If you’re in the neighborhood of Scarborough, Maine, in October, this sounds like a fun way way to support organizations in Maine and around the country that match people with service animals:
WOOFMINSTER 2010
5TH ANNUAL PLANET DOG FOUNDATION AMATEUR DOG SHOW & COVER DOG CHALLENGE
What:
Woofminster 2010 is a fundraising event being held for well-behaved dogs and their people to raise money for the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s non-profit grant-making organization.
Previous challenge categories have included Best Trick, Most Ear-Resistable Ears, Best Vocal, Best Mystery Mutt, Best Smile, Most Ball Crazy, Best 2-Legged Beggar, and Best Kisser.
Winners of each category, plus 4 raffle winners, will compete in the Best in Show Cover Dog Challenge. The best all-around pooch will win a professional photo shoot and the chance to be on the cover of the next Planet Dog catalog. People without dogs are welcome as well.
The event will also feature a high end raffle, local vendors, service dog puppies, a bake sale, photo booth, flyball and agility demonstrations, face painting and more.
When:
Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm (registration begins at 12:30).
Where:
Camp Ketcha, Scarborough, Maine (336 Black Point Road – corner of Route 77 and Route 207).
How:
Tickets are available in advance for $12 for adults, $5 for dogs and $5 for kids ages 7- 18.
Children under the age of 7 are free! Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Planet Dog Company Store (211 Marginal Way, Portland).
Who:
Since 2006, PDF has given away more than a half a million dollars in cash grants and in-kind product donations to canine service organizations nationwide. The mission of the Planet Dog Foundation is to promote and celebrate programs in which dogs serve and support their best friends. Funded in part by the sale of Planet Dog’s premier line of dog products, the program provides cash grants, in-kind product donations and other support to programs in Maine and across the country that support dogs as they support people. PDF sponsors fundraisers at the local level to help raise money and awareness for area organizations that celebrate and strengthen the bond between dogs and people while raising local visibility and support for community programs.
Planet Dog is a values-led, globally recognized designer and developer of innovative, high-quality and award-winning dog products. Planet Dog is proud to donate 2% of every purchase to the Planet Dog Foundation to support canine service programs.
Information:
Katie LeBel, 207-563-7695, katie@planetfriendlypr.com
Kristen Smith, 207-761-1515, kristen@planetdog.com
