AUG. 9 & 10: Beak n Wings, Inc 1st Annual "Companion Animal Adoption Expo." Metropolitan Community College Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., Kansas City, Mo 64120. Exhibits will include: Dogs, Cats, Exotic Birds, Small Animals, Reptiles, Horses, and Wildlife. For more information visit www.beaknwings.org or call Beak n Wings - 913/322-3398.

AUG. 16 & 17: Basic Animal Emergency Services Training @ Wayside Waifs Humane Society (3901 Martha Truman Road, KCMO). Gain the skills to respond to emergencies and care for animals when the unthinkable happens. Come learn about animal first aid, shelter set up and response, incident command systems and more. This course trains you to be able to assist in your community. Tuition: $85 for American Humane members; $100 for non-members. Training materials provided. Certificate presented upon completion. For more information and to register visit www.americanhumane.org, www.waysidewaifs.org or call 816.761.8151.

AUG. 18: National Homeless Animal Day

AUG. 22: Humane Society of Greater Kansas City’s Annual Art Unleashed at the the Uptown Theater. 7 to 10pm – for more information check back here or visit www.hsgkc.org

AUG. 24: Charity Dog Wash & Flea Control. All proceeds help retired Greyhounds find loving homes through the non-profit group REGAP (Retired Greyhounds as Pets). Where: Hecker Animal Clinic (73rd & Wornall). When: 9 am – 3 pm.