The Pack

The Humane Association of the Lowcountry is hosting a Paw-ty at Pleasant Point from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. This is HAL's third annual fundraiser, and all the money donated will be used to support the furry four-legged children in the nonprofit group's foster care.

Here are the details:

Martha Stewart isn’t likely to whisper sweet nothings into her dozing dog’s ear anytime again soon.

The 69-year-old lifestyle guru said she must have startled her black French bulldog, Francesca, on Tuesday night as she prepared to head from her Bedford, N.Y., home to Manhattan for her show, according to media reports.

Save the date for this far-out event! The annual Palmetto Bluff Dog Weekend returns from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, with a happening 1960s theme.

Just heard about a fundraiser dinner happening from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, Dec. 29, at Bistro 17 in Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head Island. Proceeds from "Take Your Dog to Dinner" will benefit Chain Free Beaufort, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping the practice of chaining dogs to stationary objects.

Here's a funny photo and some info from Karen Wilkins at Maranatha Farm, a nonprofit animal rescue organization in Ridgeland that provides care for injured and mistreated animals. As usual, Karen and her husband, Dwane, have a full house this Christmas!

From Karen:

BERLIN — A dog in Germany has given birth to 17 cute puppies, leaving their owner thrilled but exhausted after having to feed them with a bottle for several weeks as their mother couldn’t cope with the demand.

Ramona Wegemann says she barely slept for more than a couple of minutes without interruption during about four weeks in an “exhausting” struggle to make sure all 17 would survive.

Looking for a place to show off your dog's holiday best? (I do love dogs in Christmas sweaters.) Head to Berkeley Place this Saturday.

To encourage adoptions during the winter months, Palmetto Animal League is offering special pricing.

Every Tuesday is Tiger Tuesday, when the adoption fee for any striped, tortoiseshell or brindle cat or dog is half off.

Wednesdays are White Wednesdays. See a cat or dog with any white on it? The adoption fee is half off.

The Humane Association of the Lowcountry is hosting a yard sale fundraiser to support its furry four-leggers in foster care. The yard sale items have been donated by individuals and businesses in Beaufort County.

The sale — which will include furniture, paintings, household goods, electronics and more — will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Lady's Island Feed & Seed, 347 Sea Island Parkway.

Palmetto Animal League will present the annual Santa Paws event from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the adoption center in the Riverwalk Business Park in Okatie. Pet owners may bring their four-legged friends for a keepsake portrait with Santa Claus. A portrait is $15, or $10 for multiple photos. Photos will be e-mailed to recipients for use in Christmas cards, custom printing, etc. All of the proceeds benefit PAL. Tommy Beaumont will provide live Christmas music while photographer Liz Rigg take the portraits.