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• Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is Only one pet per adult on a short leash the recipient of the charity splashes from (six feet maximum) is one of the rules. Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving. Keep cool at the event and mingle with • SNAP (Spay Neuter Assist Program for other pet owners indoors, advises Clayton. cats) conducts a small treasure hunt for And when you swing by the Pet-Ucation children. Centre, you’ll get to talk to professionals • Howling For Hounds contest assists the about all your pet needs and concerns. MotorCity Greyhound Rescue. “Te Pet-Ucation centre was a huge hit • Firehorse Leadership Organization last year,” says Clayton. “People love free conducts charity carriage rides. advice and education.” • Other rescues and charities conduct Tis year, some of the Pet-Ucation games and contests at their booth, so professionals include trainers Terri Coutts guests are encouraged to visit the Miracle of K9 Korral and Maggie Manson of Class Field Adoption Corner to support them Pup, as well as Veterinarian Dr. John and their cause. Wilson from Wilson Veterinary Hospital. A silent auction is also set to take Along with this year’s new Biz X place in the event’s adoption corner. sponsored lure coursing event, also Tere are more than 30 local companies debuting at the festival are carriage rides, contributing to this year’s silent auction, parrots, reptiles, enhanced food services and all proceeds support the participating outdoors, and a pet-friendly lounge with rescues and charities. live music to cool down and socialize. At the event’s adoption corner, located Some vendors include: Happy Paws Pet at the Miracle League Diamond, attendees Resort, Candid K Nines, My Pet’s Butler, have an opportunity to apply to adopt a Debbie Goldring Animal Artist, Loyal homeless pet or inquire about becoming a Companions Dog Grooming, Kibble & much-needed foster home. Attendees can Collars, Orion Pet Memorials, Clarissa interact with animals in need of a forever Marie Photography, Four Wheels Four home and talk to the handler before Paws and Liz’s Knits & Knots. making a decision to adopt. “Tere is so much to do at Woofa- Showcasing Local Pet Businesses Roo, some people make it a full weekend Excited to participate as a vendor for a activity, attending both Saturday and second year, Pleasant Park Kennels is also Sunday,” says Clayton. a sponsor of this year’s event. “It was important to me to sponsor the event for several reasons,” says Owner Lauren Wells. “Rescue organizations are non-proft groups, so events like this help raise essential funds to care for homeless animals in our community.” Pleasant Park Kennels, located at 5285 Manning Road in Maidstone (PleasantParkKennels.com), specializes in boarding and grooming services. Attendees can learn more about these services at their booth at the “Woofa-Roo Pet Fest,” as well as learn more about their professional grooming program, which is Essex County’s only fully-registered pet grooming school, adds Wells. “We’ll also have a selection of locally handmade doggy quilts, toys and coats,” says Wells. Tis event helps promote local small Biz X magazine is excited to sponsor this year’s luring businesses, which is essential for our local course event. Pulleys are used to control the direction economy. of plastic bags tied to strings for dogs to have fun practicing their focus, agility, running and chasing skills. “It’s a fun and interactive way for pet owners to see and meet local business Te cost is $3 per person and children owners they may not otherwise know under 5 are free. Clayton says anyone about,” says Wells. considering bringing their pet should Another returning vendor at this year’s review their pet policy, found here: show, For Your Fur Kids, focuses on WoofaRoo.com/pet-policy.html. helping attendees improve the health of BIZ X MAGAZINE • JULY/AUG 2014 35 BizX2014JulyAug52.indd 35 2014-07-01 7:53 PM