MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE MARCH EVENTS!

Rabies Clinic
Saturday, March 8^th
9:30am-12:30pm
Sudbury
A veterinarian from Sudbury Animal Hospital will be in Sudbury giving rabies shots for cats and dogs. Sudbury and non-Sudbury residents are welcome. A $12 fee for the rabies shot applies. If you are a Sudbury resident, you can register your dog here as well. A $10 registration fee applies for a spay or neutered animal and a $12 registration fee applies for an intact pet. Walk-ins are welcome. 

To receive a three year vaccine, proof of a previous three year vaccine at any time or a one year rabies vaccine in the last 9-12 months must be provided. If proof is not provided, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will only recognize a one year vaccine.

For safety, please bring your dog on a leash or in a carrier and cats in a carrier.

For more information, please call Sudbury Animal Hospital at 978/443 2839.
 

Poodle Rescue of New England Presents Fifi & Fido’s Photo-op Fundraiser
Saturday, March 15^th  
11:00am-2:00pm
Newton
Put on your collar, dust off your paws… come and have your photo taken for a great cause. All proceeds go to Poodle Rescue of New England. Walk-ins only.

Digital photos will be emailed to customers.

Prices are:
- $6 for one or $15 for three digital photos
- $10 for one 4x6 print, $15 for two 4x6 prints, $20 for three 4x6 digital prints
 

Acton Store Ribbon Cutting
Friday, March 28^th
Noon
We will mark the recent renovation of our Acton store with a ribbon cutting by the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Refreshments for canines and their people will be served and free dog and cat goodie bags will be distributed to the first 25 attendees. We will also have valuable raffle prizes including gift baskets and gift cards to local establishments.
 

Acton Store Grand Re-Opening Party!
Saturday, March 29^th
Noon-4:00pm  
We still have the same wide pine flooring but otherwise, our store has a whole new fresh look! We are now offering you a wonderful doggie bakery filled with canine delectables and a matted obedience ring for dog training. 

Bring your friends, four-legged and otherwise, to our grand re-opening and enjoy refreshments, as well as samples and treats from our participating vendors and partners!

Events include:
- Free samples from Weruva dog and cat cans
- Free samples from Dogswell and Catswell treats
- Paw Prints in Clay! A local ceramic artist will capture an impression/print of your favorite pet’s paw in clay. Your paw print can be a decorative tile or ornament that is personalized and truly one of a kind! The artist will work with you to select colors and decorative elements. No mess, quick, easy and prices start at only $30. Dogs and cats of all sizes and ages are welcome! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to House Rabbit Network.
 

Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Dog Testing
Sunday, March 30^th
11:00am-4:00pm
Sudbury
What is the Canine Good Citizen Program? AKC's Canine Good Citizen certification program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club and they are automatically recorded in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Archive.

What is Therapy Dogs International (TDI)? TDI was formed so that dogs could be certified, insured and registered as volunteer Therapy Dogs. The goal of the organization is to unite and increase the number of available Therapy Dogs, give them the recognition they deserve, and to alert hospitals and other institutions to the importance of therapy dog visits to their patients.

Requirements
- Minimum age for CGC Testing is six months and for TDI is one year old.
- No aggressive dogs please

Registration
- Pre-registration required at 978/443-7682 or visit the Sudbury store in person.
- Non-refundable payment is due upon registration.
- Cost is $30 for CGC or TDI test only and $40 for CGC/TDI combined.
- A donation to Canine Companions for Independence is included in registration fee.

On Test Date
Please bring your dog license, a six foot leash, treats and a brush for the test. Make sure your dog is wearing an appropriate collar for the test; no prong or head halter collars are allowed.  Also, please be sure to walk your dog prior to the test, because if he has an accident during the test, he will be disqualified. Proof of vaccination against rabies and distemper (found in your dog's annual DHLPP shot) will be required in order to be evaluated for TDI.

For more detailed information, please visit: www.akc.org or www.tdi-dog.org.