September 16, 2007



At Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk, CT.
Smokey's Day 2007 - A Day of Remarkable Dogs!

	Smokey

A Special Event to Help Raise Money for The Animal Cancer Foundation and Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)!

Help us create a day of remarkable dogs! Join us for Smokey's Day, a fund and fun raising event event honoring Smokey, a miniature schnauzer whose storied battle with cancer inspired so many dog owners to take the proper steps to keep their pets healthy.

Last year's event attracted over 350 pets and their people and was covered by The Norwalk Hour, News Channel 12 and a broadcast of Pet Talk, live on-site coverage by WEBE-108, and almost every weekly paper in Fairfield County.

While Smokey's Day raises money for two important causes, it is also a truly fun and worthwhile outing that celebrates the unique bond between people and their companion animals.

	Mayor Richard Moccia proclaims, "Smokey's Day!"

How You Can Become Involved
If you would like to become involved, you can:
      • become a sponsor,*
      • exhibit your product or service in the Expo area,*
      • present an attraction,**
      • donate to the charity auction,**
      • host a breed club outing,**
      • or simply come as our guest for an unforgetable day of fun!**
* Sponsorship fee required.     ** No fee. Free.

	The Unleashed Dance Company was a big hit!

What Kinds Of Events Will Be Featured?
      • Good Citizen Dog Training Dog Agility Demonstration
      • The Unleased Dance Company presents Dancing With Dogs
      • Yankee Frisbee Flyers
      • Police K-9 Demonstrations
      • Blue Buffalo Celebrity Dog Walk

This year, we are adding a number of new events and features:
      • Breed Clubs - Hold a special picnic/get together with your group or
        introduce your breed to the public and simply enjoy all the fun!
      • Therapy Dogs - We salute our special canine friends who make such a big difference to people with
        special needs.
      • Dog Grooming and A Dog/Owner Look-Alike Contest - More fun for everyone!
      • Noted pet authors signing their books.

For more information download the fact sheet here (PDF), or email Mary Shaw, Event Manager.

Smokey, owned by a nationally recognized veterinary oncologist
Dr. Gerry Post, the founder of VOHC, died of cancer after a
long battle with the disease.

Click here to read Smokey's Dedication.