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Lake area pet
news
Lake Lanier Pet
Fest 2010 slated for Laurel Park September 25-26
By Pamela A. Keene
From
Diving Dock Dogs to live music, Laurel Park in Gainesville will be
hopping on the weekend of September 25-26. Lake Lanier Pet Fest 2010
will fill the park with pets, diving dog demonstrations, herding
demonstrations, the YMCA Kids’ Zone and live music featuring Amy Ray
of the Indigo Girls.
The
event cost $5 per car. All proceeds benefit the Hall County Animal
Shelter.
More info:
www.LakeLanierPetFest.com
Marinas go to the
dogs in October
By Pamela A. Keene
Events at both Gainesville Marina and Aqualand Marina will raise
money for three animal groups – the Hall County Animal Shelter, The
Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and The SOS Club/Daffy’s Pet
Soup Kitchen.
“These events were born out of my love of dogs,” said Diane Kyle,
who is organizing both activities. “I have three rescue dogs myself
and it’s important that we take care of these animals.”
On
Sunday, October 10, The Dogs of Hall Dog Show will showcase
four-legged canines in four categories, including Blue-Blooded
Bowsers (full breeds), All-American Mutts (mixed breeds), Old
Faithful (dogs 10 years and older) and Precious Pups (dogs 1 year
and younger). Registration is $20 per dog. Registration forms and
checks, made payable to Gainesville Marina, should be mailed to
Gainesville Marina, The Dogs of Hall, 2145 Dawsonville Highway,
Gainesville, GA 30501.
On
Saturday, October 23, the Rescue Runners 5K 2010 will take place at
Aqualand. “People can certainly bring their pets, but we’re asking
them not to run with them,” Kyle said. “This is a people race to
raise funds for the animals.” Preregistration by October 14 is $20
per person; on race day, registration is $25 per person or $20 per
person with the donation of a bag of dog food. Registration begins a
7 a.m. on race day.
Dogs
will be available for adoption at both events.
More info: Diane Kyle at 770-561-4039
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