Thanks!

We want to thank everyone who came out, despite the weather, to enjoy the 5th Annual Celebration Pet Day with us. The pictures and winners of the pet show are forthcoming.

We'd like to send out a special thank you to all of our 2009 sponsors:

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Bedford County Agricultural Center
Purina Rally to Rescue
Puppy Palace Dog Grooming and Boarding
George and Kathy Houk
Kindred Spirits Dog Training & Boarding
Blessed Assurance Farm
On The Fifth Day (Animal Sanctuary)
Nashville K9
Kroger
Food Lion
Shelbyville Supermarket
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Prescott Bottling Company
Sit & Stay Dog Training
Drake's Signs

See you guys next year!

Exciting News From a New Vendor

This year, Celebration Pet Day would like to welcome one of our newest vendors, Heart's Content by Cindy Randles. Cindy is bringing and assortment of dog/cat handmade jewelry and collars and other handmade crafts. She is also bringing a selection of Twilight themed jewelry!! This theme jewelry will be available in sterling silver and is some of the hottest selling jewelry on the market. We are excited to have Heart's Content with us this year!!

2009 Celebration Pet Day: Program Schedule

Here is the 2009 Celebration Pet Day schedule of programs:

10:30 a.m. - Celebration Pet Day kickoff by County Mayor Eugene Ray. Immediately following demonstration program by Nashville K9.

11:00 a.m. - Officer Tracy Nelson and Remy from the Shelbyville Police Department.

11:30 a.m. - Nashville K9 are back with their second, but different demonstration.

12:00 p.m. - Mudbug Farm Agility clicker training demo by Candy Swan.

12:30 p.m. - Foundation of Training information session and demo by Cynthia Hollis of Sit and Stay Dog Training.

1:00 p.m. - Celebration Pet Day Pet Show:
Pre-progam: Parade of adoptable animals from the surrounding local shelters.

Pet Show Intermission - after class #6 Ugliest Dog - Miniature Donkey Coon Jumping and Donkey Cart Driving by Kay Allen of Blessed Assurance Farm.

Celebration Pet Day Pet Show registration begins at 11:00 a.m.

2009 Celebration Pet Day Pet Show: Class Listing

Please come out and join us for this year's Celebration Pet Day Pet Show beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Ag Center. This show is sponsored by Puppy Palace.

All pets are welcome! Entry fees are $5.00 per class.

1. Prettiest - "Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

2. Handsomest - "Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

3. Non-Dog Critter Class - Places 1-5.

4. Puppy Class - Dogs under 12 mos. of age --"Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

5. Best Trick - "Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

6. Ugliest - We mean this in the most loving way.--"Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

7. Costume Class - "Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

8. Special Needs Dog - Places 1 thru 5.

9. Rescue Class - if you "rescued" your pet. --"Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

10. I Look Like My Owner - "Adult" and "under 18" divisions 10 places each.

11. BEST IN SHOW - 1st Place Winners of Each Class.
Will be given for Best In Show and Best in Show under
18 division.

2009 Rally to Rescue Event!!

A 2009 Rally to Rescue event, hosted by the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association and the Sharpei Rescue of Tennessee, will take place at this year's Celebration Pet Day. Why is a Rally to Rescue so important in our community?

• The Rally to Rescue® program is a partnership with Purina® Pro Plan® brand pet food and pet rescue organizations across the country to help give rescued pets the nutrition and care they need and the loving homes they deserve.

• Purina® Pro Plan®’s Rally to Rescue® program is committed to Doing More™ to support smaller pet rescue organizations that often may have been overlooked by donors or adopters due to limited fundraising and marketing efforts.

• Since the inception of Rally to Rescue® in 2005, more than 227,000 pets have found loving, forever homes. But, there is certainly more work to do. Rally to Rescue® encourages everyone to help our Ambassadors across the country to reach our goal of 300,000 adoptions, since the beginning of the program, by the end of 2009.

o In order to reach this 300,000 adoption goal, Rally to Rescue® will be hitting the road traveling to eight markets across the country through its Rally Across America 2009 program. Rally to Rescue® Ambassadors will host adoption events at area retailers for the chance for you to bring home a furry companion. To find an event closest to you, visit www.rallytorescue.org.

o Every little bit helps when it comes to pet rescue, whether it’s a donation of pet care items, a few hours volunteering at a shelter or fundraising event, or adopting a homeless dog or cat into your life.

o Help us raise money for rescue organizations and achieve our goals by purchasing a Rally to Rescue® t-shirt. Visit www.rallytorescue.org to purchase a shirt in support of pet rescue.

• Individual pet organizations may apply to become Rally to Rescue® Ambassadors by visiting www.rallytorescue.org. Organizations that meet program requirements and are selected by Purina® Pro Plan® receive assistance such as marketing and event planning guides.

2009 Program Guests: Nashville K9

We would like again like to welcome the group from Nashville K9. This is their second appearance at Celebration Pet Day. Join us as Ali Hemyari and his group bring their specially trained police and SWAT canines along with their search and rescue dogs. Wanna see a bad guy get tackled by a canine officer, then this is your show!!

The folks from Nashville K9 will be available to certify anyone wishing to complete their dog's AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Just drop by their booth during the Celebration.

Here's a some videos and information about Ali and his team:





"WE HAVE BEEN IN THE DOG TRAINING, HANDLING, AND PERSONAL INSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR OVER 25 YEARS! PREVIOUS TO OUR BEGINNINGS, WE WERE MEMBERS OF SEVERAL K-9 ORGANIZATIONS THAT INVOLVED ANYWHERE FROM OBEDIENCE TO POLICE STANDARD K-9 TRAINING. OUR COMPANY'S FIRM BELIEF THAT WORKING DOGS SHOULD WORK, CONTINUES TO MOTIVATE US TO CONSTANTLY PRODUCE AN OUTSTANDING PRODUCT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS."

Their trainers have trained and worked with many law enforcement agencies throughout the state, which include:

Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 Unit, Chief K-9 Instructor
Nashville Fire Department, Search and Recovery
Tennessee Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 2
Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads, Member
Franklin County, TN Rescue Squad K-9 Unit, Captain
Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Member - Capitol Hill Chapter
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Member, Williamson County Chapter
Appalachian K-9 Club, Member
TN Valley DVG Schutzhund, Member
TN Valley Working Dogs, Member
Nashville K-9 Police and Schutzhund Club, Member
Intelligent K-9, Owner
Nashville K-9, Owner
Co-Director Jackson County (OK) Search & Rescue Team
Firefighter, Martha (OK) Fire Dept., Winchester, TN Fire Dept.
Tennessee Search and Rescue Dog Association, Middle TN Regional Coordinator
Member, National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
K-9 SARTECH EVALUATOR FOR NASAR
Licensed State of TN Police Dog Vendor

Crossed Trained With:
FEMA Tennessee Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 1
Tennessee Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 3
ILL/WIS SAR TEAM (K-9) (Illinois/Wisconsin)
Service Dogs of America (SDA)
Marseille France Naval Marins de Pompier '07 (K-9 SAR, FRANCE)
Barcelona Spain KNPV Trials '07
Joint training with 97th Security Police Squadron

They will be doing two demonstrations during the day. One will be criminal apprehension and the other will be a search and rescue demonstration. One program will be at 10:30 a.m. immediately following Celebration Pet Day kickoff. The other will be at 11:30 p.m. So, come on out and join us for these unique demonstrations.

**Photos and video used by exclusive permission by Nashville K9.

2009 Celebration Pet Day Flyer

2009 Official Rally to Rescue Event

FLUFFY AND FIDO HOPE TO GET A NEW "LEASH" ON LIFE
(Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association and Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association, along with Celebration Pet Day, on September 26, 2009, to raise funds and awareness for pet rescue and help local homeless dogs and cats find permanent homes.

"Networking with other animal rescue agencies enables us to have much more success finding homes for adoptable pets", said Cheryl Richardson, Celebration Pet Day Coordinator. "Events supported by the Purina Rally to Rescue Program enable us to continue to make a difference and save thousands of pets. They provide us with t-shirts, food bowls, and informative posters."

Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association is responsible for adopting nearly 100 homeless pets each year in Shelbyville and in the surrounding Bedford County areas. Since the organization is entirely operated by volunteers, the first step in pet adoption is the completion of an adoption application. Once the completed application is returned, potential adopters are scheduled to visit with the potential pet of their choice. Adoption fees usually start at $50.00 to help cover shelter costs and veterinary care. Adoption applications may be obtained by visiting SBCHA's website , by calling (931)684-KIND or e-mailing SBCHA@hotmail.com.

Smaller pet rescue organizations, like Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee. You can learn more about this rescue group by going to Sharpei Rescue of Tennessee, Inc. or by writing Cindy at chs@sewanee.edu.

The Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Program is designed to raise funds and awareness for pet rescue organizations nationwide. Funds are raised via the sale of pet collars with matching wristbands and also t-shirts. Items are available for purchase online at www.rallytorescue.org. Net proceeds will benefit participating rescue organizations.

Save the Date!

Get ready to help us celebrate the 5th anniversary of Celebration Pet Day!!

This year's event is scheduled for:

Saturday, September 26, 2009

10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Bedford County Agricultural Center

Keep checking this site for updates and program announcements!!