I’m practicing my barking now, WOOF! And the Westminster Winner, Uno, is going to be there too!! I can just see it now, all those dogs barking at the Capitol, hehe, should be LOADS of fun! This event is very noble in sharing a portion of the proceeds with the VetDogs project! Happy Memorial Day everyone, WOOF! Look for Bill McFadden to be our guest on a Special Edition show of Animal Talk Naturally, Monday June 2nd at 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific on Blog Talk Radio.

Here’s the news:
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Sacramento, Calif., May 22, 2008 —WANTED your hero dog stories! On Wednesday, June 25 dogs and their best friends from all over California will gather at Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA for “Bark at the CapitolTM” in celebration of “Dog Day.”

On that day we will announce “Bark at the Capitol’s” winner of the “Friends for Life©” award which highlights the amazing friendships shared between dogs and their owners. Nomination essays are currently being accepted and are due to organizers by June 1, 2008. The heroes will be judged on the impact they have made to their owners’ lives, be it through bravery, support or companionship. These dogs have given willingly of their unfailing loyalty and spirit in their constant desire to help and are examples of the incredible difference that dogs make in our lives.

The “Friends for Life” judging will be lead by “Bark at the Capitol’s” technical advisor and renowned dog handler Bill McFadden. A handler with more than 25 years of experience; and the winner of approximately 500 “Best in Shows,” including the Westminster Kennel Club and Eukanuba dog shows, McFadden and the other judges will be looking for examples of the strong love and devotion that dogs give their human companions.

“My involvement with dogs has allowed me the privilege of being able to travel and make friends all over the world. I have met people from all walks of life with one thing in common— their love and respect of dogs,” said McFadden. “Dogs connect the world community. The “Friends for Life” award honors the special relationships we share with our dogs, by recognizing their bravery, support and companionship, which are examples of the extraordinary difference that dogs make in our lives every day,” continued McFadden.

What: Bark At The Capitol TM 2008
Who: Dog Lovers from All Over California
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Time: 10AM-4PM
Why: To Celebrate Dogs and their Best Friends!
Cost: FREE, $5.00 suggested donation at the gate
Website: www.barkatthecapitol.org

Activities

Welcome: Dog Day Declaration; Meet the Breeds and Mutts Parade – 11:30 a.m.
Friends for Life Award Presentation - 12:00 pm.
Flyball and Agility Demonstration - 12:30 p.m.
Therapy/Rescue Dog Demonstration - 1:00 p.m.

Ongoing activities:
Agility Demonstration
Dancing Dogs
Dog Product and Service Vendors
Dog Rescue Organizations
Flyball Canine Relay
Police Dogs/Military Dogs
Rally Obedience
Sheep Herding
Therapy Dogs
Pet Education

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WANTED your hero dog stories!

On Wednesday, June 25 Bark At The Capitol will announce the winner of the The Kennel Club’s Friends for Life© award highlighting the amazing friendships shared between dogs and their owners.

Nomination essays are currently being accepted. Entries are due by Sunday, June 1, 2008. Heroes will be judged on the impact they have made to their owners’ lives, be it through bravery, support or companionship. These dogs have given willingly of their unfailing loyalty and spirit in their constant desire to help and are examples of the incredible difference that dogs make in our lives.

What: Nominate your dog hero
How: Send your essay to: friends4life@barkatthecapitol.org
Deadline: June 1, 2008, Sunday
For More Information: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/

Deadline: June 1, 2008, Sunday
For More Information: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/

About Bark at the Capitol
Bark at the Capitol (www.barkatthecapitol.org) is an event hosted by the Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC), a non-profit association dedicated to the protection and promotion of dogs. It’s a day to rejoice in the bonds we share with our dogs; recognize the contributions that they have made to our lives; and a time to meet other owners who share our love for our four-legged family members. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the CDOC (http://www.cdoca.org) and Vet Dogs (http://www.vetdogs.org). The VetDogs project is a new program from the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. which trains and supplies guide dogs for visually impaired veterans and service dogs for those who have disabilities other than blindness.

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Bark At The Capital (and Bark at the Capital) are trademarks of Aawas Communications. Use of any trademark property, without expression permission from Aawas Communications, is strictly prohibited. The name and award “Friends for Life©” is owned by The Kennel Club and is used by Aawas Communications under its license.

Bark at the Capitol Press Contact:
Karla Rodriguez
Aawas Communications
408/806-6582
karla@barkatthecapitol.org
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Have a pawsitively tail waggin’, barkn’ at the capitol day, WOOF!

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