Monday, September 21, 2009

2009 Paws in the Park - Something to Bark About

It was nothing but wagging tails on Saturday, September 19th for the 2nd Annual "Paws in the Park" Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Frontier Park in Erie. An estimated one thousand people and their leashed partners joined Therapy Dogs United and 25 other dog-related causes for this annual event. Paws in the Park is all about raising awareness surrounding responsible dog ownership and honoring the many regional nonprofit agencies and businesses who support that mission.

Plans are already underway for 2010 (tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 18th). Next year, TDU plans to join forces with the LEAF Festival (Lake Erie Aboretum at Frontier Park) and combine two great celebrations into one fantastic day. Stay tuned. As always - Scoops will bring you the details.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Paws in the Park

Scoops the Dog has something to bark about! Don't forget to bring your canine companion (leash required, please!) to Paws in the Park at Frontier Park, on Saturday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Therapy Dogs United's signature event. To view our current TV ad campaign, click here! Paws in all about responsible dog ownership and our way of saying 'thank you' for loving your four-legged friend! This initiative is sponsored in part by The American Kennel Club in honor of its Responsible Dog Ownership Month (the entire month of September).

This year's list of vendors is pawsitively fantastic. If your animal rescue group or business isn't on this list, it's not too late. Pawmail Scoops and ask for your vendor application. Please be sure to patronize these vendors at our event:

  • Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue
  • Dogs Deserve Better
  • PAAWE
  • GreySave
  • Because You Care
  • CART
  • Avilia's Dog Food
  • Humane Society of NW PA
  • NW PA K9 Search & Rescue
  • Hope Crisis Response
  • Critter Sitters
  • Pet Cremations of Erie
  • Great Lake's Veterinary Assistance Program
  • Invisible Fence
  • Wintergreen Animal Hospital
  • Erie Kennel Club & Village Groomers
  • Horstman Country Store & Pet Cremation Services
  • 4H Club Cloverleaf Canines
  • Safe & Sound Pet Sitting & Homeschooled Canines
  • Bassett Hound Rescue of NW PA
  • Grooming By Lea - Buzz n B's
  • Therapy Dogs United, Inc.
  • Dog Lovers Gold Dog Food

This event is jam packed with activities both you and your dog will enjoy:

  • 12 Noon - Dunkin for Dogs Contest
  • 12:30 - Live Acoustic music by Mark Stockhausen
  • 1 p.m. - Blessing of the Dogs
  • 2 p.m. - Parade of Breeds
  • 2:30 p.m. - Dog & Human Look Alike Contest
  • 3 p.m. - K9 Search & Rescue Demo

Other ongoing activities throughout the day include: AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, Ask the Dog Trainer Booth, Ask the Vet Booth, pet safety demonstrations, chinese auction (winners posted at 3:30 p.m.), food, and more.

This event is sponsored by Faulkner Financial of Erie, Frontier Advertising, The AKC, and Therapy Dogs United, Inc.

For more information on Paws in the Park, visit http://www.therapydogsunited.org/ or Email pat@therapydogsunited.org