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The festival is designed so everyone will have a fun day. There will be vendors, demonstrations, educational seminars, food, games and contests. There will be face painting for kids and dogs can have their photos taken with Santa Paws or their caricature drawn by Josh Ronnenberg. Activities will include a Costume contest, Bark for Life, and an Agility Rally Presentations will be available by dog breeders, groomers, boarders, veterinarians and trainers.
Participating are: Pampered Pups, SPCA, Blue Ridge Animal Clinic, Stonewall Kennel Club/AKC, Happy Tails, Laura Barmore/All Labs, St. Francis, Lexington Animal Hospital, Blind Dog Rescue, Gail’s Pet Grooming, Animal Clinic of Rockbridge, Lexington Pet World, Lexington Dog Park, Keep Safe Collars, Top Dog Boutique, Police Dogs, The Well Pet Group, Rockbridge Dog Rescue, Cher McCoy—Pet Education, Loretta Simpson—Education, Rockbridge Area Search & Rescue
Schedule10:05am—Blessing of the Dogs, Rev. Tom Crittenden
10:15am—Bark for Life, Cancer Survivor Lap
11:30am—Dog Costume Contest
12:00pm—World’s Greatest Dog Parade & Contest
Educational Talks
12:30pm– Cher McCoy—How to Meet & Greet Dogs Safely
12:45pm—Rick Roth—Dog Nutrition
1:00pm– Dr. Walter Logan—Flea/Tick/Lymes Disease Prevention
1:15pm—Dr. Sarah Beebe—Emergency: What Constitutes It
1:30pm—Dr. Katie Cash—Snake Bites/Prevention
The third annual American Cancer Society Bark for Lifewill be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bark for Life is a non-competitive walk-a-thon aimed at raising awareness and funds for the fight against human and animal cancers. The Bark for Life will begin at 10:15 a.m. with a walk led by dogs and human cancer survivors. All other registered dogs and their owners will follow. All dogs registered will receive a goody bag and a bandanna. Anyone interested in having their furry friends participate is welcome to attend. Registration is $20 per pooch. For more information about the Bark for Life event, to register a dog, or to volunteer, contact Dee Miriello at 540-463-1565.
