Animal Shelter fundraiser to have a Mexican flavor

Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin is hosting Cinco de Meow from 7 to 10:30 p.m. May 9 at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant, 10 N. Randall Road, Elgin.

Included will be Mexican hors d'oeuvres buffet, Margaritas and entertainment, which will include live music and a Latino dance group. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the shelter, which provides temporary housing for homeless and abandoned animals, eliminating the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals and helping to curb pet overpopulation through its spay/neuter efforts.

For details or to purchase tickets, e-mail kmelone@andersonanimalshelter.org or call (847) 697-2880, ext. 33.

Mastiff week: The Mastiff Club of America will hold a variety of events the week of May 5 at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31. Sweepstakes will be Monday and Tuesday; Rally Trials May 7; Obedience May 9; and Conformation and Junior Showmanship May 8-10. The show superintendent is Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc., Kenneth A. Sleeper. For details, call (260) 925-0525, e-mail rjds@roy6jonesdogshows.com or visit www.royjonesdogshows.com.

Lyons trials: Lyons Township Dog Training Club will hold its 50th and 51st Obedience Trials, along with Agility and Rally Trials, May 10 and 11 at The Odeum Sports Complex, 1033 Villa Ave., Villa Park. For details, call Beth at (847)741-7229 or visit trinitycollies@comcast.net.

Meet 'n' Greet: In case you're reading this in time, Gurnee PetSmart, 6405 Grand Ave., will have a Greyhound Meet 'n' Greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be Greyhounds ready to be adopted, as well as those already adopted and their new families. If you can't make this one, contact Chris at caschl@pcbb.net or (847) 367-6410 for other dates.

Sammie Savior: Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance has a group called Sammie Saviors for Sammie lovers who aren't able to have one. This volunteer program offers many ways for you to help. For details, call Jean at (847) 392-5000.

People notes: Susan Christie of Antioch has been approved by AKC on a Provisional basis to judge collies and Shetland sheepdogs.

• Marcia Feld of Libertyville has been approved on a Provisional basis to judge Akitas, Alaskan malamutes, black Russian terriers, Komondorok, Kuvaszak, Rottweilers, Samoyeds and Siberian huskies.

• Louise Palarik of Wauconda completed her Provisional assignments and has been approved by AKC as a regular judge for Belgian tervuren, border collies, Bouviers des Flandres and Old English sheepdogs.

• Arlene King of Hoffman Estates completed her Provisional assignments and has been approved to judge Rally Advanced/Excellent.