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Volume 12, Issue 2- Copyright Green Acres Kennel Shop 2007 - September 2007

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Pet Appreciation Day! – Saturday October 6th, 2007

Please join us for another fun-filled and educational day in celebration of you and your pets! The events will include:

Ask The Professionals Booths – All Day

Grooming – Groomers Shannan and Kathy will be on-hand to demonstrate how pets are groomed and to answer questions about which grooming tools you should use with your pet. Nail trims will only be $4 and all proceeds will be donated to the Bangor Humane Society Shed & Emily Fund.

Training & Behavior Counselors – Members of our training staff will be available to answer questions about training and your dog’s behavior.

Nutrition – Our retail staff and representatives from food companies will be on hand to answer questions about pet nutrition and help you find the best foods for your pet.

Training Clinics & Informational Sessions

9AM & 3PM—Recall Clinic—Learn how to teach your dog to come reliably with help from the Green Acres’ training staff. Practice in the training field with professional assistance.

10AM-11AM—Maine’s Animal Welfare Program—Norma Worley, Director of Maine’s Animal Welfare Program, will discuss what Maine is doing to protect animals and how your purchasing of a license for your dog is essential to the success of what they do.

10AM & 4PM—Walking Politely Clinic—Let our training staff teach you how to keep your dog from pulling on leash and to walk nicely by your side, without using a choke or prong collar. Handouts and opportunities to practice will be available.

To guarantee your place in any of the above sessions, please register ahead of time by sending in a $5 registration fee to reserve your spot. All registration fees will be donated to the Bangor Humane Society Shed and Emily Fund. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits.

Just For Fun

12PM-The Precious Pet Show– This event is for children and their dogs and cats. Each child will tell the judges and audience about how they take care of their pet and their pet’s personality. Ribbons will be awarded to each entrant based on the presentation and the pet’s unique characteristics. Rules are: 1) children must be between five and twelve and accompanied by an adult, 2) pets must be current on vaccinations and must not be fearful or aggressive, 3) dogs must be on a 6 foot leash attached to a regular flat collar, head halter or harness. Choke and prong collars are NOT allowed, and 4) cats must be in a plastic or metal carrier or on a secure harness and leash. Entry forms can be obtained at Green Acres or at our website (www.greenacreskennel.com). The $5 entry fee will be donated to the Bangor Humane Society Shed & Emily Fund.

Sales (effective SAT October 6th through SAT October 13th)

Wysong—Buy any size of Wysong dog or cat dry food and get a coupon for a second one free. Coupons are for the same formula and size and must be redeemed before the end of the year. Limited to one per family.

Eagle— Buy any size of Eagle dog or cat dry food and get a coupon for a second one free. Coupons are for the same formula and size and must be redeemed before the end of the year. Limited to one per family.

Merchandise—All non-food merchandise is 10% off. Discount does not apply for items purchased with coupons or other discount offers.