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Canine Carnival this weekend!
Enjoy the great weather this weekend at tha APA of Missouri's Canine Carnival this weekend (Sunday) at Tilles Park in Ladue! Here's a quick event recap. If you make it out to the event, send you picture to jponeleit@bicstl.com and maybe you'll see your picture on our Pet Pages!
APA hosts 18th Annual Canine Carnival
The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is hosting its 18th Annual Canine Carnival on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Tilles Park in Ladue from 10am to 2pm.
The event, which is sponsored by The One Hope Network and Purina ONE®, is the place where “the dogs play the games and win the prizes!”
The Canine Carnival features events such as canine games, contests, pet photos, vendor booths and the Carol House Furniture Pooch Parade. Event proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
Who: Animal Protective Association of Missouri
What: 18th Annual Canine Carnival
· Dog and people games including Lucky Puppy, Cheeseball Toss, and the Steak Walk game
· Contests including Best Bark, Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Kisser
· Activities including pet photo buttons, face painting, Speedy Dog Challenge and pet sketch artist.
· Children’s Area, including pictures with a Clydesdale
· Vendor booths
· Carol House Furniture Pooch Parade
· Adoptable pets looking for new homes
· Admission is free and tickets for games and activities can be purchased at the event
Where: Tilles Park in Ladue (corner of Litzsinger and McKnight, one mile south of Hwy. 40 and McKnight)
When: Sunday, October 5th, 10am-2pm (Registration begins at 9 a.m.)
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