Woofstock 2012 this Saturday!

Join Homeward Bound Pet Shelter for the 7th annual Woofstock on Saturday, June 16 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Macon Resources - 2121 Hubbard Avenue, Decatur. 

Tons of dog-gone fun for the entire family!  All indoor event!

• Rescued Paws on Parade - 10:00am** (Free Bandanas to the first 100 dogs who register.  Please register BEFORE the event by calling Jenny at 875-1910 or email hbpsevents@maconresources.org )
• Pooch Parade - 11:00am (Best Dressed, Owner Look-A-Like, Best Trick Contests).  Register AT the event!  Free retractable leash to the first 100 dogs who register, compliments of State Farm Agent Melanie Schelling.
• Demonstrations by Decatur Obedience Training Club - 9:15, 12:15
• Vendors - Arts & Crafts and Pet Friendly
• Food
• Pizza samples from Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza
• Fido Fotos by Decatur Camera Club - $20 (New Holiday Backdrop!)
• Microchipping - $20
• Meet WAND Storm Center 17's RADAR
• Goody Bags to the first 300 dogs
• TV Raffle winner announced at 1:00pm.  All 500 tickets have been sold!  

**If you are a Shelter Dog or Rescue Dog, we invite you to strut your stuff in the Rescued Paws on Parade at 10:00.  Reserve your spot by emailing: hbpsevents@maconresources.org or call Jenny at 875-1910.
$5 per person; children 12 & under free.  Your precious must be on a leash and up to date on vaccinations.  FREE HOT DOG with paid admission!
Woofstock t-shirts will be on sale at the event!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

• Pete's Memorial Fund
• Sloan Implement
• BKD, LLP
• Gallagher Benefit Services
• Pawsitively Pets Animal Hospital
• Striglos
• Brush College Animal Hospital
• Northgate Pet Clinic
• JL Hubbard Insurance & Bonds
• Pet Sitter Services of Decatur
• Rogards Office Plus
• Jerry Logan Salon
• ADM Alliance Nutrition
• Bourbon Barrel Bar & Grill
• Cromwell Radio Group
• Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza
• Herald & Review
• Wood Printing

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