Dog Adoption Network - Animal Welfare News/Events from November 2006

Memorial Gift Received for Pheobe

Recently DAN received a generous memorial gift in the name of a family's beloved pet "Phoebe" Shellman. We dedicate this edition of DAN News and Events in her memory.

THANK YOU.

Animal Lovers Converge On Pet-Expo

On Saturday, October 28th, hundreds of dogs, cats, and animal lovers jammed into the Hartford Expo Center for a day of fun, information gathering and animal competitions. In the thick of it all was Enfield Petco Manager, Larry Rinaldi and his "Saturday Foundation Crew". Spinning the "Wheel of Chance" in which everyone who played won a prize, Larry in a strong and firm voice shouted out to the crowd, "Come on Folks, the animals are the real winners, that's why we're all here, because we love animals!".

With the help of his assistants, Heather and Melodie, the Petco booth raised hundreds of dollars for their foundation.

Many rescue groups were represented including Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, and the Connecticut Humane Society with their mobile Spay Neuter Bus. A special booth featuring "The Dog Doctor", Dr. Elissa M. Edson, Canine Behavior & Psychology doctor with a specialty in training and breeding answered many questions about behavioral problems from attendees.

The days events were punctuated by many "Best of Show" contests and a "Dog Parade".

Howl-O-Ween Contest

On the same day that DAN covered the Pet Expo in Hartford, they traveled to Larry's Enfield Petco Store to cover their own event - The Howl-O-Ween Pet Contest.

Holding down the fort Assistant Manager, Leona directed costumed pets and owners to "Coast To Coast Dachshund Rescue" for Halloween Costume pet photos. It was a difficult decision but the judges selected "Chubbs" the 3yr old Bearded Dragon Lizard, as winner of the contest.

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