You are Invited to Our Paws Open House Event! 
October 10th, 10 am - 4 pm
Schedule of Events...
10:30 Ask the Groomer
11:00 Police Dog Demonstration
12:00 Blessing of the Pets Ceremony with Father Bob
1:00 Labs4Rescue Presentation
2:00 Contests for Best Kisser
2:05 Contests for Best Lab Dog
2:10 Contests for Best Dressed
2:15 Contests for Owner/Dog Look alike
2:20 Contests for Most Obedient
2:25 Contests for Most Vocal
3:00 Coloring, and other Contest Winners Announced
Indoor K-9 Adventure Trail consisting of a variety of canine obstacles at The Smartydog Center
K-9 Kruiser for doggie rides (bring your camera!) outside of The Smartydog Center
Live Band and D.J.
Photographer will be roaming the grounds snapping candid photos of you and your dog which will be available for purchase on the web.
Events, contests and activities throughout the day
Food & Refresments will be provided through Labs4Rescue
Meet some Labs available for adoption and learn more about the Labs4Rescue adoption process
Friends of Feral Cheshire Cats will be doing face painting (cats faces of course!)
Rick Arruzza, author of the Sparky children's books will be having a Coloring contest
Wayne from Tick-key will be there to discuss tick-borne illnesses in dogs
Cheshire Dog Park will be there
Soul Friends, "healing the hearts of children one wagging tail at a time"
The Recovery Wing
Raccoon Crossing Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Meriden Humane Society
There will be many other vendors and not-for-profits at the open house as well!
All proceeds generated from the event will go to pet related charities in the area.
Pet Related Vendors and not-for-profits are welcome to set up a booth to spread the word about their organization or business.
