Hi everyone,
I'm so sorry we haven't had any events. i tried to find someone else to take over the group, but to no avail. However, i will not be tutoring this summer (that's my 2nd job), so now I have time to get together and meet you fine people! :)

Your furry friend will love this event! It actually starts at 9am, but Molly and I (Elane) will be at Field #2 at 11am. Hope to see you there!

All dogs must remain on leash (6ft or shorter is preferred)
owners are responsible for picking up after their pets.

Activities and Events Include:
The Skyhoundz Canine Flying Disc Competition: This FREE Frisbee disc competition is open to all dogs regardless of lineage or experience. Prizes will be awarded to the top (3) competitors. Winners will qualify to compete in regional competition, culminating in the World Canine Frisbee Disc Championship. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with all competitions starting at 9 a.m. While supplies last, each participant will go home with a free official disc.
For more information, call (919) 469-4100.

Rabies and Micro Chipping: Keep your pets safe by getting them vaccinated and Micro-Chipped anytime throughout the event. Vaccinations will be $5 & Micro-Chipping $10 each.
For more information, call Cary Animal Control at (919) 319-4517

Dogs and Puppies Adoption: Throughout the day several local animal rescue groups will have adoptable dogs on hand. Take time to give a little love, a donation, or even better, help a homeless animal find a new home and you will find a new best friend! This year's participants include; SPARR and Petpourri, Marley’s Cat Tales, Wake County Adoption and Outreach Center, Second Chance Pets, Pawfect Match Rescue, CARE ( Chatham Area Rescue and Education), C.A.R.E. for Animals, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, Animall Pet Adoption and Outreach, CARA, Pet Foster Network w/ Companion Chi, Boston Terrier Rescue, My 2 and a Rescue, ReTails Thrift Shop (AnimalKind), Best Friends Pet Adoptions, Carolina Border Collie Rescue, Coalition to Unchain Dogs, Canine Connections, People United for Pets.

Charity Events: Raffle, Doggie Dive for Prizes, Pet Photographs, Pet Massages, Dunking Booth, Hot Dog & Ice Cream vendors. All funds raised go directly to our non profit participants.

Local Vendors: Join an anticipated 30-35 local businesses offering giveaways and valuable information relating to; Pet sitting, Pet grooming, Dog training, Pet foods, Pet supplies, Veterinary services and many more pet related specialties. Join our sponsors Fetch! Pet Care and Bark Busters Home Dog Training and other vendors including: Camp Bow Wow, Artwork By Patrick, Just Dogs Gourmet, Heritage Makers, Bank of America - SPCA card, Pet Pantry, Best Friends Pet Care, The Pet Necklace, Quixotic Portraits, Silly Monkey Designs, Cat Clinic of Cary, Poodle Tees & More, Bone Appetite Bakery, Hidden Fence Systems, Woof and Wheels, Johnson Subaru of Cary, Nutraceuticals, Shure Pets, VCA Cornerstone - Cary, Vet Surgical Referral Practice, Triangle Pet Supply, Handcrafted Collars and Dogtopia. Vendors will have giveaways and valuable pet related information.

WoofStock is back!!

Woofstock is coming back to Durham on September 22 and will once again feature the Skyhoundz Frisbee Competition.

Peruse the highlights of last years great event while standing by for updates on the upcoming WOOFSTOCK 2007.

There were a lot of fun and games and some incredible canines too!
Scheduled Events
Date Time Event Location Notes
September 22, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WoofStock Northgate Park

There were a lot of fun and games and some incredible canines last year!

Have a frisbee catching dog? We had the nationally known "Skyhoundz Frisbee Competition. Participation was free and open to anyone. Check out www.skyhoundz.com for complete information. Any dog can compete. Registration for the Skyhoundz event begins at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to get there early!!

Of course, no Woofstock would be complete without zany contests with GREAT PRIZES. From best tail wag, farthest biscuit toss, best trick, the memorable EGG RACE, the list goes on!

We are also delighted that P.O.P. N.C., a mobile spay/neuter clinic was offering a microchip and rabies clinic. All that was needed was a copy of your pet?s vaccination history, to take advantage of the rabies clinic.

We had a BARKING GOOD time at WOOFSTOCK 2006!

The annual event, in its third year, drew a crowd of 200 canine loving people and their 4-legged companions. This years ?canine carnival? included the nationally recognized Skyhoundz Frisbee Competition (www.skyhoundz.com). Canines wowed the crowds with their athleticism in this fun filled event. Ali Johnston of the Animal Protection Society of Orange County entertained the crowd with Osa, the extremely talented agility dog. The pace was picked up by the speed of the fly ball demonstration, and there was lots of laughs with the variety of contests, including the introduction of the ?limbo? contest.

DPR would like to thank these sponsors:

Gold Paw

Doggie Spa & Day Care

Camp Bow Wow

The Independent Weekly

Silver Paw

Carver Street Animal Hospital

Triangle Veterinary Hospital

Creature Comforts Inn

Pet Behavior Help

Bronze Paw

Scoop-n-Doo

Sunny Acres Pet Resort

We?d also like to thank the following groups who are dedicated in finding homes for all the wonderful pets who need them.

APS of Durham County

APS of Orange County

Independent Animal Rescue

Pawfect Match

Carolina Border Collie Rescue

AniMall Pet Adoption & Outreach Center

North Carolina Rottweiler Rescue

Many thanks to Pet Overpopulation Patrol (POP-NC), a mobile spay/neuter clinic who attended this event as well.

Here is a website for more information:
http://www.durhamdogpark.org/woofstock2007.html

Should be a fun event! There will be 40 vendors on hand giving out free gifts, prizes and info and there will be groomers, trainers, pet sitters, vets and much more. More info located here:

http://www.bestpawonline.com/news-and-events/

Bring your dog to The Factory in Wake Forest for a fundraiser to benefit Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue!

Many merchants will offer special doggie items. You can get a portrait of your pet done or make a ceramic doggie bowl with their own paw prints and much more. All proceeds will be donated to NRGRR, so bring spending money! The Factory

Shop around, eat, and take advantage of the fun activities!

Bundle up and join the NC division of the Puppy Mill Awareness Day Organization for a peaceful protest against The Pet Pad!!!!

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Pet Pad (formerly known as PetLand, it was notorious for dealing with puppy mills), sells puppies they claim to purchase from "breeder" Sharon Munk or BJ & Guys Kennels. Sharon Munk is actually licensed with the USDA as a breeder and broker in Menlo, Kansas. She farms and brokers puppies!

In this group, I'm confident we all agree that puppies do not belong in pet stores or in the mills that produce
them. The holiday season is the perfect time to bring awareness to the pain and suffering of the puppy mill dogs. Perhaps what's more important, we need to spread the word on the sheer number loving dogs that are waiting to be adopted, that buying a puppy is essentially denying a homeless dog a home.

Please come out and help The Awareness Day Organization educate by handing out brochures
and getting our message out?NO MORE PUPPY MILLS!!!!

We need your help. The larger the crowd the louder our voice will be! Make a sign or just be present and make a statement that could save hundreds of lives this holiday season. We are the only voice that they have?.let's speak
for the victims.

If you can join us please RSVP to skalboum@earthlink.net

Links:
Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Puppy Mills Breed Misery - info
Sick puppies from PetLand, the former store.
PetPad puppies are transported from Kansas - that isn't ideal...
Hope to see you there this Saturday!!