September 19th, 2009

4TH ANNUAL PLANET DOG FOUNDATION

AMATEUR DOG SHOW & COVER DOG CHALLENGE

Woofminster 2009 is a fundraising event to raise money for the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s non-profit grant-making organization.

The challenge categories include Best Trick, Best Mystery Mutt, Best Expression, Best Vocal, Dog/Person Look-Alike.

The winner of each category, along with five lucky  raffle winners, will compete in the Cover Dog Challenge. Top prize of the day will be a professional photo shoot for your dog at Macomber Inc.,  and the chance to be on the cover of the next Planet Dog Catalogue or in the next ad campaign.

The event will also feature a high end raffle, local vendors, service dog puppies, a bake sale, photo booth, flyball and agility demonstrations, face painting and more.

WHEN:Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

(registration begins at 12:30).

WHERE:Camp Ketcha, Scarborough, Maine (336 Black Point Road –corner of  Route 77 and Route 207).

ADMISSION: Tickets are available in advance for $12 for adults, $5 for dogs and $5 for kids ages 7- 18.  Children under the age of 7 are free!  Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Planet Dog Company Store (211 Marginal Way, Portland).

About Planet Dog Foundation

* Since 2006, PDF has given away more than a half a million dollars in cash grants  and in-kind product donations to canine service organizations nationwide.  The mission of the Planet Dog Foundation is to promote and celebrate programs in which dogs serve and support their best friends.  Funded in part by the sale of Planet Dog¹s premier line of dog products, the program provides cash grants, in-kind product donations and other support to programs in Maine and across the country that support dogs as they support people. PDF sponsors fundraisers at the local level to help raise money and awareness for area organizations that  celebrate and strengthen the bond between dogs and people while raising local visibility and  support for community programs. http://www.planetdogfoundation.org