Because Your Dog is Worth it, Too!

We are reprinting an older post to remind everyone that L'Oreal's 6th annual "Because Your Dog is Worth it, Too" Day is fast approaching on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be located on the grounds of their facility in Cranbury, NJ.

There will be many activities to enjoy with your pooches, many great rescue groups to visit with, and many vendors to visit while supporting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Central and South Jersey. To date, this event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fight breast cancer. For 2009, they are preparing to organize new events, refine well-loved features, register guests and welcome supporters.

Please note that our friends from Companion Critters will be holding a microchip clinic as well. Here is the link to their website for more information:

>http://www.critters.petfinder.org/

And the link to L'Oreal's "Because Your Dog is Worth it, Too" website for information about the day as well as directions:

>http://www.yourdogisworthittoo.com/

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Trailside Pet Fair - May 3, 2009

Please come join several rescues at the 30th Annual Pet Fair which will be held at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside on Sunday, May 3rd from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. (This is a "rain or shine" event)

Many organizations dedicated to educating the public about pets and pet products will be on hand. You may purchase various pet products from vendors while enjoying the festivities. (see below) Have fun listening to a folk singer and seeing all the beautiful pets at the 30th annual Pet Fair.

Admission to the Pet Fair, which includes free face painting and a free petting zoo, is $3 per person, with children six years old and younger admitted free of charge. For an additional fee, children can enjoy pony rides or win prizes by playing games.

Appearances include:

- The New Jersey Rescue and Recovery K9 Unit

- Kathy Murarik of the New Jersey Sled Dog Club

- A flyball demonstration

- The Union County K-9 Division and their handlers

- Canine members of Paw Pals demonstrate “lure coursing” . (your dog can try out for a small fee)

- There will also be the inaugural American Pet Idol Contest will be hosted by The National Foundation for Animal Rescue. If you think your pet has what it takes, then enter him or her in this talent contest. Entries are $1 per category and prizes will be awarded.

Make sure you stop by and say hi! We will be there with a couple of our All Star Pets, ready to greet any and all!

For further information about the Pet Fair at Trailside, please call 908-789-3670