We are one week away from our 2nd annual Pet Expo! One of the most popular events last year was the Pet Costume Contest. If you need a reason to smile and laugh, come to the West Pavilion at the Finney County Fairgrounds at 2:00 to see pets dressed as spiders, super heroes and fairy princesses! Our line-up of judges includes Mayor Nancy Harness and city councilmen Reynaldo Mesa and John Doll.

Another event we are very excited about is the Flyball Competition. A flyball team from Wichita will be here to demonstrate their sport and may even let your pet athlete give it a try! The GC Kennel Club will give obedience and agility demonstrations and the pointers and retrievers get into the act with field trials showing off their talents.

Vendor booths featuring pet clothing, pet nutrition and other items will be on hand. Local businesses have been very generous in donating awesome products and services for bid in our silent auction. From framed prints and birdbaths, to haircuts, hotel stays and food…there is certainly something for everyone!

If you come early for the Dog Jog and stay over the lunch hour for the Expo, the FCHS society will operate a concession stand. Sloppy Joes, chili frito pies and BBQ from Webb’s will be served.

We are proud to be able to help out the forgotten animals of this community. Won’t you share your pampered pets with us on this day and be a part of the effort?

I forgot to mention in my last blog that we’ve made it easy for everyone to register early for the Dog Jog. You can go to our website, finneycohs.org and print off a registration form. Just send the form and your $20 registration fee to FCHS, P.O. Box 2031, Garden City, KS 67846 before October 13th. One dog per person. You must be 16 or older unless you are accompanied by an adult. And, your dog must be on a leash and must not act aggressive towards people or other dogs.
And, don’t forget, even if you don’t choose to walk your dog, you can register and walk along just for the pleasure of walking and supporting the Finney County Humane Society. Then, when the walk is over, go on into the Livestock Building and enjoy a day of fun at the Pet Expo.

The Paws for a Cause -Dog Jog and Pet Expo 2009 is coming soon, Saturday, October 17th. All the plans are coming together and we are very excited about this event. Leading off the day will be the dog walk from 10-11AM. Registration fee is $20 and you get a free Expo t-shirt. At the expo there will be vendor and educational booths. Our silent auction will have some really great items such as a Kodak EasyShare digital camera. Gift certificates from area hotels, restaurants, and hair salons. Art and jewery items from local artists and a large variety of other great items! For entertainment there will be demonstrations by the Fly Ball dog team from Wichita. The Comfort Inn and the Garden City Telegram are sponsoring the team. Also, demonstrations by the local Kennel Club featuring agility and obedience training. And, a Field Trial demonstration. At 2:00pm there will be the dog costume contest which everyone seemed to enjoy last year! Both you and your dogs are invited to wear a costume.
So, come on out and plan to spend a really fun day at the Dog Jog and Pet Expo.

Join us October 4th at Community Congregational Church for the second annual Blessing of the Pets. Bring your pets, big and small, on a leash or in a carrier.

More info is in this Blessing of the Pets PDF