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Downtown
Glendale Celebrates Dog Days
Story by Bette and Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Hot
and humid weather helped to identify the dog days of summer in
Murphy Park this weekend.
Saturday, August 4th was the 3rd year for the Dog Days
of Summer presented by the Historic Downtown Business
Community and the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Many of the events and booths were held in Murphy Park,
which was good for the dogs.
There were trees, treats and other dogs and lots of
smells! The last
two previous years, the event was held in the evening, trying
to make the best of a hot summer day.
This
year, Dog Days of Summer was held in the morning starting at
7:00 a .m. Bitz-ee-Mama's offered breakfast burritos, for a donation,
the amount was up to the buyer, which could be enjoyed in the
park. The
proceeds went to the Sun Valley Animal Shelter.
And for the four-legged attendees, Pratt's Pet Store
was offered Woofles Dog Treats.
Afterward, canines could get a free massage from Hands
on Dog!
Linda Moran-Whittley of Papa Ed's
Ice Cream is the force behind the event.
Linda tells us: "The 3rd
Annual Dog Days of Summer was FUNTASTIC.
Woofles Pancakes served by Pratt's Pet Supply & egg
burritos served by Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant gave everyone the
energy to start the day.
$1000.00 donated to The Sun Valley Animal Shelter,
$570.00 donated to Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response
Team, exhibitors, prize wheel, stage program, contest
opportunities made it a Dog-Gone Good Time."
Supplies for the shelter were collected at the Glendale
Convention and Visitor's Bureau (GCVB).
The first 100 visitors received a free gift bag from
the GCVB.Z
"600
people and 1500 dogs", Loraine Pino, Manager of the Glendale
Convention and Visitors Bureau stated, "We are
thrilled with the turnout for the 3rd annual event. Dog
Days of Summer is becoming a much anticipated community event
for valley residents who are seeking fun outings with their
pets. The event is also a great opportunity to showcase
the downtown."
The
event is fun and a chance for canines and their owners to meet
one another. And
to raise money and supplies to the Sun Valley Animal Shelter
in west Glendale. Team
Lulu and Team Chris form Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant challenged
one another to see who could raise the most money.
They raised collectively, $1000.00!
The
no kill shelter has been taking care of homeless cats and dogs
in the northwest valley since 1995.
The shelter now offers a full service, low cost clinic.
Clinic hours are 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Wednesday
through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
It is best to make an appointment by calling,
623-512-4673.
Topaz, the first Crisis Response dog to work with a fire
department, was unable to attend Saturday's event.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet no. 4414.
From
Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant: Ruben Florez and Faith.
Kurt Oleson, Event and Volunteer Coordinator for
Sun Valley Animal Shelter give gives Faith a personal
thank you!
Team Kris and Team Lulu, from Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant,
raised a combined total of $1,000.00 for the Sun Valley
Shelter.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4416.
Kurt
Oleson, Ruben Florez, Lulu Rodriguez, Kristina Ortega and in
the front row, Faith. Team
Kris and Team Lulu, from Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant, raised a
combined total of $1,000.00 for the Sun Valley Shelter.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4425.
Linda
Moran-Whittley, of Papa Ed's Ice Cream, Megan Hanks, Volunteer
Coordinator, Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team,
and Jim Nobles. Jim
consistently placed his leftover change, after his ice cream
purchase, into the tip jar.
He wanted to help and is in the area a lot as his
mother is
Christine
Nobles owner of Glendale Flowers in Catlin Court.
This
year, as in the previous two years, Linda Moran-Whittney of
Papa Ed's Ice Cream donated the contents of ice cream parlor's
tip jar to the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team.
She presented Megan Hanks, Volunteer Coordinator,
Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team, with a check
for $570.00!
The
Glendale Crisis Response Team is made up of dedicated
volunteers trained by the Glendale Fire Department and are
professional and compassionate during a time of need, or
crisis. They
provide support 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
SUPPORT:
Sun
Valley Animal Shelter
7150
N. 110th Avenue
Glendale,
Arizona 85304
623-872-7941
http://sunvalleypets.org/
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4435.
Local
Glendale Downtown customer Susan Hebert brought Glendale
finest 'Diva Dog Snowball who models her special outfit for
Saturday's fundraiser.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet no. 4438.
Glendale
Viva Dog, Snowball, is not afraid to pose in front of the
camera. Her
owner, Susan Hebert is proud.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4428.
The
winner of the Pet Look-a-Like Contest is Randi Berthold, a kindergarten
teacher from Cave Creek AZ on the left.
Christine Nobles from Glendale Flowers designed and
created the prize.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4440.
Shadow
enjoys a free Frosty Paws from Papa Ed's Ice Cream. Pete Christopher is holding the treat for Shadow.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4431
4
Sister Dog Family owned in common by The Kappes and Moran-
Whittley families. Each family has 2!
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Dog
Days of Summer
PICNIC IN THE PARK WITH YOUR POOCH
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Enjoy a fun-filled morning for you and your best
furry friend!
7-10 a.m. Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale
(58th and Glendale avenues)
7-9 a.m. Breakfast served
in Murphy Park
9 a.m. Dog Days Program in the Amphitheater
Presented by the Historic Downtown
Business Community and the Glendale
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Pet Massages, Pet
Gifts & Accessories
Pet Look-a-Like Contest
Raffles and Prizes • Sun Valley
Animal Shelter Presentation
& Donations • Meet the
Glendale Crisis Response Team From
The Glendale Fire Department & Their
Dogs • FREE Frosty Paw Treats
Watering Stations & Cool Pool Stops
Free Gift Bags To First 100 People
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SUPPORT:
Sun Valley Animal Shelter
- 7150
N. 110th Avenue
- Glendale,
Arizona 85304
- 623-872-7941
- http://sunvalleypets.org/
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