 | | | "I'm ready for it." | | | | | | Lafayette is going to the dogs. In what promises to be a howling-good Saturday to remember, for the first time ever, Lafayette is holding a party celebrating canines - from mutts to purebreds at Dogtown Downtown. The tail wagging and festive events for well-behaved furry friends and, of course, their owners, happen this Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The canine-centric fun kicks off at 10 a.m. with a Grand Parade starting at Lafayette Plaza Park and continues down Gold Gate Way to the Lafayette Library. Well behaved dogs on leash and under control by their owners are cordially invited to attend. There will also be dog competitions, outdoor demonstrations along with animal group representatives and adoptions.
Fun competitions include best dog-owner team trick, hound and owner couples that bare a 'paws-itive' resemblance, 'waggiest' tail - whippet good, and best dog costume. What are you waiting for? 'Schnauzer' chance to compete.
Pooch parents will have an opportunity to learn the latest in canine care from veterinary specialists from the renowned UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, along with the Bay Area's SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care. Lots of learning will be going on with topics ranging from pet first aid, toxins, environmental hazards, even how to become a veterinarian or vet technician and so much more. Dogs will be allowed inside the library and its classrooms during veterinary presentations.
Professional dogs will be doing demonstrations throughout the event - service dogs, police dogs, dancing dogs, and even agility performances, which might make an overweight basset hound a little jealous.
It's a team effort to bring this all together - sponsors include the City of Lafayette, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine along with many others.
"The Chamber had wanted to do this for some time," said Barbara Gilmore of the Chamber of Commerce. When dedicated dog lover Mayor Don Tatzin outlined his agenda for 2014 it was the perfect connection. "Bring all my four legged friends down to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Dogs unite! My name is REX and I approve of this message," joked Jay Lifson, executive director of the Chamber. Your key to enjoyment is to simply show up. For more details, go to www.LLLCF.org/dogtown/.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA