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Pet Fest
April 10-11, 2010
Palmetto Islands County Park

Image of the Pet Fest 2010 logo Our pets love us unconditionally – so why not give back to your best friends by bringing them out to experience a day of fun, frolic and exploration?

Pets and their owners are invited to join Charleston County Parks for a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston’s premiere pet festival

  • Pets must be restrained/leashed at all times.
  • No outside food or beverage.
 

Presented By  
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Hours  
  • Saturday, April 10: Noon-6pm
  • Sunday, April 11: Noon-6pm
 
 
Tickets  
  • Owners over 12: $5 or 3 Greenbax per person
  • Kids 12 and under: FREE!
  • Pets and Gold Pass holders: FREE!
Link to Greenbax opportunities                                  

4.jpg K9s in Flight Frisbee® Dogs & Dock Diving
John Misita's K9s in Flight are the premier K9 Sports entertainers in the world! With over 15 years of professional experience, they have dazzled audiences all across America and beyond. K9s in Flight have been seen on The Discovery Channel, ESPN, Animal Planet, HBO, MTV, and more. K9s in Flight is guaranteed to give you high flying fun the whole family will enjoy!  Show Times: 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm

New this year!  Your pups can try out their dock diving skills for a donation.  Proceeds will go to Humane Net.
8.jpg Chow Down Like Your Hound
Dolittle’s wants to see what you’ll do for a Natural Balance® gift basket for your pooch and a Gold Pass for yourself. Natural Balance® Eatables™ Southern Style Dumplin’s with Gravy is on the menu, and if you’re the quickest to finish your plate, the prize could be yours.  Visit the Dolittle's booth to sign up.  Dolittle's will also be giving away a year's supply of food to one lucky winner!
1.jpg Charleston Kennel Club’s “Meet the Breed” Dog Show
Enter your purebred or family dog. Contact Sylvia Arrowwood at 843-899-7460 for more information.
2.jpg Microchipping Clinic
Hosted by Humane Net – HomeAgain® Microchips. According to the ASPCA, implanted microchips, when combined with visible ID tags on a pet’s collar, have proved to be the most reliable system for the recovery of lost or stray companion animals. (Saturday only)

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Lowcountry Kitten Rescue Presents: Animal ER Interactive Vet
Ages 8 and up are invited to “work” real veterinary cases and enjoy a fun interactive peek into the world of animal healthcare.
7.jpg Lowcountry Dog Magazine Cover Model Contest
Enter your dog for a chance to be on the cover of Lowcountry Dog Magazine. Your dog’s chance to shine!
5.jpg Pet Contests
Enter your pet in a variety of categories, from “Musical Sit” to “A Face Only a Mother Could Love” to win prizes. Prizes provided by Palmetto Paws. 

New for 2010 is a Dog costume contest – dress your best to win prizes.
3.jpg Dog Washing Station
Clean up your pup! We’ll provide all the tools.

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K-9 Good Citizen Test
Dogs and owners go through a series of tests to demonstrate obedience in a public setting. (Saturday only)
6.jpg Nutrition, Education, & Training
Join us under the tent for a little education. Brought to you by All Is Well.

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And Much, Much More
  • STAR (Search Tactics And Rescue) Demonstrations
  • Veterinarians, Trainers, Groomers and Pet Suppliers
  • Rescue Groups and Adoption Centers will have adoptable animals on-site
  • Children’s Activities
  • Plenty of food and beverages, including special treats for the pooches t
  • Reveal of the the winner of “From Fat to Fit: A Canine Fitness Challenge.”
  • Zoey, the Charleston County Parks Dog Parks Mascot

Images of various activities and people at Pet Fest

 

For more information, call 843-795-4FUN (4386).

Park fees and schedule subject to change without notice.

Link to ASPCA website Link to PetSmart website

Link to Piggly Wiggly website Link to ASPCA website

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