Strutt Your Mutt!

The 5th annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in downtown Bethesda, MD. Organized and sponsored by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club, past years have brought together over 5,000 participants and hundreds of dogs for a day of fun.




Strut Your Mutt will host Purina ProPlan's Rally to Rescue, featuring Melissa Heeter, former Disk Dog World Champion.
As in past years, Strut Your Mutt will boast a Pooch Parade, canine contests, kids play area, and much more!
If you are interested in volunteering at Strut Your Mutt 2010, please click here or email SYM hotline for more information.

Strut Your Mutt Bethesda 2010 will take place on May 15 between 10AM and 3PM in downtown Bethesda on Woodmont Ave. between Bethesda Ave. and Hampden Ln. The day will be packed with fun activities for kids, adults, and their best friend!




Parking is available in Public Parking Garage #49, at Woodmont Avenue and Edgemoor Lane.



2010 FESTIVAL TIMELINE:



10:00am - 3:00pm Registration, Dog Vendors, Music

10:00am - 3:00pm Kids Play Area - Moonbounces and Games

10:00am - 2:00pm Raffle - win 50% of the pot - you need not be present to win!

10:30am Parade Line-up - at Main Stage

10:45am Dog Parade

11:30am Dog Contests - Main Stage

Noon - 3pm Every half hour: Training shows by Melissa Heeter and Adoption Shows by rescue groups.

2:15pm Raffle Winners Announced

3:00pm Strut Your Mutt Concludes



Strut Your Mutt is a rain or shine event.



CAVALCADE OF EXHIBITORS

You’ll find everything from dog accessory retailers, to vets, to dog photographers, to dog walkers, to dog trainers, to doggy daycare providers.



DOG PARADE

Hundreds of dog owners will Strut with their Mutts in our parade through downtown Bethesda. Judges along the parade route will judge the dogs on “Best Mutt Strut,” “Best Parade Outfit,” and other categories.



DOG AND OWNER CONTESTS

Do you look like your dog? Is your dog the best dressed in Bethesda? How about the best kisser? Does your dog know an amazing trick?



DOG ADOPTION SHOW

See dogs available for adoption from the Montgomery County Humane Society and local rescue organizations strut their stuff across the main stage. Maybe you'll meet your new best friend!

CENTRAL BARK - KIDS PLAY AREA

Fun for kids of all ages including a moonbounce, games, and facepainting.

Plus, food (for people and dogs) and music. A great day of fun for you, your family and your dog.



Best Friends hopes to see you -- and all of our best friends there!

Bark in the Park! This Saturday, April 17, 2010!

From http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/

There will be plenty of fun for both two-legged and four-legged friends at the City of Gaithersburg's annual Bark in the Park canine festival. Schedules for April 17, from 12 to 3 pm, this event includes a dog obstacle course, a bone hunt, and a costume parade and contest. Bark in the Park takes place at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue (next to Gaithersburg High school). Admission is only $10 per dog, which is payable at the event.

The entire afternoon is devoted to our canine citizenry and their owners. Dogs can strut their stuff and pull out their best tricks for the judges in the "Doggone it" costume parade and contest, or show of their hunting prowress in the "No bones about it" bone hunt. There will also be a dog obstacle course, tips and tricks from a professional dog trainer, prizes, and plenty of useful information and giveaways from a variety of vendors.

New this year is a special leash drive organized by Deborah Hartten of Long and Foster Realty. She will be collecting new or gently used leashes and collars for "Leashes of Love", with all donations going to local rescue groups. Leashes may be dropped off at Harttens booth at any time during the event.

Bark in the Park is Sponsored by Montgomery Life Magazine, Bestfriends Pet Care, Dogtopia Daycare and Spa, Special Paws Training, and Deborah Hartten - Long and Foster Realtors. For more information, call 301-258-6350 or email parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov .

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Cats -- But Were Afraid to Ask"

From http://www.mchumane.org/

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Cats -- But Were Afraid To Ask" With Dr. Dale Rubenstien, DVM, DABVP.

The only Board-Certified Feline Practitioner in Montgomery County

Dr. Rubenstein recieved her veterinary medical degree from Purdue University. She became board-certified in feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 1996 and is the only board certified feline practitioner in Montgomery County. She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and of Cornell Feline Health Center. She currently practices in Germantown at A CAT CLINIC. (http://www.acatclinic.us/).

NEW DATE: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7-8:30pm.

At the Rockville Public Library

21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville MD.

light refreshments

For more information call: 301-437-6189

Camper of the Month!!!

This is Liko. He's a 2 and a half year old Siberian Husky. Liko is the heartthrob of Rockville DDC! Everyone dog and human alike love him. With those bright blue eyes, who wouldn't? Liko loves to be chased, and he's always willing to try new foods. Don't let your birds near this guy, he has a special place in his tummy for them. Liko loves the cold weather and enjoyed all the snow we had this past winter. As you can see in this picture, Liko is on his throne as the king of camp! Think your dog would love Liko as much as we do? Sign up for camp today!