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Third Annual Doggie Street Festival T


he third annual Doggie Street Festival (DSF) to raise aware- ness about pet adoption will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,


July 31, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. Dedicated to increasing dog adoptions, the event has placed more than 250 shelter dogs with new families in the past two years. Launched in 2009, DSF’s initial event brought together more than 35 breed-specific rescue groups and shelters with adoptable dogs from throughout San Diego County. Thou- sands of San Diegans, including pet professionals, educators, veterinarians, vendors, entertainers and dedicated volunteers attended to support the festival and its mission. This year’s festival features animal advice, pet prod- ucts and services, food and family entertainment. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to attend. Organizing the event is Jude Artenstein, a filmmaker


currently working on Rescue Me, a documentary that follows the journey of a group of abandoned dogs and the people that rescued them. Artenstein previously line-produced the critically acclaimed hit comedy, A Day Without a Mexican, and has co-written, directed and produced numerous films.


Location: 1 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101. For more information, visit DoggieStreetFestival.org.


Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon 2011 T


9 AM-4 PM D SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011 3rd Annual


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D Bring your friendly doggie D Fun for everyone D Music D Good eats D Original doggie art D Pet Merchandise D Photo booth D Ask a pet professional booth D Kids art booth D Rescue groups will have adoptable dogs on site


www.doggiestreetfestival.org 501 (c) (3) non-profit event


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he Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC) will spon- sor the sixth annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, September 11, at the dog beach in Del Mar. Featuring surfing dogs, a dog bikini contest, humans surfing in costume, celebrity judges from the surfing industry and more than 40 vendors, the event offers people and their pets an opportunity to exercise, bond and have fun. Funds raised will support HWAC programs, including the


center’s adoption initiative that finds homes for more than 3,000 animals annually, 80 percent of which are rescued from overcrowded shelters and animal control facilities,


PRESENTS surf dog


SUNDAY, SEPT. 11th 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Sign up now! www.surfdog.kintera.org Del Mar Dog Beach natural awakenings pet Summer 2011 3


where they might otherwise be euthanized. HWAC also reaches 10,000 animals and 50,000 children and adults each year through their Humane Education programs, the AniMo- bile traveling classroom, visits to Title I schools throughout San Diego County, Pet Encounter Therapy, therapeutic riding programs, Animeals and more.


Location: Hwy. 101, near Via de la Valle intersection, Del Mar 92014. For more information or to sign up for surf clinics, visit SurfDog.Kintera.org. To learn more about HWAC, visit AnimalCenter.org.


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