The highlight at this year's Art Paws will be the pets, "the pooch parade," Executive director Landess Witmer calls it. Fondly referred to as the Doggie Fashion Show, Landess says it may be the main reason to go to Art Paws.
"This is an outside dog show of all and any breed imaginable," boasts Witmer. "And, best of all, these dogs know they are the guest of honor at Art Paws; it IS their day!"
The Art Paws schedule focuses on all things doggie. Perhaps the culmination is the 11am Canine Contests! The Art Paws "Most Pawpular" and "Best Dressed" catagories will award prizes, with celebrity judges and pup loving presenters: Terri Russell – Ch 8 KOLO; Amanda Sanchez – Ch 8 KOLO; and Terri Farley –American author of the Phantom Stallion Series.
This year we are happy to announce a new canine contest celebrity judge Tom Jacobs from The Animal Life Radio Show, 1180AM. The Animal Life is a radio talk show broadcast every other Wednesday at 1pm hosted by Tom Jacobs focusing on all creatures great and small in our community.
Art Paws is an annual Artown event attracting more than 5,000 pets and their people. This event celebrates responsible pet ownership, brings together the network of animal-aid organizations, and raises money for three local pet-related grants, all in a artsy, festival-like environment with concerts, beer tastings, raffles and silent auctions.
"Dogs and animals in general have always been favorite subjects of artists, commented Michelle McHardy, event coordinator of Art Paws. "We thought an animal event featuring artists, pet rescue, and animal-related businesses would be a sure hit."
And best of all, Art Paws is "putting on the dog! Dogs get adopted, money is raised, and a doggone good time is had by all!
