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Pet
Events Each year,
events take place all over the country to celebrate our furry friends in one way
or another. Take a walk to raise money to fight cancer, participate in an event
for a local humane shelter, or take part in a pet show to exhibit your pet's beauty
and talent. Regardless of the events you prefer to attend, you will find events
where your pet can join you, and finding a pet-friendly accommodation is all the
more important while traveling. We
have listed just a few of the thousands of pet events that take place around the
country. If you know of a pet related event in your area, please contact
us. 1st
Annual Pets in the Park
May 4, 2008
Austintown Township Park
6000
Kirk Road
Canfield, OH 44406
Grab your leash and head to Austintown
Township Park for a furry, fin, feather, fun family afternoon! There will be lots
of fun and informative activities for pets and children with adults: pet games
& costume contest; agility, training, search & rescue demos; learn more
about bite prevention, first aid for pets, and therapy dogs; free dog massages;
have your pet photographed; and shop for unique pet products. Microchip your pet
for only $10! Don't miss Rescue Row: Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County,
Mahoning County Dog Pound, Cat Ladies Society, Droopy Basset Hound Rescue and
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. There will also be a Chinese auction, music, food
and beverages. The park's new Unleashed Dog Trail will be officially opened! $5
donation to benefit Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County.
Whisker
Walk
June 8, 2008
Lancaster Fairground – Home of the Bolton Fair (Rt.
117)
Lancaster, MA
A fun day for dogs and the humans that care for them
(PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser for multiple animal shelters and rescue groups
throughout New England). Multiple non profit animal rescue groups and any/all
pet related vendors/manufacturers will come together for the first of its kind
“event not to be missed” for pet lovers. Pet owners and animal lovers WALK to
lend a paw, wing or fin for the shelters/rescues they love – as well as come to
see exhibits,
demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product
giveaways, entertainment, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do
and buy – both human and pet related! Time:
9 AM - 4 PM. Walk starts at Noon.
Cost: No admission fee.
For
more information, contact Animal Shelter Inc. at (978) 422-8585 or staff@sterlingshelter.org
National
Dachshund Races 2008
August 29, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Berea Fairgrounds
Berea,
OH
The National Dachshund Races 2008 is happy to announce that the prestigious
event will be moving to the beautiful Cleveland suburb of Berea, Ohio, where it
will be one of the featured attractions in the city's Labor Day weekend Oktoberberfest
celebration. Event
Schedule is as follows:
QUALIFIERS:
Friday
Aug. 29, 2008 5-7 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 30, 2008 1-7 p.m.
Sunday Aug. 31, 2008
1-7 p.m.
Each day will have a senior, adult, and puppy champion.The first place
finishers in each division will return to race in the Monday Labor Day final. Monday
Sept. 1, 2008 1-5 p.m.
Champion of Champions Race:
The top three dogs in
each division return to determine the "Champion of Champions" of their
respected division.There will also be judge-awarded trophies for
"Best
Dressed Weiner" and and "Overall Champion." For
more information, or to register, please visit: www.weinerrace.com
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