New Dog Festival pictures

Please click on the link below to view pictures from the Dog Festival on September 19th. Many thanks to Lesley Mattuchio for taking these wonderful pictures and sharing them with us!

http://www.pbase.com/lesleylou/melrosedogfest09

Here are more pictures taken by another participant:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16789182@N00/sets/72157622488462012/

Here is a picture of the dog/owner lookalike contest. Congratulations to Barklee Huber and family!

New date for Melrose Dog Festival

The Dog Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th from 4-6 pm, at the same location, Lewis-Monk field.

Who's that handsome fellow?

Any guesses as to who that handsome dog in the header is? Find out on Saturday!

Melrose Dog Festival schedule

WEATHER UPDATE- FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR TODAY
As of this updated posting, NOON Saturday, we have decided to cancel the festival for today. The Lewis-Monk Field is extremely muddy, and is unlikely to dry out by 4 pm. There are also scattered thunderstorms forecast. We are looking into rescheduling at a later date, please check back soon and watch the newspapers.

Melrose Dog Festival
Schedule of Events, September 12, 2009
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, rescue/shelter dog parade, and raffle at the info table before 5 pm.
4:30 – Agility demo- agility field
4:45 – All dog parade- all can participate, no signup needed
5:00 – Rescue/shelter Dog Parade and Dog Show begins
5:30 – Raffle drawing
5:35- 6:00 – Continue dog show, visit booths and games
6:00 - Cleanup

Games and activities: Mini-makeovers, Ask the Trainer, Rally Try-it, Agility Try-it, Snoopy Says, Musical Hoops, Egg and Spoon, Bobbing for Hotdogs

Booths: A Better Companion, Melrose Dog Society, Pristine Pooch, Animal Spirit, Favors, author Carol Katinoglou, Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue, Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue

Snack bar run by Melrose Churchill American Little League

Raffle prizes: Raffle Proceeds to benefit Melrose Humane Society
Several pet items donated by Melrose Humane Society
Prize basket donated by Animal Spirit
Signed dog cartoon items donated by artist Mark Resnick
Custom Collar and leash donated by Four Preppy Paws
Gift basket donated by Pristine Pooch
Gift Certificate for doggie daycare, donated by Pristine Pooch
Gift Certificate donated by Healthy Dog Pet Co.

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

For more information, please call 781-979-4102.

Melrose Dog needs a special home

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/showdog.pl?id=2380

Gunny the American Bulldog is being fostered in Melrose. To view his photo and learn more about him, please click the link.

August lost and found pets

• Found- August 5th, dark grey or black cat with white paws and chest, young female, Whitman St.
• Lost- August 17th, large male orange/beige cat, Beech Ave area. Urgent- needs medication.
• Lost- August 18th, female cat, DSH, black and white, Upham St. area.
• Lost- since about August 5th, large fluffy female cat, black and white, Lebanon St./ Linwood/Norris Ct. area.

Melrose Dog Festival- NOTE NEW DATE!

The date for the Melrose Dog Festival has been changed from what was posted in June. The new date is Saturday, September 12th, from 4-6 pm, at Lewis-Monk field. Please watch the local news outlets for more information, or call 781-979-4102.