Melrose Dog Festival

Saturday, September 20, 2008, 2-5 p.m.

Lewis-Monk Field, Tremont St.

Free admission. Games and raffles cost $1 per ticket, or $5 for 6 tickets. Dogs wearing their license will get two free tickets.

Schedule of events: Note: schedule subject to change, check back frequently.

2:00- 5:00 pm- games and booths open

2:00- 3:30- register for rescue/shelter dog parade and contests

3:00- dog parade

3:30- rescue/shelter dog parade

4:00- contests: Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog, Cutest Dog, Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog/owner lookalike

Games: Snoopy Says, Egg and Spoon, Doggie Musical Chairs, Bobbing for Hotdogs, Rally Obedience, Agility

Booths: Melrose Humane Society, Pittie Love Rescue, A Better Companion (doggie mini-makeovers), New England Dog Training Club, Carol Katinoglou- author of 'A Gift From Chloe'

Unfortunately, “Jony”, Melrose’s Police K9, has important police business to take care of on Saturday and will not be able to attend.

Proceeds to benefit Melrose Humane Society.

Sponsored by the City of Melrose.

FMI: Diane Kurkjian, Melrose ACO, 781-979-4102.