Paws and Play - SF Pet Fair November 13, 2010

Calling pet lovers of all stripes! The Bold Italic is teaming up with Rocket Dog Rescue and Pawesome for a free pet fair on Saturday, Nov.13th from 6-8 p.m. at the Women's Building.

Participating vendors include:

A. Bamber - animal illustrations and watercolors

Alite Designs - Kung Fu Collars, Boa Pods, Boa Lite Leashes

Aroo Studio - eco-friendly dog supplies

EcoPawz- high-quality seafood products for pets

Fabulously Fierce Pets - dog and cat accessories

Hannalah Designs - pet-themed pillows, magnets, and accessories

Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods Co. - locally sourced, organic pet food

Laura Lannon - dog paintings

Michi Design - pet portraits

Mijo & Bambi - designer dog wear

Rara Avis Herbal - organic herbal pet products

SFRAW Feeders - raw, natural food ingredients buyers group

Wag Hotels - dog and cat stay and play resort

Wild Bill Peacock the Dog Wrangler and Calamity Jan - dog walking

Happy Hounds Massage - canine massage therapy

XMoonBloom - crocheted pet costumes

You'll also have the chance to enter our raffle for some amazing prizes: t-shirts from Pawesome , a Noo Noo pillow and Laser cat tee from Nooworks, raised pet feeders from Vurv Design Studio , an illustrated pet portrait by Lili Chin of Doggie Drawings , fun novelty items from GAMA-GO, a knit dog beanie from Beantown Handmade , colorful pet tags from Blanket ID , a customized doggy raincoat from Recycling Zychal , a pet photo portrait by Myleen Hollero , a gift certificate for a free collar from Paco Collars, a coupon for a free massage from Happy Hounds Massage, and a gift certificate for dog daycare or overnight boarding at Fog City Dogs.

And if that's not enough for you, we'll also have beer from Lagunitas Brewing Company, wine from Treasure Island Wines, free sandwiches from Ike’s Place, free cupcakes from Sugar Beat Sweets and Fat Bottom Bakery, and free cookies from Eat Pastry !

From 8:30 until 10:30 p.m., Rocket Dog Rescue presents the second half of the fun, with bingo, beer, and chili pie. A $40 donation buys you 10 bingo games and chili pie. There will be more great prizes, including a $100 gift certificate to Millennium, a Southwest plane ticket to anywhere in the continental United States, two tickets to Bimbo's 365 Club, a gift package from the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Apple gift cards, and a stay at the dog-friendly Argonaut Hotel -- So make sure to bring your good luck bingo tchotchkes to win big!

All the proceeds from the Paws and Play raffle and bingo go to Rocket Dog Rescue.

With the exclusion of service animals, Paws and Play is a humans-only event. Leave your furry, feathered, and flippered ones at home. Don’t worry, they’ll understand -- you’re doing it for the love of pets.

Official Website: http://thebolditalic.com/events/1932-paws-and-play-