COMING EVENTS

Pet First Aid Classes
Learn What to Do During a Pet Emergency

Medway Store on June 3 at 6:30pm

Dr. Amy Shroff from The Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of New England in Waltham will be at our Medway store on June 3 offering a First Aid Class to the general public.

This class is designed to teach pet owners the basics regarding the most common pet emergencies and how to recognize when professional help is needed. Dr. Shroff will cover the importance of knowing your dog’s normal status so that when he or she gets sick or becomes injured, you will be able to act quickly and calmly. Disaster preparedness is also covered.

Topics include how to get a pulse and heart beat, how to check the gums, how to get a temperature, set up a first aid kit, safe transport and bandage application. This class will be two hours in duration and promises to be fun as well as educational.

The goal is to prepare the pet owner for what constitutes an emergency situation and how to recognize when further care is needed.  The best way to handle any emergency with your pet is to be prepared!

Pre-registration is required by calling 781/684-8387 or emailing kparkinson@vescone.com. A $20 donation is requested and will be given to Medfield Animal Shelter.

Space is limited, so register early for this popular workshop!

For more information about VESCONE, visit their website at www.vescone.com.

Whisker Walk
Sunday, June 7  
11:00am-3:00pm (Walk Starts at Noon)
Lancaster Fairgrounds, Bolton, MA

Visit the Especially for Pets’ Canine Buffet at the 2^nd Annual Whisker Walk fundraiser!

What is Whisker Walk? It’s a fun day for families and their dogs PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser to benefit multiple animal shelters and rescue groups throughout New England. The 2008 Whisker Walk brought in over a HUNDRED animal rescue groups, pet related vendors/manufacturers and sponsors for the first of its kind “event not to be missed” for pet lovers. The 2009 Whisker Walk is sure to be bigger and better!

Held at the Lancaster Fairgrounds (home of the Bolton Fair), there are 35 acres for pet owners and animal lovers to walk and lend a paw for the animal shelters and pet rescues they love and support!

Come see exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, auctions/raffles, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy – both human and pet related!

Top off your exciting day and join us for the Walk - a leisurely (almost) ONE mile stroll on shaded, flat, grassy trails with your well behaved dog (sorry other pets must stay home). Click here for more information.

Activities Include:

- Blessing of the Animals

- Blue Dog Frisbee Performances

- Weston Whirlwinds Flyball Demos

- Agility Course- try your dog on the course!

- Ask the Vet Booth

- Rabies Clinic

- Low Cost Micro-Chipping Clinic

- Contests/Awards/Raffles