FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2011

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Connie Ellis, Pet Behavior Coordinator

(772) 388-3331 ext. 19

All-American Mutt Show slated for October 29th

Strut your mutt during Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County invites the community’s canines to participate in its annual All-American Mutt Show. The event is set for Saturday, October 29^th at The Humane Society. Registration begins at noon and judging starts at 1:00 p.m.

The fee to attend the Mutt Show is $10 per vehicle and includes all Humane Society Howl-O-Ween festivities including hayrides, a bounce house, haunted barn, dunk tank, face painting and the “Slithering Snakes Alive” reptile presentation.

Now in its 30th year, The Humane Society’s All-American Mutt Show has become a tradition in Indian River County. The contest categories include: Tinkerbell/Tom Thumb (smallest dog), Paul Bunyon (tallest dog), Fairy Tails (best costume), and All-American Mutt. All participants will receive ribbons.

Unlike the Westminster Dog Show, The Humane Society’s All-American Mutt Show looks for unique qualities in every dog, from nonconformity of appearance to each canine’s individual “mutt-a-nality”. The Annual Mutt Show also gives “pet parents” an opportunity to share some fun with their canine companions.

Canine participants must be current on vaccines, wear a leash and collar and be accompanied by one or more adult human companions. Pedigrees as well as mutts are welcome to participate. Call 388-3331 ext. 19 for more information.

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