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.of Denton
The festival also helped raise some funds for the Denton
The festival also helped raise some funds for the Denton
Animal Shelter Foundation. The organization sponsored an
obedience course as a fundraiser where dogs could practice
orders like "sit" and "speak." The foundation is raising funds in
order to build a new animal shelter in Denton.
About 17 animal rescue organizations had booths at the
festival to give information about dogs of all breeds and to find
homes for some dogs.
Mike Laris, a volunteer with the Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue,
said the organization has been participating in the Dog Days of
Denton festival for several years.
Laris brought his Great Pyrenees, Sam the Ham, to the festival
to show how good-natured the breed was and to provide more
information on adoptions.
The Purina Pro Plan "Rally to Rescue" tour played a large
part in spreading the word about rescue dogs. The tour provided
information on dog breeds and trainer Melissa Heeter gave
demonstrations on how to train a dog.
"Having Purina Pro Plan at the event really increased the
awareness of rescue dogs and the need for homes for these
dogs," Gossett said.
The festival continues to grow every year and is sure to
provide a "doggone good time" for canines and their owners,
Gossett said.
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Dy Matthews and dog Akayla Ryann
participate in the "Heinz 57" Dog Show
on Saturday during the Dog Days of
Denton Celebration n Quakertown Park.
Matthews' dog won shortest legs and
best dressed.
Becky Petrusky poses with her two Great
Pyrenees, Sanger Boy and Sydnie Jolene,
on Saturday during the Dog Days of
Denton Celebration. Petrusky volunteers
with Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue, which
offered several dogs for adoption at the
event.
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