Grab Your Leashes for Walk-N-Wag 2010!

The Frederick County Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk-N-Wag will be held Saturday, May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Frederick’s Baker Park.

“This is our major fundraising event of the entire year,” said Brigitte Farrell, Executive Director. “We rely on hundreds of dog lovers to raise pledges and then come out to the park for an awesome day of fun with their beloved animal companions.” Proceeds from the event will benefit FCHS programs, including the pet food bank and emergency veterinary assistance programs.

FCHS again is teaming up with Clear Channel Radio Stations WFMD and WFRE to promote and participate at the event. Radio personalities Bob Miller and David Conrad will be the event emcees and broadcast live from the Gazebo.

The event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. when the registration tent opens, followed by welcoming remarks by Frederick Mayor Randy McClement, the traditional Blessing of the Animals, and the Walk around Baker Park at 10:00 a.m. Folks can enjoy live music and great food, visit with dozens of animal rescue groups, sponsors and vendors, enter their dogs in fun doggy contests and win great prizes. Also featured are a demonstration by the Mad Dogs Flying Disk Club, and a performance by “Mutts Gone Nuts.”

Avoid the crowds at Registration by registering now online at www.walk-n-wag.com, or at the Pre-Registration Party on Thursday, May 20 at 217 West Patrick Street from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All participants who raise at least $50 in pledges win prizes, and all registrants will receive a goodie bag provided by sponsors and a Walk-N-Wag doggy bandana.

Lookin for Love

Hi! I am a sweet male stray kitty in need of home. I was neutered, dewormed and vaccinated at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital. I tested negative for Felv/FiV. You can visit me at the hospital or call for more information.

Tasty Fundraiser Benefits FCHS

Dine Out for the Animals. The Frederick County Humane Society has a tasty fundraiser. Enjoy delicious salads, burritos and more at California Tortilla, followeed by a yummy ice cream treat at Coldstone Creamery! These two great eateries are located right next door to each other at 1700 Kingfisher Drive (route 26 Gia...nt Foods strip mall, heading toward Walkersville from Route 15). Thursday, May 13th from 5-9pm. You must use the secret password "BIGGLES" when ordering your food at California Tortilla. See you there!

Creative Name

The most creative name award goes to (drum roll, please) Admiral Wolverine Lightning Bolt.

Angel

Angel is a lovely Austrailian Shepherd that was adopted from a rescue. She travels around with her new mom to nursing homes and brightens the residents' day. She is definitely living up to her name.

New Dog Friendly Ride

We dote over them, bake them special bisquits, buy them expensive toys they shred into a million peices, all because we love them! Now we can buy a new vehicle designed just for them! Honda is introduced the new Dog Friendly Honda Element.

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2010/element/downloads/ElementDogFriendlyFactSheet.pdf

Microchipping Update

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has introduced a free online lookup tool that instantly provides the manufacturer's contact number for most microchips produced in the United States.

In a study of 53 animal shelters, approximately 75% of the owners of microchipped stray pets were found. The most common reason owners could not be located was incorrect or disconnected telephone numbers.

New technology can never fix the age-old problem of out-of-date registration information, so don't forget to update your information if you move or get a new phone number.

For more information log onto www.petmicrochiplookup.org