Doggone North Canton

If you live in the North Canton area, I hope you've seen the signs for the Multi Rescue Dog Adoption and Wellness fair that will be held at Witwer Park on August 9th from 10am-2pm.  I have and, of course, I'm interested in anything with DOG in the title.  My favorite rescue (despite the fact that they gave me my horrible little JackJack), Save A Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue will be there and I always love to go see the dogs they have (if you're in the market for a puppy they currently have at least 3, maybe 4 litters that will be available soon.)   I decided to do a little blog post about the Adoption Fair and when  I Googled it to get more info I unearthed a goldmine!  I'm SO SUPER EXCITED about this!  This fair is actually the grand finale to a week of Dog activities.  I should have know, the North Canton Public Library is a big sponsor, hosting activities all week in support of this event.  (In case you didn't know the employees of the NCPL (well, the Children's Department at least) are dog people. I KNEW there was a reason I loved that place so much!)  There are also events sponsored by the YMCA and a Chipotle Fundraiser.  The whole promotion is organized by Pawsitive Ohio.  I'd never heard of this organization so I checked out their website.  SO COOL!  This is a non-profit organization that works for shelters and rescue groups in NE Ohio.  From their website:

About Pawsitive Ohio

Pawsitive Ohio is a 501c3, non-profit organization with the goal to to be a catalyst for change and a conduit for the various animal welfare groups in Ohio. We will be an advocate for the amazing shelters, rescues and their volunteers in this area—moving forward and working together to end the deaths of homeless dogs in Northeast Ohio.

Our focus will be raising funds to create low-cost spay/neuter opportunities, facilitating comprehensive adoption events, supporting pet retention and overall pet parent education, to create a community in which no dog has to die in a shelter simply for being unwanted.

HOW awesome!?!?!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this concept!  I'm so excited to help with this week's events!  There's a place on their website (scroll all the way down) where you can pledge to do various things this week in support of Doggone North Canton, both for individuals and businesses.  Many of them cost nothing (give my dog an extra walk, belly rubs or cookies).   Here's the complete list of their activities for the week:

Doggone North Canton

A Week Long Promotion Dedicated to Dogs and the People Who Love Them:
it’s time to come together to celebrate, and advocate for, man’s best friend during Doggone North Canton, August 3-9, 2014.

Sunday, August 3, at 1 p.m.
Downtown North CantonDowntown Dog Walk (a program of the North Canton YMCA)
Dogs are the best exercise companions, and the North Canton YMCA encourages you to complete a one-mile group dog walk today! The group will meet in Bitzer Park and walk south toward Ro’s Custard Creations, where $1 doggie cones will be offered. Human and dog watering stations will be provided at participating partner businesses along the way. Please keep your dog leashed and keep in mind that not all dogs are social with other dogs.

Monday, August 4 from 6-7 p.m.
North Canton Public LibraryAdult Program: Paws & Prayers will explain how to get involved in fostering a rescue dog, including supplies, contacts and expectations. You might be surprised how easy it is! Register beginning July 21 at ncantonlibrary.org.

Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
North Canton Public LibraryChildren‘s Program: Read to Sarge, the Tail-Wagging Tutor. Call 330.499.4712 x318 to sign-up for a ten-minute reading session with Sarge the Golden Retriever (adopted from GRIN).

Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

North Canton Public LibraryAdult Program: Crafter’s Corner invites you to come make an adorable no-sew dog bed. All supplies provided! Registration opens July 23 at ncantonlibrary.org.

Wednesday, August 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Chipotle (1462 N. Main Street near Applegrove)Dine at the Chipotle and tell the cashier you are there to support Pawsitive Ohio, and 50 percent of your purchase price will be donated to Pawsitive Ohio!

Thursday, August 7 at 10 a.m.
North Canton Public LibraryAdult and Teen Program: Paws to Learn –The Stark County Dog Pound has made major improvements in the past year! Our new, progressive dog warden, and shelter veterinarian will tell us about the great work they are doing and how you can get involved! Registration opens July 24 at ncantonlibrary.org.

Thursday, All Day in the Children’s Department
North Canton Public LibraryVisit the children’s department on the second floor for activities, coloring contest and crafts all day.

Thursday, August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
North Canton Chamber of CommerceHow much is that doggie in the window? View adoptable dogs from Save a Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue in the window of the North Canton Chamber of Commerceon Main Street. Visitors are welcome to go inside and meet the dogs.

Friday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Canton Public LibraryAll Ages Program: Warm Paws Project – building dog houses for neglected dogs with Project REBUILD. Houses will be built at the library Friday and then painted and decorated at Saturday’s Adoption and Wellness Fair in Witwer Park. Completed dog houses will be donated to the Stark County Humane Society. Registration opens July 25 at ncantonlibrary.org.

Saturday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Witwer Park, North CantonJoin us for a multi-rescue adoption event with 10 regional dog rescues, a live remote and prizes from Mix 94.1, face painting, food trucks, vendors, spay/neuter and pet wellness resources and programs for the entire family. Click HERE for more details!