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(MotorCityGreyhoundRescue.org) is one of the benefciaries. “It is important to have events like this in our community to create awareness for the plight of the racing greyhound and why we rescue them,” says Erika Gowanlock, a local Veterinarian Technician who sits on the rescue’s board and is in charge of its Canadian adoptions. “Most people have never met a greyhound before, but we are changing that. Te plan is to populate Windsor, Detroit and beyond with retired racers.” Tousands visited their booth last year and many greyhounds were adopted due to the festival. Gowanlock says she is excited that proceeds raised from this year’s “Woofa- Roo Pet Fest’s” Silent Auction and the two-day Howling Contest go to MotorCity Greyhound Rescue. Also benefting for a second year is the The world’s tallest male dog, Zeus, along with his owners Kevin and Denise Doorlag, left, take centre stage in 2013 Windsor/Essex County Humane Society with the world’s tallest female dog, Morgan, and her owner Dave Payne, as “Woofa-Roo Pet Fest” MC Kathryn Oppio (WindsorHumane.org). hypes up crowds who were wowed by their impressive heights. “Tird party events like this one make a dog Zeus is one of the ways the local looking to adopt, but we hope to pique their big diference in our fundraising eforts,” humane society benefts. Tey’ll also have interest and remind them that there are lots says Amanda Orr, Community Relations & a booth on site selling merchandise and of options for adoption other than the pet Events Coordinator. “Tey help expose the providing information about adoptable store or backyard breeders,” says Orr. “Tis humane society to new potential adopters, animals currently available. is a great event about celebrating the supporters and donors.” “Most people at the event are there to friendship, loyalty and companion- Proceeds from portraits with celebrity celebrate their animals and not necessarily ship animals ofer us.” BIZ X MAGAZINE • JULY/AUG 2014 37 BizX2014JulyAug52.indd 37 2014-07-01 7:53 PM