Howl-O-Ween 2009 Every year we host this get-together as an opportunity to visit with the people who have adopted dogs from our foundation. Hearing Dogs and Career Change Dogs stay in our hearts forever and we truly appreciate this chance to see how happy they are with their new families.
Lacey dressed as a 'lacey-sourous' gave it her best shot in the 'bobbing for hotdogs' game.
We had various costume contests. This guy puts a lot of thought into their costumes every year and never ceases to amaze us with what he comes up with. This year...Star Wars!
Howl-O-Ween 2009 "Dancing with the Dog" members demonstrated the fun you can have with your dogs by dancing with them. Choreographed steps put to music. The crowd loved it! This was also an opportunity to bring attention to the "Four Legged Friends Foundation".
This dog was once very shy and insecure. Learning to dance, and showing off to crowds has done wonders for his confidence.
Rescued dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoy this opportunity to share time with their person. The biggest challenge for this little dog was to keep her from visiting with the audience, but she did great!
Ventura County Animal Shelter Adopt-a-thon 2009 The event drew large numbers of people. The shelter officers were able to show off the amazing animals they have available.
There are dogs of all sizes and breeds to choose from.
Mixed breeds, purebreds, cats and horses...there are plenty of wonderful animals to see at the Ventura County Animal Shelter.
Ventura County Animal Shelter Adopt-a-thon 2009 Rescue Me, Inc hosted an adopt-a-thon at the Ventura County Animal shelter. There was music, vendors, demonstrations and a silent auction.
As a sponsor of the event, we had a booth where we could highlight our programs and our dogs for adoption.
Various groups demonstrated the many fun things that can be done, and are being done with animals.
Compton Clinic Day - Saturday, 11/15/08 Together with Downtown Dogs, The Sam Simon Foundation will be providing free spay & neuter services to dogs who belong to both City of L.A and non-City of L.A. residents. Please call either our hotline at (323) 549-5300, or Downtown Dogs at (818) 407-4145, to make an appointment.
Together with Downtown Dogs, The Sam Simon Foundation provided free spay & neuter services to dogs belonging to residents in the community.
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Spring Egg Hunt 2009 cont. Career Change Dogs and Hearing Dogs, and their new families, enjoy the opportunity to mix and mingle and, of course, endulge in some good ol' fashioned fun!
Jester explores the contents of his find.
Hearing Dog Amber reaps the rewards of her treasure!
Spring Egg Hunt 2009 cont. Plastic eggs filled with yummy dog treats were hidden on our hill for the dogs to find.
Everyone lined up ready to start the hunt!
Toby, aka Sal, was pretty pleased with his find!
Spring Egg Hunt 2009 This was our 4th annual Spring Egg Hunt.
Disc Dogs in Southern California demonstrated the remarkable talent of their dogs.
It was great fun watching these amazing dogs fly through the air and catch those discs!
Howl-O-Ween 2008 We look forward to the creativity of next years costumes!!!
Certfied Hearing Dog, Rico, and his good friend Mia dressed as Superdogs!
How cute is this little piggie?!
Howl-O-Ween 2008 The games were a lot of fun for everyone.
Punkin did great with the 'leave it/take it' game.
The kids enjoyed whacking the pinata filled with candy.
Howl-O-Ween 2008 cont.
Judges' Favorite costume was won by Courage dressed as Batman.
Second place for Judges' Favorite went to Orion dressed as Jack Nickolson at the Academy Awards.
Howl-O-Ween 2008 cont.
Best Group costume went to Rico and Mia along with Supergirl and Batgirl.
Pixie enjoyed her prize basket filled with goodies!
Howl-O-Ween 2008 Cont.
Best Duo costume went to Joey and Mark M.
Cassidy and Emma took second for Best Duo.
Howl-O-Ween 2008 cont.
Jackson won Most Original costume.
Brandi took second place for Most Original.
Howl-O-Ween 2008 cont.
Pixie won first place for Cutest costume.
Max won second place for Cutest costume.
Howl-O-Ween 2008 Another fun event at our Foundation. Howloween costumes and games kept everyone entertained!
Rocket won first prize for Funniest Costume.
Riley won second prize for Funniest Costume.
Spay Day L.A. The Sam Simon Foundation is proud to participate in Spay Day L.A., a city-wide event taking place the final weekend of October.
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For an appointment to sterilize your cat or dog for free, please sign up at www.spaydayla.com. (Signing up through this website does not guarantee your appointment will be with The Sam Simon Foundation.)
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt cont...
Jack munches on a treat he found inside a plastic egg.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt cont...
Even older dogs showed off their skill as a flyball champ.
Jazz enjoys an egg she found at our Annual Spring Egg Hunt.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt! Our annual Spring Egg Hunt was a great success. This annual event allows people who adopt from The Foundation to get together for a fun time with their dogs. We enjoyed demonstrations of flyball by the Rocket Dog Racers of Southern California, and then the dogs went on a hunt for plastic eggs filled with dog treats.
Career Change Dogs and Hearing Dogs come back to The Foundation with their new families for our Annual Spring Egg Hunt.
The Rocket Dog Racers of Southern California demonstrated flyball competition.
Howl-O-Ween 2007 Volunteers helped bring about another successful event.
Celebrities Norm McDonald, Merrill Markoe, and Michael Buffer judged the costume contests.
Girl Scout volunteers helped with all of the games.
Howl-O-Ween 2007 The games were fun for everyone.
Career Change Dog, Joey, shows off his agility skills after winning the 'Best in Show' costume contest.
The kids faced off on a cookie staking competetion.
Howl-O-Ween 2007 Costume contests and games. Our annual Howl-O-Ween event was another big hit. Families and friends came together to enjoy a day of fun.
Rusty and his Hearing Dog Radar dressed up in this clever parrot and pirate costume.
Hushky was on guard to save the world in his Superman costume.
Spring Egg Hunt 2007 Agility equipment was available for our dogs and families to try out after a demonstration from a professional agility dog.
Sam and his dog, Harvey, had different ideas about playing on the agility equipment.
Jester and his new brother, Spanky, enjoyed the Agility and Hearing Dog demonstrations with their family.
Spring Egg Hunt 2007 Our Foundation's extended family enjoyed a fun-filled day with demonstrations, food, activities for the kids, and an egg hunt for the dogs.
Our family photo
Riley, a Hearing Dog, finds an egg filled with yummy dog treats.
Howl-a-ween 2006 TV show 60 Minutes taped the event for an upcoming episode featuring Sam Simon.
Gathering footage for 60 Minutes TV show.
Contestants of our costume contests being taped for 60 Minutes TV show.
Howl-a-ween 2006 Celebrity judges Norm MacDonald and Merrill-Markoe weighed their choices heavily.
Pixie enjoys her many prizes after a fun-filled day at our Foundation.
Sam Simon took a moment to express affection for his 3 dogs, Harvey, Casey, and Eva.
Howl-a-ween 2006 Participants competed in games and costume contests.
bobbing for hot dogs, fill the bucket...
Dressed as a rock star, this little pooch was a big hit.
Howl-a-ween 2006 Our first annual halloween event, "Howl-a-ween 2006". Recipients of our dogs, family and friends enjoyed fun, food, games, and costume contests.
Max, a Career Change Dog, wore a prisoner's costume. His crime... "stubborness!"
James and his Hearing Dog, Chelsea participated in games and costume contests.
L.A. County Police K-9 Program As a sponsor of the event, we had an opportunity to demonstrate what Hearing Dogs can do.
Hearing Dog Instructor Barb and Hearing Dog Callie accepted a plaque of appreciation from the L.A. County Police K-9 Program.
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through the generosity of Mr. Sam Simon so we do not accept
any public donations.
WE OFFER THESE SERVICES FREE OF COST TO ALL RECIPIENTS OF OUR
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