Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists
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All proceeds from the Rescue Rave will be divided evenly to benefit the participating shelter and rescue
groups in participation today. Thank you for supporting homeless pets in Northeast Ohio!
If you would like to enter your dog in one of the following categories please stop by the INFO BOOTH at the main gate to register. The cost is $20 payable by cash, check, paypal or credit card. All entries must be entered 30 minutes prior to the start time listed below. Please have your pet ready and to the left off the stage under the tent 10 minutes prior to the time listed below.
11:30.............Dog Training Demonstration by Paramount Dog Training's Mel McGrath
12:30.............Opening Remarks by our emcee Eileen McShea
12:45.............Best Terrier Mix - Sponsored by Joy Cares Personalize Pet Sitting
1:00...............Best Smile - Sponsored by Dr. Bob of Gateway Animal Clinic
1:15...............Best Mystery Mix - Sponsored by Councilman Joe Cimperman & ParkWorks
1:30...............Best Monster Mix - Sponsored by KONG
1:45...............Best Grey Face - Sponsored by The Mutt Hutt
2:00...............Best Tail/Stump/Butt Wag - Sponsored by Hetty, Monica & Kiowa
2:15...............Best Ears - Sponsored by Mrs. Ault and Yoshi
2:30...............Best Dressed - Sponsored by Portraits by Martha
2:45...............Best Physical Recovery - Sponsored by Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists
3:00...............Best in Show - Sponsored by the Rescue Rave Planning Committee
3:30...............Rescue Dog Parade - All rescues with homeless pets invited to the stage
2009 HOSTESS & EMCEE
Eileen McShea: Eileen McShea: Eileen has been a familiar face on Cleveland telelvision since 1992. Her dogs, "Charlie", "Wyatt", and bassett hound, "Waldo" (1989-2001) were often featured in her promotion pictures for T.V. Her dogs made the cover of "Cleveland Canine Magazine"' (Volume 1, issue 2....Dick Goddard's pooches made the first cover!) Charlie is a rescued golden mix and Wyatt, a yellow lab mix. Sadly, Wyatt passed away on March 25th at the age of 16. Eileen is active with the Lake County Humane Society and The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. She and her family have also fostered dogs for G.R.I.N.(Golden Retrievers In Need), so it won't be long before a new dog joins her pack.
2009 JUDGES
Dr. Brian Foresgren: Dr. Forsgren spent 19 years as the staff veterinarian at the Cleveland APL. In 1999 he opened the Gateway Animal Clinic in Tremont. In 2009 Forsgren was awarded the Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year by the American Veterinary Medical Asociation. The honor was appreciated but how much more of an awesome honor is it to be chosen as judge for the Dog-Gone-Home-Show at Rescue Rave with all these other hyper cool judges!
Jennifer Toohey: Hear her show weekdays 3-7 pm on Q104 and www.q104.com and catch her segments on Fox 8 on “That’s Life” weekdays at 10 am. She’s the proud owner of 2 cats, Smoodges (rescued from the Cleveland APL) and Puddin’, and is hoping to add a puppy to the mix soon!
Judy Brandon: Judy graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1987 with degrees in drawing and enameling. It is the enameling techniques of scribing metal and the layering of transparent and opaque colors that are the foundation for my paintings. Judy has had several solo shows and has been invited to participate in shows all across the country from California to New York. She's known in Cleveland for showing thoughtful, provocative works on paper and for having the only full scale art exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. She has created over 70 works of art to raise awareness of the dwindling rhino populations. Currently, Judy is showing my abstract landscapes in several exhibits. Judy is taking advantage of the opportunities the internet provides to connect with other artists and galleries interested in environmental issues, particularly concerning the freaky weather.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Show contests are open to all rescue dogs, mixed or purebred, who meet the category criteria.
All human contest participants must pre-register and sign a waiver.
Human participants must be 16 years or older and have adult supervision. Minor children attending must be accompanied by an adult.
Contest winners will be selected by impartial judges.
Dogs participating in the Best Physical Recovery must register and submit a summary of the recovery, and pictures if appropriate, two weeks before the show date.
All contest dogs must be spayed or neutered and display no aggression or fear.
Dogs must be present to win.
All dogs attending or participating in the Rescue Rave must be under control at all times with well-fitted collars, head collars or harnesses, on leash or in carrier. Owners are required to follow all city ordinances.
All dogs attending or participating must be in good health and up-to-date on shots.
Any observed or perceived mistreatment of any animal will result in expulsion of the human or humans involved in the mistreatment and reporting of the incident to local authorities.
All participants and attendees are required to have a good time!
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