Valentine's Masquerade at AvantGarden - 14 February2009
A romantic night of live music, visual arts, belly dancers, fire dancers (outdoors), bodypainting, delicious drink specials and great atmosphere, all for the benefit of the Homeless Pet Placement League. This event will take place from 8pm till 12am at AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston TX 77006. For more details, call832-519-1429, or contactmariana@avantgardenhouston.com.

Mildred'sUmbrella - Midtown Arts Center - 19 Feb 2009
Mildred'sUmbrella Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's,Compleat Female Stage Beauty. The production will be directed by Houston theatre veteran, Ron Jones. THE FEBRUARY 19 PERFORMANCE at 8 PM WILL BENEFIT HPPL. Fordetails,read the press release,view the poster, or email at hppl@hppl.org.

GarageSale - 5638 Wigton Street - 28 Feb 2009
Get ready for another garage sale! This is a great fundraiser in which everyone can participate by supplying items or coming by to shop. If you are interested indonating items for the garage sale, email at hppl@hppl.org.

The Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL) is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides for the rehabiliation and adoption of stray and abandoned dogs and cats. The HPPL does not operate a shelter; animals are cared for in the homes of those who rescue them. The rescuer serves as the foster parent until the animal is adopted into a permanent home. This cooperative effort between HPPL and the foster home helps animals that would not fit the criteria allowing them to be placed for adoption at an animal shelter; these include animals with skin problems such as mange or ringworm, heartworm positive dogs, and injured or seriously malnourished strays.

That's Mabel pictured with this story. She's a 5 year old, female Red/Heeler mix and she's available for adoption. The HPPL says that although Mabel is a little shy at first, she is a sweet girl who wants to be your one and only. She does not care for other dogs or cats. She is affectionate and friendly and has good manners. She's housetrained, cratetrained and walks on a leash perfectly. For more information on Mabel and the many other wonderful animals available for adoption, visit www.hppl.org.