Do You live near New York City?
For those of you who live close to New York City, some wonderful events
HOUND EVENTS
Saturday, September 28. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
THE 2nd ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN MUTT SHOW
Naumberg Bandshell, Central Park, Manhattan
Devoted to hounds of mixed ancestry, the Great American Mutt Show will
have mutts vying for the Blue Ribbon in such categories as "What Else Am
I?" (where an award will go to the most intriguing breed mix, among
others), "World's Highest Jumper" and "Best Trick. As well, this event
will includes mutt demonstrations of agility, tricks and athletic ability;
a parade of last year's winners; and plenty of dogs up for adoption.
Hosted by Tails in Needs, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging the
adoption of the mixed-breed dogs, the Mutt Show is free to all. All mutts
are invited to compete, but to do so they must register as soon as
possible (the competition is limited to the first 200 dogs to register).
For more information or to register, visit
http://www.greatamericanmuttshow.com or call Tails in Need at
212-327-3164.
Saturday, October 5. At noon. (Rain date: October 6)
DACHSHUND OCTOBERFEST
Washington Square Park, Manhattan
As many as 500 Dachshunds have been known to meet under the arch on the
northern side of Washington Square Park for the Dachshund Friendship
Club's semi-annnual Dachshund Fests. As a sign of their devotion to their
dachsies, attendees occasionally sing The Dachs Song, the lyrics of which
can be found at http://www.cygnus.uwa.edu.au/~opalowl/Song.html . To
subscribe to the Dachshund Friendship Club's newsletter and to become a
member, send a check for $12 to club founder Adrian Milton, 245 East 11th
Street, New York, NY 10003.
Saturday, October 19. 8:30 am to 1 pm (rain date: October 20)
MY DOG LOVES CENTRAL PARK COUNTRY FAIR
Northeast Corner of The Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan
This event, organized by the Central Park Conservancy and Central Park
PAWS, should be fun. Admission is free and all dogs, kids and grownups are
invited. The guest of honor is Clifford the Big Red Dog. Among the
activities planned: games, contests, raffles, pet tricks, agility trials,
obedience demos, Canine Good Citizen Testing, and on and on. Check the web
sites of the Conservancy http://www.centralparknyc.org/ and of PAWS
http://centralparkpaws.org/ closer to the date of the event for more
information.
Sunday, October 20. 12 noon to ?
BARC's ANNUAL ANIMAL SHOW AND PARADE
Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Brooklyn
The terrific animal shelter BARC (officially known as The Brooklyn Animal
Resource Coalition) is hosting its 16th Annual Mixed Breed/All Breed Dog
Show. Dogs, their humans and other fans of the four-legged are invited to
view the madness as hounds of all size, shape and origin battle for such
titles as as Best Owner-Dog Look-alike, Best Trick, Best Costume, and Best
Butt.
The event begins at noon with a one-mile parade that starts in front of
BQE Pet Supply and Grooming at North 1st Street and Wythe Avenue,
Williamsburg, and end at McCarren Park in Greenpoint, where the actual
show begins at 1:30 pm. The event is open to all and free to most (dog
show competitors must pay a small registration fee). For more details,
visit the BARC web site at http://www.barcshelter.org
