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3rd Annual Spring Pet Fair
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
10:00am - 3:00pm
Downtown
Clearwater, Cleveland Street
Between East and Fort Harrison Avenues
Events included a pet parade with prizes for
Best Dressed and Owner/Pet Lookalike
Rescue Groups & Vendors
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| More Winners - The Littlest Red Hat and the Princess |
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| Winners of the Owner/Pet Lookalike Contest |
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| How cute is this little Bulldog?! |
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| The Pet Fair wasn't just for dogs. |
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| This Chinese Crested Puff was ready for the beach. |
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| Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club did Agility Demos. |
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| Artist Brian Nutt did dog Caricatures. |
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| Lucy's finished portrait. |
Pawfest 2008
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas
to support and raise awareness for SPCA Tampa Bay.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
10 AM - 3 PM
Largo Central Park
101 Central Park Drive
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| China was dressed in style for the event. |
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| It was a beautiful sunny day. |
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| There were balloon animals for the kids... |
16th Annual Mutt Strut
Saturday, March 8th, 2008
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Honeymoon Island State Park
In spite of heavy winds, lots of people and pets
turned out to enjoy the festivities.
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| Animal Planet was there to sign up pets hoping to be the next Star |
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| This Bulldog wasn't about to let a little wind ruin his day |
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| The Park Ranger shows off her new Rottweiler puppy, Chopper. |
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| Southeastern Guide Dogs Puppies in Training |
Get Rescued...In Gulfport
March 1, 2008
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Beach Blvd. in Downtown Gulfport, FL
Vendors, Music, Food, Rescue Groups with Adoptable Pets
Wine Tasting at Historic Gulfport Casino
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The event was a huge success!
As many as 15 dogs found their forever homes,
money was raised by over 50 rescue groups,
and everyone had a great time.
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| DARE's booth offered microchipping & was busy all day |
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| Great Pyrenees was one of over 50 participating rescue groups. |
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| No Bones About It had agility equipment set up for dogs to try. |
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| Coco had no trouble with the tunnel. |
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| The ASAP Pelican posed for pictures. |
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| Event coordinator Lynda Shehan got around on a Segway |
Congratulations Maggie!
Graduate of Intermediate Obedience
Need a Great Dog Trainer or Agility Trainer?
Contact Phyllis Mazzarisi
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| Maggie |
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| Buffett |
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| Kylee |
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| Gracie |
Bowser Games
February 9th, 2008
Highlander Park, Dunedin, FL
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A day of Fun & Food for the whole family.
Contests for Kids and Dogs,
Demonstrations, Rescue Groups, Vendors and More!
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| It was another beautiful day - in spite of the rain farther South. |
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| These Mastiffs looked like they were enoying the day. |
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| Powdered sugar on the face - one of the hazards of begging for funnel cake. |
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| Brady made a new friend... |
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| and saw his girlfriend Molly too! |
2nd Annual
SPOT Holiday Pet Festival & Adoptathon!
hosted by the City of St.Petersburg Azalea Recreation
Sponsored by Pet Food Warehouse
Saturday, December 8th
9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Azalea Recreation
1600-72nd St. N. St. Petersburg
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| The weather was perfect for the event. |
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| Bay News 9's Leigh Moody hosted the costume contests again this year, |
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| Contest winner Farmer Ted |
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| Contest winner Peanut dressed as Cotton Candy |
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| Brady made a new friend, BiBi. |
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| Five Chihuahuas are better than one! |
Congratulations to the winners!
(Click on the picture above to go to the contest website and view them.)
Get Rescued......in Gulfport Presents
La Femme La Fashion
Luncheon and Fashion Show
benefiting
animal rescue groups
(for a list of participating rescues visit www.getrescuedingulfport.com)
Sunday, December
2, 2008
Noon - 3:00 PM
Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
5700 Shore Blvd, Gulfport
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| Everyone had a great time at the event! |
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| Friends Sparky & his people Bill & Pat Poe attended. |
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| Lynda Shehan hosted the event. |
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| There were some great clothes... |
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| And beautiful models too! |
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| How pretty are these girls? |
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| Kathie |
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| Cinderella |
2nd Annual Wag the Beach Dog Walk
Bring your dog out to enjoy sun, sand, and fun
on Treasure Island Beach
Contests - Vendor Booths
Admission Free
104th Avenue and Gulf Blvd
Saturday November 17th, 2007
9 AM - Noon
(Click on the logo to go to the official website)
A big tail waggin' THANKS to Jean Harper for the photos!
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| The weather was perfect - no wind this year! |
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| This little guy was bundled against the early chill. |
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| This little Chihuahua came prepared for the sunshine. |
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| The cool weather didn't bother this group. |
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| Marlon worked the Lab Rescue booth next to Bradyville. |
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| Brady always loves a day at the beach. |
2nd Annual DOX-A-PALOOZA
November 3rd, 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Crest Lake Park on Gulf to Bay Blvd (SR 60)
Clearwater, FL
Weiner Races * Contests * Doxie Market *
Silent Auction * Not-so-Silent Auction * Food * Vendors
Micro-Chipping and More !
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| It was a beautiful day at Crest Lake Park |
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| There was a great turnout for Dox-a-Palooza II |
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| Brady met lots of Dachshunds |
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| Who knew there were so many colors and coats? |
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| We made some new friends |
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| Rose and Bosco |
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| You didn't have to be a Doxi to run in the races... |
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| you didn't even have to run. |
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| On your mark,,,get set... |
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| GO!!!! |
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| Even Jeffery raced and finished. |
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| This little girl enjoyed watching the festivities. |
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| It was a tie for 1st Place in the Face Licking Contest... |
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| 110 licks each! |
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| Costume Contest entry - the Pirate |
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| Costume Contest Winner - the Princess |
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| Costume Contest Winner - The Harley Dog |
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| "Best Costume" Contest Winner - The Knight & Dragon |
Doggie Halloween Party
Tuesday October 30th, 2007
6:30 PM - 8:30PM
Peg's Pizza Cantina
3038 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
Costume Contest at 7:30
Goody Bags for everyone!
Sponsored by
Reef Dog Gifts & Grooming
Auntie Lynda's Pet Care & Sitting Services
and Bark & Browse
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| Brady went as a Devil Dog |
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| Maggie was an Angel...for a change! |
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| Maggie met a little skeleton |
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| This Bulldog was a Demon |
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| The Chic-Fil-A Cows would be proud. |
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| Gone Fishin' |
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| This mailman had kind of a bad day. |
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| Extra Points for the ballerina's pirouette |
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| It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Rocketdog! |
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| Fairy Dogfather Dudley |
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| Prize Winners Alvin & the Chipmunks |
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| Prize Winner Bat Dog |
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| A big THANKS to Peg's Pizza Cantina |
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| And the judges! |
Fall Pet Fest
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Noon - 2:00 PM
Halloween Pet Costume Contest
3 Grand Prizes - $250 Pet Food Warehouse Gift Certificates!
Brady donated 10% of the sales from his table to SPCA!
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| Captain Kirk brought his Tribble |
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| This little pup wasn't so sure about the whole thing |
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| Elvis Lives! |
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| Winnie the Pit, Tigger, Eeyore, & Piglet |
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| Alice & her White Rabbit |
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| Pirates Susie & Neil of Pet Food Warehouse |
And the winners are...
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| Runner up Peyton Manning |
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| Runner up Little Bo Peep & her sheep |
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| Runner up Holy Cow! |
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| Grand Prize Winner Pumpkin Patch |
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| Grand Prize Winner Gizmo the Transformer |
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| Grand Prize Winner Harley the Chihuahua |
October 20th, 2007
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
in Downtown St. Petersburg's
North Shore Park
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| All set up |
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| Brady & Molly |
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| Brady working the booth |
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| B worked the booth at Josh's Firehouse Dog Treats |
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| Even cats got in on the fun. |
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| Tons of people and dogs came out to walk. |
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| Brady & Taffy |
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| Friends Tasha and Angel |
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| Everyone turned out for the costume contest, large dogs... |
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| and small ones. |
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| Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Dorothy wait to go in front of the judges. |
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| Brady & dog park pal Stella |
3rd Annual Dog Swim
Day
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
Fossil Park Pool - 6739 Martin
Luther King Jr. St. N.
Swim sessions: 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 to
3 p.m.
Friendly canines got to splash and paddle in
the pool.
Thanks to the City of St. Pete for a wonderful
time!
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| Maggie |
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| Jump Maggie Jump! |
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| Contestants for "Biggest Dog" |
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| Mayor Rick Baker |
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| Chester |
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| Brady, Maggie and Dutch |
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| Double Retrieving |
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| Maggie Jumps & Brady Supervises |
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| Racing for the toys |
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| Stella |
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| Drying off |
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| All worn out. |
Calendar Presentation
Party!
Thursday, August 16th 6:30-8:00pm
Azalea Recreation Center 1600 72nd
St N. St. Pete
OPEN HOUSE
Reef Dog Gifts & Grooming
and
Auntie Lynda's Pet Care & Sitting Services
Auntie Lynda (Lynda Shehan) kicked off her pet sitting business and
distributed information on keeping pets safe during hurricane season. Lots of people updated their pets' tags with current
information including cell phone #s.
Art Walk Saturday, June 16, 2007
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reef Dog Gifts & Grooming
2820 Beach Blvd, Downtown Gulfport
(727) 323-3892
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| Lynda Sheehan, Mary O'Malley, & Jo |
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| Back: Kathy, Mary, & Sandy/Front: Lynda & Jo |
Green Thumb Festival
City Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration
April 28th & 29th, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walter Fuller Park
7981 26th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, FL
Vendor Booth
(Uh Oh - Mom forgot the camera!)
2nd Annual Festival of Pets
Sponsored by Pet Food Warehouse
April 14, 2007
9:00 am - Noon
Vinoy Park, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL
Vendor Booth
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| Parade Float - Jungle of Fun |
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| Parade Float - Tampa Bay Devil Rays Stadium |
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| Sun Dogess Molly - Judge's Choice Award |
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| All dressed up for the occasion |
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| Brady & His Dog Park Pal, Stella |
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| Brady & His New Friend, Sadie |
Humane Society of Tampa Bay's
20th Annual Fundraising Walk for the Animals
Bark in the Park
March 24, 2007
8:30 am - Noon
Al Lopez Park, 4810 North Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL
(Next to Raymond James Stadium)
Vendor Booth
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| There were lots of booths with good information |
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| It was a great turnout and a beautiful day. |
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| The dogs had a fun time too. |
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| We saw some old friends... |
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| and made some new ones like Red. |
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| Brady and Molly met at Festival of Pets last year. |
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