Wow! Is it really autumn already? Earth Day, Pooch Party, Canada Day and summer cleanups seem to be distant memories to all of us. Here at the Klub we are all asking ourselves where the summer went. Where indeed! But with autumn on our heels and the cooler weather approaching we are already planning for a busy schedule of dog-friendly events. We're still hard at work trying to create opportunities for our community to gather and have some family fun with our four-legged friends. Here is a short-list of projects we are focusing on at the moment:
"Lose the Stuffing" Thanksgiving Fido Fit Walk - Hard to believe Thanksgiving is already next weekend! I'm sure we're all looking forward to spending time with family and the wonderful meal that is part of the holiday, but while the cooler weather is giving our four legged friends more pep in their step, the rest of us will be looking for a way to work off those extra calories. Whether you need to walk off the turkey and fixings you have already consumed or need to take preemptive measures for the meal soon to come, please join us on Monday morning to enjoy some fresh air and beautiful fall scenery on the Saigeon Trail. We'll meet at the dog park entrance at 10am.
K9 Klub's 3rd Annual Howlowe'en Celebration - Once again, it's time for all you ghosts and goblins to join us for a fun-filled day including a costume contest, pet photos and special treats. The date has been set as Sunday October 23 from 11:00am - 2:00pm and will be held in the Tower Hill Plaza in front of Global Pet Foods who will be holding their "Customer Appreciation Day" event. More than anything, it's a great opportunity to get together as a community, show off your pooch and catch up on Klub business and the latest news regarding the Town's plans for our new off-leash park (more info below).
Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade - Once again, we will be participating in the Town's Santa Claus Parade. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 27th and this year's theme is Adventures in the North Pole. The dogs are always a huge hit with the kids and anyone who has participated in the past will attest to how much fun it is. Our hopes are to have an even larger group of dog-lovers parading with us, so we encourage you to sign up early and reserve your spot with us. Please stay tuned to our website for more information and when to submit your request to join the parade with your pooch.
Pooch Party 2012 - Well, on the heels of such a collossal success this year, we have already booked Richmond Green for next year's event. Attended by over 1000 visitors, this year's Pooch Party 2011 was a highlight for our dog-owner community in Richmond Hill. The feedback we received from vendors and visitors alike was overwhelmingly positive and it has given us wings to make it an even bigger success next year. Mark June 24, 2012 on your calendars and stay tuned!
Along with our own events at the K9 Klub, we are pleased to share information about some really special dog-friendly events in our broader community of York Region. Typically on the first Sunday of October, a strange procession of beloved animals ranging from cats, birds and hamsters to horses and, of course, dogs are blessed by local clergy in various communities keeping with the tradition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (patron saint of animals and ecology).
- Blessfest 2011 is a non-denominational Blessing of the Animals which will be held at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket this Sunday, October 2. The event also includes a variety of pet-friendly activities which can be viewed at www.blessfest2011.com Blessings are free, but you do need to register your pet for the blessing using the online registration form.
- A second animal blessing event will be held at Paws to Love Day - 2011 in support of the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter Building Fund. Demonstrations at this event include information about holistic pet care, pet stem-cell treatment, obedience, pet portraits and a visit from the Durham Police Service K9 Unit. For more information, please visit the flyer posted on the K9 Klub website at : http://www.rhk9klub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Paws-to-Love-Day-2011-Flyer-Final-3.pdf. Both events promise to be a very special experience for all who attend.
Hope to see you at these terrific events and, of course, at the park!
