ll agree!

3. There will be kittens, too!

Are you more of a cat person than a dog person? You’re in luck! Unbelievably cute kittens will be featured in the Kitty Halftime Show! Check out this live cam of the kittens in their dressing room as they prepare for their debut at Sunday’s big event. You might even be inspired to check out our ASPCA adoptable cats!

4. It’s more fun to watch actual pigs on the field instead of “the old pigskin.”

Oink! We hear there might even be some friendly farm animals on the turf this Sunday.

5. Subaru, one of our besties, is helping to sponsor this fur-filled athletic showdown.

Don’t forget to check out Subaru’s new “Dog Tested. Dog Approved.” commercials, which premiere during the event, as well as Subaru’s new interactive Facebook app that lets users create custom drivers’ licenses for their dogs.

In the meantime, check out the Puppy Bowl participants hanging out in their locker room in this live puppy cam!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! With just a little more than two weeks to go, get ready to celebrate the holiday with those you love— with both two and four legs. When you shop the ASPCA Online Store, you’ll find gifts that sparkle and show the wearer’s compassion for animals. Our Tender Voices licensed jewelry collection is perfect for all of the stylish animal lovers in your life.

And don’t forget your furry friends! Get them ready for this love fest with fanciful heart-themed collars and collar charms.  Or, show them how much you love them with some extra yummy treats. There’s still plenty of time to pick out that perfect Valentine’s Day gift that will help save animals all over the country.