Celebrating Dog! - Dogs Rule Day 10-11-08

They fetch the paper, wake you up in the morning with licks, can play catch for hours on end, they are your four legged friend, your buddy, your dog! So here's to all the amazing dogs out there, it's about time they got their own holiday. On October 11, 2008 help celebrate the first ever Dogs Rule Day, an international holiday for dogs developed by Pedigree.

Can't wait to get in on the dog loving fun? Check out Dogsrule.com where you can upload your favorite photos and videos of you and your pet, join the official Dogs Rule Day Facebook and learn how you can help spread the word.

Here are a few ways Polka Dot Pup plans to celebrate:
1. Take a nice long walk or visit our local dog park for a game of fetch.
2. Offer up some extra belly rubs.
3. Visit our local pet store for a special treat of our pets choice.
4. Take some time off for an all dog day where its all about our pets.
5. Adopt a pet or volunteer at a shelter to help any pups in need.

Go to Dogsrule.com to discover 101 more ways to celebrate Dogs Rule Day.


Once the parties die down, we want to hear how you celebrated! Send your stories and pics to polkadotpupblog@aol.com.

Fall Pet Events

My favorite time of the year is upon us. The leaves are changing, there is a slight chill in the air....it's the perfect time to get out there with your pets and enjoy what the season has to offer!

Check out some of the hair raising events coming up in Polka Dot Pup's neck of the woods -












Wag N' Walk
September 27, 2008, 8:00AM
Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone:(805) 579-8047
Event Details: Wag N' Walk is an annual fundraising event and insures quality care for the animals throughout the year. Join and "walk" for a dog or cat! For more information about this event, please visit http://www.arvsimi.org/events.htm








Bark for the Cure
October 4, 2008, 8:00am-2:00pm
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (866)789-3737
Event Details: Bark for the Cure is a series of 5K events taking place across the country to raise money and awareness for canine cancer research. The first leg of the event, Bark for the Cure Los Angeles, kicks off with a 5K Fun Run/Walk and continues with a Canine Celebration immediately following. Dogs and dog lovers who would like to take part in the run/walk can register at BarkfortheCure.com. To participate, adults are asked to donate $15 per adult and $1 for dogs. Children can join for free. Admission is free for those not in the 5k but wish to participate the canine celebration following the 5k.


6th annual BARK IN COMMUNITY PARK
October 5, 2008, 10:30 am - 3 pm
1021 Havard Way, EL Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone:916-358-3575
Event Details: Dog demonstrations, dog vendors, rescue groups, prizes and lots of dog-gone fun! Hosted by El Dorado Hills Recreation Dept, just east of Folsom, CA. For more info call Janet at 916-358-3575


PAWED's Furry Friends Walk & Geocache
October 5, 2008, 9 AM to 2 PM
El Dorado Hills Blvd. & St. Andrews Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95682
Phone:530-677-2476
Event Details: Participate in the 1 or 2 mile walk around the park for PAWEDs (People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County) Furry Friends Walk & Geocache. Registration begins at 9 AM and the walk begins at 10 AM ($15/person or $25/family, or preregister online at www.pawedpets.org). Funds raised will benefit the PAWEDs Mobile Spay/Neuter & Disaster Response Clinc, the only one in El Dorado County. Immediately following the walk is the EDH CSD's Bark in Community Park, a fun filled FREE event for the entire family which runs from 10:30-3 PM.












4th Annual Nuts for Mutts - The Walk
October 19, 2008, Starts 8:30 AM
Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA
Phone:661-255-0097
Event Details: Dog lovers and their best friends will unite when the 4th Annual Nuts for Mutts - The Walk returns to Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills on Sunday, October 19. This fun-filled family event features a 5K walk-a-thon through the rolling hills of Pierce College, overlooking the San Fernando Valley. Route highlights will include "pawzstations" with plenty of water, food and fun for pets of all kinds and their human partners as they walk to benefit nonprofit animal rescue group, New Leash on Life. A pre-walk breakfast will greet the walkers when registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and a post-walk award ceremony will immediately follow, where the top fundraiser will be awarded a cruise to the Caribbean for two. Attendees will also enjoy live music and a dog-friendly fair. Funds raised from Nuts for Mutts - The Walk will help support New Leash on Life's education, rehabilitation and adoption programs, including Lend a Paw. The Lend a Paw program rescues and trains homeless animals as Social/Therapy dogs to enhance the lives of people in need, visiting hospitals and care centers to offer healing, love and acceptance. To register and start signing up your walk sponsors, visit www.nutsformutts.org or call (661) 255-0097.


For more pet friendly events in and around California and the US, please visit DogFriendly.com. Do you know of an event in your area? We want to hear about it, please send the event information to polkadotpupblog@aol.com.

PET EVENTS - June 2008

Summer is almost here and with the warm weather come a ton of amazingly entertaining dog friendly events. So grab the leash and go have some fun with your pup!

Sunday June 1, 2008

NEW LEASH ON LIFE PRESENTS: NUTS FOR MUTTS
TIME: 8:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: Pierce College - Shepard Stadium, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91371
TICKET PRICE: Adults $10, Kids 12 - 3 are $5, Kids under 3 are free and Dogs are $5
INFO: Nuts for Mutts is an annual dog show and pet fair celebrating the best of the mutt. Hosted by Kim Basinger, Nuts for Mutts is a series of competitions showcasing common but incredible dogs. These mixed breed dogs strut their stuff in front of a panel of celebrity judges in categories such as “Fastest Mutt,” “Most Ear-resistible Ears,” and “Most Toy/Ball Crazy” in order to compete for the prestigious “Best in Show.” All friendly dogs welcome even if they are not competing!

* This event is right in Polka Dot Pups neck of the woods so come and watch our corespondent Vixen strut her stuff! To learn more about Nuts for Mutts, visit www.nutsformutts.org/

Saturday June 28, 2008

3RD ANNUAL LOEWS CORONADO BAY RESORT SURF DOG COMPETITION
LOCATION: 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Optional surfing lessons by the Coronado Surfing Academy for less experienced canines
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Heat One: Small Surf Dogs (40 pounds and under)11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heat Two: Large Surf Dogs (41 pounds and over)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Heat Three: Tandem Surfing for Surf Dogs & Owners
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Furry fashion show with doggie couture by Lucky Dog Boutique
1:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. Awards ceremony
COMPETITION FEES: $45 for Heats One & Two, $50 for Heat Three (if registered by June 27). Attendance is free. All proceeds will be donated.
To register for the event, fill out the registration form

* You can't beat this surf side event! Enjoy the sun and surf, puppy portraits, mutt massages, goody bags and a variety of burgers, dogs and snacks prepared by the talented Chefs of Loews. All proceeds will benefit Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Good Neighbor Council. To learn more about Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, go to Loews Surf Dog.


Do you have a pet friendly event in your area? We would love to hear about it! Please send the event info to polkadotpupblog@aol.com

PET EVENTS - Paws in Motion

If you are in the LA area this weekend why not stop by the Paws in Motion event for a FREE dog mobility screening?

Bring your pet down and for FREE you can participate in activities such as the "One Paw After The Other" Exam, "Pawsitive Stretching" Technique Classes and "Watch Our Paws Go" Rehabilitation Demonstrations.

Whether your pet is a young pup or a senior that thinks their a pup, this is a great way to spend quality time with your dog and learn important ways to keep your pet healthy inside and out. Oh and did I mention this event is FREE to attend and you get a FREE mini-evaluation and CARE-package? Just thought I would throw it out there.

EVENT: "PAWS IN MOTION"
DATE: Saturday, May 17th, 2008
TIME: 8am-1pm
LOCATION: California Animal Rehabilitation
3200 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 998-2273
Onsite parking is free!

To learn more about the event and the CARE organization, visit -

KTLA 5 Morning News - Paws in Motion Event
Cal Animal Rehab



Do you have an exciting and educational pet event coming up in your area? We would love to hear about it and post a link for our Polka Dot Pup readers! Please send your pup friendly events to polkadotpupblog@aol.com