Thursday, September 30, 2010

Blessing of the Animals this Saturday, Oct. 2

All Invited to Blessing of the Animals at First United Methodist Church of Melrose


The First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose, will be holding its annual blessing of the animals service in honor of St. Francis of Assisi on the church lawn on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 6:00 p.m. Pets must be leashed or caged. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held in the lower North Room of the church.

Friday, September 10, 2010

September Lost and Found Pets

For more information on any listing, please call the Melrose Canine Control office, 781-979-4102.
  • September 2- found cat, solid white DSH, Penny Hill Rd. area.
  • September 3- found cat, solid grey DLH, shaved area on hip, Lynn Fells Parkway/Lincoln St.
  • September 7- found cat, black and brown tabby DSH, white on paws, chin and belly, Franklin/Ashland St.
  • September 9- found cat, black and brown tabby DMH, white chin, Laurel St.
  • September 10- lost cat, small solid grey DMH, Hurd St. 

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Melrose Dog Festival

Melrose Dog Festival

Schedule of Events, September 11, 2010
Lewis-Monk Field, Tremont St.

PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY- INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE

4:00 - Festival starts. Visit booths and games.
       Sign up for dog show at the info table before 5 pm.
       Sign up for door prizes at Melrose Humane Booth before 5:45 pm.
       Visit the Catmobile for info, appointments and Microchip Clinic.
4:30 – Agility demo- agility field
4:40- Urban mushing demo- rally field
4:45 – All dog parade- all can participate, no signup needed
5:00 – Dog Show begins
5:45 – Door prize drawing
5:45- 6:00 – Continue dog show, visit booths and games
6:00 - Cleanup

Games and activities: Mini-MakeRovers, Nail Trims, Agility Try-it, Rally Try-it, Weight Pull Contest, Snoopy Says, Musical Hoops, Egg and Spoon
Note: the Microchip Clinic has been cancelled- will be rescheduled for a later date.

Booths: Melrose Humane Society, A Better Companion, Melrose Dog Society, Catmobile, PetLife Pet Supplies, PAWS Rescue, Adrienne Jean Petsitters, Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue, New England Dog Training Club, Pristine Pet, Boston Snow Dogs, MUSH (Mass. Union for Siberian Huskies), BARC Agility Club
Snack bar run by Melrose Churchill American Little League

Door prizes: Sign up at the Melrose Humane Booth- Donations to benefit Melrose Humane Society, please be generous!
$75 Gift Certificate donated by A Better Companion
3 month family membership at Melrose YMCA
$25 Gift Certificate donated by Healthy Dog Pet Co.
$50 Gift Certificate donated by Melrose Animal Clinic
$25 Gift Certificate donated by Shaw’s Supermarket
$15 Gift Certificate donated by Pepperberries
Framed Boxer dog print donated by Miter Biter
Gift bag of people and dog snacks donated by Trader Joe’s
$25 Gift Certificate donated by Stearns and Hill Bistro
$25 Gift Certificate donated by Petco
Gift Basket donated by Starbucks
gift Basket donated by Coast to Coast Daschund Rescue

Dog show categories: Largest, Smallest, Cutest, Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-alike. Winners are decided by audience applause!

A special thank you to all our volunteers: Melrose Humane Society, Melrose Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Wakefield Girl Scouts, Melrose Churchill American Little League, Melrose Dog Society, A Better Companion, Melrose Health Dept. staff, and our fabulous new MC, Mary Beth McAteer-Margolis.