Time: 10:00am
Price: FREE
Contact: Karla Rodriguez | karla@barkatthecapitol.org | 408-806-6582
Location: West Steps, Capitol PArk , Sacramento, Ca
Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at Bark At The Capitol an event dedicated to celebrating “Dog Day” and our best friends...Dogs. On that day Mayor Fargo will officially declare June 25 as "Dog Day" in the City of Sacramento. The festival will take place in Capitol Park, right across from the steps of the California State Capitol Building. Bark At The Capitol is a family-oriented festival featuring educational programs, demonstrations, contests, celebrities and dog-related services. Anything and EVERYTHING related to the doggie lifestyle! We will also be presenting The Kennel Club’s prestigious Friends for Life© award honoring valiant and humanitarian acts performed by dogs.
What: Bark At The Capitol
Who: Dog Lovers from All Over California
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Why: To Celebrate Dogs and their Best Friends!
Cost: FREE, $5.00 suggested donation at the gate
Activities
Welcome: Dog Day Declaration; Meet the Breeds and Mutts Parade – 11:30 a.m.
Friends for Life Award Presentation - 12:00 pm.
Flyball and Agility Demonstration - 12:30 p.m.
Therapy/Rescue Dog Demonstration - 1:00 p.m.
Ongoing activities:
Agility Demonstration
Dancing Dogs
Dog Product and Service Vendors
Dog Rescue Organizations
Flyball Canine Relay
Police Dogs/Military Dogs
Rally Obedience
Sheep Herding
Therapy Dogs
Pet Education
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WANTED your hero dog stories!
On Wednesday, June 25 Bark At The Capitol will announce the winner of the The Kennel Club’s Friends for Life© award highlighting the amazing friendships shared between dogs and their owners.
Nomination essays are currently being accepted. Entries are due by Sunday, June 1, 2008. Heroes will be judged on the impact they have made to their owners’ lives, be it through bravery, support or companionship. These dogs have given willingly of their unfailing loyalty and spirit in their constant desire to help and are examples of the incredible difference that dogs make in our lives.
What: Nominate your dog hero
How: Send your essay to: friends4life@cdoca.org
Deadline: June 1, 2008, Sunday
For More Information: http://www.barkatthecapitol...
